What was the immediate outcome for the smaller, less experienced Continental Army when they faced the large British force in New York in 1776?

They won a surprising victory through guerrilla tactics.

They were forced to retreat from the city after several defeats.

They successfully defended the city with help from local militias.

They negotiated a truce that allowed them to hold part of the city.

What was a primary reason the Continental Army shrank to just a few thousand soldiers in late 1776?

A successful British blockade prevented new recruits from arriving.

Many soldiers were sent to fight in the southern colonies instead.

Soldiers lost hope after constant defeats and went home.

General Washington ordered a planned reduction in army size for the winter.

A change in military leadership.

Soldiers were unhappy with General Washington's leadership.

The army faced repeated losses and severe hardships.

The British offered freedom to all soldiers who surrendered.

Congress officially ordered a halt to the fighting for the winter.