Question

look at the timeline of events from the revolutionary war. then answer the question below. 1775 the revolutionary war begins when fighting breaks out at lexington and concord. 1776 the declaration of independence is signed by members of the second continental congress. 1775 the second continental congress is established. 1783 the revolutionary war ends. based on the timeline, which statements are true? select all that apply. the declaration of independence was signed before the revolutionary war began. the revolutionary war lasted about eight years. the second continental congress was established after the revolutionary war began. the declaration of independence was signed after the revolutionary war ended.

Explanation:

• The Revolutionary War began in 1775 (Lexington and Concord) and ended in 1783. The duration is \(1783 - 1775=8\) years.
• The Second Continental Congress was established in 1775 (after the start of the war in 1775).
• The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 (after the war began in 1775 and before the war ended in 1783).

Answer:

• The Revolutionary War lasted about eight years.
• The Second Continental Congress was established after the Revolutionary War began.