What effect did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" pamphlet have on American colonists?(1 point)

Responses

It inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots.
It inspired fear in the Loyalists of the Patriots.

It helped inspire more colonists' desire to separate from the British
It helped inspire more colonists' desire to separate from the British

It encouraged the Founding Fathers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution
It encouraged the Founding Fathers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution

It caused many of the Patriots to stop wanting to leave the British

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The correct response is:

It helped inspire more colonists' desire to separate from the British.

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" effectively argued for independence from British rule and resonated with many colonists, contributing significantly to the growing movement for revolution.

What is another term for the Seven Year's War?(1 point)
Responses

France and British War
France and British War

War of French Distress
War of French Distress

British and Indian War
British and Indian War

French and Indian War

The correct response is:

French and Indian War.

This term is commonly used in the United States to refer to the North American theater of the Seven Years' War, which involved conflict between the British and French empires, along with their respective allies.

Which of these is a grievance (something they are upset with) the American colonists included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)
Responses

"all men are created equal"
"all men are created equal"

"such has been the patient suffer[ing] of these Colonies"
"such has been the patient suffer[ing] of these Colonies"

"He has dissolved (closed down) Representative Houses (elected government) repeatedly"
"He has dissolved (closed down) Representative Houses (elected government) repeatedly"

"we...declare...these United Colonies are...Free and Independent States

The correct response is:

"He has dissolved (closed down) Representative Houses (elected government) repeatedly."

This statement reflects one of the grievances the American colonists had against King George III, indicating their dissatisfaction with British rule and the lack of self-governance. The other options express principles or declarations rather than specific grievances.

What did Abigail Adams want her husband John Adams to do when he helped form the US government?(1 point)
Responses

Ensure the rights of Native Americans
Ensure the rights of Native Americans

Ensure the rights of women
Ensure the rights of women

Ensure the rights of enslaved people
Ensure the rights of enslaved people

Ensure the rights of indentured servants

The correct response is:

Ensure the rights of women.

Abigail Adams famously wrote to her husband John Adams to "remember the ladies" when he was involved in the formation of the US government, advocating for women's rights and greater consideration of their interests in the laws being created.

What motivated African Americans (enslaved and free) to fight in the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses

they hoped the war would end slavery
they hoped the war would end slavery

they wanted military rank
they wanted military rank

they were afraid they would be punished if they did not fight
they were afraid they would be punished if they did not fight

they wanted to protect their masters

The correct response is:

they hoped the war would end slavery.

Many African Americans, both enslaved and free, saw the Revolutionary War as an opportunity to fight for their freedom and believed that a successful independence from Britain could lead to an end to slavery or improve their conditions. This motivation was a significant factor in their decision to participate in the war.