Question 1

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Match each description with the item below.
-Daniel Boone

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A)  author of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
B)  wrote The American Crisis
C)  surrendered his army to Washington at Yorktown
D)  American commander in the South known as the "fighting Quaker"
E)  was a brutal British leader in the SouthF) major American peace negotiatorG) arrogant British general defeated at SaratogaH) promised American slaves their freedom if they would join the British war effortI) fought against Indians in KentuckyJ) ended Benedict Arnold's plot, hanged as a spyK) All of the above
L) A) and B)

Question 2

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 3

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) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

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 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

The war in the South was characterized by:

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A)   massive civilian casualties
B)   killing of prisoners by both sides
C)   conventional military tactics
D)   an unbroken series of British victories
E)   massive use of slave soldiers by the AmericansF) A) and D)
G) A) and B) B

Question 7

The Patriot militia:

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A)   favored conventional European tactics in battle
B)   frustrated Washington with its 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 E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The peace treaty was signed in:

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A)   Brussels
B)   London
C)   Madrid
D)   Amsterdam
E)   ParisF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

During the period of the Revolution, a slave might gain his freedom:

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A)   claiming amnesty as a political prisoner
B)   appealing to George Washington
C)   suing for freedom in local courts
D)   running away to northern states
E)   joining the British armyF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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

The nationalism that grew out of the Revolution brought with it the concept that the new nation had a unique destiny. Examine that idea of American exceptionalism alongside modern manifestations of the same idea.

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The idea of American exceptionalism, whi...

Question 12

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 D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

The battle that resulted in a hard-fought and costly stalemate that ultimately forced Cornwallis to retreat to the coastline was:

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A)   Cowpens
B)   Kings Mountain
C)   Saratoga
D)   Guilford Courthouse
E)   Brandywine CreekF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following was NOT true of the expedition against Canada in 1775-1776?

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A)   Smallpox was perhaps their greatest adversary on that campaign.
B)   It resulted in an important American victory and set the tone for the coming campaign.
C)   It was led in part by General Benedict Arnold.
D)   It had as its main goal the expulsion of Indian tribes in the area.
E)   It made Americans see the long-term nature of their struggle.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 15

During the Revolution, Loyalists came exclusively from the elite ranks of society.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

With the end of the war, many Americans viewed the United States as a:

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A)   nation with a special destiny
B)   future imperial power
C)   temporary expedient until it could reunite with Britain
D)   North American extension of Europe
E)   leader in science and technological innovationF) A) and E)
G) B) and E) A

Question 17

During the war, Tories:

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A)   refused to take prisoners
B)   probably outnumbered Patriots
C)   generally lived at peace with their Whig neighbors
D)   controlled large areas for an extended time
E)   came from all classes of societyF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The Articles of Confederation left many powers to the states.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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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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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Exam 5: The American Revolution, 1776-1783

MATCHING Match each description with the item below. -Daniel Boone

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

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

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The war in the South was characterized by:

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The Patriot militia:

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During the period of the Revolution, a slave might gain his freedom:

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

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The nationalism that grew out of the Revolution brought with it the concept that the new nation had a unique destiny. Examine that idea of American exceptionalism alongside modern manifestations of the same idea.

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The Revolution did all of the following EXCEPT:

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The battle that resulted in a hard-fought and costly stalemate that ultimately forced Cornwallis to retreat to the coastline was:

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Which of the following was NOT true of the expedition against Canada in 1775-1776?

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During the Revolution, Loyalists came exclusively from the elite ranks of society.

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With the end of the war, many Americans viewed the United States as a:

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The Articles of Confederation left many powers to the states.

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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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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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