Use the image to answer the question.
An image titled The Bloody Massacre shows British soldiers firing into a crowd of colonists. Several colonists are lying on the ground covered in blood.
What impact do you think seeing this image would have on the American colonists?
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Responses
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the rumors of illegal actions taken by Bostonians, the engraving would weaken the rebel’s cause.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the reaction the British would have to an uprising, the engraving would reduce the colonists’ desire to take action.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the strength of the British forces, the engraving would increase support for the British government.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it.
If you are given an image titled "The Bloody Massacre" that depicts British soldiers firing into a crowd of colonists, several colonists lying on the ground covered in blood, and you are asked about the impact it would have on American colonists, you can infer the impact by analyzing the image.
In this case, the image reinforces the idea of repressive actions taken by the British government. Colonists witnessing such a brutal and violent event would likely be outraged and angered, fueling their desire to rebel against the British rule. Therefore, the most appropriate response would be:
"By confirming the repressive actions of the British government, the engraving would increase the desire to rebel against it."