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Question

A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance.— Thomas Paine, Common Sense

What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists?

(1 point)
Responses

They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity
They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity

They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.

They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots
They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots

They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress.
They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress.
Question 2
What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?(1 point)
Responses

France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.
France lost its claim to the entire Florida territory.

France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.
France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.

France had to allow the British to claim and settle the Ohio Valley.
France had to allow the British to claim and settle the Ohio Valley.

France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
France had to withdraw to its empire in Central and South America.
Question 3
Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)
Responses

“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”

“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .”
“We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .”

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”
“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”
Question 4
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. . . 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. . . .

—Abigail Adams, letter to John Adams

How does Abigail Adams use the ideas of the patriots to support her cause?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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

by insisting that history has always been unfair to women
by insisting that history has always been unfair to women

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
Question 5
What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?(1 point)
Responses

the need to protect their family and the families of their masters
the need to protect their family and the families of their masters

the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war

the desire to achieve military ranks
the desire to achieve military ranks

the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
Question 6

The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-

(1 point)
Responses

economic consequences of the Great Awakening
economic consequences of the Great Awakening

economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War
economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

political debates that took place at the Albany Convention
political debates that took place at the Albany Convention

interference of Great Britain in the slave trade
interference of Great Britain in the slave trade
Question 7
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?(1 point)
Responses

Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women
Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women

Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.

Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.

Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
Question 8

In this excerpt, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider-

(1 point)
Responses

natural and possessed at birth
natural and possessed at birth

granted to citizens by their government
granted to citizens by their government

protected under religious doctrine
protected under religious doctrine

defined by the courts
defined by the courts
Question 9
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What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists?

(1 point)
Responses

By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.

By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.

By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it

By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
Question 10

Which statement best explains the why this resolution was adopted?

(1 point)
Responses

Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party
Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party

Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III
Colonists wanted to expand powers given to governors appointed by King George III

Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre
Colonist created this in order to address the causes of the Boston Massacre

Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament
Colonists were opposed to colonial laws being created only by Parliament
Question 11
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses

They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.

They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.

They withdrew their support of the British.
They withdrew their support of the British.

They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Question 12
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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)
Responses

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.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.

Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.

Answer 1

Here are the answers for your questions:

Question 1: What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists?

• They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.

Question 2: What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?

• France had lost most of its territory and power in North America.

Question 3: Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?

• “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”

Question 4: How does Abigail Adams use the ideas of the patriots to support her cause?

• by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government

Question 5: What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?

• the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery

Question 6: The excerpt above reflects the dissatisfaction of American colonists with the-

• economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War

Question 7: Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?

• Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.

Question 8: In this excerpt, the authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider-

• natural and possessed at birth

Question 9: What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists?

• By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.

Question 10: Which statement best explains why this resolution was adopted?

• Colonists were upset by the punishment imposed after the Boston Tea party.

Question 11: How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?

• They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

Question 12: Why did Congress feel the need to boost American morale by releasing this address in early 1778?

• Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.