Question

from boston to new york
dorchester heights

• following the colonial victory at dorchester heights, the continental army made an agreement with british forces.
• the continental army would allow british general howe’s troops to evacuate boston unharmed under the condition that the british wouldn’t destroy the city.
• march 17, 1776: british forces evacuated boston and the harbor.
• while dorchester heights was a significant victory for the colonists, the war was far from over.

choose the correct answer:
after the colonial victory at dorchester heights, the continental army ______.
options:

• made an agreement with the british
• surrendered and lost the war
• fled to england and never returned

Explanation:

The text on the left states that after the colonial victory at Dorchester Heights, the Continental Army made an agreement with British forces (specifically allowing British General Howe's troops to evacuate Boston unharmed on the condition the city wasn't destroyed). The other options are incorrect: the Continental Army didn't surrender (they were victorious here) and didn't flee to England (the British forces evacuated Boston).

Answer:

A. made an agreement with the British