11. According to Thomas Paine's point of view in Common Sense, why did colonists not owe the British for their help?

A. The British had not actually done anything to help the colonists.

B. The British wanted to go to war with America.


C. The British had helped the colonists only to profit from America.

D. The British were attempting to put the colonists in poverty.

12 . American colonists felt they were subject to tyrannical King. As a result, which of the following elements did they put in the Declaration of Independence

A. grievances against the king and an announcement they would establish a republic based upon the consent of the governed

B. a Bill of Rights and an announcement they would establish a republic based upon the consent of the governed

C. an o icial request of the king for permission to allow them to govern themselves


D. a Bill of Rights and a method to establish three branches of government

13. Which actions by the British and the southern Loyalists caused many colonists to side with the Patriots? 


A.conducting raids on the major supply ports along the coast B. killing innocent colonists in the western frontier


C. Establishing alliances with southern Native American groups

D. carrying out brutal attacks during the campaign in the Carolinas

14. When did the French decide to send to the American Revolutionary War

A. after er the Battle of Saratoga

B. after the Battle of Concord

C. after the Battle of Lexington

D. after the Second Continental Congress 


15. Why is it important for women to take on the on the work of the men who were fighting in the revolution

A. to maintain the jobs for their husbands for their return

B. to show their support for the Patriots’ cause


c. to ensure the survival of their families and the troops


D. to prevent the loss of property to the British government