Read this excerpt from "Road to Valley Forge." General George Washington was given command of the newly formed Continental Army in June 1775. He inherited a diverse group of liberty-loving and independent-minded colonists. He faced the difficult task of transforming them into an army that would fight for a "common defense." The American army also had to match up with the British army, which consisted of professional soldiers.
Which of the following quotes from the same article best supports the main idea of the excerpt?

A. "Paul Revere secretly rode out of Boston."
B. "In the 18th century, the army left holding the battlefield after the loser had retreated was the victor."
C. "Precision marching and iron discipline marked the most successful armies. Great Britain had one of the best in the Europe."
D."The Americans took up fortified positions to defend against an expected British attack."

The following question refers to the vocabulary from “starfish” and “in just” a theme is the central idea of a work true false

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.

Brainliest asap and 98 points i have your knowledge, and i am as small as your fist> what am i?