Why Did General William Howe Choose Not to Pursue and Defeat

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Multiple Choice

Why did General William Howe choose not to pursue and defeat George Washington's army after the Battle of Long Island?

• A) Howe remembered the slaughter of Bunker Hill.
• B) Howe distrusted Washington's large Hessian forces.
• C) Howe feared the presence of Indians in the area.
• D) Howe did not look forward to the difficulties of warfare in summer heat.
• E) Supplies were slow in coming.

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