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This document contains a series of questions about the American Revolution, including causes, significant figures, and major events. It covers key aspects of the revolution, such as military alliances, challenges faced by leaders, and the impact on other nations.

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What was one of the reasons why the American Revolution was significant to Europe? It was a world war in that the United States managed to form military alliances with countries that wished to humble Great Britain, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands. Which of the following statements accur...

What was one of the reasons why the American Revolution was significant to Europe? It was a world war in that the United States managed to form military alliances with countries that wished to humble Great Britain, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Hessians during the Revolutionary War? Hessians were Germen mercenaries higher by the British. Which of the following transpired when the British attacked New York in late August 1776? The American army was fortunate to make a narrow escape overnight. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Tories or loyalists during the Revolutionary War? They were found in all ranks of society and included roles as varied as governors and farmers. Which city did the British capture and occupy early in the American Revolution, making it the headquarters of both the Royal Navy and the British Army? New York City. Which of the following statements most accurately describes a challenge faced by Washington in creating an effective army? Soldiers, both militiamen and new recruits, lack training and discipline. Why did the British shift their strategic focus to their military effort in the South? They believe that loyalists were more numerous in the South. What should the following be a result of the Battle of Saratoga? France’s entry on the American side. Which of the following statements describes one of the greatest contradictions of the American Revolution? Great Britain offers enslaved blacks more opportunities for freedom than the United States, even though it is a nation built on the idea of freedom. The news of the outcomes of the Battle of Yorktown convinced the British government to do which of the following? Seek to negotiate a peace treaty with the United States to end the war. Era of the Revolution, while we're most of the Northerner states willing and able to make steps to abolish slavery? The North had far fewer slaves than the South, and was moved by the American ideals of liberty and freedom. Which of the following statements is correct interpretation of the view of the states regarding the creation of a national government under the Articles of Confederation? Having rejected monarchy, these dates were in no mood to create a strong, centralized national government. The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom was written by? Thomas Jefferson. Abigail Adams appeals to her husband, John, to remember the ladies.” ? Was basically rejected, including by John Adams. How did the Continental Congress encourage the full time soldiers of the Continental Army to serve for the duration of the war? By providing land grants and cash bonuses to soldiers. Is the main motivation for the French to join an alliance with the United States? To obtain revenge against the British after losing the Seven Years War. The following statements explain the main outcomes of the Treaty of Paris of 1783? Britain recognized the independence of the United States and agreed to set the western boundary of the United States at the Mississippi River. After the withdrawal of the last British troops from the United States in 1783, General George Washington decided to do this? He resigned from his post as commander in chief of the army and returned to his home at Mount Vernon. When Spain entered the war in 1779, this person led Spanish forces against the British in America? general bernardo de gálvez This was the first plan for a permanent form of government for the United States? The Articles of Confederation. While finances are the greatest weakness of the Confederation government? States were asked to “voluntarily” contribute to Congress's budget, but rarely did or sent little. The Bill of Rights was written to? Safeguard freedoms such as the press, speech, and assembly. On the question of women's rights, the purpose of the Constitution? Said nothing Washington gave his farewell address on September 17, 1796 During which time did he advise the United States to? Avoid permanent alliances with other countries. The following statements accurately describe the Bank of the United States? It would provide regulations on national currency. The treaty between Spain and the United States resolved many outstanding border questions, The treaty was also an important development because it? Gave Americans access to Spanish New Orleans for trade. Which of the following statements accurately describes the delegates who met at the constitutional convention? They, including many participants from the revolution who engage in activity, debate with one another. The convention, which was assembled in May 1787, was supposed to? Revise the Articles of Confederation. What argument did Helmiton use in his debate with Jefferson over the national banks constitutionality? He used the doctrine of implied powers. How did Britain treat the United States following the Revolutionary War? Consider the United States an enemy nation and close its profitable Caribbean colonies to American commerce. Alexander Hamilton's basic vision of America was to make it? A vibrant capitalist power. What should the following be true of the so-called Great Compromise? It settled the question of congressional representation. What should the following statements accurately describe the effect of Jay's treaty? Although the United States was divided about its passage, the treaty improved relationships between the United States and Britain by reopening American merchant axons to the West Indies trade. The Constitution addresses slavery by? Counting slaves as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation. The founding fathers considered the _______ as the entity that most represented the will of the people? House of Representatives. Which of the following occurred as a result of Shays Rebellion? There were numerous calls promoting a strong central government. In early 1789, the new Congress gathered in the national capital, which was? New York City. The emergence of two political parties reflected the basic philosophical difference between Jefferson and Hamilton. Which of the following accurately describes Jefferson's physiology and political party? As a Democrat Republican, Jefferson was concerned about threats to individuals, rights, and state rights posed by big government. How did the Lewis and Clark expedition benefit the US government? Detailed maps enabled the government to claim Oregon Country by right of discovery and exploration. Did Thomas Jefferson decide to purchase Louisiana despite his constitutional concerns? He wished to remove the threat of French control of New Orleans and to double the size of the United States. In the case of Marbury versus Madison, the Supreme Court decided that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was? Institutional, because the Constitution only specified that the court should have original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign ambassadors or nations. How did Shawnee leader Tecumseh help cause the War of 1812? He worked to unite Indians in a vast confederacy allied with the British. One of the most remembered aspects of the British assault on Baltimore was? Inspiration for what would become the national anthem. Which of the following occurred in the Battle of Tippecanoe? Their hope of an Indian confederation to protect their lands was ended. which of the following statements accurately describes jefferson's embargo act? Itself to stop all American exports. Oliver Hazard Perry's victory on Lake Erie resulted in? Withdrawal of the British from Upper Canada. As a result of the War of 1812, President Madison? Learn the value of some federalist policies. What point about party conflict did Thomas Jefferson make in his first inaugural address? He emphasized the unity claim we are all Republicans, we are all federalists. Was the Battle of New Orleans significant even though the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed? The fact that America won the New Orleans bag from the British and kept it. What did the Treaty of Geneth do? It ended the War of 1812 and restored the previous boundaries. In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court Chief Justice established the principle of judicial review was? John Marshall. Which of the following is true of impressment in the early 19th century? British warships stopped American merchant ships and forced sellers into the British Navy. How did the events in Haiti impact ongoing negotiations between the United States and France over access to the port of New Orleans? The French losses in Haiti convinced Napoleon to withdraw from Haiti and sell Louisiana to the United States How did Thomas Jefferson's Republican simplicity influence his approach to economic policies? He rejected Alexander Hamilton's argument that the nation's debt was a blessing and slashed the federal budget to pay it down. Alexander Halmition considered the federal debt a blessing because banks and investors who own the debt would want the government to succeed. What was Thomas Jefferson's stand on this issue? He believed that the federal debt would increase corruption and cause social instability, and he paid it down quickly. Which of the following was a result of the invention of the cotton gin? it made cotton gin a major export item. Which of the following transportation developments built between 1811 and 1838 improved travel from the Atlantic Coast across Ohio westward into Illinois? The National Road Which of the following statements is true of the textile plant established in Waltham, Mathatamin, in 1813? Each brought together under one roof the merchandise process of spinning yarn and weaving clothes. Which of the following statements accurately describes the United States between 1815 and 1850? The United States evolved into a transit continental power and experienced a period of economic prosperity. The development of a market economy in the United States in the first half of the 19th century was stimulated mostly by which of the following? The development of faster and more efficient transportation and communication networks within the United States. Which of the following statements about steamboats is accurate? Economically, steamboats brought cheaper and faster two way traffic to the Mississippi Valley. Which of the following statements accurately describes trains in the 1850s? They could operate year round and on all types of terrain. The most popular form of indoor entertainment in the first half of the 19th century was? Theater. Which of the following statements accurately describes the American (or Know Nothing ) political party of the 1850s? The party was found to reduce or prevent immigration into the United States and was mostly against Catholic immigration. What became a major problem in the Lowell mills by the middle of the 1830s? Labor unrest due to the working and living conditions. The major impetus for the huge Irish immigration to the United States after 1845 was? A daily potato famine. The first American factories produced? Cotton textiles. Who invented the cotton gin? Eli Whitney. The following statements would be a correct analysis of the impact of mechanical seeders and mechanical reapers developed by Cyrus McCormick in the 1830s and 1840s? They led to the growth of the large scale commercial, architectural, and industrial markets in the Midwest and Great Plains. By 1860, what had become the largest American city as its population surpassed 1 million. New York. Most immigrants to California in the 1850s came from which of the following countries? German lands Which of the following statements describes physicians in the early 18th century? They were mostly self-taught or had an assistant as physicians for several years. Which of the following statements describes the impact of the Erie Canal? It connected the economies of the Midwest and the East, turning New York into a major commercial and international trading center. The following statements correctly describe the early impact of the invention of the Telegraph communication system? It improved the efficiency and safety of our railroad transportation. Which of the following statements best evaluates the impact of the many inventions and technological developments of the first half of the 19th century? They improve the standard of living and living conditions for most people, especially women.

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