Exam 5: The American Revolution, 1763-1783

Who wrote the following: "One of the strongest natural proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings is that nature disapproves it, otherwise she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule, by giving mankind an ass for a lion"?

Both North Carolina and South Carolina had Regulator movements.

Benedict Arnold almost succeeded in turning over to the British the important Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain.

What were the Suffolk Resolves?

British commanders were never able to consolidate their hold on the South.

Who were the Loyal Nine?

In writing the Declaration of Independence, which of Locke's natural rights did Jefferson replace, and with what?

Which of the following was an important factor in the colonies' victory in the American Revolution?

What was the purpose of the Committees of Safety?

Which of the following was a component of the Intolerable Acts?

In the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed,

A key consequence of the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 was

Which of the following is true of the American fighting forces at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War?

The attack by Massachusetts colonists on the home of lieutenant governor and chief justice Thomas Hutchinson

Which one of the following statements accurately characterizes the British approach to governing the American colonies prior to 1763?

Many students believe that the Revolutionary War was a short and relatively painless war. However, for Americans, only the Vietnam War and the modern war in Afghanistan lasted longer than the Revolutionary War. In a thoughtful , describe why the war was so lengthy and what costs were involved for the British and for the Americans.

Americans were not represented in the House of Commons, and therefore felt they were being taxed without their consent. What rallying cry did this lead to?

Which of the following did the Treaty of Paris stipulate?

Why did George Washington eventually allow African-Americans to serve in the Continental army?

In the winter of 1776-1777, Washington won important victories that improved American morale. These battles were at