Asked by gabrielle thrasher on May 17, 2024

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Lord Dartmouth's letter of January 1775 led which general to send a military expedition to confiscate colonial military supplied stockpiled at Concord?

A) General Gage
B) General Ward
C) General Burgoyne
D) General Washington

Lord Dartmouth's

Pertaining to or associated with William Legge, the 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, an English nobleman involved in colonial American affairs pre-Revolution.

Concord

Concord refers to an agreement or harmony between parties or states, often used historically to describe peace treaties.

General Gage

Thomas Gage was a British general best known for his role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War, particularly for his leadership in the battles of Lexington and Concord.

  • Understand the motivations and actions of key figures and groups during the Revolutionary period, including generals, loyalists, and patriots.
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Nisyal PriyankaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Lord Dartmouth's letter instructed General Gage to take action against the colonists' military preparations. Gage then ordered a military expedition to march to Concord to seize colonial military supplies that were being stockpiled there.