Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?(1 point)

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Responses

The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.

The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government.

The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party
The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party

The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
Question 14
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point)
Responses

He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.

He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans

He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA

He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
Question 15
What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?(1 point)
Responses

The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.
The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.

The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.
The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.

The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
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 were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army.
Question 16

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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 feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.

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.
Question 17
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In the text you read this about the Olive Branch Petition:

After much debate, the delegates sent a petition to King George. In the Olive Branch Petition, they declared their loyalty to the king and asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts.

George III was furious when he heard about the petition. The colonists, he raged, were trying to begin a war “for the purpose of establishing an independent empire!” The king vowed to bring the rebels to justice. He ordered 20,000 more troops to the colonies to crush the revolt.

What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition?

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It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.

It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.

It weakened the Continental Congress.
It weakened the Continental Congress.

It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
Question 18
What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
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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 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 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 set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
Question 19
Advantages and Disadvantages of American Forces During the Revolutionary War Advantages Disadvantage

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Based on the chart, what major advantage did the colonists have over the British during the Revolutionary War?

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Responses

colonists had more soldiers than the British
colonists had more soldiers than the British

colonists had more supplies than the British
colonists had more supplies than the British

colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British
colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British

colonists had European financial support

Answer 1

Here are the best answers based on historical context for each question you provided:

Question 13: Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?

• Answer: The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.

Question 14: What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?

• Answer: He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

Question 15: What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?

• Answer: The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.

Question 16: What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

• Answer: The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.

Question 17: What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition?

• Answer: It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.

Question 18: What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?

• Answer: As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.

Question 19: Based on the chart, what major advantage did the colonists have over the British during the Revolutionary War?

• Answer: Colonists had a better knowledge of the land than the British.

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