Who was the only colonial governor who supported the American cause and served as an adviser to George Washington, raising troops and supplies for the War?

• A. Jonathan Trumbull Sr
• B. Mercy Otis Warren
• C. James Otis
• D. Haym Salomon

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing a colonial leader who used his position to actively back the Patriot cause and support Washington with troops and supplies. Jonathan Trumbull Sr., as governor of Connecticut during the Revolution, stood firmly with the American effort. He maintained close communication with George Washington, served as an informal adviser on strategic matters, and mobilized Connecticut’s resources to help the Continental Army—raising troops, coordinating provisioning, and securing supplies. This combination of political leadership and direct logistical support is what makes him the standout figure in this context.

Mercy Otis Warren was a key writer and advocate for independence, and James Otis was a lawyer who argued for colonial rights, but neither held the role of colonial governor nor acted as Washington’s adviser who organized military support. Haym Salomon was a crucial financier who helped raise funds for the war, yet he did not serve as a colonial governor or as Washington’s formal adviser coordinating troops and supplies. The unique blend of gubernatorial leadership and direct wartime assistance points to Jonathan Trumbull Sr.