When the British Ship Gaspée Ran Aground in Rhode Island

question 69

Multiple Choice

When the British ship Gaspée ran aground in Rhode Island, the local population:

• A) burned it
• B) claimed it
• C) rescued its crew
• D) pillaged it
• E) attacked it

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