Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)
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."
“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. . . .”
“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.”
Thomas Paine, "Common Sense":
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.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists?
(1 point)
Responses
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
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 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.
What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
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They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used.
They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used.
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 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.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
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What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
(1 point)
Responses
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
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 hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
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The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point)
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He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
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 retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses
They withdrew their support of the British.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?(1 point)
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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 took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
What most strongly motivated 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 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 hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
What is the main reason the colonists were so upset about taxes such as the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act? Short answer.
(Hint: It had something to do with Parliament.)
The main reason the colonists were upset about taxes such as the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act was because they were being taxed without their consent by the British Parliament, which they believed violated their rights as English citizens.
From The Declaration of Independence:
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
Question
The writers of the Declaration say they "should declare the causes" of their "separation" from Britain, out of a "decent respect to the opinions of mankind."
In other words, because the writers care about what the rest of the world thinks, they need to explain why the US is declaring independence from Britain.
Why do you think it was important for the United States to have the support of people in other countries?
(2 points) Short answer. (30 words minimum)