Melissa Cooper, a History Teacher at Senioritis.io

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Understanding the Olive Branch Petition: A Last-Ditch Effort for Peaceful Reconciliation in Revolutionary America

The Olive Branch Petition was? c. a last-ditch effort by the Continental Congress to urge King George to end the hostilities. The Olive Branch Petition was a...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Why Did the Colonial Army Invade Canada in 1775: Strategic, Economic, and Political Motivations Explained

Why did the colonial army invade and seek to take over Canada in 1775? B. It hoped to add Canada as a fourteenth colony The colonial army...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

The Revolutionary Turning Point: Washington’s Surprise Attack on the Hessians at Trenton and Princeton.

What is the military significance of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day in 1776 and later surprising the Hessians at Trenton and Princeton NJ? C. Turning...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Saratoga: The Turning Point in the American Revolutionary War

The battle of Saratoga proved vitally important to the American cause because…. A. it encourages France to provide much-needed military aid (she said this one is on...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Promoting Democracy and Human Rights: The United States’ Goals for Revolutionizing International Affairs after Independence

Which of the following was not among Americas goals for revolutionizing international affairs after its battle for independence? E. forging military alliances One of the main goals...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

The Treaty of Fort Stanwix: Establishing Boundaries and Acquiring Lands Between British Colonies and Iroquois Nations

The treaty of Fort Stanwix was… A. the first treaty between the United States and and Indian Nation The Treaty of Fort Stanwix was a significant agreement...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History

Benedict Arnold – The American Revolutionary War Hero turned Traitor

Benedict Arnold -raided Ticonderoga, colonists seize Breed’s Hill in Boston- resulted in 450 American casualties and 1054 British Casualties- defeated in Canada and wounded- sells out West...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
Literature

Understanding the Importance of Hooks in Writing

Hook The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader’s attention A hook is a literary device used in the introduction...