The American Yawp Ch5 The American Revolution

During the first three quarters of the 18th century, political thought in British North America evolved away from the British model due to a multiplicity of factors, to include the “Great Awakening” religious revival, ideals of the Enlightenment, the writings of John Locke, and the greater dispersion of political power due to wider land ownership.

• True

• False

The coronation of King George III to the British throne and his installation of a “Tory” government over the “Whig” party eventually led to attempts by the Parliament to assert control over Colonial Governance and contributed to a schism between Colonial and Royal authorities as well as popular discontent in the North American colonies.

• True

• False

Despite the pro-Independence propaganda of the era, the British Government never attempted to implement or enforce direct taxation of the North American colonies.

• True

• False

As Commanding General of the Continental Army, George Washington attempted to fight large battles against British forces at the risk of his entire army in order to force a major defeat of British forces in a climatic battle.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

"So he (George Washington) developed his own logic of warfare that involved smaller, more frequent skirmishes and avoided major engagements that would risk his entire army."

The Articles of Confederation, the original constitution for the United States, was ratified in 1781.

• True

• False

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.” is the preamble to ____________________.

• The British Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Articles of Confederation

One major battle that convinced the French to join the North America colonies in their war against the British was:

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

Answer explanation

"The Continental Army defeated Burgoyne’s men at Saratoga, New York. This victory proved a major turning point in the war. Benjamin Franklin had been in Paris trying to secure a treaty of alliance with the French. News of the victory at Saratoga convinced the French that the cause might not have been as unlikely as they had thought."

Though the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress on 4 July 1776, fighting that led directly to the American Revolution actually commenced on:

• 5 March 1770

• 10 May 1776

• 19 April 1775

• 13 August 1775

What type of taxes levied by the British Government did the colonists initially oppose?

• Direct Taxes, such as the Stamp Act

• All taxes levied by the British

• Property Taxes

• Indirect Taxes, such as import tariffs

There were a large number of North American colonists opposed outright independence and many supported the British during the American Revolution. Among colonists, a large group often opposed to independence was _____________________.

• Merchants involved in the import/export of British goods

• Colonists serving as Royal government and military officials

• All answers are correct

• Anglican Clergy.