SAT US History Practice Question

General Howe was determined to capture the city of Philadelphia primarily because

1. A.it was the capital city and such a capture would be prestigious
2. B.it was an important Atlantic seaport city
3. C.it had been the scene of most of the fierce resistance to the Acts of Parliament before the war began
4. D.it was the home of Benjamin Franklin
5. E.it was a Loyalist city and would welcome the arrival of the British