Question

1. which delegate openly declared i am for independence when the congress began? a) patrick henry b) benjamin franklin c) thomas jefferson d) richard henry lee 4. what was the kings response to the petition sent after the battle of bunker hill? a) he agreed to negotiate with the colonies b) he ignored the petition c) he said blows will decide the rule of this empire d) he offered to give the colonies representation in parliament 5. who was appointed commander - in - chief of the newly formed continental army? a) thomas jefferson b) patrick henry c) george washington d) john adams read and answer between april 1775 and early 1776, the revolutionary war saw open fighting at lexington and concord, the battle of bunker hill, and the ongoing siege of boston, where colonial forces surrounded british troops. most americans at this stage were not demanding independence but wanted britain to stop taxing and controlling them without representation. colonists still hoped for reconciliation with the king, seeking to secure their rights while ending harsh policies. it was not until the publication of thomas paines common sense in january 1776 that public opinion began shifting strongly toward full independence. here are three important questions based on that passage: 1. what were the major battles and events of the revolutionary war between april 1775 and early 1776? 2. what did most americans want during this early stage of the war—independence or reconciliation? 3. how did thomas paines common sense change public opinion about independence?

Explanation:

1. The major battles and events were the battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the ongoing siege of Boston.
2. Most Americans wanted reconciliation with the king, seeking to secure their rights while ending harsh policies, not independence.
3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense shifted public opinion strongly toward full - independence.

For the multiple - choice questions:

1. Richard Henry Lee openly declared "I am for independence" when the Congress began. So the answer is d).
2. The king ignored the petition sent after the Battle of Bunker Hill. So the answer is b).
3. George Washington was appointed commander - in - chief of the newly formed Continental Army. So the answer is c).

Answer:

1. The battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the siege of Boston.
2. Reconciliation.
3. Shifted it strongly toward full independence.
4. d) Richard Henry Lee
5. b) He ignored the petition
6. c) George Washington