Question

the boston massacre, 1770

• the battle of lexington, 1775
• articles of confederation ratified, 1781
• treaty of paris signed, 1783

the dates and incidents listed are associated most closely with
a the mexican war.
b the american revolution.
c the french and indian war.
d the declaration of independence.

Explanation:

The Boston Massacre (1770) was a key event leading to the American Revolution. The Battle of Lexington (1775) was the first battle of the American Revolution. The Articles of Confederation (ratified 1781) were the first government framework during the Revolution, and the Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolution. The Mexican War was in the 1840s, the French and Indian War ended in 1763, and the Declaration of Independence (1776) is part of the Revolution but the listed events span the Revolution's timeline. So these events are most closely associated with the American Revolution.

Answer:

B. the American Revolution