Revolutionary War and Republican Governments, 1776-1789

1. Chapter 6:Making War and Republican Governments, 1776–1789 i>Clicker Questions

2. 1. Which of the following statements best characterizes the Continental army? a. They were a professional and well-equipped army. b. They were inexperienced and poorly supplied. c. They were the pride of the Radical Whig Patriots. d. It was mostly comprised of drafted soldiers.

3. 2. Why did General Howe advance on Philadelphia in 1777 rather than reinforcing General Burgoyne's troops in Albany, New York? a. He believed that by taking the home of the Continental Congress, he would draw Washington into a decisive battle and end the war with a major British victory. b. He believed that if Philadelphia was taken, the Middle colonies would fall and leave New England isolated from the South. c. He believed that by going to Philadelphia, he would force Washington to keep some troops in the Middle colonies and thus limit those that could be sent against Burgoyne in New York. d. He hoped to rouse the large Loyalist population in Philadelphia.

4. 3. What was a result of the states and Congress printing large quantities of paper money during the first years of the Revolutionary War? a. More Americans supported the war because they wanted to ensure that the money they used retained its value. b. The government was forced to place all of its gold reserves in trust to back up the currencies. c. Merchants used the newly issued currencies to stabilize local economies. d. Rapid inflation drove up the prices of goods, causing widespread unrest and supply problems for the army.

5. 4. How did the French alliance affect the American cause during the Revolutionary War? a. It provided badly needed funds and naval support. b. It stirred the resentment of southern whites who objected to the French use of black laborers. c. Its financial assistance allowed Congress to give pensions to American officers. d. It enabled the American-French forces to quickly outnumber and overpower the British.

6. 5. How did the British alter their military strategy in response to the French-American alliance? a. They put more troops in all the colonies and escalated their war effort. b. They pulled troops out of the colonies and launched an invasion of France. c. They tried once again to capture Philadelphia and the Continental Congress before French troops arrived. d. They refocused their military campaign to protect the British West Indies and launched an invasion of the southern colonies.

7. 6. Which statement assesses the outcome of the Revolutionary War for the French? a. It restored their North American empire. b. They significantly expanded their holdings in sugar colonies in the West Indies. c. They saw increased taxes and national debt. d. They regained control of Florida.

8. 7. What obstacle to stood in the way of Americans using what one orator called their "natural advantages," the availability of western lands? a. The lack of roads b. British guerrilla fighters in the Ohio Valley c. A national government strapped for cash d. Native American land claims in the West

9. 8. Which statement describes the government formed under the Articles of Confederation? a. It could be changed easily by amending the Articles. b. The central government controlled foreign affairs c. It could easily manage the financial affairs of the new nation. d. It could negotiate grievances among the states.

10. 9. Shays's Rebellion was essentially a struggle over what issue? a. Power of the Confederation government in relation to the sovereign states b. Lack of debtor-relief legislation c. Extent of democracy included in state constitutions d. Rights of Loyalists to reclaim their property

11. 10. What concession did the Federalists make to the Antifederalists to win the ratification votes in Massachusetts and Virginia? a. To support adoption of a bill of rights b. To add a Supreme Court to the government c. To work to abolish slavery d. To give Congress the power to tax

12. Answer Key 1. The answer is b. 2. The answer is a. 3.The answer is d. 4. The answer is a. 5. The answer is d. 6. The answer is c. 7. The answer is d. 8. The answer is b. 9. The answer is b. 10. The answer is a.