Question

1- What does the following quote mean and how does it show the colonists' passion for independence? (Level 4)

“Yonder are the Hessians. They were bought for seven pounds and tenpence a man. Are you worth more? Prove it. Tonight the American flag floats from yonder hill or Molly Stark sleeps a widow!”
― John Stark
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2- Knowing the outcome of the Revolutionary War, name two reasons for American victory. (Level 3)

Write about 1 sentence

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The Hessians were German mercenaries. Stark is saying that they are on a hill that he and his comrades will take and if they don't his wife will be a widow. In other words, it means that the victory will come to the Americans or they will die trying.

The Americans had more at stake. If they were defeated they would be hung for treason. In their minds, George III was a tyrant who would not listen to them. Nor would he dispense Justice.