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8 America Secedes from the Empire 1775-1783

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1When the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775
1. Aits members felt a strong desire for independence
2. Bit cut off communication for the British Government
3. Cit continued to stall on the creation of an army and navy
4. Dthere was no well-defined sentiment for independence
2Arrange 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
1. AB, C, A, D
2. BA, B, C, D
3. CC, A, B, D
4. DA, C, B, D
3The 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.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
4All of the following statements are true regarding Washington's selection to head up the Continental army EXCEPT:
1. Acongress strongly perceived his qualities of leadership
2. Bhis choice for commander was largely political
3. Cas a man of wealth, he could not be accused of being a fortune-seeker
4. Dsections of the country were becoming jealous of New England, so it was wise to suggest a commander from Virginia
5The 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.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
6Many of the German Hessian soldiers hired by King George III to fight for the British
1. Ahated the American revolutionaries and their cause
2. Bhelped draw in the Prussian King Frederick II as a British ally
3. Cwere ineffective in battle against American militiamen
4. Dhad little loyalty to the British cause and ended up deserting
7The American Army that invaded Canada falsely believed that oppressed French Canadians would join them in revolt and make Canada the fourteenth state
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
8The Olive Branch Petition:
1. Awas an expression of King George III's desire for peace
2. Bwas passed by Parliament and promised no treason charges if colonists stopped fighting
3. Cwas an attempt by the colonists to gain support of Native Americans
4. Dprofessed American loyalty to the crown
9With the American invasion of Canada in 1775:
1. Athe French Canadians took the opportunity to revolt against British control
2. BBenedict Arnold seized the occasion to desert to the British
3. Ccontradicted the colonial claims that they were merely fighting defensively for a redress of grievances
4. Dthe Revolution became a world war
10Colonists considered the British use of German mercenaries (Hessians)
1. Aas a smart strategy
2. Bwith complete shock that they would enlist outsiders
3. Cas a pathetic way to build an army
4. Das a sign of British desperation

11Thomas Paine argued that all government officials:
1. Awere corrupt
2. Bshould derive their authority from popular consent
3. Cshould not be paid for their service
4. Dneed not listen to the voice of the uneducated
12Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"
1. Aremained unpopular for several years before being accepted by the public
2. Bcalled for American independence and the creation of a democratic republic
3. Cwas crucial to convincing Americans they should fight for American representation in Parliament
4. Dled to Paine's eventual arrest and imprisonment in America
13Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican form of government attracted many Americans because:
1. Athey believed that social class differences promoted by monarchy were wrong
2. Btheir own experience with local and colonial democratic governance had prepared them for the idea
3. Cthey were fearful that wealthy southern planters wanted to establish nobility in America
4. DThey were impressed that Paine was drawing on the best classical ideas of Plato
14The Declaration of Independence was especially important because it enabled the American's to appeal for direct aid from France.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
15One purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:
1. Awarn other nations to stay out of the revolution
2. Bask for an end to slavery
3. Cappeal for fairer treatment by Parliament
4. Dexplain to the rest of the world why the colonies had revolted
16Jefferson was selected to draft the Declaration of Independence because:
1. Ahe was already recognized as a brilliant writer
2. Bthe other members of the Continental Congress were busy with other tasks
3. Che believed the colonies independence should be celebrated with fireworks each year
4. Dhe was a renowned Virginia newspaperman
17In a republic, power
1. Acomes from the aristocrats
2. Bcomes for a select few based on religion
3. Ccomes from the people themselves
4. Dresides in property owners
18Prior 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:
1. APatrick Henry
2. BThomas Jefferson
3. CJohn Adams
4. DRichard Henry Lee
19The Declaration of Independence did all the following EXCEPT:
1. ADeclare that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with natural rights
2. Bcatalog grievances against the King
3. Coff the British one last chance at reconcilation
4. DStated the colonies had broken ties to Britain and formed an independent government
20Americans who opposed independence for the colonies were labeled _____________ or _________________; and the independence seeking Americans were known as ______________ or ______________.
1. ATories, Whigs, Loyalists, Patriots
2. BLoyalists, Tories, Whigs, Patriots
3. CWhigs, Patriots, Tories and Loyalists
4. DLoyalists, Whigs, Patriots, Tories
21When it came to supporting the Revolution, most colonists were
1. Aneutral or apathetic
2. Bpatriots
3. Cloyalists
4. Dmilitiamen
22Americans who continued to support the crown after independence was declared were more likely to be (check all that apply)
1. AWell Educated
2. BFrom among the older generation
3. Caffiliated with the Anglican Church
4. Dfrom New England
5. EWealthy
23Check all of the following that worked in Britain's Favor during the War
1. AWealth
2. BDistance
3. CStrong Navy
4. DAmerica's Large Size
5. EMilitary Experience
6. FAid from Foreign Countries
7. GIndustry
24Loyalists were least numerous in
1. ANew York
2. BVirginia
3. Cthe Middle Colonies
4. DNew England
25Check all of the following that were identified weaknesses of the American Army during the Revolution
1. AWeak Central Government
2. BFew Developed Industries
3. CAmerican people were tough, self-reliant people
4. DLack of well-supplied, stable, effective fighting force
5. ENo urban center
6. FContinental Congress did not have the power to tax
7. GNo sound money system - used Continental Paper
8. HThe vast size of American land
26After the defeat at the Battle of Long Island, Washington's forces escaped to
1. ABoston
2. BNew York City
3. CManhattan Island
4. DPhiladelphia
27Arrange these battles in chronological order:
(A) Trenton
(B) Saratoga
(C) Long Island
(D) Charleston
1. AB, C, A, D
2. BC, A, B, D
3. CC, B, A, D
4. DA, B, C, D
28The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it:
1. Abrought the colonists much needed aid and a formal alliance with France
2. Bprevented the colonial capital from being captured by the British
3. Cprevented the fighting from spreading into the southern colonies
4. Dbought the British to offer recognition of colonial independence
29America's first entangling alliance was with
1. AGreat Britain
2. BFrance
3. CSpain
4. DHolland
30France came to America's aid in the Revolution becuase
1. AFrench officials supported the cause of democracy
2. Bit hoped to gain access to the American fur trade
3. Cit wanted revenge against the British
4. Dit could use American to test new military tactics
31The Loyalists were strongest in New England and Virginia
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
32The bold American military strategy that narrowly failed in December 1775 involved
1. Aa two-pronged attack on British forces in New Jersey
2. Ban invasion of Canada by generals Arnold and Montgomery
3. CAn attack on British forts in the Ohio country
4. Da naval assault on British warships in Boston harbor
33The British defeat at Yorktown was brought about by George Washington's army and
1. Athe French navy under Admiral de Grasse
2. Bthe American navy under John Paul Jones
3. Cthe American militia under George Rogers Clarkl
4. Dthe Armed Neutrality under Catherine the Great
34The British yielded the Americans a generous peace treaty that included the western territories primarily because
1. Athe threat of future war with France
2. Bthe military power of the United States
3. Cthe willingness of Americans to yield on other issues such as trade and fishing rights
4. Dthe desire of the Whig ministry in London for friendly relations with the United States
35During 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.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
36General Burgoyne's defeat at Saratoga in 1777 was critical for the American Cause because it led to the alliance with France
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
37The commander of the French troops in America was:
1. ARochambeau
2. BLafayette
3. Cde Grasse
4. DBurgoyne
5. EHowe

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