Which of These Events Occurred at the Battle of Long

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of these events occurred at the Battle of Long Island in August 1776?

• A) General Howe and his British troops forced the Americans to retreat to Manhattan Island.
• B) General Washington and the Continental army won their first major victory over British forces.
• C) The Continental troops quickly surrendered and General Washington barely escaped.
• D) Benedict Arnold surrendered a strategic fort to the British,helping them to win the battle.

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