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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these was major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
Support for states' rights and slavery.
The need for a federal system of government.
A belief in the natural rights of citizens.
A belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Declaration of Independence criticized the king of England on which of the following?
Failing to provide key public services.
Ignoring earlier complaints by colonists.
Creating too many civic obligations for colonists.
Failing to unit the colonies under one government.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which philosopher is often associated with the unalienable rights expressed in the US Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Aquinas
Emmanuel Kant
Rene Descartes
John Locke
- 4. Multiple Choice
During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin was MOST instrumental in which of these?
Preventing the destruction of Philadelphia.
Serving as the head of the Second Continental Congress.
Serving as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Convincing France to assist the United States in the war.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why is Marqus de Lafayette remembered for his contributions to the American Revolution?
He was a general in the Continental Army and helped defeat the British at Yorktown.
He crossed the Delaware River with George Washington an fought in the Battle of Trenton.
He wrote Natural Rights, a book that encouraged the colonists to fight for their independence.
He convinced hundreds of French-speaking people in Canada to join the Continental Army and fight against the British.
- 6. Multiple Choice
From which military did George Washington receive his military training
The British Army
The French Army
The Prussian Army
The Continental Army
- 7. Multiple Choice
British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to Continental forces following which battle?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Siege of Yorktown
the Landing at Kip's Bay
The Battle of King's Mountain
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why were the British soldiers unable to escape from Continental forces at the Siege of Yorktown?
Warships were patrolling the river and harbor
Bad weather conditions kept them from escaping by sea.
Disorganized leadership and lack of information led to a failed retreat.
Continental troops were able to surround them due to the lack of British artillery.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement accurately describes American Indians' role in the American Revolution?
Most American Indians supported the United States during the revolution.
Most American Indians supported Great Britain during the revolution.
Most American Indians lived west of the Mississippi River, so they did not care who won.
Most American Indians believed that both sides were equally bad, so they remained neutral.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Declaration of Independence is BEST described as
a description of a new institutional framework for democratic government
an explanation of why the colonies were dissolving political connection to Britain
a formal announcement of war between the colonies and Great Britain
a statement that the United States would not become involved in foreign affairs
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Declaration of Independence included grievances regarding which of the following matters? Select all that apply.
unjust taxation
religious liberty
trade restrictions
freedom of speech
quartering of troops
- 12. Multiple Choice
During the American Revolution, who is credited with training the soldiers at Valley Forge and creating the model for training and discipline throughout the Continental Army?
George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army throughout the war
George Clinton, Governor of New York, from whom Washington requested aid for the army at Valley Forge
Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian military commander and friend of Benjamin Franklin
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which Founding Father was credited for insisting that the United States employ a regular national army rather than only state militias?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
- 14. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of General George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River?
to retreat from a British advance force and regroup with the main army
to meet up with recently arrived French forces and plan the next battle
to surprise the Hessian Forces and gain momentum for the Continental Army
to test a new type of ship that had been commissioned by the Continental Navy
- 15. Multiple Choice
In addition to the winter conditions, what contributed to the suffering of the Continental troops who wintered at Valley Forge?
the failure of the Continental Congress to secure adequate supplies
frequent conflict with American Indians who sided with the British
an absence of strong authority figure controlling the camp
a lack of fortifications to defend against British attacks
- 16. Multiple Choice
During the American Revolution, how did Lord Charles Cornwallis seek to counter the alliance between the Continental Army and the French?
by traveling to Spain to convince the Spanish to provide the British with military assistance in exchange for territory in North America
by visiting with American Indian leaders in the southern states and promising to return their homelands to them if they fought for the British
by shifting the war toward the southern states in order to separate those states from the growing revolutionary force in the north
by sailing his forces along the eastern coast of the continent to blockade the northeastern ports controlled by the Continental Army
- 17. Multiple Choice
How were American Indians treated during the negotiations that formally ended the American Revolution?
Both allies of the British and allies of the United States were allowed to keep their territory.
Both allies of the British and allies of the United States were forced to give up their territory.
Allies of the British were allowed to keep their land, while allies of the United States lost their land.
Allies of the United States were allowed to keep their land, while allies of the British lost their land.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why did many slaves and freedmen ally themselves with the British cause during the American Revolution?
They believed their own liberation from slavery was of higher priority than the colonies' independence from Britain.
They believed the colonists were disloyal to the Crown and chose to fight for continued British control.
They hoped Great Britain would make them British citizens if they agreed to fight against colonial independence
They immigrated from Great Britain and felt they would be betraying their homeland if they fought against Great Britain.
- 19. Multiple Choice
The MAIN cause of Bacon's Rebellion was conflict between
colonial traders and British soldiers.
colonial explorers and French traders.
colonial farmers and American Indians.
colonial soldiers and British bureaucrats.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why did the British end their policy of Salutary Neglect?
The colonies were threatening to revolt.
The colonies did not produce enough goods.
The British economy suffered because of the policy
The British were in debt from the Seven Years' War.
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