Final Exam

Question 1

Frances support during the Revolutionary War

Answer 1

In 1778, the continental congress started a treaty of support from France. The French provided supplies and ammunition, soldiers and ships to help defeat the British.

Question 2

Battles at sea - disadvantages for the Patriots

Answer 2

The patriots had a much smaller army.

Question 3

Bernardo de Galvez

Answer 3

Bernardo de Galvez, the governor of Spanish Louisiana, ally to the Patriots. He gathered a small army of Spanish soldiers, French Americans, colonists and native Americans and seized British posts all the way to Pensacola Florida.

Question 4

Swamp fox - Frances Marion

Answer 4

Frances Marion was known for his swift hit and run attacks known as guerrilla warfare and organized Marion’s brigade, a group of guerrilla soldiers.

Question 5

Battle of Yorktown

Answer 5

The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution.

Question 6

Spain closing the Mississippi River

Answer 6

In 1784, Spanish officials closed the lower Mississippi River, to u.s. Shipping. Congress tried to work out an agreement with Spain but it didn’t work so Spain broke off negotiations.

Question 7

Inflation and the Revolutionary war

Answer 7

After the war, most states had a hard time paying off war debts and collecting taxes so they printed more money. The result was inflation. Inflation occurs when there are increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money.

Question 8

Southern states and slavery

Answer 8

Southern states wanted slaves to be counted as part of their population this way they would have more representatives and more power in Congress they wanted the number of slaves to determine taxes but not representation.

Question 9

Concurrent powers

Answer 9

Concurrent powers are those shared by the federal and state governments they include taxing, borrowing money, and enforcing laws.

Question 10

Separation of powers

Answer 10

The federal government has three branches each with distinct responsibilities and powers. This separation balances the branches and keeps anyone of them from growing too powerful.

Question 11

House of Representatives - numbers determined

Answer 11

The number of members each state has in the house is based on the population of the individual state.

Question 12

Three branches - what body and role

Answer 12

The legislative branch or Congress is responsible for proposing and passing laws.

The executive branch includes the president and the departments that help run the government the executive branch makes sure the law is carried out

The judicial branch is made up of all the national courts and the judicial branch is responsible for interpreting laws punishing criminals and settling disputes between states.

Question 13

Majority rule

Answer 13

The greatest number of people in society can make policies for everyone

Question 14

Indictment

Answer 14

Formally accuse a person

Question 15

Civil cases

Answer 15

Juries decide civil cases. Civil cases usually involve disputes over money or property.

Question 16

Naturalized citizens

Answer 16

Naturalized citizens are foreign-born people whose parents are not citizens. They must move to the United States to become naturalized citizens.

Question 17

PACs

Answer 17

PACs are political action committees. They are groups that collect money for candidates who support certain issues.

Question 18

Duties of citizens

Answer 18

The duties of citizens are jury duty, military service, community service, voting and obeying the law.

Question 19

Draft and selective service

Answer 19

Citizens have the duty to defend the nation. Men 18 years or older must register with selective service in the event of a draft or required military service, those able to fight are already registered.

Question 20

Valley forge

Answer 20

In December 1777, George Washington settled his 12,000 men at Valley Forge, north of Philadelphia. To this day, the name Valley Forge brings to mind suffering and courage. No battles took place here, the only enemy was the brutal winter of 1777-1778.

Question 21

Charles Cornwallis

Answer 21

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Question 22

In the Senate, how many members are there per state?

Answer 22

There are two Senators from each state.

Question 23

Petition

Answer 23

Petition is the right to make a request of the government.

Question 24

Land ordinance of 1785

Answer 24

Congress passed the land ordinance of 1785 to raise money to pay debts.

Question 25

Two thirds Congress override veto

Answer 25

Congress passes laws. The president, can ask Congress to pass or reject bills. The President can veto or cancel laws Congress has passed. Congress can try to override, or undo the Veto. This is difficult since it takes a two thirds majority vote.

Question 26

James Madison

Answer 26

James Madison was at the Constitutional convention in May 1787 in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall to improve the articles of Confederation. Delegates left with an entirely new US Constitution.

Question 27

Why did thousands of African American slaves sign on with the British army?

Answer 27

The African-American slaves signed on with the British because the British promised freedom to any slave who fought on their side.

Question 28

No battles took place at Valley Forge but an enemy did present itself to the Patriots. What was that enemy?

Answer 28

The name of Valley Forge brings to mind the suffering and courage. Yet No battles took place here. The only enemy was the brutal winter of 1777 and 1778

Question 29

How did great Britain’s relationship to the colonies change as a result of the treaty of Paris 1783?

Answer 29

Lacking the money to pay for a new army great Britain entered into peace talks with America. In the Treaty of Paris 1783 Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States.

Question 30

How did the Marquis de Lafayette show his support for the American Revolution?

Answer 30

Marquis de Lafayette was inspired by the ideas of the revolution. he bought his own shipped and arrived in America in 1777 with him a group of well-trained soldiers and volunteered to serve in the Continental Army himself without pay.

Question 31

What trade barriers did the United States face in the late 1700s?

Answer 31

After the signing of the Treaty of Paris Britain closed many of its ports to American ships. In 1784 Spanish officials closed the lower Mississippi River to US shipping. Western farmers and merchants were serious because they used the Mississippi to send goods to Eastern and foreign markets.

Question 32

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the constitution

Answer 32

The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution to fit the changing needs of a nation. The flexibility US Constitution has allowed it to survive for more than 200 years.

Question 33

Who benefits from the courts of appeal and how?

Answer 33

If someone convicted of a crime believes the trial was unfair he or she may take the case to the court of appeals. There are 13 courts of appeals. The case may be retried in the lower court.

Question 34

The Constitution allows for the removal of the president from office. What does this fact tell you about the system on which American government is based?

Answer 34

The framers of the Constitution created a system of checks and balances which keeps any branch of Government from becoming too powerful.