Question 1

The delegates to the Second Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander in chief because

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A)   he was the most radical and outspoken proponent of Independence.
B)   he had distinguished himself as a brilliant strategist during the Seven Years' War.
C)   they wanted to show England that there was commitment to war outside New England.
D)   he had curried favor with many of the most influential delegates.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Why was General John Burgoyne's defeat at the battle of Saratoga a decisive moment in the Revolutionary War?

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A)   It caused Benedict Arnold to defect to the British.
B)   It brought France into the war on the side of the patriots.
C)   It ended the military career of General Horatio Gates.
D)   It vindicated Burgoyne's strategy of attacking from Canada.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

"Brother, you have merited death! The hatchet or the war-club shall finish your career! When I begged of you to follow me in the fortunes of war, you was deaf to my cries-you spurned my entreaties! Brother! You have merited death and shall have your deserts! When the rebels raised their hatchets to fight their good master, you sharpened your knife, you brightened your rifle and led on our foes to the fields of our fathers! You have merited death and shall die by our hands! When those rebels had drove us from the fields of our fathers to seek out new homes, it was you who could dare to step forth as their pilot, and conduct them even to the doors of our wigwams, to butcher our children and put us to death! No crime can be greater! But though you have merited death and shall die on this spot, my hands shall not be stained in the blood of a brother! Who will strike?"
Which of the following reasons did the Oneida warrior give for believing his brother deserved death?

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A)   Because his brother did not follow him into war for their tribe
B)   Because his brother helped the enemies kidnap Oneida children
C)   Because his brother converted to Christianity, thus betraying their native customs
D)   Because he betrayed the trust of Little BeardE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

According to Map 7.2: Loyalist Strength and Rebel Support, which of the following was a loyalist stronghold?

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A)   Norfolk, VA
B)   Boston
C)   Maryland
D)   Eastern North CarolinaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What obstacle did the British army face in the Revolutionary War?

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A)   Most soldiers feared the fighting prowess of the Americans.
B)   No British loyalists lived in the southern colonies.
C)   It was difficult to supply their army with food and supplies.
D)   The British had too many inexperienced generals.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

What economic challenges did the Continental Congress face? What did it do to finance the war?

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Question 7

In the Olive Branch Petition of July 1775, congressional moderates proposed that

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A)   the king immediately remove all British troops from America.
B)   American colonial assemblies be recognized as individual parliaments.
C)   the king remove all legislation imposed by Parliament in the colonies.
D)   colonists sever their connections with the British monarchy.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Match the term with the definition.
-The army created in June 1775 by the Second Continental Congress to oppose the British. Virginian George Washington, commander in chief, had the task of turning local militias and untrained volunteers into a disciplined army.

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A)  battle of Bunker Hill
B)  battle of Long Island
C)  battle of Oriskany
D)  battle of Saratoga
E)  battle of YorktownF) Common SenseG) Continental armyH) Declaration of IndependenceI) Ladies AssociationJ) loyalistsK) Second Continental CongressL) Treaty (Peace)  of Paris, 1783M) D) and G)
N) A) and F)

Question 9

Relationships between Americans and Indians during the war were increasingly characterized by

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A)   violent anti-Indian campaigns.
B)   cooperation in fighting the British.
C)   mutual respect forged through difficult battles.
D)   cooperation because the Indians allied with the French.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Why did delegates to the Second Continental Congress remain reluctant to break with Britain in 1775?

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A)   The delegates maintained strong ties to the British Parliament.
B)   Colonists feared invasions from the Dutch and Portuguese.
C)   The delegates worried that independence would destroy political stability.
D)   The delegates feared independence would encourage slaves to rebel.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

As the currency depreciated, the Continental Congress paid soldiers by

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A)   using the black market.
B)   issuing land-grant certificates.
C)   taxing property in all of the colonies.
D)   borrowing money from Spain.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What events led up to General Cornwallis's surrender in October 1781?

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Question 13

Discuss the terms of the Treaty of Paris. Which issues were left unresolved?

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Question 14

During the winter of 1777-78, the Continental army's morale was

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A)   high, owing to the army's recent string of victories.
B)   high, because the British appeared ready to surrender.
C)   increasing, owing to Americans' support for the troops.
D)   low, because corruption was undermining the patriots' cause.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

At the time of the war with Britain, white women

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A)   were forbidden to discuss politics without the approval of their husbands.
B)   participated in public political rallies aimed at boosting morale.
C)   were allowed to join the army if and when male recruits became scarce.
D)   began to participate in politics through discussion and fundraising.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Match the term with the definition.
-Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 that laid out the case for independence. In it, Paine rejected monarchy, advocating its replacement with republican government based on the consent of the people. The pamphlet influenced public opinion throughout the colonies.

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A)  battle of Bunker Hill
B)  battle of Long Island
C)  battle of Oriskany
D)  battle of Saratoga
E)  battle of YorktownF) Common SenseG) Continental armyH) Declaration of IndependenceI) Ladies AssociationJ) loyalistsK) Second Continental CongressL) Treaty (Peace)  of Paris, 1783M) A) and J)
N) D) and I)

Question 17

Match the term with the definition.
-October 1781 battle that sealed American victory in the Revolutionary War. American troops and a French fleet trapped the British army under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in Virginia.

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A)  battle of Bunker Hill
B)  battle of Long Island
C)  battle of Oriskany
D)  battle of Saratoga
E)  battle of YorktownF) Common SenseG) Continental armyH) Declaration of IndependenceI) Ladies AssociationJ) loyalistsK) Second Continental CongressL) Treaty (Peace)  of Paris, 1783M) C) and J)
N) B) and I)

Question 18

After General Charles Cornwallis achieved the upper hand in Virginia, the balance of power on the battlefield changed dramatically because

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A)   Washington had better information about Cornwallis's position.
B)   the French gave military support to Washington.
C)   the British had strong positions in the North and South.
D)   Cornwallis had momentum in his favor after a string of losses.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

In August 1777, instead of sailing north on the Hudson River, General Howe chose which surprising military strategy?

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A)   He invaded Fort Stanwix.
B)   He remained in Manhattan.
C)   He sailed to Philadelphia.
D)   He forged an alliance with Mohawk Indians.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which statement characterizes the continental dollars authorized by the congress in 1775?

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A)   The dollars were backed by silver but not gold.
B)   The dollars were merely paper backed by no precious metals.
C)   The dollars were backed by gold but at only half the value.
D)   The dollars were backed by gold at full value.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 7: The War for America

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Relationships between Americans and Indians during the war were increasingly characterized by

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The delegates to the Second Continental Congress chose George Washington as commander in chief because

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Match the term with the definition. -October 1781 battle that sealed American victory in the Revolutionary War. American troops and a French fleet trapped the British army under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in Virginia.

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Discuss the terms of the Treaty of Paris. Which issues were left unresolved?

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Match the term with the definition. -The army created in June 1775 by the Second Continental Congress to oppose the British. Virginian George Washington, commander in chief, had the task of turning local militias and untrained volunteers into a disciplined army.

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In August 1777, instead of sailing north on the Hudson River, General Howe chose which surprising military strategy?

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What events led up to General Cornwallis's surrender in October 1781?

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During the winter of 1777-78, the Continental army's morale was

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Why was General John Burgoyne's defeat at the battle of Saratoga a decisive moment in the Revolutionary War?

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At the time of the war with Britain, white women

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Which statement characterizes the continental dollars authorized by the congress in 1775?

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Why did delegates to the Second Continental Congress remain reluctant to break with Britain in 1775?

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According to Map 7.2: Loyalist Strength and Rebel Support, which of the following was a loyalist stronghold?

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In the Olive Branch Petition of July 1775, congressional moderates proposed that

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What economic challenges did the Continental Congress face? What did it do to finance the war?

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After General Charles Cornwallis achieved the upper hand in Virginia, the balance of power on the battlefield changed dramatically because

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As the currency depreciated, the Continental Congress paid soldiers by

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Discuss the terms of the Treaty of Paris. Which issues were left unresolved?

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In August 1777, instead of sailing north on the Hudson River, General Howe chose which surprising military strategy?

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Why was General John Burgoyne's defeat at the battle of Saratoga a decisive moment in the Revolutionary War?

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