What role did Alexander Hamilton play during the Revolutionary War?

colonial officer coordinating with the French army

Why should John Adams be considered one of the Founding Fathers?

His persuasion influenced the Second Continental Congress to declare independence.

What role did Alexander Hamilton play in the years immediately following the American Revolution?

He developed a new monetary policy for the Treasury.

Which statement describes Thomas Paine's most important contribution to the American Revolution? Options: Paine's pamphlets motivated colonial soldiers to continue fighting for freedom., Paine's speeches encouraged colonial leaders to embrace religious tolerance., Paine's military tactics caused the British to lose important battles., Paine's political arguments convinced the French to support colonial freedom.

Paine's pamphlets motivated colonial soldiers to continue fighting for freedom.

How did George Washington receive the job of Commander-in-chief?

by appointment of the Second Continental Congress

Which statement best describes this excerpt? In the following pages I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense. . . . Arms, as the last resource, decide this contest; the appeal was the choice of the king, and the continent hath accepted the challenge.

It allowed Thomas Paine to sway public opinion.

Which statement about Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's views on government is correct? Hamilton supported a strong national government, while Jefferson supported limits on the federal government.

Hamilton supported a strong national government, while Jefferson supported limits on the federal government.

What message did George Washington send the American people in his response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

The federal government would use military force to maintain order.

Which of the following was one of Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments during his presidency? The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance. Congress passed an act that created the Bank of the United States. The United States negotiated a peace treaty between Great Britain and France.

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France.

Which of the following was not a result of John Marshall's ruling in Marbury v. Madison ? Options: Congress could declare a Supreme Court decision invalid. The US Supreme Court became the highest court in the nation. The US Supreme Court could declare a law invalid. The Constitution had to be followed above all other laws.

Congress could declare a Supreme Court decision invalid.

In his response to the Whiskey Rebellion, George Washington sent the message to the American people that the federal government would __.

use military force to maintain order

Which reason best explains why some colonists remained loyal to King George III and Britain?

They had long-standing family and business attachments in Britain.

Why did the colonists use guerrilla warfare tactics during the Revolutionary War?

to avoid costly battles with the stronger armies of the British

Which side did Native Americans take during the Revolutionary War?

Native Americans fought for both the British and American armies.

Which statement explains why many African Americans fought for the British during the early days of the American Revolution? Options: The British promised African Americans their freedom in exchange for fighting the Americans. The British promised African Americans the right to vote in exchange for fighting the Americans. The British promised African Americans property in exchange for fighting the Americans. The British promised African Americans citizenship in exchange for fighting the Americans.

The British promised African Americans their freedom in exchange for fighting the Americans.

How did Spain affect the British war effort during the American Revolution?

The Spanish attacked British ships off the coast of Florida.

How did the French entry into the American Revolution threaten Britain?

The French could now challenge Britain’s territories around the globe.

Why were some American colonists during the Revolutionary War referred to as Loyalists?

They considered themselves subjects of the British Crown.

How did France contribute to the American war effort during the Revolutionary War?

France provided troops to aid America in key battles against the British.

What main advantage did the colonial militias have over the British army?

They used more unexpected tactics.

What was one key role women played in the British and American armies during the Revolutionary War?

Women provided meals for the troops.

What was the impact of the Iroquois Nations on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

The Iroquois Nations fought for both sides but lacked the military strength to help either side claim victory in the war.

Why did the French provide military support to the colonies during the Revolutionary War?

The French wanted to keep Britain from gaining too much power.

What role did the Hessians play during the Revolutionary War?

They were paid to fight for the British.

Which describes France's most important contribution to the American Revolution? Options: They provided financial assistance to the Patriots., They provided weapons to the Loyalists., They provided soldiers to assist the British., They formed an alliance with the Native Americans.

They provided financial assistance to the Patriots.

Which of the following best explains why some Native American groups supported the British during the American Revolutionary War? Native Americans were promised that the British would bring an end to settlement in the west. The British promised to recognize the all Native American groups as independent nations. The British offered to pay Native Americans for the land that had been taken by American colonists. Native Americans hoped to trade exclusively with British traders for European goods.

Native Americans were promised that the British would bring an end to settlement in the west.

Which of the following best describes how women contributed to the Patriot war effort? Many took on the added jobs of farming or tending their husbands' businesses. Many met to create and sew the first American flags to show the stars and stripes. Many enlisted as soldiers in the Continental Army to help fight against the British. Many wrote letters to Parliament asking the British government to stop the war.

Many took on the added jobs of farming or tending their husbands' businesses.

Which of the following best describes why some European nations chose to aid the Americans? Options: Some of the nations were enemies of the British and wanted them defeated. Many nations hoped that the Patriots would win and control all of the Americas. Many nations believed in fighting for democracy and thus helped the Patriots. Some nations feared that the conflict would spread to other European countries.

Some of the nations were enemies of the British and wanted them defeated.

What role did Mohawk leader Thayendanegea play during the American Revolution?

He persuaded the Iroquois to pledge their support to the British rather than the Patriots.

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Which role did freed slave Peter Salem play in the American Revolution?

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hero at the Battle of Bunker Hill

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The colonists needed Spain to provide them with wartime loans.

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The colonists needed Spain to provide them with wartime loans.

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Which phrase best describes the roles of John Adams during the American Revolution? Options: member of the Continental Congress and supporter of the Washington nomination, commander of the Continental Army and founder of the Minutemen militia, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first Secretary of the Treasury, founder of the Sons of Liberty and the first Speaker of the House

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member of the Continental Congress and supporter of the Washington nomination

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What was one of George Mason's roles during the American Revolutionary period?

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an author of the Anti-Federalist Papers

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Which statement explains how Samuel Adams impacted political thought during the American Revolution?

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Adams produced letters in favor of independence.

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Which statement best explains why Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic efforts in France were considered a success? Options: He was able to convince French aristocrats to give loans to the American revolutionaries. He was able to encourage the French king to protect and house exiled American revolutionaries. He was able to convince the French commoners to embrace the ideas of American revolutionaries. He was able to learn French philosophies and present the ideas to the American revolutionaries.

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He was able to convince French aristocrats to give loans to the American revolutionaries.

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What was Benjamin Franklin’s position during his stay in England from 1757 to 1774?

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agent for the Pennsylvania Assembly

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