Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Library of Congress, American Memory Collection
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.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778?
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Responses
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.
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What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
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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.
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.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.
They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
Responses
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.
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.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.
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.
Use the image to answer the question.
What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
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Responses
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
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 hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
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Responses
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
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 hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
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.