The only attempt at a peaceful solution to the war took place at the Conference House on Staten Island between American delegates, including Benjamin Franklin, and British general Lord Howe on September 11, 1776. Shortly after the British occupation began, the Great Fire of New York occurred, a large conflagration on the West Side of Lower Manhattan, which destroyed about a quarter of the buildings in the city, including Trinity Church. COUNT 7
QSN1 On what date did the peace conference on Staten Island occur? ANS1 September 11, 1776 QSN2 Who was the British representative at the Conference House meeting? ANS2 Lord Howe QSN3 What notable catastrophe took place under the British occupation? ANS3 Great Fire of New York QSN4 In what modern-day borough did the Great Fire happen? ANS4 Manhattan QSN5 What noted religious building was destroyed in the Great Fire? ANS5 Trinity Church QSN6 Who was the English general who met with Benjamin Franklin on Septermber 11, 1776? ANS6 Lord Howe QSN7 Which natural disaster happened after English occupation of Lower Manhattan? ANS7 the Great Fire of New York