Question

Which answer best expresses some of the issues related to economics that are listed in the Declaration of Independence?

Cutting off trade and imposing taxes on the colonists are unfair practices.
Denying the colonists trial by jury and sending them to Britain to face trial are unfair practices.
Stationing troops in private homes and making judges dependent on the King are unfair practices.
Refusing to pass laws that are for the public good and taking away the colonial laws are unfair practices.

Answer 1

well, they were declaring their independence... so... what do you think? any guesses?

Answer 2

im thinking B.

Answer 3

no A.

Answer 4

now I thought the same thing; i narrowed it down to B or C. They both could be correct. But think about C, if they are declaring their independence, does the king have the power to station British troops in private homes?

Answer 5

so C. ? im so confused all of them seem like it was resolved by the declaration

Answer 6

yeah its confusing me too lol, but i just re read the question, and its asking about the economics. which would be money, trade etc.

Answer 7

the only one with money and trade is A

Answer 8

exactly

Answer 9

I would have answered A if I had that question (I hope its right)

Answer 10

thank you, could you help with some more?

Answer 11

yeah sure

Answer 12

Use the passage to answer the following question:

"I can see no reason to doubt but the imposition of taxes, whether on trade, or on land, or houses, or ships, on real or personal, fixed ort floating property, in the colonies is absolutely irreconcilable with the rights of the colonists as British subjects and as men. I say men, for in a state of nature no man can take my property from me without my consent: if he does, he deprives me of my liberty and makes me a slave."
—James Otis, 1763

Who is the main audience Otis is writing to in this excerpt?

The members of the Constitutional Convention
Those colonists already joined in the fight for freedom
Those colonists who might still feel loyal to the crown
The British aristocracy charged with governing the colonies

Answer 13

so what do you think the paragraph is about?

Answer 14

its not B. because he doesn't want anyone to take his land

Answer 15

id say B and C also maybe A

Answer 16

so who do you think he is trying to persuade? if he and other colonists are already fighting for freedom... then hes trying to persuade those who....?

Answer 17

persuading the loyalist to be free?

Answer 18

yep

Answer 19

so it is B

Answer 20

no its C, because he is trying to persuade those who may still feel loyal to the crown (the king)

Answer 21

ok I have like 4 more questions xD

Answer 22

well I have nothing better to do so sure, go ahead lol

Answer 23

The Jamestown colony was able to profit from the production of which crop?

Wheat
Indigo
Tobacco
Rice
Tobacco right?

Answer 24

yes I believe so

Answer 25

ok

Answer 26

Which answer best explains the contributions of the Hessians during the Revolutionary War?

The Hessians allied themselves with Britain for political reasons.
The Hessians allied themselves with America for political reasons.
Americans hired the Hessians as mercenaries to fight against the British.
The British hired the Hessians as mercenaries to fight against the Americans.
I think C

Answer 27

actually, I think its the opposite. The British army was wearing thin and hired the Hessians as reneforcements

Answer 28

and the only answer in which the British hired the Hessians is D

Answer 29

americans called them hessians while british called them mercenaries

Answer 30

well, yes, but the British still hired them because their army was getting low

Answer 31

and the Hessians were german troops, and mercenaries are what hired troops are called

Answer 32

never mind dont listen to me im dumb

Answer 33

Which of the following best describes John Adams?

Fought with the British in the French and Indian War
Spokesperson for the colonists about the Stamp Act
Represented British soldiers in the Boston Massacre trials
Organized the Boston Tea Party after Britain passed the Tea Act

Answer 34

actually, your pretty smart. What grade are you in?

Answer 35

8th

Answer 36

cool beans. So what do you think the answer could be?

Answer 37

uhhh B.

Answer 38

well lets eliminate some. We know its not C (I actually answered a Boston Massacre question today and he was not part of the trials lol)

Answer 39

Sam Adams organized the Boston Tea Party so it is not D

Answer 40

Oh my gosh sorry its C, I got the names mixed up. So John Adams did participate in the Boston Massacre trials

Answer 41

ok

Answer 42

Which statement best describes an effect of William Penn's actions on colonial America?

Cash-crop agriculture became more profitable in the Southern colonies.
Many immigrants came to the Middle colonies seeking religious freedom.
Several Northern colonies decided to outlaw slavery.
The first English colonists formed a successful colony.
A?

Answer 43

well do we know what William Penn's actions were?

Answer 44

no not really i dont remeber him

Answer 45

oh its B.

Answer 46

Okay, any other questions?

Answer 47

I have a part 2 of the test but i'll open another question and tag you in it... thank you for all your help

Answer 48

85 of 100 points

Answer 49

your welcome, if you want you can just message me if you have a question if that makes it easier

Answer 50

not bad, thats a solid B

Answer 51

yep