American History A- Lesson 04

What types of hardships did soldiers of the Continental Army endure at Valley Forge? Select all that apply.

cold weather limited food disease

In The Spirit of the Laws, what are the powers in government that Montesquieu describes? (Select all that apply.)

executive judicial legislative

After the Battle at Bunker Hill, Knox helped move a(n) _[blank]_ force more than 300 miles.

artillery

Rousseau believed that people are born free and surrender their freedom for the good of _[blank]_.

society

What were the objectives of the First Continental Congress? Select all that apply.

to list the British Parliament's violations of colonial rights to compose a statement defining colonial rights to create a plan to convince Britain to restore colonial rights

The Battle of Saratoga became known as the _[blank]_ of the American Revolution because it showed Americans that they could defeat the British. This convinced France to ally themselves with the Americans.

turning point

During the American Revolution, the British Army paid bounties to _[blank]_ for attacking Patriots.

American Indians

Fearing that smallpox would eradicate the majority of the Continental Army, Dr. _[blank]_ began to inoculate troops by vaccinating them.

Benjamin Rush

What effect did the outbreak of fighting at Lexington and Concord have on the Second Continental Congress?

Delegates realized they needed to take action.

After which victory against the British did the Americans gain a European alliance, marking a turning point in the war?

Saratoga

What led to the Battle of Bunker Hill?

The British spotted fortifications by militiamen on Breed's Hill.

During the winter at Valley Forge, the Spanish signed an alliance with the Continental Army to aid it in its fight against Great Britain.

False

The purpose of the First Continental Congress was to seek independence from Great Britain.

False

During the winter at Valley Forge, the _[blank]_ signed an alliance with the Continental Army to aid in its fight against Great Britain.

French

Who trained colonial troops at Valley Forge?

Friedrich von Steuben

What impact did the ideas of Rousseau have on the creation of the United States government?

He furthered the idea of social contract theory that required active participation by citizens.

How did Henry Knox help General Washington recapture Boston after the Battle of Bunker Hill?

He helped move an artillery force more than 300 miles.

What was an effect of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

It strengthened the Patriot resistance.

What impact did the ideas of Montesquieu have on the creation of the Constitution?

James Madison used the idea of a three-branch system described in Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws.

Where did the British make the largest amphibious military landing in history, until World War I?

New York

Why were Washington's troops able to surprise the British troops at Trenton, scoring an important victory?

They attacked on Christmas Day.

Which rights listed in John Locke's Two Treatises of Civil Government did Thomas Jefferson include when writing the Declaration of Independence? Select all that apply.

liberty life

Locke's Two Treatises of Civil Government brought forth the ideas of social contract and the _[blank]_ of man.

natural rights

What decisions were made at the First Continental Congress? Select all that apply.

to continue the boycott of highly taxed imported British goods to call another meeting if Britain did not repeal the Intolerable Acts