CH 7 AmProm Quiz 1

What years did the War for America take place?

• 1775-1783

• 1800-1812

• 1750-1760

• 1789-1797

What did the Battle of Bunker Hill prove about the American forces?

• They were unwilling to fight.

• They would stand and fight.

• They had superior numbers.

• They were poorly organized.

When did Washington take control of the army in relation to the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• A week after Bunker Hill

• A month after Bunker Hill

• A day after Bunker Hill

• A year after Bunker Hill

What did the Olive Branch Petition affirm?

• Independence from Britain.

• Loyalty to the king.

• Support for the French.

• Desire for war.

Why was a Franco-American alliance considered necessary during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?

• To gain military support against Britain

• To establish trade routes

• To spread democratic ideals

• To negotiate peace with Britain

What was considered an act of treason according to the Declaration of Independence?

• Writing the document

• Signing it

• Reading it aloud

• Printing copies

What was the first target in the British "Divide/Conquer" strategy during the American Revolutionary War?

• Virginia

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

What was the outcome of the Battle of Long Island?

• Americans won and pursued the British

• British won but failed to pursue the rebels

• It ended in a stalemate

• Americans won and captured New York

What fraction of Americans were loyalists in 1776?

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

What was the belief of loyalists regarding social stability?

• It depended on a government anchored by democracy.

• It depended on a government anchored by monarchy.

• It depended on a government anchored by aristocracy.

• It depended on a government anchored by socialism.