Battle of Long Island

Who was the British commander during the battle?

• William Howe

• John Burgoyne

• King George III

Before the British attacked the Americans at Long Island, what message was delivered to Washington?

• Fighting will begin tomorrow

• A pardoning from King George if they surrendered

Was the battle an offensive or defensive battle for the Americans?

• offensive

• defensive

While the American army retreated to Brooklyn Heights, a regiment from what state held off the British?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Maryland

As the British delayed an attack on the Americans, how did the Americans flee?

• Across the East River into Manhattan under the cover of fog

• On foot to Staten Island across a bridge

• Across the Upper New York Bay to the Statue of Liberty

Who was the main commander for the British during the battle?

• William Howe

• John Burgoyne

• Thomas Gage

• Guy Carleton

• Benedict Arnold

Reorder: Put these events from the end of the Battle of Long Island in the correct order.

• British Warships Unleash Their Cannons On Kips Bay

• The British Discover That Washington Has Already Retreated And Left NY

• The British Launch A Siege Of The American Fortifications

• The American Line Collapses And Soldiers Run For Their Lives

• Thousands Of British Soldiers Come Ashore To Finish Off the Americans

What was the significance of the Battle of Long Island in the American Revolutionary War?

• It was the first major battle after the Declaration of Independence

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War

• It was the first battle fought on American soil

• It was the last battle fought in New York

Which American general was in command during the Battle of Long Island?

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Horatio Gates

• Nathanael Greene

What geographical feature played a crucial role in the American retreat during the Battle of Long Island?

• East River

• Hudson River

• Delaware River

• Potomac River