Question

question 8 (10 points) what made new york city a focal point of british forces in the summer of 1776? a) its strategic location made it a good base of operations. b) its large loyalist population. c) it was the closest american city to england. d) a & b

Explanation:

New York City's strategic location, such as its access to waterways, made it a prime base - of - operations. Also, it had a significant loyalist population which was appealing to the British. It was not the closest American city to England.

Answer:

d) a & b