Question

why was the 1775 battle near norfolk, virginia, a significant event in the fight for independence?
o it forced the patriots out of virginia and halted their plans.
o enslaved africans fought for the first time alongside patriots.
o a patriot victory eventually forced the british to pull out of virginia, leaving the patriots in control.
o the city militia in norfolk thwarted a british attack.

Explanation:

The 1775 battle near Norfolk was significant as a Patriot victory forced the British to leave Virginia, giving the Patriots control. There is no historical evidence to support the other options. Enslaved Africans fighting alongside Patriots in this battle is not a well - attested fact for this specific battle. The Patriots were not forced out, and there is no record of the city militia thwarting a British attack as the key significance of this battle.

Answer:

A Patriot victory eventually forced the British to pull out of Virginia, leaving the Patriots in control.