The power which first recognizes the independence of the Americas will be the one to gather all the fruits of this war.
- Benjamin Franklin
Which nation followed this advice and allied with the colonies?

9. explain whether the marines on mt. suribachi in 1945 showed respect to the american flag. support your answer with evidence from the text.

Which of the following was a difficulty faced by the ottoman empire in the 1700s and 1800s?   a.  financial independence      b.  lack of trained artisans      c.  refusal to trade with other nations      d.  rebelling ethnic groups

Why do you think the delegates to the first contintal congress believed that refusing to buy british goods would their cause?