Question

which of the following best describes the first major battle of the american revolution?
it occurred on long island, where the colonists defeated the british
it occurred on long island, where the british defeated the colonists
it occurred at harlem heights, where the colonists defeated the british
it occurred at harlem heights, where the british defeated the colonists

Explanation:

The first major battle of the American Revolution was the Battle of Long Island. The British defeated the colonists in this battle. Harlem Heights battles came later.

Answer:

It occurred on Long Island, where the British defeated the colonists