Question

what signal would john pulling jr. and robert newman give if the british were coming by land? they would light three lanterns. they would light four lanterns. they would light one lantern.

Explanation:

This refers to the pre-arranged lantern signal system used during the American Revolutionary War to warn of British troop movements. The agreed-upon signal was one lantern for a land advance, two for a sea advance.

Answer:

They would light one lantern.