Question

between 1775 and 1783, americans fought the british in the revolutionary war. look at the timeline of events in the years before the war. then answer the question. based on the timeline, which statements are true? select all that apply. americans boycotted british goods before the revolutionary war began. the first continental congress met before the revolutionary war began. the revolutionary war began 12 years after the end of the french and indian war. the boston massacre was the first battle of the revolutionary war.

Explanation:

• The French - Indian War ended in 1763 and the Revolutionary War began in 1775, which is 12 years later.
• In 1765, Americans boycotted British goods due to the Stamp Act, before the 1775 start of the Revolutionary War.
• The First Continental Congress met in 1774, before the 1775 start of the Revolutionary War.
• The Boston Massacre in 1770 was not the first battle of the Revolutionary War; the fighting at Lexington and Concord in 1775 was the start.

Answer:

• Americans boycotted British goods before the Revolutionary War began.
• The First Continental Congress met before the Revolutionary War began.
• The Revolutionary War began 12 years after the end of the French and Indian War.