U.S. History Standard 4 Quiz

Which of these was major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Support for states' rights and slavery.

• The need for a federal system of government.

• A belief in the natural rights of citizens.

• A belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy.

The Declaration of Independence criticized the king of England on which of the following?

• Failing to provide key public services.

• Ignoring earlier complaints by colonists.

• Creating too many civic obligations for colonists.

• Failing to unit the colonies under one government.

Which philosopher is often associated with the unalienable rights expressed in the US Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Aquinas

• Emmanuel Kant

• Rene Descartes

• John Locke

During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin was MOST instrumental in which of these?

• Preventing the destruction of Philadelphia.

• Serving as the head of the Second Continental Congress.

• Serving as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

• Convincing France to assist the United States in the war.

Why is Marqus de Lafayette remembered for his contributions to the American Revolution?

• He was a general in the Continental Army and helped defeat the British at Yorktown.

• He crossed the Delaware River with George Washington an fought in the Battle of Trenton.

• He wrote Natural Rights, a book that encouraged the colonists to fight for their independence.

• He convinced hundreds of French-speaking people in Canada to join the Continental Army and fight against the British.

From which military did George Washington receive his military training

• The British Army

• The French Army

• The Prussian Army

• The Continental Army

British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to Continental forces following which battle?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Siege of Yorktown

• the Landing at Kip's Bay

• The Battle of King's Mountain

Why were the British soldiers unable to escape from Continental forces at the Siege of Yorktown?

• Warships were patrolling the river and harbor

• Bad weather conditions kept them from escaping by sea.

• Disorganized leadership and lack of information led to a failed retreat.

• Continental troops were able to surround them due to the lack of British artillery.

Which statement accurately describes American Indians' role in the American Revolution?

• Most American Indians supported the United States during the revolution.

• Most American Indians supported Great Britain during the revolution.

• Most American Indians lived west of the Mississippi River, so they did not care who won.

• Most American Indians believed that both sides were equally bad, so they remained neutral.

The Declaration of Independence is BEST described as

• a description of a new institutional framework for democratic government

• an explanation of why the colonies were dissolving political connection to Britain

• a formal announcement of war between the colonies and Great Britain

• a statement that the United States would not become involved in foreign affairs