September 11, 1776— A peace conference is held on Staten Island with British Admiral Lord Richard Howe meeting American represen
tatives including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Howe demands the colonists revoke the Declaration of Independence. The colonists refused to comply with his request, and the conference ended. September 16, 1776— After evacuating New York City, Washington's army fights off a British attack during the Battle of Harlem Heights in upper Manhattan. Several days later, a fire breaks out in New York City and destroys over three hundred buildings. September 22, 1776— After he is caught spying on British troops on Long Island, Nathan Hale is executed without a trial. His last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." 6 According to the timeline, which of these events ended the peace conference? A. British demands on Americans B. New York experienced fires
In September 11, 1776 during the peace conference Howe demands the colonists revoke the Declaration of Independence. The colonists refused to comply with his request, and the conference ended. All of the events that ocurred after the conference did not have influence in the ending of the conference. It ended because the Americans did not accept the British demands.
