Chapter 11 Review

Front

What impact did Thomas Paine's Common Sense have on colonists' thinking?

Back

It convinced more colonists to support independence.

Front

From which country did Britain "borrow" thousands of Hessian soldiers? Options: Italy, Spain, France, Germany

Back

Germany

Front

Why did the Second Continental Congress have a recess (pause) between May and July of 1776?

Back

to allow members to go home and find out what their colony felt about independence

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Which political philosopher influenced the idea that "all men are created equal" and have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

John Locke

Front

Which major topic was removed from the Declaration of Independence before it passed by Congress? Options: taxes, slavery, alliances, elections

Back

slavery

Front

In which writing did John Locke assert that government was necessary to maintain order in society? Options: Social Contract Theory, The Ills of Government, Government vs. Individualism, Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Property

Back

Social Contract Theory

Front

Which of the following battles does the image above depict? Battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Lexington, Battle of Yorktown

Back

Battle of Trenton

Front

Why is the Battle of Saratoga known as the turning point of the American Revolution?

Back

It convinced the French to ally with the Americans

Front

T/F: A siege is a tactic to get the armed forces to give captured soldiers food

Back

False