What Did the British Government Do After Capturing Philadelphia in September

question 36

Multiple Choice

What did the British government do after capturing Philadelphia in September 1777?

• A) Offered independence to the Americans if they released all prisoners of war
• B) Convinced France and Spain to join the war on the side of the British
• C) Proposed a negotiated settlement that did not include American independence
• D) Offered increased monarchial protection if the patriots surrendered

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Supply Curve

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Demand Curve

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Equilibrium Price

The rate at which the demand for a good or service matches its supply, creating a state of market equilibrium.

Producer Surplus

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