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A #socialstudies and #history test on the #americanrevolution
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1
Was a war hero during the American Revolution for both the Colonial Army and the British Army?
Benedict Arnold
Samuel Adams
Henry Knox
Alexander Hamilton
2
Which is TRUE in regards to General Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?
Crossed after decisively winning the Battle of Staten Island
Crossed through the night, a snowstorm, and still lost
Crossed through icy waters to alert Hessians on Christmas.
Crossed through the night, a snowstorm, and were victorious
3
Three branches of American government as proscribed by Montesquieu & in the Constitution?
Executive, Legislative, & Judicial
Congressional, Judicial, & Presidential
Executive, Senatorial, & Military
Executive, Congressional, & Trump
4
Which of the following has the highest requirement of proof?
Causality
Confirmation Bias
Correlation
Mandela Effect
5
Henry Knox is best known for transporting over 50 cannons to Boston from what Fort?
Griswald
Clinton
Necessity
Ticonderoga
6
Government where power resides in the citizens entitled to vote & their elected representatives
Theocracy
Republic
Mercantalism
Monarchy
7
Which of the following was an American General?
General Connor
General Burgoyne
General Cornwallis
General von Steuben
8
George Washington was successful because of which of the following?
his inspiring tactical knowledge
ability to train troops
his trust in General Charles Lee & General Benedict Arnold
Guerrilla war techniques
9
The British were forced to surrender at which battle?
Battle of Boston
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Brandywine
10
Most decisive battle of the Revolution & convinced France to actively support the colonists
Quebec
Fort Ticonderoga
Saratoga
Fort Necessity
11
Naval hero who terrorized the British Isles, sacked Whitehaven, and captained
Bonhomme Richard
Tommy Lee Jones
John J Schmidt
John Paul Jones
Paul Thomas Anderson
12
John Locke expressed which of the following?
He favored a democratic republic “for which it stands”
Kings and wealth are divinely ordained
Virtue cannot be learned or practiced
Humans have natural rights of life, obedience, & misery
13
Which of the following is FALSE in regards to the Marquis de Lafayette?
Had a lifelong friendship with George Washington
Rejected a life of privilege to fight for colonial freedom.
Died in the Bastille during the French Revolution
Was an active and dedicated abolitionist
14
Which of the following was
not
a factor that inspired the growth of the colonial population
religious liberty & tolerance
economic opportunity & lowered regulation by government
inexpensive, fertile, and available land
security and safety provided by troops throughout colonies
15
Which of the following is FALSE in regards to colonial militias?“
Men aged 16 to 60 would meet to train and drill
Are paid by the community &/or the Colonial Congress
Are unpaid volunteers defending their communities
They brought their own weapons and supplies
16
Who of the following wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, & Benedict Arnold
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, & John Adams
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, & George Washington
Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, & Thomas Jefferson
17
Hobbes expressed which of the following
Wrote in the Leviathan that humans are naturally selfish
Solution to human condition is a voluntary Absolute Monarchy
Monarchy should be in charge of both church and state
Human condition is -solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short
18
This is a description of what religion: Uninvolved God found in nature, science, & rationalism.
Anglicanism
Trancendentalism
Diesm
Purtianism
19
Which of the following is
NOT
true of the pamphlet "Common Sense"
Inspired colonists to do more than talk about revolution
Published & Printed by Benjamin Franklin
Best seller in colonial history, 20% of population purchased
Used common language aimed toward lower/middle class
20
Which of the following was a British General
Franklin
Gates
Greene
Cornwallis
21
Which of the following is NOT as quote regarding the Battle of Lexington & Concord?
"Don’t fire unless fired upon"
“ The shot heard ‘round the world”
"If they want a war, let it begin here.”
"Don't fire until you can see the whites of their eyes."
22
Which of the following Revolutionary heroes was a slave owner?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
James Madison
23
Which of the following describes the Battle of Breeds Hill/Bunker Hill?
Forced the British to immediately leave Boston
Of 2, 200 troops, 268 British are killed; & 828 are wounded
Began with the death of Crispus Attucks
Was another victory for George Washington
