US History Exam 2 Questions and Primary Sources
Elite Virginians despised Lord Dunmore because of his: a. offer of freedom to slaves who would join the British b. arrogant British manners c. belief in true racial equality d. harsh treatment of captured rebels e. abolition of the slave trade
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Immediately after the end of the Revolution, the most popular public ritual in the United States became: a. Independence Day b. Washington's birthday c. Lexington and Concord d. Christmas e. Thanksgiving
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In late December 1776, George Washington was able to reverse American fortunes by: a. winning battles at Trenton and Princeton b. getting France and Spain to enter the conflict c. destroying a British force outside of Boston d. recapturing New York City from the British e. convincing Congress to give the army all the resources it needed
a
In regard to religion, the Constitution: a. prevents Congress from establishing an official religion b. expresses hostility toward religion c. reflects the atheism of the Founding Fathers d. makes the United States a Christian nation e. prohibits the states from having official churches
a
The American victory at Yorktown would have been impossible without: a. French assistance b. British incompetence c. favorable weather d. superior weapons e. divine intervention
a
The Bill of Rights did all of the following EXCEPT: a. settle all questions about federal versus state authority b. appease some initial critics of the Constitution c. constitute the first ten amendments to the Constitution d. safeguard freedoms such as press, speech, and assembly e. protect against "cruel and unusual" punishment
a
The Constitution was to be considered ratified as soon as it had been approved by: a. nine of the states b. a majority popular vote c. the Continental Congress d. all thirteen states e. the Constitutional Convention
a
The Patriot militia played a crucial role in the Revolution in all of the following ways except: a. frustrated Washington with its lack of discipline b. basically won the war against the British c. was completely worthless d. enlisted for a three-year term of service e. favored conventional European tactics in battle
a
The Sedition Act was aimed primarily at: a. Republican newspaper editors b. draft-evaders c. French spies d. anti-war Federalists e. foreign immigrants
a
The battle that resulted in a hard-fought and costly stalemate that ultimately forced Cornwallis to retreat to the coastline was: a. Guilford Courthouse b. Cowpens c. Kings Mountain d. Saratoga e. Brandywine Creek
a
The first of these states to ratify the Constitution was: a. Delaware b. Virginia c. Rhode Island d. Massachusetts e. New York
a
When Britain and France went to war in 1793, the United States: a. expressed neutrality, warning Americans not to aid either side b. sharply increased its military spending c. allied with other nations to oppose both Britain and France d. supported Britain because of its conservative government e. supported France because of the Franco-American alliance
a
The phrase "Critical Period" refers to: a. the summer the Constitution was written b. America under the Articles of Confederation c. the years of tension over British taxes d. the time of the Revolutionary War e. George Washington's presidency
b
The treaty with Britain that ended the Revolutionary War: a. imposed war damages on the British b. recognized American independence c. gave Florida to the United States d. gave America a claim to Newfoundland e. protected the rights of Loyalists
b
The war in the South was characterized by: A. massive civilian casualties B. killing of prisoners by both sides C. conventional military tactics D. an unbroken series of British victories E. massive use of slave soldiers by the Americans
b
Thomas Paine's The American Crisis: a. stated the impossibility of beating the British b. bolstered American morale c. urged Congress to make Washington a temporary dictator d. blamed Congress for the army's defeats e. supplied Washington with battle plans
b
Which of the following did NOT participate in the negotiations that resulted in the Treaty of Paris? a. Thomas Jefferson b. George Washington c. John Adams d. Benjamin Franklin e. John Jay
b
Which of the following provided most of the money raised by the Continental Congress for the Revolution? a. requisitions from the states b. new issues of paper money c. direct taxes on the American people d. contributions from patriotic citizens e. loans from foreign countries
b
The Articles of Confederation were fully ratified and became effective: a. in 1789 b. because most people wanted a strong central government c. in 1776 d. never e. in 1781
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The news of Yorktown inspired the British to: A. recruit more soldiers B. end the war C. replace George III D. sign a peace treaty with France E. replace their commanders
b
Common Sense Image
-What is it? Common Sense, written in 1776 by Thomas Paine -What does it say? Arguing for American independence, challenged the authority of the British government and royal monarchy -What is the context? speaking to the common people, Paine not only provided clear, material arguments for separation, he articulated the revolutionaries' sense of mission: to be free at home and to serve as an example to the world. -What is the big picture? one of the most influential pamphlets in American history, credited with uniting average citizens and political leaders behind the idea of independence, influenced American opinion
Volumes have been written on the subject of the struggle between England and America. Men of all ranks have embarked in the controversy, from different motives, and with various designs; but all have been ineffectual, and the period of debate is closed. Arms as the last resource decide the contest; the appeal was the choice of the King, and the Continent has accepted the challenge. The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth. 'Tis not the affair of a City, a County, a Province or a Kingdom; but of a Continent—of at least one eighth part of the habitable Globe. 'Tis not the concern of a day, a year, or an age; posterity are virtually involved in the contest, and will be more or less affected even to the end of time by the proceedings now. Now is the seed time of Continental union, faith, and honour. The least fracture now, will be like a name engraved with the point of a pin on the tender rind of a young oak; the wound will enlarge with the tree, and posterity read it in full grown characters.
-What is it? Common Sense, written in 1776 by Thomas Paine -What does it say? Arguing for American independence, challenged the authority of the British government and royal monarchy, claimed that King George of Britian had caused the rebellion and had ordered the savage and cruel denial of American Rights, he urged the Americans to abandon the British monarchy, convinced Americans independence was a must -What is the context? speaking to the common people, Paine not only provided clear, material arguments for separation, he articulated the revolutionaries' sense of mission: to be free at home and to serve as an example to the world, rebellion against the US and the British, leads to the Declaration of Independence -What is the big picture? one of the most influential pamphlets in American history, credited with uniting average citizens and political leaders behind the idea of independence, influenced American opinion, powerful, inspired the colonial populations and helped convince British subjecs that were still loyal to the king to embrace independence, lead to the Continental Congress discussing independence, Declaration of Independence
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate & equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's god entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with ^ inherent and inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness: that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the conesent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, & to institute new government, laying it's foundation on such principles, & organising it's powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety & happiness. prudence indeed will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light & transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. but when a long train of abuses & usurpations [begun at a distinguished period and] pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism it is their right, it is their duty to throw off such government, & to provide new guards for their future security. such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies; & such is now the necessity which constrains them to ^ [expunge] their
-What is it? Declaration of Independence written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson -What does it say? The colonies have the right to separate from Great Britain, based on certain truths that all men should be equal and have certain rights that the government cannot take away: life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness -What is the context? For many years after the colonists landed in the New World, the British government let the colonists govern themselves with little interference. Then in the 1760's, Britain began to tighten its control over the colonies. The British government began passing new laws which taxed the colonists and controlled their trade. The colonists became alarmed and thought these laws threatened their right to govern themselves. Because the colonists did not have the right to vote for people to represent them in the British government, they felt their rights were not being protected. The British felt just the opposite. They believed that since their government supported and defended the colonists, they had the right to tax the colonists and control their trade. -What is the big picture? one of the most important documents in American history, inspired many revolutionary efforts throughout the world and contributed to Americans' understanding of their values as a new nation, important part of democracy, important for the ideals and grievances it expressedd
[May 1776] Sunday 26...Yesterday & today I have been much unwell, trouble with the quick step, attended with Severe gripings. If ever I had a compassionate feeling for my fellow creatures who were objects in distress, I think it was this day, to see Large barns filled with men in the very heighth of the small pox and not the least thing, to make them Comfortable, was almost Sufficient to excite the pity of Brutes. [June 1776]Tuesday 4th: one of our Regt. Died this morning very suddenly, and was intered in the afternoon, without so much as a Coffin, and with little or no ceremony. Among hundreds of men it was difficult to procure 8 or 10 to bear the corps about 15 rods. Death is a Subject not to be attended to by Soldiers; Hell & Damnation is in allmost every ones mouth from the time they awake till they fall asleep again, the Stupidity of mankind in this situation is beyond all Description... Wednesday 5th: For 10 days past I have been greatly troubled with the dysentery, and for three days it has been very severe, took Physic in the morning. Hope for some relief. In the afternoon went across the river to visit Col. Reed who I found to have the disorder very light, the number of sick with the Pekot on this side is about 300, the greater part of which have it by innoculation, and like to do well.
-What is it? Diary of a Revolutionary Soldier by Lewis Beebe -What does it say? the miserbale conditions for the troops, the limited ability of the physician to fight various camp illnesses, the troops had strong patriotism -What is the context? was traveling with the Continental army in New England in an expedition against the British in Canada, received a degree from Yale in 1771 and settled in a small Massachusetts town to practice medicine, his wife died in 1775, one year after their marriage, after the war Beebe was ordained as a Congregational minister and served for several years, -What is the big picture?
The Negotitators Image
-what is it The Negotiators painting done by Benjamin West, pictured is John Jay, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Henry Laurens, and Franklin's grandson, 1782 -what does it say the continental congress named a group of prominent Americans to go to paris to discuss terms with the British, John Adams was an interesting choice because he didn't like any of the other men -what is the context the negotiators dragged on for months until the treaty of paris was signed in 1783, its provisions were favorable to the United States, Britain recognized the independence of the 13 original colonies and agreed the Mississippi River was the US western boundary -what is the big picture The territory of the United States was more than doubled and they acquired land west of the proclamation line however the Native Americans were given no role in the negotiations, this was also around the time of the Articles of Confederation which helped to form a national government
Valley Forge Image
-what is it Valley Forge, 1777-1778 -what does it say The winter was harsh and Washington's army battled starvation, disease, ans freezing temperatures -what is the context was a time of intense suffering and unrelenting cold, hunger, and disease, some soldiers lacked shoes and blankets and their shelter did not protect them from chilling winds, more than 2500 soldiers died, assisted by Lafayette, promised extra pay and bonuses when the war was over -what is the big picture British forces withdrew from Pennsylvania and went to New York since the American army was in hot pursuit, and from this time on there was not much war in the north for a while, this was also around the time of the battle of saratoga which the Americans won and soon became alliances with France
Americans won a tremendous victory in October 1777 with the surrender at Saratoga of: a. Johnny Burgoyne b. Lord Cornwallis c. Banastre Tarleton d. Lord Howe e. Benedict Arnold
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Which of the following statements is NOT true of the battle at Brandywine Creek? a. It resulted in American forces abandoning New York City. b. The Patriots lost Philadelphia as a result. c. British forces spent the winter in relative comfort following their victory. d. The Continental Congress fled after the battle. e. It forced Washington's army to withdraw into winter quarters in Valley Forge.
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Which of the following was NOT part of the Northwest Ordinance? a. Religious freedom was guaranteed in a "bill of rights." b. Territorial governors were to be chosen by Congress. c. New states formed from the Northwest Territory promised that Indian land would never be taken from them without their approval. d. Slavery was prohibited in the territory above the Ohio River. e. Statehood was allowed when a territory had a population of 60,000 people.
a
Who among the following was an anti-Federalist? a. George Mason b. James Madison c. George Washington d. John Jay e. Alexander Hamilton
a
According to the Constitution, the president has the authority to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. act as commander in chief of the armed forces b. resign and choose his successor c. appoint diplomats and judges d. veto acts of Congress e. serve a four-year term
b
At Horseshoe Bend, Andrew Jackson won a smashing victory over the: a. Shawnees b. Creeks c. Cherokees d. Spaniards e. British
b
Benedict Arnold became notorious late in the war by: a. recruiting slaves into the American army b. defecting to the British c. trying to become a military dictator d. selling weapons to Indians e. questioning Washington's fitness for command
b
Federalist essay Number 10 explains how a republic can: a. defend itself b. be successful in a large, diverse society c. pay its debts d. become a democracy e. create a just society
b
In August 1776, General Washington had 28,000 men under his command. By December, he had: a. 35,000 b. 3,000 c. 20,000 d. 13,000 e. 15,000
b
Just before he left office, Adams: a. renewed his friendship with Jefferson b. cemented Federalism within the judiciary c. questioned the fair outcome of the election d. repealed Hamilton's tax policies e. destroyed his official records
b
Pinckney's Treaty resulted in: a. the right of Americans to settle in Texas b. American trade access to Spanish New Orleans c. expulsion of the Indians from the Southwest d. American ownership of the Mississippi River e. Spain's withdrawal from Florida
b
Shays's Rebellion: a. resulted in massive bloodshed and property destruction b. was repressed by state militia c. was supported by George Washington and other elite figures d. made Americans more fearful of strong central government e. spread to several northern states
b
The 640-acre sections created by the Land Ordinance of 1785: a. would be given to settlers for free b. were part of six-square-mile townships c. would be sold by local banks d. raised enough money to pay the national debt e. would be reserved for veterans of the Revolution
b
The American victory at Saratoga resulted in: a. Dutch entry on the American side b. France's entry on the American side c. serious peace negotiations with the British d. a huge increase in the size of the Continental army e. a new invasion of Canada
b
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. France's ambassador to Congress d. chief fundraiser in Europe e. leader of the attack on the British in Canada
b
The great exploit of George Rogers Clark was the: A. conquest of the Canadian side of the Great Lakes B. conquest of the western frontier C. termination of Pontiac's Rebellion in the Ohio Valley D. destruction of the Cherokees on the Carolina frontier E. defeat of the British in a major naval battle
b
An important American victory—"the turn of the tide of success"—was at: a. Charleston b. Camden c. Kings Mountain d. Vincennes e. Savannah
c
Daniel Boone's route into Kentucky was the: a. Great Valley Road b. Fincastle Turnpike c. Wilderness Road d. Warriors' Path e. Appalachian Trail
c
During the period of the Revolution, a slave might gain his freedom: a. running away to northern states b. claiming amnesty as a political prisoner c. joining the British army d. suing for freedom in local courts e. appealing to George Washington
c
Edmond-Charles Genêt: a. came to the United States to escape the revolutionary excesses of the French Revolution b. was deeply involved in the XYZ affair c. encouraged Americans to attack English and Spanish vessels d. became a leading member of the Republican party e. quickly won the sympathy of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists
c
In his debate with Jefferson over the national bank's constitutionality, Hamilton: a. strictly interpreted the Constitution b. had Madison's support c. used the doctrine of implied powers d. emphasized the Tenth Amendment e. emphasized states' rights
c
Just before he left office, Adams: a. questioned the fair outcome of the election b. renewed his friendship with Jefferson c. cemented Federalism within the judiciary d. destroyed his official records e. repealed Hamilton's tax policies
c
Madison decided to support Hamilton's debt proposals in return for an agreement to: a. limit future federal spending b. give more money to the original bondholders c. relocate the nation's capital southward d. cut taxes e. make the states pay their own debts
c
One key element of Hamilton's program to encourage manufacturing was his proposal for: a. importation of cheap foreign labor b. government colleges for industrial education c. high protective tariffs d. government-owned factories e. a cutoff of trade with Britain
c
The Bank of the United States: a. was specifically authorized by the Constitution b. would be totally owned by the federal government c. would provide a stable national currency d. was ultimately opposed by President Washington e. had unanimous support in Congress
c
The Constitution was to be considered ratified as soon as it had been approved by: a. a majority popular vote b. all thirteen states c. nine of the states d. the Constitutional Convention e. the Continental Congress
c
The Founding Fathers viewed the most democratic branch of the government as the: a. Supreme Court b. presidency c. House of Representatives d. Senate e. cabinet
c
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom was written by: a. Thomas Paine b. John Adams c. Thomas Jefferson d. Patrick Henry e. Alexander Hamilton
c
The emergence of political parties: a. was strongly encouraged by President Washington b. was anticipated by the writers of the Constitution c. reflected basic philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton d. resulted from a division between monarchists and republicans e. brought the United States to the brink of civil war
c
The phrase "Critical Period" refers to: a. the summer the Constitution was written b. the years of tension over British taxes c. America under the Articles of Confederation d. the time of the Revolutionary War e. George Washington's presidency
c
The first of these states to ratify the Constitution was: a. Rhode Island b. Virginia c. New York d. Delaware e. Massachusetts
d
Which of the following was NOT true of the expedition against Canada in 1775-1776? a. It made Americans see the long-term nature of their struggle. b. It had as its main goal the expulsion of Indian tribes in the area. c. It resulted in an important American victory and set the tone for the coming campaign. d. It was led in part by General Benedict Arnold. e. Smallpox was perhaps their greatest adversary on that campaign.
c
Alexander Hamilton's basic vision of America was to make it: a. an example of racial tolerance and diversity b. a mighty empire like ancient Rome c. committed to limited government and social equality d. a vibrant capitalist power e. a democratic model for the world
d
Daniel Boone's route into Kentucky was the: a. Appalachian Trail b. Fincastle Turnpike c. Warriors' Path d. Wilderness Road e. Great Valley Road
d
During the war, Benjamin Franklin's son, William: a. served as minister to France b. deserted from the Continental army c. was a prominent American general d. stayed loyal to Britain e. earned his father's admiration
d
In 1777, Washington dealt with the threat of smallpox to his army by: a. asking for a halt in the fighting b. placing his camp under quarantine c. providing his soldiers with clean quarters and healthy food d. ordering a mass inoculation e. sending most of his soldiers home
d
In his inaugural address, President Washington emphasized: a. his economic plans b. relations with Britain c. party politics d. national unity e. his cabinet selections
d
In its winter camp at Valley Forge, Washington's army was decimated by all of the following EXCEPT: a. desertion b. resignations c. hunger d. enemy attack e. brutal cold
d
In regard to religion, the Constitution: a. reflects the atheism of the Founding Fathers b. expresses hostility toward religion c. prohibits the states from having official churches d. prevents Congress from establishing an official religion e. makes the United States a Christian nation
d
Jay's Treaty: a. shut American merchants out of the West Indies b. forced Hamilton's resignation from the cabinet c. was most strongly opposed in New England d. infuriated Republicans for its concessions to the British e. ended a war with the British
d
On the western frontier, Indian tribes such as the Mohawks, Shawnees, and Cherokees: a. supported the Americans b. stayed neutral c. fled further west to escape the fighting d. attacked frontier settlements in Virginia and the Carolinas e. switched sides constantly
d
One serious economic problem under the Articles of Confederation was: a. excessively high income taxes b. the impossibility of obtaining credit c. low wages caused by an oversupply of labor d. shortage of "hard money" e. a scarcity of good farmland
d
The Great Compromise: a. showed the South's determination to protect slavery b. was negotiated by Benjamin Franklin c. created a four-year term for president d. settled the question of congressional representation e. listed the explicit powers of Congress
d
The Judiciary Act of 1801: a. created three new positions on the Supreme Court b. allowed federal judges to be impeached under the Sedition Act c. was the first act passed by the Republicans d. was the legacy of the Federalists as they left office e. was vetoed by President Jefferson
d
The Revolution did all of the following EXCEPT: a. encourage greater participation in politics b. lower property requirements for the vote c. foster a spirit of social equality d. limit opportunities to acquire land in the West e. establish American independence
d
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom marked the general trend away from: a. revivalism b. public prayer c. religious diversity d. state-supported churches e. belief in God
d
The state militia units that made up the initial American military force and later came to augment the Continental army: a. frequently mutinied and joined the British b. provided the most seasoned troops of the war because of their past experience fighting the Indians c. generally refused to ambush the British or to engage in hand-to-hand combat d. often seemed to appear at crucial moments and then evaporate e. were highly successful as organized units even though they refused to wear uniforms
d
Which city did the British capture early in the American Revolution and hold for the remainder of the war? a. Philadelphia b. Atlanta c. Boston d. New York e. Williamsburg
d
With the end of the war, many Americans viewed the United States as a: a. future imperial power b. temporary expedient until it could reunite with Britain c. North American extension of Europe d. nation with a special destiny e. leader in science and technological innovation
d
After the Revolutionary War, American trade with Britain: a. was limited to the West Indies b. was illegal c. was unrestricted d. was minimal e. resumed, but without access to the West Indies
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American settlers who defended Kentucky were led by: a. Francis Marion b. George Rogers Clark c. Ethan Allen d. Andrew Jackson e. Daniel Boone
e
Because of associations with the British, the Revolution was especially detrimental to the status of the: a. Presbyterians b. Methodists c. Quakers d. Baptists e. Anglicans
e
During the period of the Revolution, a slave might gain his freedom: a. claiming amnesty as a political prisoner b. running away to northern states c. suing for freedom in local courts d. appealing to George Washington e. joining the British army
e
During the war, Tories: A. refused to take prisoners B. probably outnumbered Patriots C. generally lived at peace with their Whig neighbors D. controlled large areas for an extended time E. came from all classes of society
e
Federalist essay Number 10 explains how a republic can: a. create a just society b. become a democracy c. defend itself d. pay its debts e. be successful in a large, diverse society
e
In the era of the Revolution, the northern states: a. gave free blacks full equality b. elected a number of free blacks to office c. outlawed racist language d. sent many former slaves to Canada e. took steps to abolish slavery
e
Madison's Virginia Plan: a. was most favored by the small states b. would abolish the state governments c. would create a president for life d. would simply amend the Articles of Confederation e. would create a two-house Congress
e
Most of the state constitutions adopted during the Revolution: a. granted universal manhood suffrage b. gave governors extensive powers c. abolished slavery d. were rejected by Congress e. contained bills of rights
e
On Christmas night 1776, Washington crossed the Delaware to defeat the: a. Loyalists b. Tories c. Iroquois d. British e. Hessians
e
On the question of women's rights, the proposed Constitution: a. was surprisingly progressive for its time b. denied the vote to females c. accepted the advice of prominent women d. defined women as the property of their husbands e. said nothing
e
Opposition to Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey was strongest among: a. merchants b. veterans c. churchgoers d. Federalists e. frontier farmers
e
Shays's Rebellion broke out in: a. New York City b. Pennsylvania c. Rhode Island d. Boston e. Massachusetts
e
The Federalist argued that: a. the Constitution would promote control of the government by one faction, which would be good for the nation b. a republican form of government could not work in a nation as large as the United States and therefore the Constitution was necessary c. if the Constitution failed, the country could always go back to the Articles of Confederation d. the Constitution was necessary to prevent one faction from taking control of the nation e. the size and diversity of the large new country would make it impossible for any one faction to control the government
e
The Marquis de Lafayette served the American cause during the war as: a. chief fundraiser in Europe b. commander of the French navy c. France's ambassador to Congress d. leader of the attack on the British in Canada e. Washington's most trusted aide
e
The baron von Steuben's contribution to the American cause was to: a. train the American cavalry b. instruct Washington in military strategy c. use his fortune to pay the troops d. supply the army with weapons e. drill American soldiers
e
The emergence of political parties: a. was anticipated by the writers of the Constitution b. resulted from a division between monarchists and republicans c. brought the United States to the brink of civil war d. was strongly encouraged by President Washington e. reflected basic philosophical differences between Jefferson and Hamilton
e
The most notable aspect of the British assault upon Baltimore was: a. the complete destruction of Fort McHenry b. the superb performance of the U.S. Navy c. the length of the siege that followed d. the large number of civilian casualties e. its inspiration for the eventual national anthem
e
The peace treaty was signed in: A. Brussels B. London C. Madrid D. Amsterdam E. Paris
e
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress: a. was largely a debating society with no clear areas of authority b. shared power with a supreme court c. was superior to the various state governments d. would elect the president e. combined legislative and executive power
e
When the British attacked New York in late August 1776: a. Washington met them with a larger, more experienced force b. Washington learned the superiority of the militia to regular troops c. Washington ambushed and routed them d. the Americans received French reinforcements just in time e. the American army was fortunate to escape
e
Which of the following statements about the English army's condition at Yorktown is true? a. Cornwallis could have escaped but for a second duplicity by Benedict Arnold. b. Cornwallis's force had been pushed to the brink of exhaustion by a persistent Washington. c. The British navy showed itself to be much weaker in the face of Americans than anyone expected. d. Washington had to march his army from Massachusetts to meet Cornwallis at Yorktown. e. Cornwallis's combined force numbered only 7,200 men.
e
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the battle at Brandywine Creek? a. It forced Washington's army to withdraw into winter quarters in Valley Forge. b. The Continental Congress fled after the battle. c. The Patriots lost Philadelphia as a result. d. British forces spent the winter in relative comfort following their victory. e. It resulted in American forces abandoning New York City.
e
Which of the following statements was NOT true of women during the Revolutionary era? a. frequently worked behind the scenes to supply soldiers with food and clothing b. had few opportunities to receive an education c. sometimes disguised themselves as men in order to enlist in the Continental army d. were often considered the property of their husbands without an opportunity to establish a public life for themselves e. on at least one occasion, commanded an artillery company in Washington's army
e
Which of the following was NOT one of the provisions of the treaty ending the American Revolution? a. Congress would not prevent British merchants from collecting debts owed them by Americans. b. Florida was given to Spain. c. Americans were allowed to fish off the Canadian coast. d. The Mississippi River was recognized as the western boundary of the United States. e. Congress would restore all property confiscated from Loyalists during the war.
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