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Why was control of New York important to both the Americans and the british?
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∙ 14y ago
well for starters is the nearest port from England to the united states. it was also at the time the biggest receptor of migration
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What was New York called befor the british took control?
New York. After the Duke of York.
In 1759 what was Washington's strategy in early battles waged in New York?
He trained the americans to fight like the british
Who helped Washington defeat the British at Yorktown?
he defeated the British in the battle of york town. The British surrendered holding up a white flag.
Why was New York important in the American revolution?
New Jersey's location affected its role in the American Revolution. The location was a convenient place for the army's to engage in battle. There were hundreds of battles fought in New Jersey.
When did the battle of long island end?
The battle of long island is very important battle. Its so important because George Washington led them to a great victory. General Hayes told his British men to fire but the Americans never gave up. The last shot of the battle was shot by one of the patriots. The shot hit General Hayes in the chest and he slowly died. This is some important facts.Following the withdrawal of the British army from Boston on 17th March 1776, Washington in the expectation that Howe would attack New York which was held for the Congress marched much of his army south to that city. In fact the British had sailed north to Halifax in Nova scotia. It was not until the summer of 1776 that Howe launched his attack on New York.
What were the important results of the British winning the battle of New York?
Fort Washington was destroyed, the British captured 3000 Americans.
In the early years of the war control which state was vital to British military strategy to defeat the Americans?
New York
In the early years of the war control of which state was vital to British military strategy to defeat the Americans?
New York
What city did the British take from the Americans?
The British took New York from the Americans.
Who lost the battle with the British in New York?
In the Battle of New York, the British defeated the Americans.
Why was The battle of New York during the revolutionary war results important?
fort Washington was destroyed, and british captured 3000 Americans
Why was new york important to the winning of the revolutionary war?
In Yorktown the Americans encountered the British by land while help from France came by sea.
Who had control of New York during the Revolution?
The British.
What was New York called befor the british took control?
New York. After the Duke of York.
Why was the battle Long Island important?
The Battle Of Long Island was important b/c it was the first battle in which an army of the United States engaged the British forces.
Why did the british classify New York city as important?
because they could cut off communications and the flow of supplies between Patriots in the north and south. The British also wanted to control New York City because of it's location.
Who did the Americans gain as an ally in 1777?
The Americans' defeat the British at Saratoga ,New York, and convinces France to aid them.
