An advantage that George Washington had as the first President of the United States was that he was highly respected and had been elected unanimously.
The government responded when colonists organized organised protest against its new policies by shutting down colonial governments.
B: it shut down colonial governments
<u>Explanation:</u>
The British government tried different strategies to establish control over the British colonies in America. Stamp Act of 1765 had to face strong opposition from the colonies. Townshend Act that came afterwards imposed duties on items like glass, paper, paint etc that the colonies imported.
Finding this unfair the colonists protested by boycotting import of British goods. To suppress the protest British government deployed troops at Boston. Several violent events followed and the government had to repeal the Townshend Act but the tax on tea was retained.
Events like Boston tea party followed to repeal the tea tax. In 1774 the Coercive Acts were passed. The act replaced the elected local governments with appointed governments.
Answer: He was a hero
Explanation: Franklin firmly endorsed the idea that Britain should relax its control over the American colonies and allow settlers a greater role in running their own businesses.
In 1774 he went to England to petition King George III (1738-1820) in favor of the colonists and the newly formed Continental Congress. The king and the House of Lords rejected the petition, and by the time Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) had already begun.
After his election to the Second Continental Congress, Franklin organized the postal service, becoming its chief, and helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4, 1776. That same year, Franklin was chosen as ambassador. American in France and, while in office, managed to convince the French government to support the American cause with weapons and supplies.
Answer:
A. Many were discontented with their domestic lives and duties and looking for opportunities to develop their talents.
Explanation:
The baby boom and rise of suburban life led to widespread discontent in the lives of middle class white women during the 50s and 60s.
In contrast to the wartime jobs that many women held during WW2, women in the 50s and 60s were stay at home moms.
They spent most of their time at home, and women that did work received much lower pay then men.
Women at home became discontent and wanted equality, with more opportunities for education and work.
So, the correct answer is A.