Question 1

In 1776, during the war, the Continental Congress put together the national Constitution of the United States, which required different majorities for approval of some legislative measures.

Accepted Answer

The national Constitution of the United States was actually written and approved in 1787, after the end of the Revolutionary War. It did require different majorities for approval of some legislative measures (such as two-thirds for proposing amendments and ratifying treaties), but this was not a part of the 1776 Continental Congress.

Question 2

The Articles of Confederation left many powers to the states.

Accepted Answer

The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government and gave significant powers to the individual states.

Question 3

What challenges did the British and American military leaders face in the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

The British and American military leaders faced several challenges during the Revolutionary War.

For the British, one of the main challenges was the vast distance between Britain and the American colonies. This made it difficult to effectively communicate and supply their troops. Additionally, the British faced the challenge of fighting a war on unfamiliar terrain, as well as dealing with the logistical difficulties of maintaining a large military presence across the Atlantic.

On the other hand, American military leaders faced their own set of challenges. They had to contend with a lack of resources and funding, as well as the difficulty of organizing and training a relatively inexperienced army. Additionally, the American forces had to overcome the challenge of facing a more powerful and well-equipped British military.

Both sides also had to navigate the complexities of fighting a war in a new and unfamiliar environment, as well as dealing with the political and social dynamics of the colonies. Overall, the Revolutionary War presented numerous challenges for both British and American military leaders, and their ability to overcome these obstacles played a crucial role in the outcome of the conflict.

Question 4

At the time that Thomas Paine's pamphlet, The American Crisis, was published, the Continental army still had a great degree of supplies and morale.

Accepted Answer

The American Crisis was published on December 19, 1776, during a time when the Continental army was facing a severe lack of supplies and low morale, particularly after several military defeats.

Question 5

Desertion decreased the size of the Continental army to such a degree that George Washington modified his conventional top-down approach to be more democratic and allow soldiers to offer suggestions.

Accepted Answer

This is true. As a result of desertion and other challenges, George Washington modified his approach and allowed for more democratic decision-making within the Continental army.

Question 6

During the Revolution, few Loyalists were found in New York City.

Accepted Answer

During the Revolution, there were actually many Loyalists found in New York City. This made it a major stronghold for the British during the war.

Question 7

Daniel Boone led settlers who fought both the British and the Indians in Kentucky.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Daniel Boone was a frontiersman who helped establish the settlement of Boonesborough in Kentucky, and he fought against both the British and Native American tribes in the region.

Question 8

The timely arrival of the French navy off the coast of Yorktown gave Washington's forces the reinforcement they needed to defeat Cornwallis's British army.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The French navy, led by Admiral de Grasse, blocked British naval reinforcements and helped the American and French army under General Rochambeau to surround and defeat Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781, which marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Question 9

Thomas Jefferson was the most notable Virginian to free his slaves during the Revolution.

Accepted Answer

While Thomas Jefferson did eventually free some of his slaves, he did not do so during the Revolution. It was actually the Virginia legislature that passed a law in 1782 allowing slaveowners to free their slaves, which led to many Virginians, including some Founding Fathers, freeing their slaves in the years following the Revolution.

Question 10

In what ways did the American Revolution function as a civil war?

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Question 11

What were some of the key turning points in the Revolutionary War? How did they change its direction?

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Question 12

General Richard Montgomery's victory at Quebec ensured that France would join the United States against Great Britain.

Accepted Answer

General Montgomery's victory at Quebec did not ensure that France would join the United States against Great Britain. France did not officially join the American Revolution until 1778, after the United States had declared independence and convinced France of its ability to withstand British military force.

Question 13

During the Revolutionary War, Iroquois Nations fought each other on opposite sides, with the Mohawks, Seneca, Onondaga, and Cayuga siding with the British and most of the Tuscarora and Oneida helping the Americans fight against the British.

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This statement is true.

Question 14

Luckily for the British, beyond the French, other European powers had little interest in assisting the American colonies.

Accepted Answer

Spain and the Dutch Republic also provided support to the American colonies, in addition to France, during the American Revolutionary War.

Question 15

How did the Revolutionary War impact African Americans, women, and Native Americans?

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Question 16

After the war, many Loyalists suffered for their refusal to pledge allegiance to the new nation or fled the country.

Accepted Answer

Many Loyalists faced persecution or were forced to flee the country after the American Revolution due to their loyalty to the British crown.

Question 17

How was the Revolutionary War an "engine" for political and social change?

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Question 18

The republican ideology that the American Revolutionaries adopted had long dominated Europe.

Accepted Answer

The republican ideology embraced by the American Revolutionaries was a relatively new and radical concept in Europe, where monarchies and aristocracies had long dominated.

Question 19

Partly because Anglicans tended to be pro-British, the Anglican Church became the Episcopal Church after the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

Anglicans in America had strong ties to Britain, and during and after the American Revolution, many Anglicans remained loyal to the British Crown. As a result, the Church of England in America was seen as a symbol of British influence and authority, which made it difficult for it to gain widespread support among Americans. In an effort to establish its independence and appeal to a broader audience, the Church changed its name to the Episcopal Church in 1789.

Question 20

Benedict Arnold, originally a British officer, switched to the American side partway through the war.

Accepted Answer

Benedict Arnold was originally an American general during the Revolutionary War who defected to the British side.

Quiz 5: The American Revolution