Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a reason why Britain failed to win the war against the American revolutionists?

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A)  Washington's military strategy of prolonging the war by constantly retreating inland made it difficult for Britain to re-supply its troops.
B)  The colonial revolutionists avoided directly engaging the British troops.
C)  Other European nations eventually came to America's aid.
D)  Britain's army was not prepared for the guerilla-style warfare of the colonists.
E)  The British army's hierarchy of authority broke down in the unfamiliar foreign land.

Question 2

Examine the challenges that the Americans faced in building an army. How did the two sides compare to each other in terms of military might? How did the size of the Continental Army influence Washington's strategy in the early phase of the war?

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The colonists had declared their indepen...

Question 3

The significance of the Battle of Saratoga was that it:

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A)  removed the Indian tribes from the fighting.
B)  demonstrated the impairment of having the seasoned French officer the Marquis de Lafayette on the side of the patriots.
C)  let the colonists know that winning the war might not take a very long time.
D)  convinced several European countries, most importantly France, to join the patriots in their fight against Britain.
E)  maintained the patriots' hopes for freedom, even though they lost the battle.

Question 4

Which of the following is a true statement about Washington's troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

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A)  Washington's troops were continually besting General Howe's forces.
B)  Washington's troops were short on supplies and close to starvation.
C)  Washington's troops received new equipment, which boosted their morale.
D)  Washington's troops captured Philadelphia and broke with their chief tactic of running.
E)  Washington's troops were aided by the army at Morristown to fortify Philadelphia.

Question 5

Historians have identified three phases of the American Revolution. Briefly explain the three phases of the war.

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Question 6

King George III hired a group of mercenaries from Germany, called _____, to fight the colonists.

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A)  Landsknechts
B)  Hessians
C)  Garde Écossaise
D)  Gallowglasses
E)  Vigils

Question 7

The term republicanism refers to:

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A)  governmental doctrines dedicated to changing social structures through revolutionary means.
B)  a system of government where major industries are owned and controlled by the state rather than by individuals.
C)  the theory of government grounded on free-market economy.
D)  a system that assimilates collective ownership and alliances of native sovereign groups.
E)  the idea of government based on the consent of the governed and the protection of individual rights.

Question 8

The theory that government should be based on the consent of the governed and that the governed have a duty to ensure that their government does not infringe on individual rights is known as _________. 
A. republicanism 
B. communism 
C. amoralism 
D. liberalism

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The answer of The theory that government should be based...

Question 9

King George III did all of the following in the wake of the colonists' Olive Branch Petition, EXCEPT:

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A)  denouncing the colonists as rebels.
B)  hiring German mercenaries, the Hessians, to help defeat the rebels.
C)  closing all American ports.
D)  rejecting the Olive Branch Petition.
E)  offering freedom to slaves who fought for the British.

Question 10

The war had divided the colonists between Loyalists, rebels, and those indifferent to either side.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the factors involved in Americans' choosing sides in the Revolution.

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There was never unanimity about the Revo...

Question 12

Which of the following does the phrase "not worth a Continental" refer to?

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A)  The Continental Army troops who were not well trained
B)  The poor, unpaid state of the Continental Army
C)  The centralized currency's lack of buying power and the widespread lack of faith in it
D)  The men who were not fit enough to be part of the Continental Army
E)  The educated elite who did not extend their support to independence

Question 13

Which of the following was the reason why John Adams wrote that July 2 could be called the birthday of the United States?

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A)  John Hancock, the president of the Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776.
B)  The Declaration of Independence was presented to the Congress on July 2, 1776.
C)  Richard Henry Lee, a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, proposed, on July 2, 1775, that the colonies officially declare their independence.
D)  The first American revolutionary movement started on July 2, 1774.
E)  On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to dissolve ties with Britain, essentially declaring independence.

Question 14

Politically, the American Revolution was the first world conflict whose winners embraced the promise of the Enlightenment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following was true of the Americans' war-fighting strategy during the Revolutionary War against the British?

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A)  The Americans' strategy was to run and survive.
B)  The Americans' strategy was to not fight with the British in Boston, as there were more loyalists than revolutionists in that colony.
C)  The Americans' strategy was to fight with the British in New York, as there were more revolutionists in that state.
D)  The Americans' strategy was to fight on vast battlefields whenever possible.
E)  The Americans' strategy was to not use guerrilla warfare.

Question 16

Explain the Newburgh Conspiracy.

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After the Yorktown victory, peace negoti...

Question 17

Discuss the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Once the Congress had read the Declarati...

Question 18

In the context of the American Revolution, explain republicanism.

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Each rebelling colonist had a different ...

Question 19

The battle in New York State in 1777 between the Continental Army and General Burgoyne's British Army troops-where Burgoyne surrendered, giving hope to the revolutionary effort-is known as the _________. 
A. Battle of Carthage 
B. Battle of Fort Sumter 
C. Battle of Big Bethel 
D. Battle of Saratoga

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The answer of The battle in New York State in...

Question 20

Which of the following was true of Congress' response to the Declaration document?

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A)  The Congress readily accepted the first draft of the Declaration document created by the committee they created.
B)  The Congress was dissatisfied with the Declaration document created by the committee, so they recreated a new committee with different members.
C)  The Congress read the Declaration, debated it, and made several major changes to it.
D)  The Congress did not read and accept the Declaration until August, 1776.
E)  The Congress compressed the three part declaration to one part, consisting of just a preamble.

Exam 6: The Revolution

King George III did all of the following in the wake of the colonists' Olive Branch Petition, EXCEPT:

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The battle in New York State in 1777 between the Continental Army and General Burgoyne's British Army troops-where Burgoyne surrendered, giving hope to the revolutionary effort-is known as the _________. A. Battle of Carthage B. Battle of Fort Sumter C. Battle of Big Bethel D. Battle of Saratoga

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Historians have identified three phases of the American Revolution. Briefly explain the three phases of the war.

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Which of the following does the phrase "not worth a Continental" refer to?

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The theory that government should be based on the consent of the governed and that the governed have a duty to ensure that their government does not infringe on individual rights is known as _________. A. republicanism B. communism C. amoralism D. liberalism

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The term republicanism refers to:

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Discuss the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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The significance of the Battle of Saratoga was that it:

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Discuss the factors involved in Americans' choosing sides in the Revolution.

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Which of the following was true of Congress' response to the Declaration document?

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The war had divided the colonists between Loyalists, rebels, and those indifferent to either side.

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King George III hired a group of mercenaries from Germany, called _____, to fight the colonists.

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Which of the following was NOT a reason why Britain failed to win the war against the American revolutionists?

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Which of the following is a true statement about Washington's troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

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Politically, the American Revolution was the first world conflict whose winners embraced the promise of the Enlightenment.

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Which of the following was the reason why John Adams wrote that July 2 could be called the birthday of the United States?

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Examine the challenges that the Americans faced in building an army. How did the two sides compare to each other in terms of military might? How did the size of the Continental Army influence Washington's strategy in the early phase of the war?

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In the context of the American Revolution, explain republicanism.

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Explain the Newburgh Conspiracy.

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Which of the following was true of the Americans' war-fighting strategy during the Revolutionary War against the British?

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