Why did the British choose New York as their base of operations after evacuating Boston?

a. New York offered a central location, splendid seaport, and strong Loyalist presence.
b. New York provided well-organized commerce and a malleable Dutch population.
c. New York was a hotbed of rebellion, and the British wanted to show their might in subduing the city.
d. New York was the largest and most important city in the colonies.
e. New York provided easy connections to supply lines in Canada and a strong shipbuilding industry to support naval operations.


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