APUSH Ch. 8: America Secedes From the Empire

How many men did George Washington command at most?

• 500

• 800

• 1200

• 1500

When was the Olive Branch Petition sent?

• July 1775

• August 1775

• September 1775

• October 1775

When did the hiring of Hessians begin?

• July 1775

• August 1775

• September 1775

• October 1775

Who put forth the motion that 'these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Richard Henry Lee

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence troubled the new nation for a long time?

• 'We the People'

• 'All men are created equal'

• 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness'

• 'No taxation without representation'

Which route did Burgoyne take in 1777?

• Howe's route

• St. Leger's route

• Burgoyne's route

• Arnold's route

Which location is not on Howe's route?

• Valley Forge

• Montreal

• Philadelphia

• Germantown

Which treaty emphasized no political or military connection with France?

• Model Treaty

• France-American Alliance

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

Which of the following was a result of the France-American Alliance?

• A) American independence was officially recognized

• B) France gained new territories

• C) Britain strengthened its hold on America

• D) Spain joined the alliance.

What did the France-American Alliance not provide to America?

• Weapons

• War material

• Money

• Cultural exchange