The excerpt from Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. Paine's argument for creating a government of their own and the emphasis on taking deliberate action rather than leaving their fate to chance would have resonated with those who were already feeling discontent with British rule, motivating them to pursue independence more vigorously.
Use the excerpt to answer the question. A government of our own is our natural right: And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced, that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense What effect do you think these words had on the American colonists? (1 point) Responses They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots. They most likely inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots. They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain. They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress. They most likely encouraged the Framers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the Continental Congress. They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity...
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The answer is: They most likely strengthened the colonists’ desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.
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) Responses American army had given up and began to side with the British. American army had given up and began to side with the British. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence. Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies. Congress hoped people would donate much needed supplies. Congress used the address as a way to trick the British.
The correct answer is: Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War? (1 point) Responses They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used. They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used. They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching. They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching. As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord. As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord. As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.
The correct answer is: As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
1754 – The French and Indian War breaks out in North America. 1763 – The Treaty of Paris ends the war and diminishes French power in North America. 1765 – Parliament passes the Stamp Act, sparking protests in the American colonies. 1770 – British troops fire on demonstrators in the Boston Massacre, killing five. 1773 – British Parliament passes the Tea Act. 1775 – Fighting breaks out at Lexington and Concord between British soldiers and colonial minutemen. 1777 – The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga is the turning point of the war. 1778 – France recognizes American independence. 1781 – The British surrender to the Americans at Yorktown 1783 – Great Britain recognizes American independence. Question Use the image to answer the question. What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War? (1 point) Responses The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land. The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land. The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies. The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies. The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth. The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth. The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
The correct answer is: The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat? (1 point) Responses He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans. He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him of key information about the Americans. He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped. He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
The correct answer is: He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.