What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
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British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
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The battle at Fort Necessity was significant because it was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War. It was fought between the British and the French, with the British being led by a young George Washington. Though the British forces were eventually forced to surrender due to the overwhelming French and Native American forces, the battle played a role in escalating tensions between the two powers and eventually led to the wider conflict of the French and Indian War.
the question is What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
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Responses
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
British defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended the French and Indian War.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
The battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
Apologies for the confusion. The correct response is:
It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.
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They were afraid that the French would take their land.
They were afraid that the French would take their land.
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
They wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.
They wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.
The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.
The correct responses are:
They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.
The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.
In the text you read this about the aftermath of the Boston Massacre: The soldiers were arrested and tried in court. John Adams agreed to defend them, saying that they deserved a fair trial. He wanted to show the world that the colonists believed in justice, even if the British government did not. At the trial, Adams argued that the crowd had provoked the soldiers. His arguments convinced the jury. In the end, the heaviest punishment any soldier received was a branding on the hand.
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How could John Adams defend the British soldiers but still be seen as a Patriot?
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Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.
Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.
Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.
Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
“Our Colonies must be the biggest Beggars in the World, if such small Duties appear to be intolerable Burdens in their Eyes.”
—“Pacificus,” Maryland Gazette, March 20, 1766
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This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?
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Responses
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money
The central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act that is not understood by the writer is: that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust.
Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.
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Responses
British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.
The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.
The correct responses are:
British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
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to declare war on England
to declare war on England
to raise a colonial army
to raise a colonial army
to declare allegiance to the King of England
to declare allegiance to the King of England
to convince France to enter the war
to convince France to enter the war
The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare allegiance to the King of England.
Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.
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When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.
When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.
Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal.
The correct responses are:
Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
How did Washington gain control of Boston?
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He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British.
The correct response is:
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
Compare the tactics used by the French troops in the French and Indian War with those of the American patriots during the Revolution.
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During the French and Indian War, the French troops primarily relied on traditional European-style warfare tactics. They formed alliances with Native American tribes, utilized guerilla warfare, and constructed fortified positions to defend their territories. They often fought in large, organized formations and engaged in open-field battles.
On the other hand, the American patriots during the Revolution adopted different tactics. They embraced guerilla warfare, insurgency tactics, and utilized the advantage of their knowledge of local terrain. The Patriots employed hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, and unconventional warfare methods to target the British forces. They also relied heavily on militias and irregular troops, which allowed for greater flexibility and adaptability in their operations.
Additionally, the American patriots were able to secure vital support from external powers, such as France, which significantly aided their cause. This support included military aid, funding, and strategic alliances, further enhancing the Patriots' chances of success.
Overall, while the French troops in the French and Indian War engaged in more conventional warfare techniques, the American patriots during the Revolution adopted a more flexible and unconventional approach to achieve victory.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?
(1 point)
Responses
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money
that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money