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What caused the port on New York to become the preferred delivery point for British goods coming into the US after the Revolutionary War?

More than one historian has suggested that after the American Revolutionary War, the port of New York was the preferred one for the imports of British goods. For the British, Boston and Philadelphia was a sore point because of they were centers of revolutionary activities before and during the American war for independence. New York, on the other hand had been occupied by the British for a good part of the war. There, revolutionary activity was kept under check.


What was the first target in the South for the British during the Revolutionary War?

The first major target in the South for the British during the Revolutionary War was Charleston, South Carolina. Capturing Charleston was strategic for the British as it was a key port city and a center of trade and loyalty in the South. The British aimed to gain control over the southern colonies and exploit Loyalist support, believing that they could rally more loyalists to their cause in this region. The successful siege of Charleston in 1780 marked a significant early victory for the British in the Southern campaign.


What was the major event that happened September 19 1783?

On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army of some 8,000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown, giving up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis had marched his army into the Virginia port town earlier that summer expecting to meet British ships sent from New York. The ships never arrived.


What did the intolerable acts do?

It was the Intolerable Acts, because tare were several acts:The Boston Port was closedColonists had to house British SoldiersTrials for British Soldiers would be held in England


Why was Boston at the forefront of rebellion?

Because of the so-called Boston tea party, where as Indians dressed Americans climbed aboard a ship and threw the cargo (tea) off the ship in protest against the taxes they had to pay to England.

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What was the name of the major southern port held by The British during the revolutionary war?

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What major Southern port was held by the British?

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What is the intolorable act?

it was one of the events the soon after led to the revolutionary war. the nolorable acts took place on March 24 1774


What caused the port on New York to become the preferred delivery point for British goods coming into the US after the Revolutionary War?

More than one historian has suggested that after the American Revolutionary War, the port of New York was the preferred one for the imports of British goods. For the British, Boston and Philadelphia was a sore point because of they were centers of revolutionary activities before and during the American war for independence. New York, on the other hand had been occupied by the British for a good part of the war. There, revolutionary activity was kept under check.


The Court of International Trade trials are often held .?

in major port cities


Where are the court of international trade trials often held?

in major port cities


Why were the many major battles of the revolutionary war fought in port cities?

So they could get supplies and hide.


What major port city is on the west coast of Canada?

Vancouver is the Major Pacific Port. Montreal is the Major Atlantic Port. Hamilton is the Major Great Lakes Port. Toronto has a Major Great Lakes Port. ============================ Halifax and St John's have excellent Atlantic harbours.


What was the first target in the South for the British during the Revolutionary War?

The first major target in the South for the British during the Revolutionary War was Charleston, South Carolina. Capturing Charleston was strategic for the British as it was a key port city and a center of trade and loyalty in the South. The British aimed to gain control over the southern colonies and exploit Loyalist support, believing that they could rally more loyalists to their cause in this region. The successful siege of Charleston in 1780 marked a significant early victory for the British in the Southern campaign.


What was the major event that happened September 19 1783?

On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army of some 8,000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown, giving up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis had marched his army into the Virginia port town earlier that summer expecting to meet British ships sent from New York. The ships never arrived.


Why did King George have british troops in Boston?

British Troops were in Boston because it was a major sea port and after the 7 Years war, (French and Indian War) it was a major strategic port that allowed for control of the Northeast and support to Canada and the removal of former French citizens to New Orleans.


What is the Major port in Major port?

Cardiff