Ch 5 Quiz Questions Flashcards
What was one of the reasons why the American Revolution was significant to Europe?
It was a World War in that the United states managed to form military alliances with countries that wished to humble Great Britain, including France, Spain and the Netherlands
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Hessians during the Revolutionary War
Hessians were German mercenaries hired by the British
which of the following transpired when the British attacked New York in late August 1776
The American army was fortunate to make a narrow escape overnight
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Tories or (loyalists) during the Revolutionary War
They were found and all ranks of society, and included roles as varied as governors and farmers
Which city did the British capture and occupy early in the American Revolution, making it the headquarters of both the royal navy and British Army
New York city
Which of the following statements most accurately describes a challenge faced by Washington in creating an effective army
The soldier is both military man and new recruits lacked training and discipline
Why did the British shift their strategic focus to their military effort in the south
They believe that loyalists were more numerous in south
which of the following was a result of the battle of Saratoga
France entry on the American side
which of the following statements describes one of the great contradictions of the American Revolution
Great Britain offered enslaved black Americans more opportunity for freedom than the United states, even though it was a nation built on the idea of freedom
The news of the outcome of the battle of Yorktown convince the British government to do which of the following
Seek to negotiate a peace treaty with the United states to end the war
In the era of the revolution, why were most of the northern states willing and able to take steps to abolish slavery
The North had fewer slaves than the south and was moved by the American ideals of liberty and freedom
A correct interpretation of the view of the States regarding the creation of a national government under the articles of Confederation?
Having rejected monarchy, the states were in no mood to create a strong centralized national government
The Virginia statute of religious freedom was written by
Thomas Jefferson
Abigail Adams’s appeal to her husband, John, to “remember the ladies”
Was basically rejected, including by John Adams
How did the Continental Congress encourage full time soldiers of the continental Army to serve for the duration of the war?
Provided land grants and cash bonuses to soldiers
What was the main motivation for the French to join the alliance with the United states
To obtain revenge against the British after losing the 7 year war
Which of the following statements explains the main outcome of the treaty of Paris 1783
Britain recognised the independence of the United States and agreed to set the western boundary of the United States at the Mississippi River.
After the withdrawal of the last, British troops from the United States and 1783 general Washington decided to do what?
Retired from his post as commander in chief of the army and returned to his home at Mount Vernon.
When Spain entered the war in 1779, this person let Spanish forces against the British in America.
General Bernardo de Galvez
this was the first plan for a permanent form of government for the United state
The articles of Confederation
