Why was New York important in the American revolution?

Answer 1

New Jersey's location affected its role in the American Revolution. The location was a convenient place for the army's to engage in battle. There were hundreds of battles fought in New Jersey.

Answer 2

New York City had the biggest harbor so the British wanted to control that harbor to bring in supplies and soldiers. The British occupied New York City for seven years.

Answer 3

because the north and the south communicated through new york

Answer 4

They did that because New York was a really big chunk of land