SAT US History Practice Question

According to John Adams, "The Revolution was effected before the war commenced." By this he meant

1. A.taxation without representation was the real issue that led to the Revolutionary War in 1776.
2. B.the colonists in America had developed a unique character, independent of Great Britain, before the actual revolution took place.
3. C.the American colonists had reached a point in their development in which a separation from England was necessary.
4. D.the American Revolution was the result of the American policy of salutary neglect.
5. E.the Battle of Lexington and Concord had taken place before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.