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Who was James Armistead and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
Who was James Armistead and what role did he play in the American Revolution?
- A Patriot spy who volunteered to be a servant for General Cornwallis (British). He gave important information to General Lafayette that helped win the Battle of Yorktown. (correct)
- A Loyalist spy who volunteered to be a servant for General Lafayette (American). He gave important information to General Cornwallis that helped win the Battle of Yorktown.
- An American general who eventually turned traitor and spied on the Patriots for the British. He gave important information to the British that led to the defeat of the Patriots.
- A British general who spied on the Patriots. He gave important information to Cornwallis that led to the defeat of the Patriots.
Who were the negotiators for the United States in the Peace of Paris?
Who were the negotiators for the United States in the Peace of Paris?
- Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and James Monroe
- George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison
- Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and Richard Henry Lee
- John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay (correct)
What were the main reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?
What were the main reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?
- The national government had too much power, which led to the states feeling oppressed and rebelling.
- The Articles did not grant enough power to the national government, which led to the states acting independently and not cooperating with each other.
- The Articles granted new powers to the national government, which led to the states feeling threatened and rebelling.
- The national government did not have enough power, which led to the states acting independently and not cooperating with each other. (correct)
