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1
Information in Europe like the discovery of the New World and Martin Luther's teaching spread primarily because of:
the European Wars, which scattered people around the continent
increased travel among Europeans
the development of moveable type printing
reading and writing in the monasteries
2
Why was the Saratoga campaign such an important victory for the Patriots in the Revolution?
it brought peace and the end of the war
it raised the low morale of the army
it brought France into the war
it assured American control of the Northwest
3
The British had which of the following advantages over the French during the French and Indian War:
a larger navy
more people
all of these are correct answers
greater resources
4
The main reason that the British divided their forces during 1777 was:
to conquer the Eastern and the Southern colonies at the same time
to surround the Continental Army
to cut New England off from the rest of the colonies
the British commanders were too jealous of each other to cooperate
5
What was the main reason that the British tried to raise taxes on the 13 colonies?
pay for the expenses of the French and Indian War
pay for a prison colony in Australia
increase the wealth of the King of England
pay for increased shipping lanes
6
Which river is being crossed in this painting?
the Mississippi
the Hudson
the Delaware
the Potomac
7
Which battle follows Washington's Crossing the Delaware on Christmas Eve to attack a group of Hessians?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of King's Mountain
Battle of Camden
Battle of Yorktown
8
Where did the Americans suffer their greatest defeat, losing an entire army?
Charleston
Cowpens
King's Mountain
Camden
9
Why did Europeans not wish to travel overland on the continent of Asia in order to get to China?
The terrain was very mountainous and difficult to travel
It was dangerous to travel in the region due to religious tensions
Europeans did not have proper maps of the region
Europeans believed that China was an island continent
10
The first permanent English settlement in America was:
Roanoke Island
St Augustine, Florida
Plymouth Rock
Jamestown
11
How did the Americans defeat the British at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina?
lined up their entire army and marched it against the British
the French arrived with a fleet of ships
they divided their forces in two and lured the British advance into a trap
the British surrendered without a fight
12
The "shot heard around the world" was fired at Yorktown.
True
False
13
Most of the major battles in the south took place in the Carolinas.
True
False
14
The Patriot loss at the Battle of Camden was fought with traditional European warfare.
False
True
15
The most significant impact of the French and Indian War in the American colonies was that:
The Indians convinced the British and French to colonize in peace
The French were removed from the colonization of North America
British lost control of the American colonies
The French gained a significant part of the Florida territory
16
Why did George Washington attempt to defend New York?
Washington's army was trapped by the British in New York
Washington underestimated the power of the British
Giving up the city without a fight would damage support for the war
The control of New York was essential to American victory
17
Which colony featured the first, initial stages of rebellion against British rule?
South Carolina
New York
Massachusetts
Maryland
18
Which best describes the basic stragegy behind traditional European Warfare techniques?
Try to attack first before the enemy is in position
Do not organize the armies to keep the enemy confused
Attack from behind barriers to gain cover
March in lines in attempt to drive up the middle or outflank the enemy
19
Which event does this sketch depict?
Boston Massacre
Battle of Longbourn
Gaspee Incident
Siege of Charleston
20
Which type of British colony was governed by a trade company?
Indenture
Proprietary
Charter
Royal
21
The Boston Massacre directly sparked the British Coercive Acts
False
True
22
What was an individual called that signed up for a work contract in the New World in exchange for passage?
Proprietor
Indentured Servant
Slave
Journeyman
23
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War and recognized America as free and independent from England?
Treaty of Versailles
Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Portsmouth
Treaty of Paris
24
George Washington was a British commander in the French & Indian War.
False
True
