Which of the following best describes how the Intolerable Acts affected the American colonies?

Question

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Responses

The acts caused the colonies to declare war against the British government.

The acts caused the colonies to unify against Boston.

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

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

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 were a series of punitive measures taken by the British government in response to the Boston Tea Party, which led to increased tensions and a sense of solidarity among the colonies in opposition to British rule.

Answer 2

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

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Responses

He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in Charlottesville, VA

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.
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.

Answer 3

The correct response that best describes the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis made that ultimately caused his defeat is:

He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.

Cornwallis's decision to fortify his position in Yorktown ultimately led to his encirclement by combined American and French forces, resulting in his surrender in 1781.

Answer 4

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

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

The Americans lost the Battle of Bunker Hill because of the number of cannons the British had acquired from the fort.

Answer 5

The correct response that describes the impact of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga on the American soldiers is:

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

The cannons taken from Fort Ticonderoga were transported to Boston and played a crucial role in the American efforts to drive the British out of the city.