American War of Independence
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Q. Who was the first president of the United States of America?
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington
- John Locke
- Benjamin Franklin
Q. American Constitution was framed under the leadership of ___.
- Thomas Paine
- John Locke
- James Madison
- Thomas Jefferson
Q. The Declaration of Independence in America was prepared by ___ and ___.
- Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin
- Benjamin Franklin and John Locke
- Thomas Paine and John Locke
- Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson
Q. What was the agenda of the the first Continental Congress?
- Draft a letter of appreciation to King of England.
- Protest against the policies of the British
- To agree with Mercantile policies.
- To discuss about increasing imports.
Q. Who introduced the idea of Fundamental Rights ?
- John Locke
- Thomas Paine
- Thomas Jefferson
- Benjamin Franklin
Q. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was significant for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
- that it provided for freedom of religion in the Northwest Territory.
- that it prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.
- that it established militias for protection against the French.
- that it provided for the orderly settlement of the Northwest Territory.
- encouraged the fair treatment of Native Americans.
Q. The turning point of the Revolutionary War was a battle fought at
- Bunker Hill, Massachusetts
- Saratoga, New York
- Brandywine, Pennsylvania
- Cowpens, South Carolina
- Ticonderoga, Vermont
Q. After revealing the first draft of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was forced by Southern delegates to remove a line that charged the British had
- forced slavery upon the American colonies against their will
- not put tariffs on cotton imports
- not done enough to stop smuggling
- failed to protect the colonies against the French threat
- not provided voting rights for women
Q. What was the Boston Tea Party?
Q. Which of the following wrote the majority of the Federalist Papers?
- Benjamin Franklin
- Alexander Hamilton
- John Jay
- James Madison
- George Washington
Q. How did the colonists react to the passage of the Tea Act of 1773?
- They tarred and feathered the stamp inspectors.
- They drank only tea that had been smuggled in from Holland.
- They called for the revocation of the royal charter of Massachusetts.
- They began cultivating coffee since they could no longer drink tea.
- They called for delegates from all the colonies to meet in Philadelphia.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a grievance listed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
- The presence of standing armies in the colonies in peacetime
- Taxation without representation
- The lack of the right to a trail by jury
- Taking away the right of colonies to have representative legislative bodies
- The lack of religious freedom
Q. In what way was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory inconsistent with Thomas Jefferson's political beliefs?
- He did not think it was right to take any more land from the Native Americans.
- He did not think the United States should continue expanding to the west.
- He believed the Constitution should be interpreted according to the letter.
- He believed that the French would attack the United States after the sale of the land.
- He felt it was his duty as president to take advantage of the opportunity to buy the land.
Q. For what did you throw off the yoke of Britain and call yourselves independent? Was it from a disposition fond of change, or to procure new masters ?... This new form of national government . . . will be dangerous to your liberty and happiness. The speaker of the above quotation was most likely a member of which group?
- Communists
- Sons of Liberty
- Federalists
- Antifederalists
- Tories
Q. George Rogers Clark made which of the following contributions to the Revolutionary War in the North west Territory?
- He captured the traitor Benedict Arnold.
- He led the army that defeated the French.
- He captured Forts Ticonderoga and Crown Point.
- He captured Forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes.
- He defeated Lord Nelson on Lake Erie.
Q. The painting above, captioned "The Last Sunset of the 'Maine, '" refers to which of the following?
- The outbreak of the Spanish-American War
- The end of the Mexican War
- The end of the War of 1812
- The origin of U.S. involvement in World War I
- U.S. entrance into World War II
Q. Saratoga was a pivotal battle in the American Revolution because
- both sides suffered great numbers of casualties, and it led both sides to renew peace efforts
- It was the last battle of the war
- was the first time that George Washington was victorious over a British army
- persuaded the French to aid the American, as they realized the American had the military ability to win the war with some help
- convinced the British that their position in Boston was untenable, and that they should evacuate the city
Q. Trenton was an important battle for the Patriot cause in the American Revolution because
- It led to the British abandoning Boston
- It provide an essential moral boost at a time when the situation looked bleak and patriotic fervor was at a low
- It showed the British that their troops were strong enough and they needed to recruit Hessian mercenaries to fight the Continental Army
- It revealed the treachery of Benedict Arnold
- It led to George Washington being elevated to being general
Q. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by ______.
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Milton
- George Washington
- Martin Luther
Q. The king needed the approval of ______ to levy any tax.
- Merchants
- Landowners
- Pope
- Parliament
Q. The 1783 Treaty of Paris granted the United States all the following except:
- British recognition of the United States as an independent nation
- All territory between the 13 states and the Mississippi River
- The right to maintain a standing army in the former colonies
- British acceptance of U.S. payment of all debts owed by the colonies
- Fishing rights in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Q. The correct statement about 18th-century America is ________________________.
- By 1750, half of all American colonists lived in cities.
- By 1750, the New England colonists were exporting more than they were importing.
- After 1763, the colonists were prohibited from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
- By 1750, slaves outnumbered whites in the colonies by two to one.
- By 1740, the colonists recognized Jonathan Edwards as a leader of the Old Lights.
Q. The writer of Declaration of American Independence was _______.
- Milton
- Harrington
- Locke
- Jefferson
Q. Which one of the following men did NOT play a key role in the U.S. military during the Revolutionary War?
- Benedict Arnold
- Ethan Allen
- Samuel Adams
- George Rogers Clark
- Nathaniel Greene
Q. The period from 1781 to 1787 is often called the Critical Period because
- the Articles of Confederation had created a weak government that threatened the continued existence of the United States.
- the British presence in the United States remained a powerful force that threatened the country.
- the United States lacked strong leaders.
- French Huguenots had moved into the Ohio Valley, threatening American settlements there.
- of continuous attacks by Native Americans on western settlements, slowing westward expansion.
Q. The War Hawks demanded war against Britain in 1812 to ______________________.
- eliminate the Native American threat in the Northwest.
- appease the New England states.
- assimilate the Native Americans into U.S. society.
- gain control of New Orleans.
- make the United States less dependent on imports.
Q. General Howe was determined to capture the city of Philadelphia primarily because ________.
- It was the capital city and such a capture would be prestigious
- It was an important Atlantic seaport city
- It had been the scene of most of the fierce resistance to the Acts of Parliament before the war began
- It was the home of Benjamin Franklin
- It was a Loyalist city and would welcome the arrival of the British
Q. Who was the Father of the Declaration of Independence? What does it state?
Q. The first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired in which colony?
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
- New Hampshire
- Pennsylvania
- New York
Q. Which of the following statements about the Stamp Act (1765)are accurate?
I.It marked payment of a tax on any paper good used
II.It was a tax to raise revenue to pay down debt from the French and Indian War
III. It sparked opposition as it was seen as "taxation without representation".
IV. It was not repealed by the British and only stopped being an issue with the onset of fighting in the American Revolution
I.It marked payment of a tax on any paper good used
II.It was a tax to raise revenue to pay down debt from the French and Indian War
III. It sparked opposition as it was seen as "taxation without representation".
IV. It was not repealed by the British and only stopped being an issue with the onset of fighting in the American Revolution
- I and II only
- I, II and III only
- II and IV only
- I and III only
- All of them are accurate