During the american revolution, the continental congress permitted captains of american merchant ships to carry cannons and attack british shipping. what were these ships called?

These ships were called Clipper ships. They were small, fast and highly maneuverable ships. They did not have a great amount of longevity and lasted for a maximum period of two decades. They were later scrapped. These ships were used to carry precious cargoes like silk, tea from other countries. 

Everyone.. i would think?

Americans agreed to the settlement terms established by the mexican government.