Library of Congress, American Memory
Collection
In an effort to rally the nation in the midst of war, and attract
popular support for itself, Congress addressed the inhabitants of
the United States, reminding them of the cruelties they had
suffered at the hands of the British, and warning them that more
such treatment would result from a reunion with Britain. Because
people regularly gathered at places of worship, Congress
distributed the address to "churches and chapels and other places
of religious worship" with the request that ministers read it aloud to
their congregation immediately after divine service. Written by
Congressman Gouverneur Morris, the address was sent
throughout the states, and 50 copies were given to General
Washington, to disperse throughout the army.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Why did Congress feel the need to boost American
morale by releasing this address in early 1778?
(1 point)
Congress used the address as a way to trick the
British.
Congress hoped people would donate much needed
supplies.
American army had given up and began to side with
the British.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning
their independence.
Americans were beginning to lose hope of winning their independence.
What was the impact of Minutemen during the
Revolutionary War? (1 point)
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly,
they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
They were able to resist British forces using the same
tactics that British soldiers used.
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.
As trained soldiers who could prepare for battle quickly, they fought the British at Lexington and Concord.
What was the mistake British General Charles Cornwallis
made that ultimately caused his defeat? (1 point)
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
He miscalculated the strength of the Continental Army in
Charlottesville, VA
He failed to cut off supply routes to the Carolinas.
He failed to listen to Benedict Arnold who informed him
of key information about the Americans.
He retreated to Yorktown where he was trapped.
How did the French respond when the colonies defeated the
British at Saratoga in the Revolutionary War? (1 point)
They supported the British in their efforts to control the
colonies.
They formed an alliance with Germany to attack the
British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
They withdrew their support of the British.
They were encouraged to support the patriot effort.
Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’
contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?
(1 point)
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the
American flag.
Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the
home front.
Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal
rights for women.
Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross
tended to wounded soldiers.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
What most strongly motivated African American soldiers to
fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots? (1 point)
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the
war
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
the desire to achieve military ranks
the need to protect their family and the families of their
masters