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What colony were the British able to hold until the end of the war?
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∙ 12y ago
Although the British had troops stationed and fighting in-around the 13 Colonies, it would be in accurate to say they held or controlled any of them. At best they 'held' New York City, and parts of New Jersey, but only as occupying garrisons in various areas.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoNew York.
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