Question

In what order did the following events happen during the Battle of Chelsea Creek?

Option 1: The British came to secure food and supplies, followed by the American troops removing supplies and burning a farm, and then the British opened fire.
Option 2: The British opened fire, the American troops removed supplies and burned a farm, and then the British came to secure food and supplies.
Option 3: The American troops burned a farm, the British opened fire, and then the British came to secure food and supplies.
Option 4: The American troops removed supplies and burned a farm, the British came to secure food and supplies, and then the British opened fire.

Answer 1

The correct order of events during the Battle of Chelsea Creek is Option 4: The American troops removed supplies and burned a farm, the British came to secure food and supplies, and then the British opened fire.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of events during the Battle of Chelsea Creek is Option 4: The American troops removed supplies and burned a farm, the British came to secure food and supplies, and then the British opened fire.

During the battle, the American troops were able to remove supplies and burn a farm before the British arrived to secure food and supplies. After the British had secured their provisions, they opened fire on the American troops.