American Revolution: Battle of Long Island

What was the first target of the British in the Battle of Long Island?

• Manhattan

• Brooklyn

• Queens

• Staten Island

How many British troops landed unopposed at the southern tip of Long Island?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 20,000

What was the ratio of British troops to American troops in the Battle of Long Island?

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 2:1

• 3:1

What advantage did the Patriots have in the Battle of Long Island?

• Faster horses

• High ground

• More troops

• Better weapons

What tactic did the British use to change the course of the battle?

• Flanking maneuver

• Guerrilla warfare

• Cavalry charge

• Artillery bombardment

What was the name of the pass that the Americans left unguarded?

• Staten Island Pass

• Brooklyn Pass

• Long Island Pass

• Jamaica Pass

What was the escape route for the American soldiers?

• Hudson River

• Jamaica Bay

• East River

• Gowanus marsh

What was the outcome of the Battle of Long Island?

• American victory

• British victory

• Treaty signed

• Stalemate

What was one of the reasons for the American defeat in the Battle of Long Island?

• Poor leadership

• Lack of courage

• Lack of supplies

• Inferior weapons

What did the British commanders predict about the outcome of the war?

• Treaty signed

• American victory

• British victory

• Stalemate