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geodog55

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on: Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Which group did Lord Dunmore call on to join the British side in his November 1775 proclamation?
 
  A) sailors
  B) American women
  C) indentured servants
  D) slaves

Question 2

Why did the British offer to free slaves who joined their side?
 
  A) They hoped to inspire anti-slavery forces in New England to switch to the Loyalist side.
  B) They wanted to improve their international standing.
  C) They hoped to undermine rebellious southern planters.
  D) They had already abolished slavery in other parts of the empire.

Question 3

Which of these steps did the Second Continental Congress take in May 1775 to put the colonies on a wartime footing?
 
  A) They commissioned five new war ships.
  B) They instituted a military draft.
  C) They approved the Articles of Confederation.
  D) They created an Army Department.


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kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2019

Answer 1

Answer: D

Answer 2

Answer: C

Answer 3

Answer: D


geodog55

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
:D TYSM

Dinolord

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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