The Articles of Confederation were...

the first written plan of government for the United States

Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?

to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

What was the Northwest Ordinance?

law that specified how western lands would be governed

What was the original purpose of the convention May 1787?

to revise the Articles of Confederation

Which was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could not impose taxes.

The colonists experienced tyranny at the hands of King George III? What does tyranny mean?

the unjust use of government power

Why was Shays’s Rebellion an important event in U.S. history?

It led to the passage of a new Constitution.

Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?

rights for which people fought would be lost

What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?

land bound by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers & Great Lakes

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton?

Showed that the Americans could win and soldiers reenlisted.

In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

land east of the Mississippi River

What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Set the pattern for future statehood.

How did the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga effect the war?

American victory brought French support

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped “All men are created equal” would apply to slaves

Which of these best describes the progress of the war?

The Americans were outmatched but tactics improved over time

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1
The Articles of Confederation were...
were in place before the American Revolution.
the first written plan of government for the United States
Specified the reasons Americans seeked independence
the longest lasting form of government in American history.
2
Which of the following was not a natural boarder of the Northwest Territory?
Illinois
Ohio River
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
3
Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?
to avoid battles with the British
to defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
4
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
law that specified how western lands would be governed
A trade agreement between the Native Americans and colonists
A union between 5 Native American tribes
the first written plan of government for the United States
5
What was the original purpose of the convention May 1787?
to end the conflict in Massachusetts
to set up a trial for Daniel Shay
to revise the Articles of Confederation
to write the U.S. Constitution
6
Which was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not create an army and navy.
Congress could not impose taxes.
Congress could not declare war.
Congress could not set up a postal system.
7
The Sons of Liberty had a desire for the colonies to be soverign. What does soverign mean?
A fighting style that utilizes small skirmishes.
the first written plan of government for the United States
a free and independent nation
the unjust use of government power
8
The colonists experienced tyranny at the hands of King George III? What does tyranny mean?
Rule by a few citizens.
the unjust use of government power
a free and independent nation
Rule by elected representatives.
9
Why was Shays’s Rebellion an important event in U.S. history?
It showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia.
It dramatized the power of the central government.
It was the beginning of a civil war.
It led to the passage of a new Constitution.
10
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?
rights for which people fought would be lost
The states could not decide on a capitol city.
states would have too much power
another war would occur between Great Britain and America
11
What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?
land bound by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers & Great Lakes
land between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
land of the 13 original colonies
land north and south of the colonies
12
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton?
proved that General Washington was wrong abouthis soldiers.
British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.
Showed that the Americans could win and soldiers reenlisted.
The Hessians joined the American side.
13
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
the right to punish the Loyalists
British land in Canada
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
land east of the Mississippi River
14
What method of fighting did some colonial militia use effectively in the South?
Trench Warfare
Guerrilla Warfare
Washington Warfare
Traditional Warfare
15
What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Farmers of Massachusetts rebelled.
George Washington was elected president.
Slavery was expanded into the new territories established.
Set the pattern for future statehood.
16
How did the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga effect the war?
British victory caused most Colonial soldiers to return home
British victory provided a new sense of optimism
American victory brought French support
American victory ended the war
17
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
insufficient supplies
understaffed military
poorly trained soldiers
18
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They were generously paid to join the army.
They had excellent military skills.
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.
They hoped “All men are created equal” would apply to slaves
19
Which of these best describes the progress of the war?
The British only lost one battle, the last one.
The Americans were outmatched but tactics improved over time
The Americans outnumbered the British heavily in the end.
British lost most battles against the disciplined Americans
20
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
long travel distance
unfamilar terrain
weak commander

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