American Revolution Flashcard

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Who were the allies of the American revolutionaries? Options: Netherlands, Spain; Italy, Japan; Russia, China; France, Germany

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Netherlands, Spain

Front

Which battle resulted in a morale boost for the Americans?

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Battle of Trenton

Front

What was the first national government of the U.S.?

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Articles of Confederation

Front

What was the biggest success of the Articles of Confederation? Options: Establishing a strong central government, Regulating the states effectively, Foreign policy success

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Western land policy

Front

Which country refused U.S. access to the Mississippi River?

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Spain

Front

Who created the Land Ordinance of 1785 and Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the nature of the Articles of Confederation?

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Weak central government

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Which battle resulted in the surrender of Lord Cornwallis? Options: Battle of Trenton, Battle of New York City, Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Saratoga

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Battle of Yorktown

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What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 define? Options: Surrendered posts, Rights in the Mississippi, Territories

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All of the above

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What was the main challenge faced by the Articles of Confederation?

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Internal and foreign policy crises, Low esteem among foreign nations, Inability to regulate the states.