Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?(1 point)

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Responses

The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.
The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.

The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party.
The acts caused the colonies to boycott tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party.

The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.

Answer 1

The best response that describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies is:

The acts caused the colonies to unify against the British government.

The Intolerable Acts, passed in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party, were seen as punitive measures that threatened the rights and liberties of all the colonies, leading to greater unity among them in opposition to British rule.

Answer 2

What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?(1 point)
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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.

What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?(1 point)
Responses

The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.
The British delayed American troops from joining the fight in Boston because of the battle at the fort.

The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.
The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.

The Americans were able to use the fort’s cannons to destroy the Spanish ships that supported the British army.

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?

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It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.
It failed to bring about peace and only angered King George III.

It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.
It caused there to be a brief break in the fighting.

It declared independence from Britain for the first time.
It declared independence from Britain for the first time.

What was the impact of Minutemen during the Revolutionary War?(1 point)
Responses

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.
As wealthy farmers, they provided much needed financial support to the American army.

They set up signals to warn the regular American army whenever British soldiers were approaching.

Answer 3

Here are the appropriate responses to each of your questions:

1. What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat?

   • He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

2. What impact did the capture of Fort Ticonderoga have on the American soldiers?

   • The American soldiers were able to use cannons captured at Fort Ticonderoga to intimidate the British.

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

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

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

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

These responses accurately reflect the historical context and significance of each event.