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georginax2217x
georginax2217x
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High School - 9th Grade

In Animal Farm, why did Snowball attack the geese, sheep, and pigeons. I am writing a newspaper report on the Battle of the Cowshed and I am stuck.

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Posted by georginax2217x on Sunday September 27, 2009 at 1:11 AM and tagged with "battle of cowshed, animal farm, snowball.

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  1. hstaley
    hstaley Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

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    As I recall, Snowball didn't attack the geese, sheep, and pigeons; he attacked WITH them.  Snowball planned a three-fold defense against the neighboring farms and the role of the geese, sheep, and pigeons was to stall and prevent the humans from getting to the bigger animals by biting, pecking, and dropping items on them.  He learned his tactics from reading tactics in various war manuals.  He also was awarded a medal of honor for his bravery and valor during the battle.

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    Posted by hstaley on Monday September 28, 2009 at 8:51 AM