When the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775
its members felt a strong desire for independence
it cut off communication for the British Government
it continued to stall on the creation of an army and navy
there was no well-defined sentiment for independence
Arrange the following events in chronological order: (A) fighting at Lexington and Concord (B) convening of the Second Continental Congress (C) publication of "Common Sense" (D) adoption of the Declaration of Independence
B, C, A, D
A, B, C, D
C, A, B, D
A, C, B, D
The Second Continental Congress adopted measures to raise money and create a national army. General Washington was chosen as commander of the American Army because of his military abilities and experience.
All of the following statements are true regarding Washington's selection to head up the Continental army EXCEPT:
congress strongly perceived his qualities of leadership
his choice for commander was largely political
as a man of wealth, he could not be accused of being a fortune-seeker
sections of the country were becoming jealous of New England, so it was wise to suggest a commander from Virginia
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to Parliament and the king. It expressed continued loyalty to the king and a desire for peace, but urged the repeal of the Intolerable Acts to bring about reconciliation.
Many of the German Hessian soldiers hired by King George III to fight for the British
hated the American revolutionaries and their cause
helped draw in the Prussian King Frederick II as a British ally
were ineffective in battle against American militiamen
had little loyalty to the British cause and ended up deserting
The American Army that invaded Canada falsely believed that oppressed French Canadians would join them in revolt and make Canada the fourteenth state
The Olive Branch Petition:
was an expression of King George III's desire for peace
was passed by Parliament and promised no treason charges if colonists stopped fighting
was an attempt by the colonists to gain support of Native Americans
professed American loyalty to the crown
With the American invasion of Canada in 1775:
the French Canadians took the opportunity to revolt against British control
Benedict Arnold seized the occasion to desert to the British
contradicted the colonial claims that they were merely fighting defensively for a redress of grievances
the Revolution became a world war
Colonists considered the British use of German mercenaries (Hessians)
as a smart strategy
with complete shock that they would enlist outsiders
as a pathetic way to build an army
as a sign of British desperation
Thomas Paine argued that all government officials:
were corrupt
should derive their authority from popular consent
should not be paid for their service
need not listen to the voice of the uneducated
Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"
remained unpopular for several years before being accepted by the public
called for American independence and the creation of a democratic republic
was crucial to convincing Americans they should fight for American representation in Parliament
led to Paine's eventual arrest and imprisonment in America
Thomas Paine's appeal for a new republican form of government attracted many Americans because:
they believed that social class differences promoted by monarchy were wrong
their own experience with local and colonial democratic governance had prepared them for the idea
they were fearful that wealthy southern planters wanted to establish nobility in America
They were impressed that Paine was drawing on the best classical ideas of Plato
The Declaration of Independence was especially important because it enabled the American's to appeal for direct aid from France.
One purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:
warn other nations to stay out of the revolution
ask for an end to slavery
appeal for fairer treatment by Parliament
explain to the rest of the world why the colonies had revolted
Jefferson was selected to draft the Declaration of Independence because:
he was already recognized as a brilliant writer
the other members of the Continental Congress were busy with other tasks
he believed the colonies independence should be celebrated with fireworks each year
he was a renowned Virginia newspaperman
In a republic, power
comes from the aristocrats
comes for a select few based on religion
comes from the people themselves
resides in property owners
Prior to the official Declaration of Independence a resolution was introduced into the Second Continental Congress which stated "The United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states". This resolution was introduced by Virginia delegate:
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Richard Henry Lee
The Declaration of Independence did all the following EXCEPT:
Declare that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with natural rights
catalog grievances against the King
off the British one last chance at reconcilation
Stated the colonies had broken ties to Britain and formed an independent government
Americans who opposed independence for the colonies were labeled _____________ or _________________; and the independence seeking Americans were known as ______________ or ______________.
Tories, Whigs, Loyalists, Patriots
Loyalists, Tories, Whigs, Patriots
Whigs, Patriots, Tories and Loyalists
Loyalists, Whigs, Patriots, Tories
When it came to supporting the Revolution, most colonists were
neutral or apathetic
patriots
loyalists
militiamen
Americans who continued to support the crown after independence was declared were more likely to be (check all that apply)
Well Educated
From among the older generation
affiliated with the Anglican Church
from New England
Wealthy
Check all of the following that worked in Britain's Favor during the War
Wealth
Distance
Strong Navy
America's Large Size
Military Experience
Aid from Foreign Countries
Industry
Loyalists were least numerous in
New York
Virginia
the Middle Colonies
New England
Check all of the following that were identified weaknesses of the American Army during the Revolution
Weak Central Government
Few Developed Industries
American people were tough, self-reliant people
Lack of well-supplied, stable, effective fighting force
No urban center
Continental Congress did not have the power to tax
No sound money system - used Continental Paper
The vast size of American land
After the defeat at the Battle of Long Island, Washington's forces escaped to
Boston
New York City
Manhattan Island
Philadelphia
Arrange these battles in chronological order: (A) Trenton (B) Saratoga (C) Long Island (D) Charleston
C, B, A, D
The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it:
brought the colonists much needed aid and a formal alliance with France
prevented the colonial capital from being captured by the British
prevented the fighting from spreading into the southern colonies
bought the British to offer recognition of colonial independence
America's first entangling alliance was with
Great Britain
France
Spain
Holland
France came to America's aid in the Revolution becuase
French officials supported the cause of democracy
it hoped to gain access to the American fur trade
it wanted revenge against the British
it could use American to test new military tactics
The Loyalists were strongest in New England and Virginia
The bold American military strategy that narrowly failed in December 1775 involved
a two-pronged attack on British forces in New Jersey
an invasion of Canada by generals Arnold and Montgomery
An attack on British forts in the Ohio country
a naval assault on British warships in Boston harbor
The British defeat at Yorktown was brought about by George Washington's army and
the French navy under Admiral de Grasse
the American navy under John Paul Jones
the American militia under George Rogers Clarkl
the Armed Neutrality under Catherine the Great
The British yielded the Americans a generous peace treaty that included the western territories primarily because
the threat of future war with France
the military power of the United States
the willingness of Americans to yield on other issues such as trade and fishing rights
the desire of the Whig ministry in London for friendly relations with the United States
During much of the Revolutionary War, the British controlled the cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston, while the Americans conducted their campaigns primarily in the countryside.
General Burgoyne's defeat at Saratoga in 1777 was critical for the American Cause because it led to the alliance with France
The commander of the French troops in America was:
Rochambeau
Lafayette
de Grasse
Burgoyne
Howe
