Who initially led the American attack at the Battle of Monmouth?

• A. George Washington
• B. Nathanael Greene
• C. Charles Lee
• D. Daniel Morgan

Answer: (C)

The key idea is who opened the fight for the American forces at Monmouth. Charles Lee led the initial assault, directing the main American thrust against the British positions on the Monmouth Court House road. George Washington, serving as overall commander, did not lead that opening attack; he arrived on the field and took command as the engagement developed. So Lee is the best answer because he was the one who actually launched the first push. Washington supervised and later coordinated the continuation of the action, while other leaders on the field played important roles but did not initiate the opening attack.