Question

How did the Continental Army escape from the British on Long Island?

O They retreated over bridges at night past the British sentries until they reached the mainland.

O In the fog, they rode on boats manned by Massachusetts fishermen to Manhattan Island.

O They snuck aboard the British boats docked in the harbor and used them to escape.

O They pretended to surrender and then darted past British troops to the mainland.​

Answer 1

Answer: They retreated over bridges at night past the British sentries until they reached the mainland Explanation: When a storm drove the British warships downriver, Washington used the opportunity to abandon Long Island. During the night of 29 August, the bulk of the American army crossed the East River to Manhattan, a successful escape that helped repair low American morale

Answer 2

The correct options are:

- They retreated over bridges at night past the British sentries until they reached the mainland.

- In the fog, they rode on boats manned by Massachusetts fishermen to Manhattan Island.