What was the role of American Indians during the Revolutionary War?

Western tribes with British, eastern tribes were divided

How was the geographical location of Yorktown crucial to General Washington’s victory there?

The French ships blockaded it during the Army’s assault

How did Shays’ Rebellion change the structure of early American government?

Leaders believed that the A of C were too weak

Of what significance were the battles of Lexington and Concord?

They were the first battles in US's fight for independence.

What did "no taxation without representation" mean to the colonists?

The colonists should not be taxed without reps in Parliament

The United States Constitution is built on all the following principles EXCEPT :

governments can act without answering to the people

What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?

To spread news of British actions throughout the colonies

What was Benjamin Franklin’s primary role during the American Revolution?

Was a diplomat in France and helping to forge an alliance

All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT

the states had too little power

The authors of the Constitution tried to create "limited government" was by providing for

a division of power between the national and state govs

The Intolerable Acts were passed to punish Boston for the Tea Party EXCEPT:

granting land to Quebec down to the Ohio River Valley

Hamilton, Jay, and Madison tried to argue through the Federalist Papers that

to control factions, there should be checks and balances

Which of the following statements applies to the Great Compromise?

each st. equal representation in the upper the lower on pop

The US colonists reacted to British regulations such as the Stamp Tax in these ways EXCEPT:

declaring their independence from Great Britain in 1765

During the Revolutionary War, women played a role in supporting the war effort EXCEPT

Signing up for military service for both sides

Which statement BEST describes George Washington as commander in chief of the Continental Army?

He kept troops inspired in the face of insurmountable odds

How did geography play a role in the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, 1777?

Control high grounds with fortifications at the Hudson River

The Federalist Party believed all the following EXCEPT:

states should have the majority of power in the national gov

What contributed to the demise (end) of the Articles of Confederation?

the inability of Congress to regulate the economy

Which statements BEST explains the dramatic increase of Blacks in colonial America 1730-1750?

Plantation agriculture expanded in the Southern colonies

What was the significance of the American military experience at Valley Forge?

The army became more disciplined and efficient

Which of the following is NOT found in the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

Loyalists would be unable to have their lands returned

Many African Americans supported the American Revolution because they

believed they would gain their freedom

What role did France play in the American Revolution?

It allied itself with America in order to weaken Britain

How did the pamphlet Common Sense impact the American Revolution?

It stirred up public support against British rule

The British government established the Proclamation Line of 1763 mainly to

avoid conflicts with Native American Indians

In conflicts with state and federal laws, The Constitution states:

Federal law is the supreme law of the land

By limiting the power of the national government, the Bill of Rights ultimately serves as the

protector of individual and states’ rights

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1
What was the role of American Indians during the Revolutionary War?
Western tribes sided with the Patriots for their land rights
Eastern tribes sided with the Patriots to negotiate land rts
Both eastern and western tribes took very little part
Western tribes with British, eastern tribes were divided
2
How was the geographical location of Yorktown crucial to General Washington’s victory there?
It was surrounded on all sides by trees giving protection
It was far inland, so that supplies couldn’t arrive from sea
In the valley of Mts, giving the colonists high ground.
The French ships blockaded it during the Army’s assault
3
How did Shays’ Rebellion change the structure of early American government?
Leaders believed that the A of C were too weak
The A of C was changed to make state governments stronger
Many Americans urged creation of a new bicameral government
War veterans laid siege to courthouses for new Constitution
4
Of what significance were the battles of Lexington and Concord?
They were the first battles in US's fight for independence.
The indicated that the war for independence would be swift
They brought the American Revolution to an end.
Gave the upper hand to Britain against the Continentals.
5
All of these are rights that belong under the first amendment EXCEPT:
freedom of assembly and petition
freedom of religion
right to bear arms
freedom of speech and press
6
What did "no taxation without representation" mean to the colonists?
Taxation in the colonies should only be for British citizens
The taxing power of British shopkeepers was represented
The colonists should not be taxed without reps in Parliament
There should be no taxation of goods entering the colonies
7
What was added to the Constitution to ensure its ratification?
the right of foreign intervention
a bill of rights
political parties
an executive branch
8
The United States Constitution is built on all the following principles EXCEPT :
the federal government holds supreme power over states
state and federal governments share power
governments can act without answering to the people
the power of government rests with the people
9
Which European leader helped the U.S. into a more effective unit by teaching them drills?
Marquis de LaFayette
Baron Von Steuben
Lord William Howe
Count Casimir Pulaski
10
European aid to the patriots during the Revolutionary War included all of the following EXCEPT
troops
land rights
naval support
military training
11
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
To keep alive resistance efforts against unfriendly Indians
To organize tea parties in protest of the Townshend Acts
To develop the D of I into a more formal statement
To spread news of British actions throughout the colonies
12
Which legislation provided for orderly expansion of the U.S. and a pathway for statehood?
Louisiana Purchase
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Land Ordinance of 1785
Proclamation of 1763
13
English philosopher inspired the author of the D of I to use the idea of natural rights?
Thomas Jefferson
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Benjamin Franklin
14
What was Benjamin Franklin’s primary role during the American Revolution?
Participating in the 2nd Continental Congress
Establishing the University of Pennsylvania
Was a diplomat in France and helping to forge an alliance
Organizing committees of correspondence
15
All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT
the federal government had no power to tax
the states had too little power
there was no president or Supreme Court
the Congress had no power to regulate interstate commerce
16
The authors of the Constitution tried to create "limited government" was by providing for
a loyal opposition to a two-party system
the popular election of federal judges
a division of power between the national and state govs
the establishment of naturalization laws
17
The Intolerable Acts were passed to punish Boston for the Tea Party EXCEPT:
granting land to Quebec down to the Ohio River Valley
a new Quartering Act
closing the port of Boston
taking away the Massachusetts charter of self-rule
18
This is where Washington faced his darkest hour because of the shortage of supplies
Princeton, N.J.
Saratoga, N.Y.
Valley Forge, PA
Bunker Hill, Massachusetts
19
Hamilton, Jay, and Madison tried to argue through the Federalist Papers that
a small gov with a weak leader could best control factions
the Anti-Feds had the best ideas for more states’ rights
ratifying the Constitution w/o a Bill of Rights would be bad
to control factions, there should be checks and balances
20
Which of the following statements applies to the Great Compromise?
each st. equal representation in the upper the lower on pop
eg with the upper house based on pop and lower house equal
it established the counting of slaves for taxation and rep.
it provided for a strong unicameral legislature
21
The US colonists reacted to British regulations such as the Stamp Tax in these ways EXCEPT:
rioting, violence, and destruction of property by the Sons
declaring their independence from Great Britain in 1765
C of C were formed to spread news of British actions
the Daughters of Liberty spun their own cloth
22
During the Revolutionary War, women played a role in supporting the war effort EXCEPT
Serving as spies for both the Patriots and Loyalists
Signing up for military service for both sides
Traveling with their husbands to support them in war effort
Serving as camp followers performing tasks as nursing, etc.
23
Which statement BEST describes George Washington as commander in chief of the Continental Army?
He was not able to keep his men at Valley Forge
He did not believe they needed a professional army
He kept troops inspired in the face of insurmountable odds
A brilliant strategist who defeated the British many times
24
How did geography play a role in the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, 1777?
British ships were unable to navigate the Hudson River
Land too flat for the British soldiers to hide from enemies
Battle was inland so no British supply lines
Control high grounds with fortifications at the Hudson River
25
The Federalist Party believed all the following EXCEPT:
a strong central gov was necessary to political stability
states should have the majority of power in the national gov
The Constitution should prevent the violence of factions
the national gov could provide protection of property rights
26
Who did most of the actual writing of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
27
What contributed to the demise (end) of the Articles of Confederation?
the lack of representation in Congress
the restrictions on debate within Congress
the ability to make treaties with the foreign governments
the inability of Congress to regulate the economy
28
Which battle did Washington cross the ice-clogged Delaware River and surprise the Hessians?
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Trenton
29
Which statements BEST explains the dramatic increase of Blacks in colonial America 1730-1750?
Number of industrial opportunities in New England decreased
Slaves were emancipated throughout the middle colonies
Number of industrial opportunities in the south increased
Plantation agriculture expanded in the Southern colonies
30
What was the significance of the American military experience at Valley Forge?
The army became more disciplined and efficient
Naval forces were strengthened
Washington was unable to keep his force together at the time
Smallpox wiped out most of the Patriot army
31
Who was the French nobleman that served as an important member Washington’s staff?
Baron Von Steuben
Marquis de La Fayette
Francois de Grasse
John Burgoyne
32
Which of the following powers is NOT given to the states by the Constitution?
establish and maintain schools
establish foreign policy
provide for public safety
create marriage laws
33
Which of the following is NOT found in the 1783 Treaty of Paris?
The western boundary of the U.S. was the Mississippi River
Loyalists would be unable to have their lands returned
Fishing rts. off the coast of Newfoundland would be granted
Britain recognized its colonies as an independent nation
34
Many African Americans supported the American Revolution because they
expected to get land when the war was over.
hoped to earn free passage to Africa
believed they would gain their freedom
wanted to preserve the Southern economic system.
35
All were on the Committee of Five involved in shaping the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
36
What role did France play in the American Revolution?
An agreement with Spain to divide the American territories
It allied itself with America in order to weaken Britain
Sold weapons and services to both sides to make a profit
British rulers feared a similar French revolution
37
How did the pamphlet Common Sense impact the American Revolution?
It inspired more devotion to the King of England
It inspired the writing of the U.S. Constitution
It caused many soldiers to desert the regular army
It stirred up public support against British rule
38
The British government established the Proclamation Line of 1763 mainly to
avoid conflicts with Native American Indians
provide access to the Mississippi River
expand the thirteen colonies
promote the fur trade
39
In conflicts with state and federal laws, The Constitution states:
Congress must resolve the conflict
state laws take precedence over federal laws
Federal law is the supreme law of the land
Federal laws rank higher in foreign policy only
40
By limiting the power of the national government, the Bill of Rights ultimately serves as the
a reminder of the Anti-federalist arguments
the final list of all citizens’ natural rights and freedoms
the section of the Constitution that denies powers
protector of individual and states’ rights

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