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T6 - 6.3A Irveen Singh (Battle of Long Island)

**__A BATTLE OVER NEW YORK __** New York City, August 30th, 1776 After defeat in Boston, Massachusetts March, 1776 (www.historyofwar.org). Commander William Howe, of the British Army, wanted to try and capture New York to get power, and for better communication. New York is a very important place and has a lot of protection. British troops came to Staten Island on July 3rd the army slowly grew when Richard Howe came with more troops. The battle took place in many places like Brooklyn, Manhattan, the heights of Guan, and more. News of the upcoming battle came in July 1776. The war started on August 26th and went to August 29th. The battle was most likely started after the defeat in Boston, and the British troops wanted to get New York City so the could gain more power. The battle started when fire broke out at Long Island.

The British Troops, after being defeated in Boston, waned to gain more power by taking over New York. New York is a very important place to society and was well protected, bye George Washington and his troops. When George Washington heard that William Howe, and his army, were going to try and attack New York, they started to get ready for an ambush. The attack was planned carefully as Richard Howe brought in more troops.

Before the Beginning of the battle British troops started landing on Staten Island to prepare for battle. The British troop had a lot of men; therefore they had more of a chance in winning the battle. On August 26th they troop moved in towards Jamaica and this indicated the beginning of the battle. The power of the British troops made it nearly impossible to defend New York City. The battle took place in Staten Island when the British were sent there. Then it the fighting came into play at Long Island and Brooklyn Heights. The British also used the Heights of Guan and Jamaica Pass to reach the battlefield. Many places were used throughout the course of the fight.

Preparing for the battle was very important. The training for the battle started in July 1776 all the way up until August 26th, when the British attacked. After three days of endless fighting the war stopped. The commotion ended on August 29th 1776. Washington realized his position was weak and it was time to withdraw from the war (www.theamericanrevolution.org).

The battle began after the British defeat in Boston. Feeling that the only way to gain power to help the British common wealth was for the British to fight over, and gain New York.

The battle began when General William Howe came up to New York, with his troops, through the Jamaica Pass. This led to more major events in New York but soon it led to the defeat of New York, Leading the British into a victory, and putting an end to the battle. Reported by Irveen Singh and Mrs.Terryll 6th Period