Question

2 how did different people engage with the american revolution? a.) continental soldiers b.) some colonists c.) pacifists like quakers d.) the enslaved e.) native americans f.) women

Explanation:

a.) Continental soldiers fought in combat for the Continental Army, serving in battles across the colonies to secure independence from Britain.
b.) Some colonists were Patriots who supported the revolution via protests, supplying troops, or joining militias; others were Loyalists who backed the British Crown, sometimes serving in British forces or providing aid.
c.) Pacifists like Quakers refused to participate in combat due to their religious beliefs, but some supported the revolution through non-violent means such as supplying food or shelter to Patriot forces.
d.) The enslaved often seized the revolution's chaos to escape bondage; some fought for the British (in exchange for promised freedom) or joined Patriot forces, though freedom promises were not always honored.
e.) Native Americans allied with either side based on which they believed would protect their lands; many joined the British, who promised to limit colonial expansion into Native territories.
f.) Women ran households and farms while men fought, supplied troops with food/clothing, served as spies, and some disguised themselves as men to enlist in the army.

Answer:

a.) Continental soldiers: Fought in combat for colonial independence.
b.) Some colonists: Split into Patriots (supported revolution) and Loyalists (backed Britain).
c.) Pacifists like Quakers: Avoided combat, provided non-violent aid.
d.) The enslaved: Escaped bondage, fought for British/Patriots for freedom.
e.) Native Americans: Allied with Britain/Patriots to protect lands.
f.) Women: Managed homes, supplied troops, spied, or enlisted secretly.