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1. Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato force the French out of North America%0D%0Ato force the French out of North America%0D%0A%0D%0Ato put French settlers there under English rule%0D%0Ato put French settlers there under English rule%0D%0A%0D%0Ato demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain%0D%0Ato demonstrate Britain’s strength to France and Spain%0D%0A%0D%0Ato gain access to the region’s natural resources
2. What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABritish defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.%0D%0ABritish defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe battle ended the French and Indian War.%0D%0AThe battle ended the French and Indian War.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.%0D%0AThe battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
3. Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThey were afraid that the French would take their land.%0D%0AThey were afraid that the French would take their land.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.%0D%0AThey wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.%0D%0AThey wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds. select 2
5. %EF%BB%BF“Our Colonies must be the biggest Beggars in the World, if such small Duties appear to be intolerable Burdens in their Eyes.”%0D%0A%0D%0A—“Pacificus,” Maryland Gazette, March 20, 1766%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AUse the excerpt to answer the question.%0D%0AThis excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Athat trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes%0D%0Athat trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes%0D%0A%0D%0Athat although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust%0D%0Athat although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust%0D%0A%0D%0Athat it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax%0D%0Athat it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax%0D%0A%0D%0Athat the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money
6. Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABritish citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.%0D%0ABritish citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.%0D%0AThe taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.%0D%0A%0D%0ABritain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.%0D%0ABritain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists. seleft 2
7. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato declare war on England%0D%0Ato declare war on England%0D%0A%0D%0Ato raise a colonial army%0D%0Ato raise a colonial army%0D%0A%0D%0Ato declare allegiance to the King of England%0D%0Ato declare allegiance to the King of England%0D%0A%0D%0Ato convince France to enter the war
8. Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AWhen Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.%0D%0AWhen Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.%0D%0A%0D%0APaul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.%0D%0APaul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.%0D%0AThe Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhen the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal. select 2
9. How did Washington gain control of Boston?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHe sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.%0D%0AHe sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.%0D%0AHe surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.%0D%0AHe strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British.
2. What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABritish defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.%0D%0ABritish defeated the French and went on to claim Fort Duquesne.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe battle ended the French and Indian War.%0D%0AThe battle ended the French and Indian War.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.%0D%0AThe battle ended in a stalemate but with heavy losses on both sides.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.
3. Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThey were afraid that the French would take their land.%0D%0AThey were afraid that the French would take their land.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.%0D%0AThey wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.%0D%0A%0D%0AThey wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.%0D%0AThey wanted to help the French secure land east of the Mississippi.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds. select 2
5. %EF%BB%BF“Our Colonies must be the biggest Beggars in the World, if such small Duties appear to be intolerable Burdens in their Eyes.”%0D%0A%0D%0A—“Pacificus,” Maryland Gazette, March 20, 1766%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AUse the excerpt to answer the question.%0D%0AThis excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Athat trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes%0D%0Athat trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes%0D%0A%0D%0Athat although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust%0D%0Athat although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust%0D%0A%0D%0Athat it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax%0D%0Athat it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax%0D%0A%0D%0Athat the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money
6. Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABritish citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.%0D%0ABritish citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.%0D%0AThe taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.%0D%0A%0D%0ABritain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.%0D%0ABritain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists. seleft 2
7. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato declare war on England%0D%0Ato declare war on England%0D%0A%0D%0Ato raise a colonial army%0D%0Ato raise a colonial army%0D%0A%0D%0Ato declare allegiance to the King of England%0D%0Ato declare allegiance to the King of England%0D%0A%0D%0Ato convince France to enter the war
8. Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AWhen Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.%0D%0AWhen Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.%0D%0A%0D%0APaul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.%0D%0APaul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.%0D%0AThe Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhen the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal. select 2
9. How did Washington gain control of Boston?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHe sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.%0D%0AHe sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.%0D%0AHe surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.%0D%0AHe strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British.
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whats for 4? %EF%BB%BFIn the text you read this about the aftermath of the Boston Massacre: The soldiers were arrested and tried in court. John Adams agreed to defend them, saying that they deserved a fair trial. He wanted to show the world that the colonists believed in justice, even if the British government did not. At the trial, Adams argued that the crowd had provoked the soldiers. His arguments convinced the jury. In the end, the heaviest punishment any soldier received was a branding on the hand.%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AUse the excerpt to answer the question.%0D%0AHow could John Adams defend the British soldiers but still be seen as a Patriot?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AAdams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.%0D%0AAdams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.%0D%0A%0D%0AAdams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.%0D%0AAdams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.%0D%0A%0D%0AAdams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.%0D%0AAdams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.%0D%0A%0D%0AAdams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.
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5: is that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
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Here are the correct answers based on historical context:
1. Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
- **to gain access to the region’s natural resources**
2. What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
- **It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.**
3. Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.
- **They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.**
- **The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.**
5. This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?
- **that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust**
6. Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.
- **British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.**
- **Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.**
7. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
- **to declare allegiance to the King of England**
8. Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.
- **Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.**
- **When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal.**
9. How did Washington gain control of Boston?
- **He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.**
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of these answers!
1. Why did the British want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
- **to gain access to the region’s natural resources**
2. What was the significance of the battle at Fort Necessity?
- **It was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War.**
3. Why did the Algonquins become allies with the French? Select all that apply.
- **They wanted to maintain their strong fur trading relationship.**
- **The French respected Native American land and did not destroy their hunting grounds.**
5. This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?
- **that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust**
6. Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.
- **British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.**
- **Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.**
7. What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
- **to declare allegiance to the King of England**
8. Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.
- **Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.**
- **When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal.**
9. How did Washington gain control of Boston?
- **He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.**
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of these answers!
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GPT-4o mini
For question 4, the correct response is:
- **Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.**
This answer reflects John Adams' commitment to the principle of justice and the rule of law, demonstrating that even amid rising tensions with Britain, the colonists valued fairness and due process. His defense was meant to show that the colonists could uphold these ideals, distinguishing them from the perceived injustices of British authorities.
- **Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.**
This answer reflects John Adams' commitment to the principle of justice and the rule of law, demonstrating that even amid rising tensions with Britain, the colonists valued fairness and due process. His defense was meant to show that the colonists could uphold these ideals, distinguishing them from the perceived injustices of British authorities.
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GPT-4o mini
Yes, for question 5, the correct response is indeed:
- **that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust.**
This highlights the key grievance of the colonists regarding taxation without representation and their belief that they should not be held financially responsible for a conflict in which they had not been consulted.
I'm glad to hear everything is helpful! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
- **that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust.**
This highlights the key grievance of the colonists regarding taxation without representation and their belief that they should not be held financially responsible for a conflict in which they had not been consulted.
I'm glad to hear everything is helpful! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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GPT-4o mini
No problem! It's great that you caught that. The correct answer for question 5, as we've discussed, is:
- **that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust.**
If you have any more questions, need clarification, or want assistance with anything else, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!
- **that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust.**
If you have any more questions, need clarification, or want assistance with anything else, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!
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