How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War? (1 point)

Question

They withdrew their support of the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
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)
Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
American army had given up and began to side with the British.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies.
Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies? (1 point)
The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party
The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat? (1 point)
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers? (1 point)
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.
The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army.
The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.

Answer 1

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?

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

4. What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?

   • He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

5. What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?

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