Staten Island in the American Revolutionary War

Why was Staten Island considered a valuable location for the British in 1776?

• It was the capital of the British colonies.

• It was a major industrial hub.

• It was ideal for invading Manhattan and easy to defend.

• It had a large population of British soldiers.

What action did General Charles Lee take to prevent resources from falling into British hands?

• He fortified the island with additional troops.

• He ordered the transfer of cattle and horses to New Jersey.

• He built a naval blockade around the island.

• He negotiated a peace treaty with the British.

What was the outcome of the peace conference held on Staten Island?

• A successful peace treaty was signed.

• The Americans surrendered to the British.

• The British agreed to withdraw from New York.

• The conference did not lead to any agreement.

How did the British use Staten Island during the war?

• As a neutral zone for both sides.

• As a base for launching attacks on New Jersey.

• As a site for training American soldiers.

• As a location for peace negotiations with France.

What led to the change in loyalty among Staten Island residents by the end of the war?

• The hardships of war and land use by the British army.

• They were influenced by French revolutionary ideas.

• The American army forced them to change sides.

• The British offered them better economic opportunities.