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. Question Use the excerpt to answer the question. 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. I t declared independence from Britain for the first time. It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting
The correct answer is: It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
Advantages and Disadvantages of American Forces During the Revolutionary War Advantages Disadvantages Familiar with land Less money to fund the war Access to resources Less national development Willingness to fight Poorly trained and supplied Minutemen and volunteers Smaller population Use the chart to answer the question. Question Based on the chart, what major advantage did the colonists have over the British during the Revolutionary War?(1 point) Responses colonists had more soldiers than the British colonists had more soldiers than the British colonists had more supplies than the British colonists had more supplies than the British colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British colonists had European financial support colonists had European financial support Skip to navigation
Based on the chart, the major advantage that the colonists had over the British during the Revolutionary War was that they had a better knowledge of the land than the British.
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Apologies for the confusion. Based on the chart, the major advantage that the colonists had over the British during the Revolutionary War was that they had European financial support.
What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?(1 point) Responses The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army. The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army. 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 American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British
The correct answer is: The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
What was significant about the role of the Green Mountain Boys? Select three.(1 point) Responses They assisted Washington and his troops in launching a surprise attack in Trenton. They assisted Washington and his troops in launching a surprise attack in Trenton. They secured a key route into Canada. They secured a key route into Canada. They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons. They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons. They brought their wives to help with the war effort. They brought their wives to help with the war effort. They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
The three significant roles of the Green Mountain Boys were:
1. They secured a key route into Canada.
2. They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
3. They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
Which of the following occurred during the Second Spanish Period?(1 point) Responses The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain. The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain. Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida. Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of Florida. 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. Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place. Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place.
The correct answer is: The Treaty of Paris (1763) gave Florida to Spain.
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. . . .” “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. . . .”
The excerpt that is a grievance of the American colonists included in the Declaration of Independence is: "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 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. 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 Skip to navigation
The correct answer is: They most likely strengthened the colonists' desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
Library of Congress, American Memory Collection 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. Question Use the excerpt to answer the question. Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778? (1 point) Responses 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. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. American army had given up and began to side with the British. American army had given up and began to side with the British. Skip to navigation
Based on the excerpt, Congress felt the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778 because Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
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 were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies. The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies. 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 believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
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What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point) Responses He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. 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 failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans.
The mistake that British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat was that 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.
The correct answer is: They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
What most strongly motivated African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?(1 point) Responses 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 need to protect their family and the families of their masters the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
The correct answer is: the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery.
