Question

In 1776, the American colonists declared independence from colonial rule and _______ a war for their political sovereignty. [l.8.1.d] A. began B. begun C. begin D. begins

Answer 1

In 1776, the American colonists declared independence from colonial rule and began a war for their political sovereignty.

Began is the past tense of begin... began is the answer since their are talking about what happened in the past.