Please add the options so I can answer.
Beacause of people being stupid
It is because they believe that Jesus handed down the bible to them and they have to protect it.
Answer: the goverment was not as good as it is today, thats the only one ive got sry.
Explanation:
So far as I know, there are no prison ships in New York harbor. The closest thing would be the prison on Riker's Island. By "Patriot POWs" do you mean political prisoners of some sort?