How did Florida change after the end of the French and Indian War? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West.
The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West.
Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
West Florida developed at a much faster rate than other parts of the state.
Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
The territory was divided into four distinct territories: North, South, East, and West.
which 2 are corect
The correct answers are:
- Britain gained control of the territory from Spain.
- Slavery was permitted to entice Southerners to settle.
In the text you read this about the aftermath of the Boston Massacre: The soldiers were arrested and tried in court. John Adams agreed to defend them, saying that they deserved a fair trial. He wanted to show the world that the colonists believed in justice, even if the British government did not. At the trial, Adams argued that the crowd had provoked the soldiers. His arguments convinced the jury. In the end, the heaviest punishment any soldier received was a branding on the hand.
Question
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
How could John Adams defend the British soldiers but still be seen as a Patriot?
(1 point)
Responses
Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.
Adams knew that many Patriots wanted the British soldiers to be set free.
Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.
Adams defended the soldiers because many Patriots asked him to.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
Adams defended the soldiers because he thought it would make the British pity the Patriot cause.
Adams defended the soldiers while defending the Patriots' belief in justice.
“Our Colonies must be the biggest Beggars in the World, if such small Duties appear to be intolerable Burdens in their Eyes.”
—“Pacificus,” Maryland Gazette, March 20, 1766
Question
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This excerpt is from a citizen in England in response to the colonial outrage toward the Stamp Act. What central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act is not understood by the writer?
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Responses
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that trade was heavily restricted due to the taxes, which made it difficult for the colonists to make enough money to live let alone pay the taxes
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that it is not the amount of tax that is the problem but rather the fact that the colonists were not involved in passing the tax
that the tax may seem small to those in England but for the American colonists it is a very large amount of money
The central argument of the American colonists against the Stamp Act that is not understood by the writer is that although the tax is small, it is the idea that the colonists have to repay the British government for a war they did not support that is unjust.
Why did the British feel justified imposing the Stamp Act on the colonists? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
The taxes protected colonists living in the Ohio River valley from Native Americans.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
The taxes were being used to raise money for more supplies for the colonists.
The correct answers are:
- British citizens living in England faced increased taxes due to wars in the colonies.
- Britain had spent money protecting colonists from the French.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
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Responses
to declare war on England
to declare war on England
to raise a colonial army
to raise a colonial army
to declare allegiance to the King of England
to declare allegiance to the King of England
to convince France to enter the war
The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to declare allegiance to the King of England.
Why were colonial minutemen so prepared for the arrival of the British in Concord? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.
When Washington saw the British, he fired three canon shots sending a warning signal.
Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
When the British headed out, Americans hung two lamps as a warning signal.
The correct answers are:
- Paul Revere had warned villages that the redcoats were coming.
- The Green Mountain Boys hid in the bushes and warned the Continental Army.
How did Washington gain control of Boston?
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Responses
He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
He sent 16,000 troops to launch a surprise attack on the British fort protecting Boston.
He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
He surrounded the harbor, giving them no option other than to surrender.
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
He gained the trust of Native Americans who led a deadly attack on the British
He strategically placed cannons overlooking the harbor which forced out the British.
Compare the tactics used by the French troops in the French and Indian War with those of the American patriots during the Revolution.
(4 points)
Tactics used by French troops in the French and Indian War:
1. Guerilla Warfare: French troops often employed guerilla warfare tactics, including surprise attacks and ambushes, to target and weaken British forces.
2. Coordinated Native American Allies: The French established alliances with Native American tribes and utilized their knowledge of the land and unconventional warfare tactics to their advantage.
3. Fortification and Defense: The French built and fortified strategic forts along key transportation routes and waterways to maintain control over their territories and hinder British advancements.
4. Limited Regular Army: The French relied heavily on a small regular army and primarily utilized colonial militia forces to supplement their military efforts.
Tactics used by American Patriots during the Revolution:
1. Guerrilla Warfare and Hit-and-Run Tactics: The American Patriots, including militias and irregular forces, often engaged in guerilla warfare and hit-and-run tactics against the British military. This allowed them to disrupt supply lines, avoid direct confrontations, and maximize their mobility.
2. Defensive Strategies: Due to the relative weakness of the American Patriot forces compared to the British military, defensive strategies such as fortifying positions and avoiding direct engagements were often employed to conserve resources and limit casualties.
3. Foreign Alliances: The American Patriots sought support from foreign powers, such as France, to gain tactical advantages, including naval and military assistance. These alliances provided additional resources and expertise to the Patriot cause.
4. Asymmetrical Warfare: The American Patriots adopted an asymmetrical warfare approach, utilizing unconventional tactics like ambushes, sabotage, and harassment to fight a stronger enemy on their own terms and exploit their vulnerabilities.
It's important to note that while some of the tactics employed by the French in the French and Indian War may have influenced the American Patriots during the Revolution, there were also distinct differences due to the different contexts and circumstances of each conflict.