. What evidence from Passage 1 clarifies Washington's claim that the army's situation is extreme? (RI.1.1)
a. “Sir: My intelligence reports of late have been rather unfavorable and are received
with anxiety and concern.” Paragraph 1
b. “In some instances almost whole regiments of 700 men, half regiments and
companies of 65 men have left.” Paragraph 2
C. “We cannot depend upon a Militia or other troops that enlist for only the short
periods of time that our regulations heretofore have prescribed.” Paragraph 3
d. “Our number of men at present fit for duty are under 20,000.” Paragraph 6