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Select the correct answer.
During which clash, before colonists declared independence from Britaln, did the American rebels succeed in conquering the British troops they
were up against and how?
OA
The Battle of Bunker HIll: The Continental Army attacked British soldlers from behind trenches leading to a British retreat,
despite three attempts to take the hill.
OB.
The Battle at Lexington: Minutemen at Lexington ambushed British troops and prevented them from proceeding to Concord to
confiscate the patriots' milltary supplies.
OC.
The Burning of Falmouth: Falmouth patriots captured British ships carrying weapons and supplles and averted a British naval
fleet Intent on burning down thelr town.
OD.
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga: Benedlct Arnold's and Ethan Allen's men launched a surprise early morning attack on Fort
Ticonderoga and captured the fort
OE.
The Attack on Quebec: General Arnold's and Colonel Montgomerys troops successfully took over Quebec after launching an
attack late at night.