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

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“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. . . .”

“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 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
Q4

Use the excerpt to answer the question.

. . . 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?

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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

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

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 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
Question 5
Q5

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

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

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 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
Q6

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

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

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

interference of Great Britain in the slave trade
interference of Great Britain in the slave trade

political debates that took place at the Albany Convention

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Here are the answers to your questions based on historical context:

Q3: Grievance of the American colonists in the Declaration of Independence

Correct Response: “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
This excerpt directly lists a grievance against King George III, highlighting the lack of representation and legislative dissolution faced by the colonists.

Q4: Abigail Adams' use of ideas of the patriots

Correct Response: by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government.
Abigail Adams argues that women should not be bound by laws if they do not have representation, paralleling the colonists' own arguments for independence and representation.

Q5: Motivation of African American soldiers in the Revolutionary War

Correct Response: the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery.
Many African Americans fought for the Patriots with the hope that their participation would lead to greater freedoms and the potential end of slavery.

Q6: Dissatisfaction of American colonists reflected in the excerpt

Correct Response: economic policies imposed by Great Britain following the French and Indian War.
The grievances leading to dissatisfaction were largely driven by economic burdens and taxes imposed by Great Britain, particularly after the French and Indian War.

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