What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?(1 point)
Responses
France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.
France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.
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 had lost most of its territory and power in North America.
France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
Question 3
Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)
Responses
“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.”
“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.”
“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. . . .”
“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."
. . . 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?
(1 point)
Responses
by insisting that history has always been unfair to women
by insisting that history has always been unfair to women
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 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 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
What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?(1 point)
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 need to protect their family and the families of their masters
the need to protect their family and the families of their masters
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-
(1 point)
Responses
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War
economic consequences of the Great Awakening
economic consequences of the Great Awakening
political debates that took place at the Albany Convention
political debates that took place at the Albany Convention
interference of Great Britain in the slave trade
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?(1 point)
Responses
Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women
Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
In this excerpt, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider-
(1 point)
Responses
granted to citizens by their government
granted to citizens by their government
natural and possessed at birth
natural and possessed at birth
defined by the courts
defined by the courts
protected under religious doctrine
natural and possessed at birth
What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists?
(1 point)
Responses
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
Which statement best explains the why this resolution was adopted?
(1 point)
Responses
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre
Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
In an effort to rally the nation in the midst of war, and attract popular support for itself, Congress addressed the inhabitants of the United States, reminding them of the cruelties they had suffered at the hands of the British, and warning them that more such treatment would result from a reunion with Britain. Because people regularly gathered at places of worship, Congress distributed the address to "churches and chapels and other places of religious worship" with the request that ministers read it aloud to their congregation immediately after divine service. Written by Congressman Gouverneur Morris, the address was sent throughout the states, and 50 copies were given to General Washington, to disperse throughout the army. —Library of Congress, American Memory Collection
Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778?
(1 point)
Responses
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?(1 point)
Responses
The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party
The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party
The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point)
Responses
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?(1 point)
Responses
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.
The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.
The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.
The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.
The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army.
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
Use the image to answer the question.
What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
(1 point)
Responses
The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
In the text you read this about the Olive Branch Petition:
After much debate, the delegates sent a petition to King George. In the Olive Branch Petition, they declared their loyalty to the king and asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts.
George III was furious when he heard about the petition. The colonists, he raged, were trying to begin a war “for the purpose of establishing an independent empire!” The king vowed to bring the rebels to justice. He ordered 20,000 more troops to the colonies to crush the revolt.
What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition?
(1 point)
Responses
It weakened the Continental Congress.
It weakened the Continental Congress.
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army
They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used.
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
Advantages and Disadvantages of American Forces During the Revolutionary War Advantages Disadvantage
Use the image to answer the question.
Based on the chart, what major advantage did the colonists have over the British during the Revolutionary War?
(1 point)
Responses
colonists had European financial support
colonists had European financial support
colonists had more supplies than the British
colonists had more supplies than the British
colonists had more soldiers than the British
colonists had more soldiers than the British
colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British
Based on the chart, the major advantage that the colonists had over the British during the Revolutionary War was that the colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British.
Describe three actions by King George III against the colonists and explain how the colonists listed those grievances in the Declaration of Independence? Include details of each action.
(4 points)
1. Imposition of Taxes: One action taken by King George III against the colonists was the imposition of various taxes such as the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts. These acts placed taxes on sugar, paper, and other imported goods, which were heavily resented by the colonists. In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists listed this grievance by stating that the King had "imposed Taxes on us without our Consent," highlighting the lack of representation and the violation of their rights as English subjects.
2. Quartering of Troops: Another action taken by King George III was the Quartering Act of 1765, which required colonists to provide lodging and supplies for British soldiers. This act was seen as an infringement on their property rights and privacy. In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists listed this grievance by stating that the King had "quartered large Bodies of Armed Troops among us," accusing him of violating their rights and subjecting them to the presence of a standing army without their consent.
3. Denial of Self-Government: King George III and the British Parliament increasingly asserted their authority over the colonies, limiting their ability to govern themselves through acts such as the Proclamation of 1763 and the appointment of royal governors. These actions were seen as denying the colonists their right to self-government and representation. In the Declaration of Independence, the colonists listed this grievance by stating that the King had "abolished our most valuable Laws and altered fundamentally the Forms of our Governments," emphasizing how their right to self-government had been undermined and disregarded.