Which of the following occurred during the Second Spanish Period?(1 point)
Responses
The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain.
Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place.
Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida.
A large number of Patriots and Loyalists from northern states moved to Florida.
Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)
Responses
“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.”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
“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."
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
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)
They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity
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 inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots.
They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
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.
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.
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
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.
They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
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 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 were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
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