Question 1

The Revolution did all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   foster a spirit of social equality
B)   lower property requirements for the vote
C)   limit opportunities to acquire land in the West
D)   encourage greater participation in politics
E)   establish American independenceF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The Baron von Steuben's contribution to the American cause was to:

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A)   supply the army with weapons
B)   instruct Washington in military strategy
C)   drill American soldiers
D)   train the American cavalry
E)   use his fortune to pay the troopsF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The Patriot militia:

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A)   favored conventional European tactics in battle
B)   frustrated Washington with their lack of discipline
C)   enlisted for a three-year term of service
D)   basically won the war against the British
E)   was completely worthlessF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom marked the general trend away from:

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A)   belief in God
B)   religious diversity
C)   public prayer
D)   revivalism
E)   state-supported churchesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Thomas Paine's pamphlet The American Crisis gave the colonists inspiration with the line, "These are times that try men's souls."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The British shifted their military effort to the South:

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A)   to protect their settlements in Florida
B)   to fight in a milder climate
C)   to destroy rebel plantations
D)   to utilize the strength of local Tories
E)   to utilize the strength of their navyF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Discuss the social effects of the Revolution. In what areas was the revolutionary promise or spirit most fulfilled? In what areas was it least fulfilled?

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The Revolution had significant social ef...

Question 8

On the western frontier, Indian tribes such as the Mohawks, Shawnees, and Cherokees:

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A)   stayed neutral
B)   supported the Americans
C)   fled further west to escape the fighting
D)   supported the British
E)   switched sides constantlyF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Indian participation in European conflicts in North America was not new at the time of the American Revolution. Examine the roles of native tribes and discuss what they hoped to receive from their activity.

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Indian participation in European conflic...

Question 10

Daniel Boone led settlers who fought both the British and the Indians in Kentucky.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Desertion was a big problem for Washington's army during the Revolution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Benedict Arnold, originally a British officer, switched to the American side halfway through the war.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A problem with the Spanish entry into the Revolution against Britain was that Spain:

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A)   entered as an ally of France rather than of the United States
B)   demanded that the United States surrender Georgia as the price for its help
C)   agreed to fight the British but only on the open seas
D)   said it would attack only the British colonies in South America
E)   demanded that the United States adopt monarchyF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The Articles of Confederation were fully ratified and became effective:

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A)   in 1781
B)   in 1789
C)   in 1776
D)   because most people wanted a strong central government
E)   neverF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

At the end of the American Revolution, many of the old traditions were replaced with new ones. Examine how religion changed as a result.

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At the end of the American Revolution, m...

Question 16

Americans won a tremendous victory in October 1777 with the surrender at Saratoga of:

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A)   Lord Cornwallis
B)   Banastre Tarleton
C)   Johnny Burgoyne
D)   Benedict Arnold
E)   Lord HoweF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Describe the preparations, strength, and experience of the American and British armies during the American Revolution.

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During the American Revolution, both the...

Question 18

Discuss the validity of the following assertion: "Without the cooperation of the French, American victory in the Revolution would not have been possible."

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The assertion that American victory in t...

Question 19

The Anglican Church became the Episcopal Church after the American Revolution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the problems in America of finance, supplies, and troops during the Revolution. How did Americans attempt to solve these problems? How successful were they?

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During the American Revolution, the colo...

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At the end of the American Revolution, many of the old traditions were replaced with new ones. Examine how religion changed as a result.

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The Anglican Church became the Episcopal Church after the American Revolution.

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The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom marked the general trend away from:

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Desertion was a big problem for Washington's army during the Revolution.

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The Baron von Steuben's contribution to the American cause was to:

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Americans won a tremendous victory in October 1777 with the surrender at Saratoga of:

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On the western frontier, Indian tribes such as the Mohawks, Shawnees, and Cherokees:

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Indian participation in European conflicts in North America was not new at the time of the American Revolution. Examine the roles of native tribes and discuss what they hoped to receive from their activity.

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The Revolution did all of the following EXCEPT:

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The Articles of Confederation were fully ratified and became effective:

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A problem with the Spanish entry into the Revolution against Britain was that Spain:

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Daniel Boone led settlers who fought both the British and the Indians in Kentucky.

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The Patriot militia:

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Benedict Arnold, originally a British officer, switched to the American side halfway through the war.

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The British shifted their military effort to the South:

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