What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?(1 point)
Responses
France expanded its territory in North America.
France expanded its territory in North America.
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
France had lost much of its territory and power in North America.
France had lost much of its territory and power in North America.
France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.
France had lost much of its territory and power in North America.
Determined to carry out his orders, Washington hurried on. Native American allies revealed that French scouts were camped in the woods ahead. Marching quietly through the night, Washington launched a surprise attack and scattered the French. The Iroquois helped the British fight against the French, as well as the French allies, the Algonquins.
Question
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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.
T he Iroquois likely had better knowledge of the area and could lead British troops through the woods.
The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in the woods.
The Iroquois likely instructed British troops how to fight in 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 better knowledge of the habits of the French and Algonquins and could plan accordingly.
Which was NOT a reason that the Iroquois joined forces with the British?(1 point)
Responses
The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore the Iroquois trusted them more.
The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore the Iroquois trusted them more.
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.
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 wanted to join forces with the Algonquins and Hurons who were also fighting with the British.
. . . I long to hear that you have declared an independency—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. . . . If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment [incite; instigate] a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. . . .
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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 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 insisting that history has always been unfair to women
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
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.
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What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition?
(1 point)
Responses
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 weakened the Continental Congress.
It weakened the Continental Congress.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
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.
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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 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
colonists had more soldiers than the British