Building A New Government (1780-1800)

The idea of "hereditary ruling class" means power or title is passed on to a member of the ruling family to another member of the same family.

• True

• False

Representatives chosen by the people lead a republic.

• True

• False

A republic is governed by a monarch and the royal officials he or she selects.

• True

• False

Which city served as the base for British operations?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Saratoga

• None of the above.

Why is Saratoga important?

• birthplace of a hero who fought for independence

• location of a battle that turned the tide of war in favor of the Americans

• location where the colonists threw away tons of tea into the harbor

• location of the first battle for American independence

Who were the "Hessians?"

• French soldiers

• Spanish soldiers

• British soldiers

• German soldiers

Patriots were those who wanted independence while loyalists wanted to remain part of Britain.

• True

• False

Which general used the "surprise attack strategy" following Christmas celebrations in 1776?

• George Elliot

• George Washington

• George Orwell

• George Clooney

Women were allowed to hold government offices during the American Revolution.

• True

• False

Which roles did women do during the Revolution?

• maintaining their homes

• feeding, quartering and nursing soldiers

• raising funds for the war effort

• All of the above.