Which of the following occurred during the Second Spanish Period?(1 point)
Responses
Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place.
Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place.
Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida.
Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida.
The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain.
The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain.
A large number of Patriots and Loyalists from northern states moved to 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
“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 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. . . .”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
During the Second Spanish Period, the following occurred:
1. Pinckney's Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida.
2. A large number of Patriots and Loyalists from northern states moved to Florida.
To determine which of the given options occurred during the Second Spanish Period, let's examine each statement and evaluate their historical accuracy:
1. Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place.
During the Second Spanish Period, which lasted from 1783 to 1821, the Revolutionary War had already ended, as it took place from 1775 to 1783. Therefore, this statement is not accurate.
2. Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida.
Pinckney's Treaty, also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo, was signed between the United States and Spain in 1795. It did indeed establish the northern boundary of Florida along the 31st parallel, making this statement accurate.
3. The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain.
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 did, in fact, give Florida to Spain. However, this occurred during the First Spanish Period and not during the Second Spanish Period. Therefore, this statement is not accurate for the given timeframe.
4. A large number of Patriots and Loyalists from northern states moved to Florida.
During the Second Spanish Period, there was a significant influx of settlers coming to Florida, including Patriots and Loyalists from the northern states of the United States. Many of these settlers arrived in Florida looking for new opportunities and land. So, this statement is accurate.
In conclusion, the accurate statements for what occurred during the Second Spanish Period are:
- Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida.
- A large number of Patriots and Loyalists from northern states moved to Florida.