Question

which describes the first battle of the american revolution? it occurred on long island, and the colonists defeated the british. it occurred on long island, and the british defeated the colonists. it occurred at harlem heights, and the colonists defeated the british. it occurred at harlem heights, and the british defeated the colonists.

Explanation:

The first battle of the American Revolution was the Battle of Lexington and Concord. However, among the options given, the battles of Long Island and Harlem Heights were later in the war. The Battle of Long Island (also known as the Battle of Brooklyn) was a British - victory where it occurred on Long Island.

Answer:

It occurred on Long Island, and the British defeated the colonists.