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8 America Secedes from the Empire 1775-1783

Question 1 of 37

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When the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775

Select one of the following:

  • its members felt a strong desire for independence

  • it cut off communication for the British Government

  • it continued to stall on the creation of an army and navy

  • there was no well-defined sentiment for independence

Explanation

Question 2 of 37

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Arrange the following events in chronological order:
(A) fighting at Lexington and Concord
(B) convening of the Second Continental Congress
(C) publication of "Common Sense"
(D) adoption of the Declaration of Independence

Select one of the following:

  • B, C, A, D

  • A, B, C, D

  • C, A, B, D

  • A, C, B, D

Explanation

Question 3 of 37

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The Second Continental Congress adopted measures to raise money and create a national army. General Washington was chosen as commander of the American Army because of his military abilities and experience.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 37

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All of the following statements are true regarding Washington's selection to head up the Continental army EXCEPT:

Select one of the following:

  • congress strongly perceived his qualities of leadership

  • his choice for commander was largely political

  • as a man of wealth, he could not be accused of being a fortune-seeker

  • sections of the country were becoming jealous of New England, so it was wise to suggest a commander from Virginia

Explanation

Question 5 of 37

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The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to Parliament and the king. It expressed continued loyalty to the king and a desire for peace, but urged the repeal of the Intolerable Acts to bring about reconciliation.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 37

1

Many of the German Hessian soldiers hired by King George III to fight for the British

Select one of the following:

  • hated the American revolutionaries and their cause

  • helped draw in the Prussian King Frederick II as a British ally

  • were ineffective in battle against American militiamen

  • had little loyalty to the British cause and ended up deserting

Explanation

Question 7 of 37

1

The American Army that invaded Canada falsely believed that oppressed French Canadians would join them in revolt and make Canada the fourteenth state

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 37

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The Olive Branch Petition:

Select one of the following:

  • was an expression of King George III's desire for peace

  • was passed by Parliament and promised no treason charges if colonists stopped fighting

  • was an attempt by the colonists to gain support of Native Americans

  • professed American loyalty to the crown

Explanation

Question 9 of 37

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With the American invasion of Canada in 1775:

Select one of the following:

  • the French Canadians took the opportunity to revolt against British control

  • Benedict Arnold seized the occasion to desert to the British

  • contradicted the colonial claims that they were merely fighting defensively for a redress of grievances

  • the Revolution became a world war

Explanation

Question 10 of 37

1

Colonists considered the British use of German mercenaries (Hessians)

Select one of the following:

  • as a smart strategy

  • with complete shock that they would enlist outsiders

  • as a pathetic way to build an army

  • as a sign of British desperation

Explanation

Question 11 of 37

1

Thomas Paine argued that all government officials:

Select one of the following:

  • were corrupt

  • should derive their authority from popular consent

  • should not be paid for their service

  • need not listen to the voice of the uneducated

Explanation

Question 12 of 37

1

Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"

Select one of the following:

  • remained unpopular for several years before being accepted by the public

  • called for American independence and the creation of a democratic republic

  • was crucial to convincing Americans they should fight for American representation in Parliament

  • led to Paine's eventual arrest and imprisonment in America

Explanation

Question 13 of 37

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Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican form of government attracted many Americans because:

Select one of the following:

  • they believed that social class differences promoted by monarchy were wrong

  • their own experience with local and colonial democratic governance had prepared them for the idea

  • they were fearful that wealthy southern planters wanted to establish nobility in America

  • They were impressed that Paine was drawing on the best classical ideas of Plato

Explanation

Question 14 of 37

1

The Declaration of Independence was especially important because it enabled the American's to appeal for direct aid from France.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 37

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One purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:

Select one of the following:

  • warn other nations to stay out of the revolution

  • ask for an end to slavery

  • appeal for fairer treatment by Parliament

  • explain to the rest of the world why the colonies had revolted

Explanation

Question 16 of 37

1

Jefferson was selected to draft the Declaration of Independence because:

Select one of the following:

  • he was already recognized as a brilliant writer

  • the other members of the Continental Congress were busy with other tasks

  • he believed the colonies independence should be celebrated with fireworks each year

  • he was a renowned Virginia newspaperman

Explanation

Question 17 of 37

1

In a republic, power

Select one of the following:

  • comes from the aristocrats

  • comes for a select few based on religion

  • comes from the people themselves

  • resides in property owners

Explanation

Question 18 of 37

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Prior to the official Declaration of Independence a resolution was introduced into the Second Continental Congress which stated "The United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states". This resolution was introduced by Virginia delegate:

Select one of the following:

  • Patrick Henry

  • Thomas Jefferson

  • John Adams

  • Richard Henry Lee

Explanation

Question 19 of 37

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The Declaration of Independence did all the following EXCEPT:

Select one of the following:

  • Declare that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with natural rights

  • catalog grievances against the King

  • off the British one last chance at reconcilation

  • Stated the colonies had broken ties to Britain and formed an independent government

Explanation

Question 20 of 37

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Americans who opposed independence for the colonies were labeled _____________ or _________________; and the independence seeking Americans were known as ______________ or ______________.

Select one of the following:

  • Tories, Whigs, Loyalists, Patriots

  • Loyalists, Tories, Whigs, Patriots

  • Whigs, Patriots, Tories and Loyalists

  • Loyalists, Whigs, Patriots, Tories

Explanation

Question 21 of 37

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When it came to supporting the Revolution, most colonists were

Select one of the following:

  • neutral or apathetic

  • patriots

  • loyalists

  • militiamen

Explanation

Question 22 of 37

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Americans who continued to support the crown after independence was declared were more likely to be (check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

  • Well Educated

  • From among the older generation

  • affiliated with the Anglican Church

  • from New England

  • Wealthy

Explanation

Question 23 of 37

1

Check all of the following that worked in Britain's Favor during the War

Select one or more of the following:

  • Wealth

  • Distance

  • Strong Navy

  • America's Large Size

  • Military Experience

  • Aid from Foreign Countries

  • Industry

Explanation

Question 24 of 37

1

Loyalists were least numerous in

Select one of the following:

  • New York

  • Virginia

  • the Middle Colonies

  • New England

Explanation

Question 25 of 37

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Check all of the following that were identified weaknesses of the American Army during the Revolution

Select one or more of the following:

  • Weak Central Government

  • Few Developed Industries

  • American people were tough, self-reliant people

  • Lack of well-supplied, stable, effective fighting force

  • No urban center

  • Continental Congress did not have the power to tax

  • No sound money system - used Continental Paper

  • The vast size of American land

Explanation

Question 26 of 37

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After the defeat at the Battle of Long Island, Washington's forces escaped to

Select one of the following:

  • Boston

  • New York City

  • Manhattan Island

  • Philadelphia

Explanation

Question 27 of 37

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Arrange these battles in chronological order:
(A) Trenton
(B) Saratoga
(C) Long Island
(D) Charleston

Select one of the following:

  • B, C, A, D

  • C, A, B, D

  • C, B, A, D

  • A, B, C, D

Explanation

Question 28 of 37

1

The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it:

Select one of the following:

  • brought the colonists much needed aid and a formal alliance with France

  • prevented the colonial capital from being captured by the British

  • prevented the fighting from spreading into the southern colonies

  • bought the British to offer recognition of colonial independence

Explanation

Question 29 of 37

1

America's first entangling alliance was with

Select one of the following:

  • Great Britain

  • France

  • Spain

  • Holland

Explanation

Question 30 of 37

1

France came to America's aid in the Revolution becuase

Select one of the following:

  • French officials supported the cause of democracy

  • it hoped to gain access to the American fur trade

  • it wanted revenge against the British

  • it could use American to test new military tactics

Explanation

Question 31 of 37

1

The Loyalists were strongest in New England and Virginia

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 32 of 37

1

The bold American military strategy that narrowly failed in December 1775 involved

Select one of the following:

  • a two-pronged attack on British forces in New Jersey

  • an invasion of Canada by generals Arnold and Montgomery

  • An attack on British forts in the Ohio country

  • a naval assault on British warships in Boston harbor

Explanation

Question 33 of 37

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The British defeat at Yorktown was brought about by George Washington's army and

Select one of the following:

  • the French navy under Admiral de Grasse

  • the American navy under John Paul Jones

  • the American militia under George Rogers Clarkl

  • the Armed Neutrality under Catherine the Great

Explanation

Question 34 of 37

1

The British yielded the Americans a generous peace treaty that included the western territories primarily because

Select one of the following:

  • the threat of future war with France

  • the military power of the United States

  • the willingness of Americans to yield on other issues such as trade and fishing rights

  • the desire of the Whig ministry in London for friendly relations with the United States

Explanation

Question 35 of 37

1

During much of the Revolutionary War, the British controlled the cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston, while the Americans conducted their campaigns primarily in the countryside.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 36 of 37

1

General Burgoyne's defeat at Saratoga in 1777 was critical for the American Cause because it led to the alliance with France

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 37 of 37

1

The commander of the French troops in America was:

Select one of the following:

  • Rochambeau

  • Lafayette

  • de Grasse

  • Burgoyne

  • Howe

Explanation

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