Question

1. part b: which piece of evidence best supports the evidence to part a? a. “frontier settlers and speculators were irked at restrictions on westward expansion and the indian trade.” (paragraph 4) b. “sharing though they did common complaints against the crown, the delegates propounded a wide - ranging set of political opinions.” (paragraph 7) c. “reluctant to sever ties of blood, language, trade, and cultural heritage, none yet openly entertained the idea of complete independence from great britain.” (paragraph 7) d. “the next month, massachusetts patriots, openly defying royal authority, organized a revolutionary provincial assembly as well as a military defense committee.” (paragraph 9) 9. part a: how does the article highlight the importance of the declaration of independence? a. by noting that the declaration was written after the start of the american revolution b. by citing other documents created by american patriots c. by recognizing the declaration as a significant american symbol d. by explaining what occurred at the first continental congress 10. part b: what piece of evidence from the article supports the answer to part a? a. “the delegates to the continental congress courageously signed a document” (paragraph 1) b. “it memorializes the founding of the united states” (paragraph 1) c. “the war for independence had been underway for more than a year.” (paragraph 2) d. “the colonists had finally resorted to armed conflict.” (paragraph 2) the road to american independence by jessica mcbirney 2016

Explanation:

1. Frontier settlers being irked by restrictions on west - ward expansion is shown by their complaints against the Crown as in option A.
2. The Declaration of Independence was written by American patriots, which is indicated by option B.
3. The fact that the founding of the United States was underway for more than a year is shown by the delegates to the Continental Congress courageously signing a document as in option B.

Answer:

1. A. "Frontier settlers were irked at restrictions on westward expansion and the Indian trade." (Paragraph 4)
2. B. by citing other documents created by American patriots
3. B. "it memorializes the founding of the United States" (Paragraph 1)