HIST 2111- Week 5 Quiz

After the Revolutionary War, new laws allowed married women to maintain control of their property.

True *False*

Who proposed a strong centralized government in the Virginia Plan?

Alexander Hamilton William Paterson *James Madison*

According to the map, there were more ______________ victories in the Southern arenas of the war.

American

What is the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

In retaliation for his major defeats in New York, Washington crossed the Delaware River and attacked the British army, capturing over 900 Hessian soldiers in the Battle of Trenton.

According to the map, what happened in the Battle of Newtown?

Iroquois forces approached from the northwest and American forces approached from the southeast; no British forces were involved.

Which state attempted to ensure that election districts were roughly equal in population?

Virginia *Pennsylvania* Massachusetts

Which pair of states did NOT end the import of slaves after the war?

Virginia and Maryland *South Carolina and Georgia* Florida and Arkansas

The Constitution reserved the management of national commerce for the states. The Constitution allowed the states to continue to use the money they had printed until it fell out of circulation. The Constitution assigned the power to coin money to Congress. The Constitution gave Congress the authority to levy and collect taxes.

*All that apply* The Constitution reserved the management of national commerce for the states. The Constitution allowed the states to continue to use the money they had printed until it fell out of circulation. *The Constitution assigned the power to coin money to Congress.* *The Constitution gave Congress the authority to levy and collect taxes.*

On what issue did many loyalists and patriots agree?

*Opposition to taxation by the British Parliament* Support for increased property taxes Opposition to lowering tariffs on goods from the West Indies

What legislation laid out procedures for surveying the land north of the Ohio River?

*Ordinance of 1785* Louisiana Purchase Northwest Ordinance

After the war, states reformed the institution of slavery in all of the following ways *except*:

*Provided financial support to free people wishing to return to Africa* Ended slave importation Passed gradual emancipation of slaves Made it easier for owners to free their slaves

Adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were the nation's first form of government. The Articles lasted only until the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789, because they were not as effective as many political leaders had hoped. From the following list, select the statements about the Articles of Confederation that are true. Check all that apply.

*The Articles of Confederation did not establish an executive branch.* *The Articles of Confederation gave each state, regardless of its population, one vote.* *The Articles of Confederation were proposed shortly after the Revolution began.* The Articles of Confederation did not eliminate barriers to interstate commerce.

Which of the following was a consequence of the Seven Years' War and the Revolution?

*The Native American population east of the Mississippi declined by approximately half.* The Iroquois Confederacy immigrated to Quebec. Native Americans prospered as a function of increased trade opportunities.

The Articles of Confederation created a weak national government, which made it very difficult to deal with the economic and diplomatic problems that plagued the nation. From the following list, select which circumstances plagued the new nation between 1781 and 1787. Check all that apply.

*Under the Confederation, northern farmers suffered from debts and heavy taxes.* *The Confederation couldn't exercise control over much of the territory in the West.* Western settlers clashed with the British and Native American tribes, but their presence was welcomed by Spain. *Friends and critics of the Confederation agreed that the government needed more power.*

At the outset of the Revolution, an estimated of __________________ whites remained loyal to the Crown. Known as loyalists, or_____________________ , many . Loyalists lived throughout the colonies, with the strongest concentration in ____________________________, which furnished half of the ________________________Americans who fought as loyalists.

-20% -Tories -opposed parliamentary taxation of the colonies -New York and New Jersey -21,000

4. . Letters from John, Ben, and Pat - Debating democracy, republicanism,and the new Constitution Imagine that you are spending your summer volunteering at a historical society in Virginia. One day, looking for something to do, you decide to poke around in the attic during your lunch break. There, atop a box labeled "DISCARD," you find a letter from Patrick Henry detailing his opposition to the Constitution. The letter, however, is covered in mold spots and some of the words are obscured. Read the letter and fill in the blanks by choosing from the drop down menus to complete the sentences.

-Daniel Shays -Native American raids -newspaper editors -the Federalist -the consent of the people -shared by the state and federal governments -separation of powers -remain under the Articles of Confederation

Imagine that you are spending your summer volunteering at a historical society in Virginia. One day, looking for something to do, you decide to poke around in the attic during your lunch break. There, atop a box labeled "DISCARD," you find a letter from Patrick Henry detailing his opposition to the Constitution. The letter, however, is covered in mold spots and some of the words are obscured. Read the letter and fill in the blanks by choosing from the drop down menus to complete the sentences.

-democracy -deference -popular government -the public good -property qualifications -Massachusetts -bicameral legislatures -hereditary

Imagine that you are spending your summer volunteering at a historical society in Virginia. One day, looking for something to do, you decide to poke around in the attic during your lunch break. There, atop a box labeled "DISCARD," you find a letter from Patrick Henry detailing his opposition to the Constitution. The letter, however, is covered in mold spots and some of the words are obscured. Read the letter and fill in the blanks by choosing from the drop down menus to complete the sentences. may 30, 1788

-new hampshire -bill of right -small farmers -centralized authority -checks and balance -president -commander in chief -new york

Which of the following indicated a growing French interest in the American Revolution?

Advocacy by Baron von Steuben for increased investment in naval capabilities An invitation for Alexander Hamilton to speak on independence in Paris *The presence of the Marquis de Lafayette on General Washington's staff*

Who advocated for her husband to "Remember the Ladies"?

Angelica Schuyler *Abigail Adams* Eliza Hamilton

After which battle did General Cornwallis surrender?

Battle of Bull Run *Battle of Yorktown* Battle of Saratoga

According to the maps, the Battle of Guilford Court House was a ____________ victory

British

Which state was the ninth to ratify the Constitution, making it the law of the land?

Delaware *New Hampshire* Rhode Island

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

Delegates reported on the day's debates in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Slaveholders were barred from participating. *It was closed to the public and kept no official journal.*

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

Equal representation for all states Unanimity necessary for taxation *Bicameral legislature*

True or False: According to the maps, the British assisted the Cherokees in driving back the Americans.

False

True or false: According to the maps, weak American sea power thwarted the Continentals, who were unable to act in the naval arena.

False

Who was NOT a principal delegate to the negotiations for the Treaty of Paris?

John Jay *Thomas Jefferson* John Adams

Which of the following was a challenge faced by the Continental Army?

Lack of guerrilla skirmish capability Overreliance on mercenaries *Lack of professional military capability*

Which of the following is true of Native Americans during the Revolutionary War?

Most Native American tribes were able to remain neutral during the war. Most Native Americans supported the patriots. *Most Native Americans supported the British.*

How does the "War in the West" map indicate Native American battle victories?

Native American battle victories have the same marker that British battle victories have.

When Lord Cornwallis arrived in South Carolina, he found that Southern loyalism had declined because:

Planters feared a slave rebellion under British rule

Based on the information on these maps, the American forces employed what type of strategy?

Primarily land