Question

100 points
Read the passage:

George Washington served as a general during a difficult time. First, his troops did not have the equipment they needed to fight the British. In addition, they were hungry and poorly clothed. But he was a great leader. As a result, he was able to keep them going even during the worst of times.

Which piece of evidence from the passage supports the reason "Washington served as a general during a difficult time”?

Washington was a great leader.
Washington’s troops fought against the British.
Washington’s troops did not have the equipment they needed.
Washington was able to keep troops going even during the worst of times.

Answer 1

Answer: C)  Washington’s troops did not have the equipment they needed.

This both shows how he was a general, since it uses the possessive, and also how his troops were ill-equipped to fight the war. Another piece of evidence would be "In addition, they were hungry and poorly clothed".

Answer 2

Answer:

The piece of evidence from the passage that supports the reason "Washington served as a general during a difficult time” is Washington was able to keep troops going even during the worst of times.

Explanation:

In the passage, it says that Washington served as a general during a difficult time. The chosen piece of evidence is very close to what the passage says, and therefore supports it.