After General Howe's forces defeated the Americans at Brooklyn 'Heights and White Plains, Washington's

Question

strategy called for

Answer 1

Washington? Strategy? The myth of the fox doesn't bear close scruitiny. His plan was to retreat to the interior of the country, and let the terrain defeat the British. Congress had other ideas, and compelled him to defend New York. In the end, the patriot garrison in Fort Washington was forced to surrender, while Washington and his remaining troups spent the next year running. Harsh winter conditions and difficult supply lines came closer to defeating Washington than the British. The British spent most of the winter enjoying the pleasures of New York City, with ample supplies coming through the port, while Washington's army starved at Valley Forge.