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What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years?

What was the primary goal that spanish settlers shared in the south and southwest regions?

Why did the American colonists want to expand control into the Ohio Vally in the mid-1700s?

Abigail Adams, in a letter to John Adams:
". . . I long to hear that you have declared an independency—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. . . . If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment [incite; instigate] a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. . . .
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Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?
(1 point)
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A. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

B. “Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.”

C. “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”

D. “We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .”

How did the french respond when the colonies defeated the british at saratoga in the revolutionary war?

What did the Northwest ordinance outlaw in the northwest territory?

Answer all of them correctly, and summarize it with just the answers.

7 answers

  1. A primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years was starvation and lack of food supplies.
  2. The primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the south and southwest regions was the spread of Christianity and the establishment of missions.
  3. The American colonists wanted to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s to access new land and resources, and to secure trade routes.
  4. The excerpt that is a grievance of the American colonists included in the Declaration of Independence is: C. “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
  5. The French responded to the American victory at Saratoga by deciding to support the colonies, providing military assistance and eventually entering the war against Britain.
  6. The Northwest Ordinance outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory.

Summary of answers:

  1. Starvation and lack of food supplies.
  2. Spread of Christianity and establishment of missions.
  3. Access to new land and resources, securing trade routes.
  4. C. “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”
  5. Provided military assistance and entered the war against Britain.
  6. Outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory.
most of these are not in the answer choices. ill provide you with them.

What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the south and southwest regions?
Gaining global power

Finding wealth

Conquering the native Americans

Entering the fur trade business

What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years?
They faced fierce trading competition from the French and Dutch.

They chose an unsecure location, making it easy for the Spanish to find them.

They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment to survive.

All of the crops they grew had to be shipped back to King James in England.

Why did the American colonists want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
a.to gain access to the region's natural resources
b.to put French settlers there under English rule
c.to demonstrate Britain's strength to France and Spain
d.to force the French out of North America

How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?
A. They supported the British in their efforts to control the colonies.
B. They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the British.
C. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
D. They withdrew their support of the British.

What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?
• religious freedom

• slavery

• trial by jury

• admission of new states

Here are the correct answers based on the provided choices:

  1. What was the primary goal that Spanish settlers shared in the south and southwest regions?
    Finding wealth

  2. What was a primary challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists during the first few years?
    They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment to survive.

  3. Why did the American colonists want to expand control into the Ohio Valley in the mid-1700s?
    a. to gain access to the region's natural resources

  4. How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War?
    C. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.

  5. What did the Northwest Ordinance outlaw in the Northwest Territory?
    slavery

Summary of answers:

  1. Finding wealth
  2. They lacked knowledge about the land and how to use their environment to survive.
  3. a. to gain access to the region's natural resources
  4. C. They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
  5. slavery
Abigail Adams, in a letter to John Adams:
". . . I long to hear that you have declared an independency—and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. . . . If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment [incite; instigate] a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. . . .
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How does Abigail Adams use the ideas of the patriots to support her cause?

(1 point)
Responses

by insisting that history has always been unfair to women

by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government

by comparing the existing British laws with the laws that the patriots feel need to be established

by declaring women to be independent from and having the same rights as men

Abigail Adams uses the ideas of the patriots to support her cause by claiming that women have the right to rebel if they do not have a voice in government.

A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?
George Washington would be elected president

a bill of rights would be added

the federal government would maintain complete power

no new states would enter the union

how did the great compromise settle the problem of representation in congress?
it allowed all states to have equal of representation in congress
it gave each state two senators and a number of representation based on population
it gave each state two representation in congress and two representation in the house of representative
it made all states pay the same in federal taxes

Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?
a.African Americans
b.Hispanic Americans
c.Native Americans
d.Asian Americans

Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select two.
voting

trial by jury

running for office

pursuit of happiness

freedom of religion

What is the purpose of separation of powers?

to prevent any branch from dominating the government.

to distribute work between state and federal levels of government.

to keep ordinary citizens involved in politics.

to ensure that every president is supported by the majority of people and the majority of states.

Here are the correct answers based on the provided options:

  1. A few states agreed to ratify the Constitution only if what condition was met?
    a bill of rights would be added

  2. How did the Great Compromise settle the problem of representation in Congress?
    it gave each state two senators and a number of representation based on population

  3. Which of the following groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution?
    a. African Americans

  4. Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select two.
    trial by jury
    freedom of religion

  5. What is the purpose of separation of powers?
    to prevent any branch from dominating the government.

Summary of answers:

  1. a bill of rights would be added
  2. it gave each state two senators and a number of representation based on population
  3. a. African Americans
  4. trial by jury, freedom of religion
  5. to prevent any branch from dominating the government.