Use the excerpt to answer the question.
A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense
What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists?
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Responses
They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots.
They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots.
They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress.
They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress.
They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity
They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity
The correct answer is: They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?
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Responses
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
France had to allow the British to claim and settle the Ohio Valley.
France had to allow the British to claim and settle the Ohio Valley.
France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.
France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.
France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.
France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.
The correct answer is: France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.
Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?
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Responses
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”
“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .”
“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .”
The correct answer is: “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
. . . I long to hear that you have declared an independency—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. . . . If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment [incite; instigate] a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. . . .
—Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams
How does Abigail Adams use the ideas of the patriots to support her cause?
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Responses
by comparing the existing British laws with the laws that the patriots feel need to be established
by comparing the existing British laws with the laws that the patriots feel need to be established
by declaring women to be independent from and having the same rights as men
by declaring women to be independent from and having the same rights as men
by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government
by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government
by insisting that history has always been unfair to women
by insisting that history has always been unfair to women
The correct answer is: by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government.
What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?
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Responses
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
the desire to achieve military ranks
the desire to achieve military ranks
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the need to protect their family and the families of their masters
The correct answer is: the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery.
What was significant about the role of the Green Mountain Boys? Select all that apply.
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Responses
They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
They assisted Washington and his troops in launching a surprise attack in Trenton.
They assisted Washington and his troops in launching a surprise attack in Trenton.
They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
They secured a key route into Canada.
They secured a key route into Canada.
They brought their wives to help with the war effort.