Question

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 were encouraged to support the patriot effort. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort. They withdrew their support of the British. They withdrew their support of the British.,,

Answer 1

The correct response is: They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a turning point in the Revolutionary War and helped convince France to formally ally with the American colonies against Britain.

Answer 2

Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross? (1 point) Responses 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. Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women.

Answer 3

The correct response is: Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.

Mary Ludwig Hays, often known as "Molly Pitcher," is remembered for taking her husband's place at a cannon during battle, while Betsy Ross is celebrated for creating the first American flag.

Answer 4

What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots? (1 point) Responses the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery the desire to achieve military ranks the desire to achieve military ranks 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 need to protect their family and the families of their masters the need to protect their family and the families of their masters

Answer 5

The correct response is: the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery.

Many African American soldiers were motivated to fight alongside the Patriots in the Revolutionary War by the hope that their participation in the conflict would contribute to the cause of freedom and potentially lead to the abolition of slavery.