What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary

Question

War?
(1 point)
The French feared that American troops would attack them unless they joined the war.
The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.
The French believed supporting the Americans would bring them wealth.
The French hoped to overthrow the Americans and reclaim their land.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
In the text you read this about the Olive Branch Petition:
After much debate, the delegates sent a petition to King George. In the Olive Branch Petition, they declared their
loyalty to the king and asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts.
George III was furious when he heard about the petition. The colonists, he raged, were trying to begin a war “for the
purpose of establishing an independent empire!” The king vowed to bring the rebels to justice. He ordered 20,000 more troops to the colonies to crush the revolt.
What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition?
(1 point)
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It weakened the Continental Congress.
What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War? (1 point)
They were able to resist British forces using the same tactics that British soldiers used.
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army

Answer 1

1. What does the timeline suggest as a reason why the French supported the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

   • Correct Answer: The French were angry with Britain and wanted to support its enemies.

2. What was the impact of the Olive Branch Petition?

   • Correct Answer: It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.

3. What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?

   • Correct Answer: As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.