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
