chapter exam 2

1. The state militia units that made up the initial American military force and later came to augment the Continental army: A . generally refused to ambush the British or to engage in hand-to-hand combat B . often seemed to appear at crucial moments and then evaporate C . provided the most seasoned troops of the war because of their past experience fighting the Indians D . were highly successful as organized units even though they refused to wear uniforms E . frequently mutinied and joined the British 1 points QUESTION 2 1. Which of the following was NOT true of the expedition against Canada in 1775–1776? 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. 1 points QUESTION 3 1. In late December 1776, George Washington was able to reverse American fortunes by: A . recapturing New York City from the British B . convincing Congress to give the army all the resources it needed C . getting France and Spain to enter the conflict D . destroying a British force outside of Boston E . winning battles at Trenton and Princeton 1 points QUESTION 4 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the battle at Brandywine Creek?

A . It resulted in American forces abandoning New York City. B . It forced Washington’s army to withdraw into winter quarters in Valley Forge. C . The Patriots lost Philadelphia as a result. D . British forces spent the winter in relative comfort following their victory. E . The Continental Congress fled after the battle. 1 points QUESTION 5 1. The American victory at Saratoga resulted in: A . a new invasion of Canada B . serious peace negotiations with the British C . a huge increase in the size of the Continental army D . France’s entry on the American side E . Dutch entry on the American side 1 points QUESTION 6 1. The war in the South was characterized by: 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 Americans 1 points QUESTION 7 1. The most complete American victory of the Revolution took place at: A . Yorktown B . Bunker Hill

C . Saratoga D . Cowpens E . Guilford Courthouse 1 points QUESTION 8 1. Which of the following statements about the English army’s condition at Yorktown is true? A . Cornwallis’s force had been pushed to the brink of exhaustion by a persistent Washington. B . The British navy showed itself to be much weaker in the face of Americans than anyone expected. C . Cornwallis’s combined force numbered only 7,200 men. D . Cornwallis could have escaped but for a second duplicity by Benedict Arnold. E . Washington had to march his army from Massachusetts to meet Cornwallis at Yorktown. 1 points QUESTION 9 1. The Revolution did all of the following EXCEPT: 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 independence 1 points QUESTION 10 1. The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom marked the general trend away from: A . belief in God

B . religious diversity C . public prayer D . revivalism E . state-supported churches 1 points QUESTION 11 1. During the period of the Revolution, a slave might gain his freedom: 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 army 1 points QUESTION 12 1. Which of the following statements was NOT true of women during the Revolutionary era? A . sometimes disguised themselves as men in order to enlist in the Continental army B . were often considered the property of their husbands without an opportunity to establish a public life for themselves C . had few opportunities to receive an education D . on at least one occasion, commanded an artillery company in Washington’s army E . frequently worked behind the scenes to supply soldiers with food and clothing QUESTION 1 1. The 640-acre sections created by the Land Ordinance of 1785: A . would be given to settlers for free B . raised enough money to pay the national debt C . would be reserved for veterans of the

Revolution D . would be sold by local banks E . were part of six-square-mile townships 1 points QUESTION 2 1. Which of the following was NOT part of the Northwest Ordinance? A . Slavery was prohibited in the territory above the Ohio River. B . Statehood was allowed when a territory had a population of 60,000 people. C . Religious freedom was guaranteed in a “bill of rights.” D . New states formed from the Northwest Territory promised that Indian land would never be taken from them without their approval. E . Territorial governors were to be chosen by Congress. 1 points QUESTION 3 1. One serious economic problem under the Articles of Confederation was: A . a scarcity of good farmland B . shortage of “hard money” C . the impossibility of obtaining credit D . excessively high income taxes E . low wages caused by an oversupply of labor 1 points QUESTION 4 1. After Shays’s Rebellion: A . Massachusetts was governed by martial law B . farmers throughout America were watched by local safety committees C . England prepared for the possibility of resuming the war D . there were numerous calls promoting a stronger central