When a fire swept through British occupied New York,
a) Washington swore that the British would never occupy and burn another
American city.
b) Washington gave thanks, as he had wanted to destroy the city to begin with.
c) British redcoats and Patriots fought the fire side by side in an effort to save the
city.
d) the British attempted to spread the fire as a punishment for the colonial resistance.
e) the British were forced to abandon the city because of lack of adequate housing
and supplies.
b
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