AMERICAN HIS 2213 MIDTERM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which city did the British capture early in the American Revolution and became the
headquarters for the royal navy and British army? - Answers - New York City
During the Revolution, a slave might gain their freedom by? - Answers - joining the
British army
which of the following statements most accurately describes a challenge faced by
Washington in creating an effective army? - Answers - The soldiers, both militiamen and
new recruits, lacked training and discipline
which of the following is an accurate assessment of the impact of the Battle of
Saratoga? - Answers - France decided to intervene, which in the end led to the defeat of
the British in the war
Conditions at Washington's winter camp at Valley Forge were - Answers - spartan, as
food and proper clothing was in short supply.
the news of the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown convinced the British government to
do which of the following? - Answers - seek to negotiate a peace treaty with the United
States to end the war
which of the following statements accurately describes the Hessians during the
revolutionary war? - Answers - hessians were german mercenaries hired by the British
this was the first plan of permanent form of government for the United States - Answers
- the articles of confederation
the war for independence sparked the creation of state constitutions in each of the
former colonies. which of the following statements describes the basic principle of these
state constitutions? - Answers - states would have a republican form of government with
limited powers to protect the rights of the people
The treaty with Britain that ended the Revolutionary War: - Answers - recognized
American independence and sought to establish the boundaries of the United States
which of the following occurred as a result of Shays Rebellion? - Answers - there were
numerous calls promoting a stronger central government
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which city did the British capture early in the American Revolution and became the
headquarters for the royal navy and British army? - Answers - New York City
During the Revolution, a slave might gain their freedom by? - Answers - joining the
British army
which of the following statements most accurately describes a challenge faced by
Washington in creating an effective army? - Answers - The soldiers, both militiamen and
new recruits, lacked training and discipline
which of the following is an accurate assessment of the impact of the Battle of
Saratoga? - Answers - France decided to intervene, which in the end led to the defeat of
the British in the war
Conditions at Washington's winter camp at Valley Forge were - Answers - spartan, as
food and proper clothing was in short supply.
the news of the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown convinced the British government to
do which of the following? - Answers - seek to negotiate a peace treaty with the United
States to end the war
which of the following statements accurately describes the Hessians during the
revolutionary war? - Answers - hessians were german mercenaries hired by the British
this was the first plan of permanent form of government for the United States - Answers
- the articles of confederation
the war for independence sparked the creation of state constitutions in each of the
former colonies. which of the following statements describes the basic principle of these
state constitutions? - Answers - states would have a republican form of government with
limited powers to protect the rights of the people
The treaty with Britain that ended the Revolutionary War: - Answers - recognized
American independence and sought to establish the boundaries of the United States
which of the following occurred as a result of Shays Rebellion? - Answers - there were
numerous calls promoting a stronger central government
