Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays' contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross ? (1 point )
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag
Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers
Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag
“That all Men are... equally free & independent, & have certain Rights, of which they can not by any Compact, deprive or divest removetheir Posterity [future generations; among which are the Enjoyment of Life and Liberty, with the Means of acquiring and possessing Property, and pursuing and obtaining Happiness and Safety -Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776”
In this excerpt, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider- (1 point)
defined by the courts
natural and possessed at birth granted to citizens by their government
protected under religious doctrine
natural and possessed at birth granted to citizens by their government
“That all Men are... equally free & independent, & have certain Rights, of which they can not by any Compact, deprive or divest removetheir Posterity [future generations; among which are the Enjoyment of Life and Liberty, with the Means of acquiring and possessing Property, and pursuing and obtaining Happiness and Safety -Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776”
In this excerpt, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider- (1 point)
defined by the courts
natural and possessed at birth
granted to citizens by their government
protected under religious doctrine
natural and possessed at birth
“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? (1 point)
Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament
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? (1 point )
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies .
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 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? (1 point)
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British
American army had given up and began to side with the British
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence .