"Resolved, that the taxation of the people by themselves, or by persons chosen by themselves to represent them... is the only security against a burdensome taxation..."
-Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions, May 30, 1765
Which statement best explains the why this resolution was adopted?
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III
The correct statement that best explains why this resolution was adopted is: Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament.
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?
They withdrew their support of the British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
When the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War, the French were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
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. —Library of Congress, American Memory Collection
Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778?
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.
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.
Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party
The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.
The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government.
The correct answer is: The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
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 British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.