Question

what was the treaty of alliance (1778)?
a. a peace treaty between the american colonies and native american tribes
b. an agreement between the american colonies and britain
c. a defensive alliance between france and the united states
d. a trade agreement between the american colonies and spain

how did the revolutionary war impact the role of women in society?
a. it caused women to retreat from public life.
b. it led to immediate suffrage for women.
c. it reinforced traditional gender roles.
d. it began to shift societal perceptions of womens capabilities and roles.

which nation provided crucial naval support at the battle of the capes?
a. spain
b. the dutch republic
c. france
d. germany

what role did benjamin franklin play in the american revolutionary war?
a. diplomat in france
b. governor of pennsylvania
c. head of the navy
d. general of the continental army

which african american soldier was commended for his bravery at the battle of bunker hill?
a. salem poor
b. peter salem
c. crispus attucks
d. james armistead

the american revolution saw financial and military support coming from france, spain, and which other european nation?
a. portugal
b. germany
c. italy
d. the dutch republic

which of the following nations did not provided support to the american colonies during the revolutionary war? (select all)

Explanation:

• Question 1: The Treaty of Alliance (1778) was a defensive alliance between France and the United States. France wanted to weaken Britain after Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War.
• Question 2: The Revolutionary War began to shift societal perceptions of women's capabilities and roles. Women took on new responsibilities like managing farms/businesses when men were at war, which challenged traditional gender roles.
• Question 3: France provided crucial naval support at the Battle of the Capes. This naval support helped block British reinforcements and supplies to Yorktown.
• Question 4: Benjamin Franklin was a diplomat in France. He played a key role in securing French support (like the Treaty of Alliance) for the American cause.
• Question 5: Salem Poor was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was an African - American soldier whose actions were noted.
• Question 6: The American Revolution saw financial and military support coming from France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic. The Dutch Republic provided loans and some trade support.

Answer:

1. c. A defensive alliance between France and the United States
2. d. It began to shift societal perceptions of women’s capabilities and roles
3. c. France
4. a. Diplomat in France
5. a. Salem Poor
6. d. The Dutch Republic