The correct response is:
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
The victory at Saratoga in 1777 was a turning point in the Revolutionary War that convinced the French to formally support the American colonists against the British.
Question
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
5 answers
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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.
Responses
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.
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.
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 known for her role in the Battle of Monmouth, where she operated a cannon when her husband fell wounded. Betsy Ross is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag.
What most strongly motivated 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 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
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
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 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
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
The correct response is:
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery.
Many African American soldiers were motivated to fight in the Revolutionary War with the hope that their service would contribute to the ideals of freedom and potentially lead to an end to slavery.