The Battle of Long Island, the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War, was fought in August 1776 entirely within the modern-day borough of Brooklyn. After the battle, in which the Americans were defeated, leaving subsequent smaller armed engagements following in its wake, the city became the British military and political base of operations in North America. The city was a haven for Loyalist refugees, as well as escaped slaves who joined the British lines for freedom newly promised by the Crown for all fighters. As many as 10,000 escaped slaves crowded into the city during the British occupation. When the British forces evacuated at the close of the war in 1783, they transported 3,000 freedmen for resettlement in Nova Scotia. They resettled other freedmen in England and the Caribbean. COUNT 8
QSN1 What was the biggest battle of the American Revolution? ANS1 Battle of Long Island QSN2 In what borough did the Battle of Long Island occur? ANS2 Brooklyn QSN3 In what month and year was the Battle of Long Island fought? ANS3 August 1776 QSN4 About how many escaped slaves were in New York during the time the British occupied it? ANS4 10,000 QSN5 In what year did the American Revolutionary War end? ANS5 1783 QSN6 Which battle was the largest battle of the American Revolutionary war? ANS6 The Battle of Long Island QSN7 Which borough of New York was the Battle of Long Island fought? ANS7 Brooklyn QSN8 When did the English army start to retreat and evacuate NYC during the Battle of Long Island? ANS8 1783