The French Indian War

Question

· The Declaration of Independence
· Shays’ Rebellion
· The writing of the Constitution

Which statement forms a common thread for these events?
Responses

A They were all inspired by the Enlightenment.They were all inspired by the Enlightenment.

B All of the events took place in the 18th century.All of the events took place in the 18th century.

C All are examples of democratic principles being applied.All are examples of democratic principles being applied.

D Each event was caused by foreign involvement in American affairs.

Answer 1

The statement that forms a common thread for these events is:

C All are examples of democratic principles being applied.

Each event reflects the evolution of democratic ideas and practices in America, whether it's the fight for independence, the challenges of governance, or the impacts of rebellion.