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Chapter 3:
Times That
Try Men’s
Souls
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fter the British withdrew from Boston, General Washington had
left a small force there to hold the city. By April, he’d moved most
of his army to New York City. He was determined to defend the
city from an expected British attack.
(Above) Soldiers from Delaware protect the retreating Continental Army during the Battle of
Long Island in August 1776. George Washington’s outnumbered force was unable to prevent
the British from capturing New York City in September.
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