How might the Iroquois have been helpful in assisting the British troops in the surprise attack?
(1 point)
Responses
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
The Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
The Iroquois likely had more modern equipment than the British.
The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods.
The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods.
What were some reasons that the Iroquois joined forces with the British? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French.
They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French.
The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore trusted them more.
The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore trusted them more.
They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship.
They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship.
They wanted to join forces with the Algonquins and Hurons who were also fighting with the British.
They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French.
They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship.
How does Abigail Adams use the ideas of the patriots to support her cause?
(1 point)
Responses
by comparing the existing British laws with the laws that the patriots feel need to be established
by comparing the existing British laws with the laws that the patriots feel need to be established
by declaring women to be independent from and having the same rights as men
by declaring women to be independent from and having the same rights as men
by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government
by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government
by insisting that history has always been unfair to women
by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government
This year, Alex Muros won the science fair by explaining why leaves change colors in the fall. The principal awarded Alex a prize. Alex will also get the opportunity to present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. To celebrate his hard work, Alex's parents will take him out for ice cream.
That sounds like a wonderful celebration for Alex's achievement! Winning the science fair and receiving recognition from the principal is a great accomplishment. Presenting his project at the statewide science fair is another exciting opportunity for Alex to showcase his work and share his knowledge. Ending the celebration with a treat like ice cream is a sweet way to acknowledge his hard work and make the day even more special. Overall, it sounds like a well-deserved celebration for Alex Muros.
What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists?
(1 point)
Responses
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
In "The Lemon Tree Billards House," both Mitch and Locust believe they are
(1 point)
Responses
lucky.
lucky.
cursed.
cursed.
doomed.
doomed.
immortal.
lucky.
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 declared independence from Britain for the first time.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
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 caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It weakened the Continental Congress.
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
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
Question
Use the image to answer the 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 supplies than the British
colonists had more supplies than the British
colonists had European financial support
colonists had European financial support
colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British
colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British
colonists had more soldiers than the British
Based on the chart, the major advantage that the colonists had over the British during the Revolutionary War was that the colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British.
What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?
(1 point)
Responses
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
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 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 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 all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
They launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga and defeated the British.
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 valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
They secured a key route into Canada.
They secured a key route into Canada.
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.
They secured valuable supplies of gunpowder and cannons.
They secured a key route into Canada.
Question
Which of the following occurred during the Second Spanish Period?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
Significant battles of the Revolutionary War took place.
The correct response is:
Pinckney’s Treaty established the northern boundary of 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 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."
“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, 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.”
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.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense
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 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 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 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.
Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778?
(1 point)
Responses
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
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.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
Question
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?
(1 point)
Responses
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 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 retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
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 supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Question
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?
(1 point)
Responses
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 made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
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 was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
What motivated most 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
Summarize the reasons for writing the Declaration of Independence.
(4 points)
- The Declaration of Independence was written to officially declare and justify the American colonies' separation from Great Britain.
- It aimed to articulate the natural rights and freedoms that all individuals possess and assert the colonies' right to self-governance.
- The Declaration sought to unify the American colonies in their opposition to British rule and establish a common purpose in their quest for independence.
- Additionally, the document served as a formal statement to the world, explaining the causes and justifications for the colonies' revolutionary actions and seeking support from other nations in their struggle for independence.