The battle was a victory for the British, but the long-term strategic consequences favored the Americans. Howe had, once again, failed to follow up on his success and allowed Washington to escape with his army, leading to their encampment
Washington's army retired to a winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where–with help from the Prussian General Von Steuben–it was able to further hone its skills and emerge the next year a superior force.
What period are you talking about?
<span>With the conquests and voyages of explorers like Christopher Columbus, Portugal was the first country to really start the concept of European Imperialism, whereby countries ventured out for other lands as a way of increasing their influence upon the rest of the world.</span>
Well..as far as i learned from my knowledge the answer would be in the past, the military and the FBI have prevented a number of terrorist attacks.
Secondly, wasn't there suppose to be an option answers for your question ?