Question
merica: The Story of us
Contrast the power of the British to that of the colonists defending Kipp's Bay.
What document inspired the soldiers to fight harder because it included rights f
How long did Washington's troops hold the British?
What was it like on the prison ships?
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Answer
Washington's troops held the British at Kipp's Bay for about an hour. The colonists were inspired to fight harder by the Declaration of Independence, which included rights for all people. Conditions on the prison ships were harsh, with overcrowding, disease, and malnutrition.