AMH2010(2)- CH 05 QUIZ

(Q043) In August 1776, General Washington had 28,000 men under his command. By December, he had A. 3,000. B. 35,000. C. 28,000. D. 25,000. E. 45,000.

A. 3,000.

(Q013) Under the government of the Articles of Confederation, A.The central government, rather than the states, had control over foreign relations. B. there was an executive, but no judicial, branch of government. C. an amendment required the approval of nine of thirteen states. D. the Confederation had the power to tax the states if necessary.

A. The central government, rather than the states, had control over foreign relations.

(Q035) The Articles of Confederation left many powers to the states. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q019) France entered the war as an ally of the British. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q024) The state constitutions framed during the Revolutionary War usually increased the powers of the governor to maintain order and went against the idea of republican ideology. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q025) Since American nationalism did not yet exist, the celebration of Independence Day would not begin until over a century after the Revolutionary War. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q026) Following the Revolutionary War, property qualifications for voting were raised in most states. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q034) The republican ideology that the American Revolutionaries adopted had long dominated Europe. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q011) The French played a vital role in the colonists' victory at A. Trenton. B. Kings Mountain. C. Saratoga. D. Yorktown.

D. Yorktown.

(Q009) Which of the following list of events is presented in the correct chronological order? A. Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Bunker Hill, adoption of the Articles of Confederation B. Battle of Saratoga, capture of Charleston, Battle of Yorktown C. winter at Valley Forge, adoption of Articles of Confederation, Battle of Saratoga D. Battle of Kings Mountain, Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Saratoga

B. Battle of Saratoga, capture of Charleston, Battle of Yorktown

(Q023) John Adams was very sympathetic to his wife Abigail's plea to "remember the ladies" when forming a new government. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q010) The Revolution seemed on the verge of collapse by December of 1776. Which of the following political figures' words emboldened the Continental Congress and Patriots in general, including the famous line "These are the times that try men's souls"? A. George Washington after the Battle of Yorkton B. Abigail Adams in a letter to her husband C. Thomas Paine in The American Crisis D. John Jay during the signing of the Treaty of Paris

C. Thomas Paine in The American Crisis

(Q048) The news of Yorktown inspired the British to A.sign a peace treaty with France. B. replace George III. C. end the war. D. replace their commanders. E. recruit more soldiers.

C. end the war.

(Q003) Which of the following is true of the Tories (or Loyalists)? A.They were unable to persuade any Native Americans from joining their side. B. They controlled the New England colonies throughout the war. C. They were greater in number than the Patriots and Americans who remained neutral. D. They frustrated the British by their weakness and disorganization.

D. They frustrated the British by their weakness and disorganization.

(Q039) Which of the following is true of the state militia units that made up the initial American military force and later came to augment the Continental army? A. They frequently mutinied and switched over to the British cause due to the promise of land. B. They were incredibly organized units, even during the first battles, due to how high the stakes were. C. They generally refused to ambush the British or to engage in any hand-to-hand combat. D. They were the most seasoned troops of the war because of their past experience fighting Indians. E. They were largely civilians who often decided for themselves when to join or leave the fighting.

E. They were largely civilians who often decided for themselves when to join or leave the fighting.

(Q008) The greatest single American loss in the war occurred at A. Charleston, South Carolina. B. Saratoga, New York. C. Kings Mountain, North Carolina. D. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

A. Charleston, South Carolina.

(Q001) Which of the following statements accurately describes the Battle of Trenton? A. It was a pivotal American victory that restored Washington's confidence in his soldiers. B. The British won a decisive victory, cutting the number of Patriot soldiers in half. C. Washington was certain that the battle would bring the war to a rapid conclusion. D. Spies reported that an outbreak of smallpox had decimated the British forces.

A. It was a pivotal American victory that restored Washington's confidence in his soldiers.

(Q042) Which city did the British capture and occupy early in the American Revolution, making it the headquarters of both the Royal Navy and the British army? A. New York City B. Philadelphia C. Boston D. Atlanta E. WilliamsburG

A. New York City

(Q015) How did religion change in America following the Revolutionary War? A. The principle of separation of church and state became dominant. B. Anglicanism became a powerful force in the Southern states. C. Most states began offering tax support to all chartered churches. D. Pacifist religions, such as Quakerism, were outlawed.

A. The principle of separation of church and state became dominant.

(Q017) The British gained control of New York City early in the war. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q018) By early 1777, George Washington realized that the Americans could not defeat the British in large battles and began to focus on carrying out surprise attacks. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q020) After the Battle of Saratoga, Parliament offered to grant all of the demands the colonies had made before declaring independence. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q021) The Americans scored a key Southern victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q022) The Quaker Nathanael Greene took command of the American forces in the South in 1780. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q027) Benjamin Franklin was one of the commissioners who negotiated the terms of the Treaty of Paris. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q028) During the Revolution, the British army freed more slaves than did the colonists. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q031) During the Revolutionary War, Iroquois Nations fought each other on opposite sides, with the Mohawks, Seneca, Onondaga, and Cayuga siding with the British and most of the Tuscarora and Oneida helping the Americans fight against the British. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q036) Partly because Anglicans tended to be pro-British, the Anglican Church became the Episcopal Church after the American Revolution. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q038) Though rare, there were examples of women participating in the revolution as combatants. A. True B. False

A. True

(Q007) In late 1778, the British shifted their military focus to the South because they A. expected strong Tory support there. B. had already secured New England. C. had formed an alliance with Spain. D. had been beaten badly by Indians in the West.

A. expected strong Tory support there.

(Q029) The Americans were aided by an African American unit known as the Ethiopian Regiment. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q030) Most Native American nations allied themselves with the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q032) During the Revolution, few Loyalists were found in New York City. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q033) Benedict Arnold, originally a British officer, switched to the American side partway through the war. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q037) Thomas Jefferson was the most notable Virginian to free his slaves during the Revolution. A. True B. False

B. False

(Q040) Which of the following statements accurately describes the Patriot militia? A. It comprised a mere fifth of the Americans who served in the war. B. It frustrated Washington with its lack of discipline. C. It favored conventional European tactics in battle. D. It turned away all immigrants due to prejudice. E. It refused to allow poor farmers or shop owners to join.

B. It frustrated Washington with its lack of discipline.

(Q049) Who did most of the work during the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Paris? A. Guy Carlson and Thomas Jefferson B. John Jay and Benjamin Franklin C. Charles Cornwallis and François-Joseph-Paul de Grasse D. John Adams and George Washington E. Peter Salem and Lemuel Haynes

B. John Jay and Benjamin Franklin

(Q045) The Marquis de Lafayette served the American cause during the war as A. commander of the French navy. B. Washington's most trusted aide. C. leader of the attack on the British in Canada. D. chief fund-raiser in Europe. E. France's ambassador to Congress.

B. Washington's most trusted aide.

(Q014) As a result of the American Revolution, women gained A. the ability to retain personal property after marriage. B. few new social, political, or economic rights. C. the right to hold political office in most states. D.ready access to formal, free, public education.

B. few new social, political, or economic rights.

(Q044) In 1777, Washington dealt with the threat of smallpox to his army by A. placing his camp under quarantine. B. ordering a mass inoculation. C. providing his soldiers with clean quarters and healthy food. D. asking for a halt in the fighting. E. sending most of his soldiers home.

B. ordering a mass inoculation.

(Q002) Who was a wealthy and idealistic Frenchman who fought with the Americans and became Washington's most trusted aide? A. Henry Laurens B. the Marquis de Lafayette C. John André D. General Burgoyne

B. the Marquis de Lafayette

(Q046) The war in the South was characterized by A. the massive use of enslaved soldiers by the Americans. B. the killing of prisoners by both sides and use of guerrilla tactics. C. a "speedy and happy determination" of the war. D. an unbroken series of British victories. E. conventional military tactics and rare pillaging.

B. the killing of prisoners by both sides and use of guerrilla tactics.

(Q004) What action did Washington take in 1777 to control the smallpox outbreaks affecting his troops? A. the postponement of the war for another year B. removal of all camp followers C. mass inoculation D. relocation of all winter camps

C. mass inoculation

(Q050) The treaty ending the American Revolution lacked a provision that A. the Mississippi River would be recognized as the western boundary of the United States. B. the territory of the new nation would be doubled after the war. C. Florida would be given to Spain. D. Native Americans would be protected by and have a voice in the new nation. E. the thirteen colonies would be considered independent.

D. Native Americans would be protected by and have a voice in the new nation.

(Q041) To which of the following options was the United States forced to resort in order to pay the costs of the Revolution? A. The sale of land to several foreign countries B. Contributions from patriotic citizens C. Direct taxes on the American people D. New issues of paper money E. Requisitions from the states

D. New issues of paper money

(Q005) Which of the following was an outcome of the Battle of Saratoga? A. The British gained control of New York City. B. Washington freed his slaves to enable them to fight in the Patriot army. C. King George officially recognized American independence. D. The decisive American victory helped convince France to ally with the Patriots.

D. The decisive American victory helped convince France to ally with the Patriots.

(Q047) During 1780, the Revolutionary War had become A. what looked like an inevitable British victory. B. a matter of which side could employ the flashiest battle tactics. C. a conflict in which American victory was certain enough that the French were no longer needed. D. a fight in which Native Americans and African Americans played a small role. E. a contest of endurance in which Americans had the advantage.

E. a contest of endurance in which Americans had the advantage.

(Q012) Which of the following was a provision of the Treaty of Paris? A. Britain agreed that the western boundary of the United States was the Mississippi River. B. The participating countries decided the southern and northern borders of the United States once and for all. C. The British maintained control of Florida as compensation for the prewar debts owed to them by Americans. D. The British maintained control of Florida as compensation for the prewar debts owed to them by Americans.

A. Britain agreed that the western boundary of the United States was the Mississippi River.

(Q006) In 1778, George Rogers Clark did which of the following? A. He scored major victories on the frontier for the Patriots. B. He replaced General Howe as commander of the British army. C. He chased General Cornwallis and the British throughout the South. D. He expelled the British from New York.

A. He scored major victories on the frontier for the Patriots.

(Q016) Britain made use of hired foreign soldiers during the Revolutionary War. A. True B. False

A. True