LUOA US History 1.7F-Quiz 3

Jefferson's A Summary View of the Rights of British America

Argued that the only connection that had ever existed between the colonies and the mother country was through the king

According to Thomas paine's common sense America had been an _________ of civil and religious liberty

Asylum

The New York campaign British forces were able to make advances on American troops because this important point had not Been guarded or fortified

Jamaica pass

Whose efforts at the siege of Quebec allowed the British to take control of the St. Lawrence River and eventually win the French and Indian War?

James Wolfe

Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired

Lexington and concord

In colonial Virginia, on what was pay for Anglican ministers based?

Tobacco

In 1767 acts placed taxes on some common goods imported from England were the

Townshend Acts

What Christmas time victory gave Washington troops and needed morale boost in late response 1776

Trenton

The British Government claimed that the colonies had ________ representation in Parliament

Virtual

At the time of shays rebellion, losing property also meant losing the right to

Vote

The Tea Act

Was an attempt to bail out the East India Company

One reason that George Washington was chosen as commander in chief of the Continental army was that he

Was an experienced officer

The Boston Massacre [choose all that apply]

Was immortalized by the engraving by Paul Revere Was the result of escalating tensions between the citizens of Boston and British troops Resulted in the deaths of five men

After the American war for independence what created a potential for trouble between the states

Western lands

Which of the following was not on the committee of five

Samuel Adams

Shays rebellion began due to issues with

Seizure of property for inability to pay debts

The 3/5 compromise

Solved the problem of how to count slaves for taxation and representation

The War of Jenkins' Ear really began as England tried to expand into _______ territory.

Spanish

Which of the following was not a problem with the articles of confederation

Strong control of banks by the government

The _________ Act of 1764 was an attempt to increase taxes by lowering the rate and increasing consumption.

Sugar

Which of the following was not an America representative in the treaty negotiations with Great Britain following the war for American infepenendwnd

Thomas jefferson

The growing problem of __________ and _________ in England created issues between colonies and the mother country. [choose 2]

deficit; debt

Which of the following is true regarding the military during the French and Indian War? [choose all that apply]

the British regulars were a professional force the British officers expected American militia to be disciplined soldiers British officers would not listen to the advice of American militia

What British General led a campaign into the Virginia backcountry against the French that ended in disaster?

Edward Braddock

Who first moved for independence in the second continental congress

Richard Henry lee

In his speech regarding the Stamp Act, Patrick Henry said "If this be treason..."

"make the most of it"

The Proclamation of 1763 drew a line along the crest of the ____________ Mountains

Appalachian

Under the articles of confederation each states receive

1 vote per state

How many vote for amendments

13

As a provision to the constitution the slave trade couldn't be regulated until

1808

Under the articles of confederation how many votes were required to pass legislation

9

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Coercive Acts?

Additional taxation for the support of British Troops

The French and Indian War began because of territorial claims

Along the Ohio River

According to Thomas paine's common sense which of the following was true about the economic relationship between Great Britain and America?

America didn't need the mother country any longer

The New Jersey plan

Calle for one house legislation with equal rep of states

In 1780 general Benjamín Lincoln surrendered Obed 4500 American troops to general Clinton after the siege of what city

Charleston

According to Thomas paine's common sense there is something absurd in supposing a ______ to be perpetually governed by an _______

Continent;island

The people of England complained that American colonists

Did not pay their fair share to support the Empire

Artillery from fort Ticonderoga were places in this area, resulting in the British abandonment of the city of boston

Dorchester heights

Who was the British commander in Virginia when Cornwallis arrived

General Benedict arnold

Who was the hero of Saratoga that was commander of the patriot forces at the battle of Camden

General horatio gates

After the battle of Camden who did Washington name as commander of the continental army in the south

General nathanael greene

The Stamp Act tax was in _______ tax rather than a tax on imports.

Internal

The American victory at Saratoga was important because

It brought the French into the war on an official basis

The battle of Camden showed southern patriot commanders the trouble with

Militia

Which of the following was NOT one of the Stamp Act Resolves?

Neither Parliament nor the Crown had the right to govern the colonies

According to Thomas paine's common sense the idea of monarchy is

Not biblical

The Boston Tea pArty was a direct result of

Opposition to the Tea Act

What was the result of the Battle fo camden

Overwhelming British victory

In which colonial city did second continental congress meet

Philadelphia

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Provided a system for governing western territories and for admission of new states to the union

Over the course of the 1600s and early 1700s, tensions between native tribes and New England colonists

Pushed native tribes into a closer relationship with France

In effect the articles of confederation made the us a loose board of directors for thirteen small separete

Republics

What states did not send delegates to the constitutional convengion

Rhode island

What 1786 meeting failed in its attempt to bring national leaders together to talk but provided the motivation to meet to discuss the issues with the articles

The Annapolis convention

When Virginia Burgesses met in early 1773, they formed what?

The Committee of Correspondence

The French and Indian War was part of a larger, more global, conflict called

The Seven Years' War

Following the violence against the Stamp Master and Lieutenant Governor in Massachusetts, Samuel Adams declared that who would guard against abuse of the colonies by Parliament?

The Sons of Liberty

First governing document of the us

The articles of confederation

Which of the following was technically a victory for the British but proved that Americans were willing to fight for their liberties

The battle of bunker hill

Following the Philadelphia campaign

The continental army spent the winter in valley forge; the Americans gained valuable support from the French; the British inhabited the former American capital for the winter

The period following the American revolution has often been called

The critical period

Which incident in April 1775 led Patrick Henry to gather militia units and march on the capital of Virginia

The gunpowder incident

British and spanish occupation of the us territory was clear evidence of what flaw but eg articles of confederation

The national government lacked the power to enforce treaties

What was the last attempt by Congress to speak to p the king to intercede with Parliament on their behalf

The olive branch petition

The purpose of the Stamp Act Congress was

The preservation of English rights under British law

What was the primary way the articles go confederation government raised funds

The sale of western lands

Thomas paine's the crisis begins

These are the times that try men's souls

Primary critique of anti federalists against constitution was

They wanted a guarantee of the rights added to it