Use the image to answer the question.
An image titled The Bloody Massacre shows British soldiers firing into a crowd of colonists. Several colonists are lying on the ground covered in blood.
What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists?
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By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
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a.) They were enemies with some other tribes who were fighting with the French.
b.) The British charged lower prices than the French and therefore trusted them more.
c.) They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship.
d.) They wanted to join forces with the Algonquins and Hurons who were also fighting with the British.
c.) They had long traded with British fur traders and didn’t want to upset the relationship.
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Responses
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They withdrew their support of the British.
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?
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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.
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