Question

look at the timeline. then answer the question.
1607
first english colony
founded at jamestown,
virginia
1732
thirteenth english
colony founded
in georgia
1775
start of the
revolutionary war
1600 1700 1750 1800
1763
end of the french
and indian war
how much time passed between the end of the french and indian war and the start of the
revolutionary war?
less than 20 years
20 to 50 years
50 to 100 years
over 100 years

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the years

The end of the French and Indian War was in 1763, and the start of the Revolutionary War was in 1775.

Step2: Calculate the time difference

Subtract the earlier year from the later year: \( 1775 - 1763 = 12 \) years.

Step3: Compare with the options

12 years is less than 20 years.

Answer:

less than 20 years