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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 paine’s 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 paine’s common sense change public opinion about independence?

Explanation:

1. The passage clearly states the battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the siege of Boston as key events.
2. It mentions that most Americans at the early - stage wanted reconciliation with the king instead of independence.
3. It indicates that before the publication of Common Sense, public opinion was not strongly in favor of full independence, but after its publication in January 1776, public opinion shifted strongly toward full independence.

Answer:

1. The battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the siege of Boston.
2. Reconciliation.
3. It made public opinion shift strongly toward full independence.