Question

during the american revolution, why did so many native americans join the british against the american patriots?
the patriots declared war on native americans, forcing them into the war
the british promised to give native americans the colony of south carolina to run as they see fit
the british traded silver and gold to the native americans for agreeing to join their side
the british promised to keep american patriots off of native land
i became the leader of the continental army. who am i?
abraham lincoln
betsy ross
george washington
thomas jefferson

Explanation:

First Question (Why did many Native Americans join the British?):

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Patriots didn't declare war on Native Americans to force them; this is incorrect.
• Option 2: British didn't promise South Carolina to Native Americans; incorrect.
• Option 3: British didn't trade silver/gold for alliance; incorrect.
• Option 4: Native Americans feared Patriot land expansion. British promised to protect their land, so this is correct.

• Recall American Revolution history:
• Abraham Lincoln: Civil War, not Revolution.
• Betsy Ross: Flag maker, not military leader.
• George Washington: Led Continental Army.
• Thomas Jefferson: Writer of Declaration, not army leader.

Answer:

D. The British promised to keep American Patriots off of Native land

Second Question (Leader of Continental Army):