Why was the continental congress scared to allow African Americans to fight in the army?

They were worried about a slave uprising

They were worried they'd take over officer positions

They were worried AA's would want freedom

They were worried slaves would run away

The primary reason the Articles of Confederation restricted the power of the federal government was fear

Of tyranny that many colonists believed they had suffered under British rule

That the national government would create a monarchy

That anarchy would sweep the nation following victory over Great Britain

That the French would attempt to recapture land they had lost in the French and Indian War

The Stamp Act/Tax of 1765 was historically significant in that it

A. Represented the beginning of colonial unity against Britain

A. Demonstrated Parliament’s ambivalence to tax its American colonies

A. Represented New England’s determination to go to war against England

A. Demonstrated the colonists’ political and philosophical disagreement among themselves

The above engraving was used as propaganda to promote which of the following?

A. Colonial mobilization to defend the rights of colonial subjects from the British

A. A memorial for British losses during the Revolutionary War

A. A condemnation of the threat to property created by riots in Boston

A. An increase in Bostonian support of British rule to preserve peace in the colonies

The American colonists objected to the policies imposed by Parliament after the French and Indian War because..

They believed they should be represented in Parliament if they were subjected to mercantilist taxes and trade restrictions

Their rights as Englishmen were being heard and respected

They enjoyed housing British troops now that the French threat was removed

New restrictions would benefit New England trade

What significance did the French navy play at the battle of Yorktown?

They prevented the British fleet from rescuing Cornwallis and his men

They provided military intelligence to the colonial army

The prevented the Franco-American troops from overrunning the British position

They provided artillery support to the colonial army

The Second Continental Congress decided to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Seek to strengthen their army with hired soldiers

Offer one last attempt at reconciliation with Britain through the Olive Branch Petition

Justify their desire for independence

APUSH American Revolution

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This quiz covers the American Revolution within the broader scope of Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH), designed for 11th and 12th grade students. The questions assess students' understanding of key Revolutionary War events, causes, and consequences, including the impact of the French and Indian War on British-colonial relations, major battles and their significance, international alliances, and the political framework established during wartime. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of chronological sequencing, cause-and-effect relationships, and the ability to analyze primary source materials like propaganda engravings. The quiz requires mastery of specific historical details such as the roles of key figures like Benjamin Franklin and Benedict Arnold, the significance of foreign mercenaries like the Hessians, and complex political concepts including colonial resistance to taxation, the formation of government under the Articles of Confederation, and the strategic importance of battles like Saratoga and Yorktown. Students must also understand the social dynamics of the war, including African American participation concerns and the role of various groups like the Iroquois Confederacy and camp followers. Created by Travis Kauffman, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 11 and 12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes in an APUSH classroom, functioning effectively as a unit review before the AP exam, a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of Revolutionary War concepts, or homework reinforcement following textbook reading and class discussions. The quiz can be deployed as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before diving into related topics like the Constitutional Convention, or as targeted practice for students struggling with chronology and causation skills. Teachers will find this particularly valuable for identifying knowledge gaps in essential Revolutionary War content that frequently appears on the AP exam. The questions align with NCSS Thematic Standards for Time, Continuity, and Change, as well as Power, Authority, and Governance, while supporting AP US History Course Framework requirements for Period 3 (1754-1800), specifically topics 3.2 through 3.4 covering the Seven Years' War through the American Revolution's conclusion.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the relationship between the British & it’s colonies changed by the French & Indian War?

Tensions grew because of taxes

Distrust

Tighter Bond

Conflict because of war

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the battle of Saratoga- which nation openly helped the colonists- allowing them to win the war?

Canada

Mexcio

Spain

France

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

OFFICIALLY gives colonists independence

Declaration of Independence

Treaty of Paris

Yorktown

2nd Continental Congress

The French began to support the Americans after this battle

Lexington and Concord

Yorktown

Saratoga

Treaty of French

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In what chronological order did the battles occur?

Valley Forge, French & Indian War, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of York Town

Lexington & Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Yorktown

Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge, French & Indian War, Lexington & Concord

Yorktown, French & Indian War, Saratoga, Valley Forge

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which battle is considered the Turning Point of the American Revolution?

Battle of Trenton

Battle of Saratoga

Lexington & Concord

Battle of Bunker Hill

Who were the Hessians?

Women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the war

The cooks in the Military

Germans who fought for the British

Another name for American soldiers

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APUSH American Revolution

How was the relationship between the British & it’s colonies changed by the French & Indian War?

After the battle of Saratoga- which nation openly helped the colonists- allowing them to win the war?

OFFICIALLY gives colonists independence

The French began to support the Americans after this battle

In what chronological order did the battles occur?

Which battle is considered the Turning Point of the American Revolution?

Who were the Hessians?

Who helped secure France's help during the war?

Why was the continental congress scared to allow African Americans to fight in the army?

Who did colonists believe had the right to tax them?

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