Which is the BEST explanation of how American and French forces used the physical geography of the area to their advantage in the Siege of Yorktown?

The American troops surrounded the British lines and began to shell them, while the French Navy blocked any chance for their escape by blockading the York River.

The outcome at Saratoga was important because

it won the Americans a foreign ally.

These statements express concerns of citizens who opposed the ratification of the Constitution.

A Bill of Rights should be added; The Central Government is too powerful; The nation is too large to remain a republic.

Why did many slaves and freedmen ally themselves with the British cause during the American Revolution?

They believed their own liberation from slavery was of higher priority than the colonies' independence from Britain.

Shays’ Rebellion was significant because it

demonstrated the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

The Federalist Papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, were intended to

win support for ratification of the Constitution

What was a result of the Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

creating a two-house legislature

What was one effect of the Three-fifths Compromise?

Slave states gained additional congressional representation.

Which statement BEST describes France’s importance during the Revolutionary War? Options: France kept British ships occupied away from American harbors, Marquis de LaFayette helped Washington win more battles, Without France’s ships, soldiers, and supplies, America would have lost the war, France trained the colonists to be better soldiers

Without France’s ships, soldiers, and supplies, America would have lost the war

Which of the following statements represents a common criticism of the Articles of Confederation? "The document cannot be accepted because it does not require the British to accept our independence”, “The document is not effective because it grants no substantial power to the national government”, “The document it too weak. It gives no power to the people and too much to the government”, “This document fails because it once again allows a government to impose unjust taxes”

“The document is not effective because it grants no substantial power to the national government”

US History Unit 2 - SSUSH 4-5

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What effect did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 have on westward expansion?

Back

It established territories that led to statehood.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

Back

It was the last battle of the American Revolution.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Of what importance were men like the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Stueben to the American Revolution?

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They provided expertise.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was added to the Constitution in order to ensure its ratification?

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Bill of Rights

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can be said about George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

Back

He had amazing resolve and kept his troops inspired even after the loss of many battles.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Articles of Confederation proved to be an ineffective body of laws for what reason?

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The Articles did not give enough power to the federal government for it to lead effectively.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence? a belief in the natural rights of citizens, support for states' rights and slavery, a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy, the need for a federal system of government

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a belief in the natural rights of citizens