Question

What was the function of the colonists' committees of correspondence? A) The committees of correspondence ensured that news about the Boston Massacre spread across the colonies and strengthened colonial resolve against the British.
B) The committees of correspondence ensured that simultaneous rebellions were started in all the colonies to dilute British forces available in each colony.

C) The committees of correspondence helped spread the rebellion by facilitating the exchange of ideas and information within and across colonies.

D) The committees of correspondence helped the colonial leaders and assemblies communicate with Parliament about the colonists' rights.

Answer 1

"The committees of correspondence helped spread the rebellion by facilitating the exchange of ideas and information within and across colonies" is the statement that describes the function of the colonists' committees of correspondence. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "C".

Answer 2

C) The committees of correspondence helped spread the rebellion by facilitating the exchange of ideas and information within and across colonies.

The revolution in the US began as an intellectual movement in New England. To gain support the Committees of Correspondence created pamphlets and newsletters to spread the ideas of the patriots. This group was important in bringing the colonies together and gaining support for a full scale rebellion.

Members of the Committees of Correspondence worked with the sons of Liberty and the strongest group was the Boston organization.