Chapter 7 Assessment ~ The American Revolution Retake

Who was the British king during the American Revoultionary war?

• King George III

• King Edward VII

• King Henry VII

• King James I

What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

• He served as the first President of the United States during the war.

• He was the Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

• He negotiated the Treaty of Paris 1783

• He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

Who was a French aristocrat and military officer who volunteered to serve in Washington's army, fighting as a major-general in the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Lord Cornwallis

• Marquis de Lafayette

• John Paul Jones

How did the financial situation of the new country change as a result of the Revolutionary War?

• The country experienced economic prosperity with a surplus of funds

• Patriot soilders were generously compensated, eliminating national debt.

• The national debt increased to around $27 million

• The Loyalists departure led to a financial windfall for the new nation.

What belief advocates that the government should be based on the consent of the people and that people should exercise their power by voting for political representatives?

• Fedralism

• Republicanism

• Mercenaryism

• Nationalism

Which three rights were promised to the Americans in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom, Equality, and Democracy

• Justice, Security, and Property

• Happiness, Independence, and Unity

What important event happened because of the Battle of Saratoga?

• George Washington crossed the Delaware river

• Benedict Arnold sent a rumor that he had a large army

• Burgoyne surrendered to the Continental Army

• St.Leger's troops retreated and left behind valuable supplies

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the territorial boundaries established by the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

• The U.S. boundaries included the Mississippi River to the east, Canada to the south, and Spanish Florida to the west

• The U.S. boundaries were defined as the Mississippi River to the west, Canada to the north, and Spanish Florida to the south

• The U.S. boundaries extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

• The U.S. boundaries were solely determined by mutual agreement between Britain and the United States

Which 3 states outlawed slavery after the Revolutionary War?

• Virginia, Georgia, and Maryland

• Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts

• South Carolina, New York, and New Jersey

• Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina

What was the human cost of the Revolutionary War, based on the information provided?

• An Estimated 25,700 Americans died, with 1,400 missing

• Between 60,000-100,000 Loyalists lost their lives

• Patriot soldiers emerged from the war wealthy