Question

1. read the excerpt and answer the question that follows. i am now convinced, beyond a doubt, that unless some great and capital change suddenly takes place... this army must inevitably be reduced to one or other of these three things. starve, dissolve, or disperse, in order to obtain subsistence in the best manner they can; rest assured sir this is not an exaggerated picture... - general george washington, letter to the continental congress, december 23, 1777 which of the following prompted george washington to write this letter? low morale after the british army captured new york city a shortage of continental soldiers to maintain the siege of yorktown concern for the continental troops during the winter at valley forge the high number of casualties suffered during the battle of bunker hill

Explanation:

The letter from George Washington to the Continental Congress on December 23, 1777, mentions the army facing issues like starvation, dissolution, or dispersal due to lack of subsistence. Valley Forge was a winter encampment where the Continental Army faced harsh conditions and shortages. This aligns with the concerns expressed in the letter.

Answer:

C. Valley Forge