Select the words to make the statements true.
after the battle of saratoga / trenton, the spanish and french joined the war on the colonists' side. britain soon lost the city of new york / philadelphia and decided to focus on defeating patriot forces in new england / the south.
during the constitutional convention, what issue did the three-fifths compromise attempt to solve?
a.
how many representatives each state would have in houses of congress
b.
how many houses of congress would be in the new government
c.
how enslaved people would be counted when determining a state’s population
d.
how states would elect senators and the president
select the words that make the sentences true.
the economic / political problems that plagued the 13 states set the stage for the continental congress / constitutional convention. the original purpose was to amend the articles of confederation / bill of rights, though some delegates, such as james madison, wanted a stronger state / national government.
how did spanish participation the continental forces in the american revolution? select the two correct answers.
a.
spain blockaded the coast to stop british supply ships.
b.
spain sent its navy to sink british reinforcements at sea.
c.
spain supplied weapons and other provisions to the militias.
d.
spain won key victories against the british in the gulf region.
e.
spain provided military commanders to train american forces.