Question 1

Why was Thomas Jefferson chosen by the Philadelphia Congress to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  his knowledge of the law 
B)  his experience as an outspoken proponent of independence since 1775 
C)  his status as a representative of Virginia who could balance regional interests 
D)  his relative unimportance and aversion to controversy 
E)  his reputation as a brilliant writer

Question 2

Why did some Americans become Loyalists during the Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  They resented their dependence on colonial governments for their livelihood. 
B)  They disliked the influx of ethnic or religious minorities to the colonies. 
C)  They feared enslavement by Patriot leaders. 
D)  They were elites who believed that independence would bring social anarchy. 
E)  They were British slaves who wanted to immigrate back to England.

Question 3

When America entered its military alliance with France,it

Accepted Answer

A)  served a long-held goal of cementing closer cultural ties with France. 
B)  contradicted the colonial leaders´ professed desire to avoid entangling alliances with European powers. 
C)  offended the Spanish and drove them into an alliance with Britain. 
D)  shifted the balance of Indian support suddenly to the Americans. 
E)  expected little to change about the war.

Question 4

Match each British officer below with the battle in which he was involved.

Accepted Answer

A)  A-1, B-2, C-3 
B)  A-3, B-1, C-2 
C)  A-3, C-2, D-1 
D)  B-1, C-2, D-3 
E)  C-1, B-2, D-3

Question 5

When the British evacuated Boston in March 1776,where did they reestablish their base of operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Charleston 
B)  Montreal 
C)  Saratoga 
D)  New York City 
E)  Trenton

Question 6

In what ways should the American Revolution be considered a civil war among Americans as well as a war for independence? How much did the fate of the Revolution depend on the battle for the hearts and mind of the colonists?

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Question 7

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-invasion of Canada

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Question 8

The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it

Accepted Answer

A)  led the Dutch and Russians to recognize America's independence. 
B)  brought the colonists much-needed aid and a formal alliance with France. 
C)  opened the door to the invasion of Canada. 
D)  prevented Albany from being captured by the British. 
E)  forced the British to fight an all-out war.

Question 9

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-evacuation of Boston

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Question 10

Which trait was NOT one of George Washington's great strengths as commander of America's Revolutionary army?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moral force 
B)  Courage 
C)  A sense of justice 
D)  Military genius 
E)  Patience

Question 11

Loyalists probably accounted for about _____ percent of the American population.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  35 
D)  50 
E)  60

Question 12

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Joseph Brant

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Question 13

What did George Washington do in late 1776 and early 1777 that restored confidence in America's military?

Accepted Answer

A)  He defeated the Hessians at Trenton and the British at Princeton. 
B)  He secured the support of France for the American war effort with his victory in the Battle of Long Island. 
C)  He convinced Baron von Steuben to professionally train his army. 
D)  He made Alexander Hamilton his top military aide. 
E)  He uncovered General Benedict Arnold's treasonous conspiracy.

Question 14

Why did the Americans invade Canada in 1775?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was the best strategic move to outflank the British army. 
B)  The Canadians had appealed for their assistance. 
C)  Benedict Arnold tricked them into a dead-end venture. 
D)  A successful attack would deprive Britain of its Indian allies. 
E)  It would add a fourteenth colony and deprive the British of a valuable base.

Question 15

More conservative Americans worried that a democratic republic would produce

Accepted Answer

A)  constant revolutions. 
B)  atheistic doctrines and an attack on the churches. 
C)  too much equality and a lack of social order. 
D)  a potential military dictatorship. 
E)  an inadequate guarantee of individual rights.

Question 16

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Battle of King´s Mountain

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Question 17

Which description best fits African Americans´ experience as Loyalists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were singled out by Patriots for harsh treatment throughout the war and massacred afterward. 
B)  They hoped to earn their freedom by serving the British, but many were returned to slavery after the war in America and the West Indies. 
C)  The British treated them so poorly that many switched sides and were rewarded for their patriotic service. 
D)  Nearly all won their freedom and relocated in large numbers to Britain. 
E)  Their fearless service inspired Britain quickly to end the slave trade.

Question 18

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Admiral de Grasse

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Question 19

What was the key to "Old Fox" Washington´s victories at Trenton and Princeton in the winter of 1776-1777?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stolen artillery from the British in the Battle of Long Island 
B)  Use of the element of surprise 
C)  Superior manpower 
D)  Stronger naval support 
E)  Better preparation for the harsh winter conditions

Question 20

What did many Loyalists do once the Revolution ended?

Accepted Answer

A)  They fled to Canada or Britain. 
B)  They relocated to the southern colonies. 
C)  They reclaimed confiscated property. 
D)  They apologized to their neighbors and town leaders. 
E)  They were banished from the new United States.

Exam 8: America Secedes from the Empire,1775-1783

Why was Thomas Jefferson chosen by the Philadelphia Congress to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Why did some Americans become Loyalists during the Revolution?

When America entered its military alliance with France,it

Match each British officer below with the battle in which he was involved.

When the British evacuated Boston in March 1776,where did they reestablish their base of operations?

In what ways should the American Revolution be considered a civil war among Americans as well as a war for independence? How much did the fate of the Revolution depend on the battle for the hearts and mind of the colonists?

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -invasion of Canada

The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -evacuation of Boston

Which trait was NOT one of George Washington's great strengths as commander of America's Revolutionary army?

Loyalists probably accounted for about _____ percent of the American population.

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Joseph Brant

What did George Washington do in late 1776 and early 1777 that restored confidence in America's military?

Why did the Americans invade Canada in 1775?

More conservative Americans worried that a democratic republic would produce

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Battle of King´s Mountain

Which description best fits African Americans´ experience as Loyalists?

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Admiral de Grasse

What was the key to "Old Fox" Washington´s victories at Trenton and Princeton in the winter of 1776-1777?

What did many Loyalists do once the Revolution ended?