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HIS 1043 Exam 2 Lecture Review
HIS 1043 Exam 2 Lecture Review
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A #history review from the Enlightenment to the American Revolution
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1
The Battle of Lexington and Concord demonstrated that
The British could not be defeated by militias
Traditional warfare is the only way to defeat the British
Colonial militias can be effective in certain situations
Paul Revere saved all of the colonists' lives
2
In the Enlightenment, the term "reason" was also known as
rationalism
philosophy
applied science
logic
3
The American Declaration of Independence
Opposed the ideas of John Locke and Thomas Paine
Summarized a common colonial belief about governmental power
Created the first national government for the US
Blamed Parliament for failing to intervene
4
Who were the old lights and new lights?
Old lights liked tradition while new lights rejected it
Old lights embraced rationalism while old lights didn't
New lights liked tradition while old lights rejected it
New lights embraced rationalism while old lights didn't
5
True or False? The Molasses Act was part of the Navigation Acts
True
False
6
Trade regulations such as the Molasses Act of 1733
Were intended to limit colonial trade with foreign countries
Were generally obeyed by the English colonists
Were strictly enforced by the British
Helped the colonies become economically independent
7
The "Sons of Liberty" was formed in response to the
Navigation Acts
Townshend Duties
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
8
The 1765 Stamp Act
was accepted by the colonists as beneficial to them
was not met with widespread opposition
successfully raised the intended amount of revenue
affected nearly all English colonists
9
Who preached the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?
Ben Franklin
George Whitefield
John Locke
Jonathon Edwards
10
An external, indirect tax is also known as a(n)
earmark
tariff
bribe
non-importation
11
Which of the following is
NOT
true?
Enlightenment and Great Awakening's effect was insignificant
Disestablishment led to separation of church and state
Spiritual egalitarianism broke down many class barriers
Pluralism helped prevent sectarian violence in the colonies
12
Which of the following describes "virtual representation"?
To think for yourself, independence must be declared
Trial courts that were held in Canada to prevent smuggling
A special provision in the law
Parliament is supposed to look out for all English citizens
13
Why did slaves side with the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
Because England promised them their freedom
Because they were scared of England's power
Because they did not have a choice
Because they were following in suit of the free blacks
14
The Boston Tea Party
occurred because of the Sugar Act
was performed by Indians
was a symbol of government defiance
destroyed colonial private property
15
In the colonies, the Coercive Acts became known as the
Quebec Act
Tea Act
Navigation Acts
Intolerable Acts
16
For the colonies, salutary neglect was
none of these
a failure
harmful
beneficial
17
Indians living west of the Appalachian mountains tended to side with the
Whigs
Free blacks
Loyalists
Patriots
18
The number 92 became symbolic after
The publishing of "Common Sense", which had 92 pages
92 colonists' lives were lost in the Boston Massacre
Massachusetts votes to not apologize for the Circular Letter
Non-Importation sweeps across the colonies
19
Guerrilla warfare
includes surprise attacks on your enemies
all of these are correct
consists of hit and run tactics
was the main war tactic for the Patriots
20
During the American Revolution, who believed in an abstract idea known as republicanism?
Loyalists
Tories
Patriots
British
21
True or False? Women weren't involved in British nor US military during the American Revolution
True
False
22
Why did the Great Awakening happen?
Because of the decline of colonists' religious enthusiasm
Colonists had to do something specific to attain salvation
Because England ordered the colonies to start it
Colonists questioned if God was the cause for everything
23
Which of the following is
NOT
an English advantage during the American Revolution?
Wealth and resources
Lager population
Military power
Mobilization of war support
24
The US won its independence because
English forces were militarily inferior to the militias
Washington's Continental Army decisively defeated England
England wanted to continue with the war, but couldn't
Of the aid of the French and other allies
25
The British shifted their focus to the southern states because
New England was firmly under British control
Washington had moved the Continental Army to Georgia
They believed there was more Loyalist support in the south
The British preferred fighting in warmer weather
26
True or False? The concessions of Britain and the US were obeyed after the Treaty of Paris
False
True
27
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point in the American Revolution?
All of these are correct
It convinced the French to join the Patriots' side
It was the first major victory for the Patriots
The US was recognized as independent for the first time
28
Why were colonists furious after the Proclamation of 1763?
England gave Indians land west of the Appalachian mountains
England raised the external taxes on them
The colonies' local government was directly diminished
Fur production in the colonies was now prohibited
29
Which battle psychologically restored Patriot morale and the belief in militias?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of New York
30
The colonists viewed the Townshend Duties as
No serious threat to their freedom
Another example of Parliament's concern for their well=being
An opportunity to reconcile with Parliament
An abusive act worthy of massive protest
31
True or False? The immediate impact of the Sugar Act was minor.
True
False
32
The 1764 Sugar Act
Provided for strict enforcement
Caused an immediate and violent response in colonies
Attempted to cut off all trade with France
Was approved by the colonists since it lowered the tax
33
The Enlightenment
challenged traditional sources of authority
relied on observation and logic to find answers
all of these are correct
stressed human intellectual power
34
The American Revolution left the US with
an increase in the social status of slaves
a solid, strong implementation of republicanism
a shattered economy
high amounts of productivity
35
The ideas from John Locke in the Social Compact were referenced in the
Common Sense
All of these
Declaration of Independence
Idea of Republicanism
36
Which of the following was a US advantage?
The Loyalists were more committed than the Patriots
The US was only one of many English colonies
A unified population that supported the war
Stable finances and adequate funds to pay expenses
37
The Great Awakening
Rejected new ideas about Man's relationship with God
Encouraged ordinary people to take charge of their salvation
Had little effect on colonial society
Stressed the necessity of expert knowledge of religion
38
All of the following are characteristics of mercantilism
EXCEPT
Nations should always export more than they import
Goods you trade should be of higher value than those you buy
Colonies should directly compete with the mother country
Colonies should never trade with foreign countries
39
What is "non-importation"?
Refusing to purchase goods until a law or tax is repealed
Another term for the Suffolk Resolve
Buying goods from multiple countries that colonists trade
Convincing people that they're freedom is at stake
40
Who fought in the French and Indian war?
The English vs. The French and Indian allies
The French vs. The Indians
The English and French vs. The Spanish
The Patriots vs. The Loyalists
41
At the Battle of Trenton
A Loyalist militia defeated a much larger Patriot militia
Washington retreated before his troops could win decisively
Washington showed the US can win under the right conditions
The British victory build support for the Loyalist movement
42
Which of the following battles was the worst Patriot defeat in the American Revolution?
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Camden
Battle of New York
Battle of Charleston
43
One tactic used in mobilization was
virtual representation
tar and feathering
raising taxes
vice admiralty courts
44
During the first Continental Congress meeting, which of the following was sent to Parliament?
Olive Branch Petition
Circular Letter
Suffolk Resolve
Albany Plan
45
The 1773 Tea Act
raised the tax on English produced tea
allowed colonial merchants to compete with the East India Co
gave monopoly on colonial tea sales to the East India Co
eliminated taxes on Dutch tea
