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Chapter 6: America's War for Independence, 1775-1783

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Chapter 6: America's War for Independence, 1775-1783

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6-1 §6.1 source ↗

How did British General Thomas Gage attempt to deal with the uprising in Massachusetts in 1774?
  1. a.
    He offered the rebels land on the Maine frontier in return for loyalty to England.
  2. b.
    He allowed for town meetings in an attempt to appease the rebels.
  3. c.
    He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the colonial insurgents.
  4. d.
    He ordered his troops to burn Boston to the ground to show the determination of Britain.

Answer

C. He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the colonial insurgents.

6-3 §6.1 source ↗

Which of the following is not true of a republic?
  1. a.
    A republic has no hereditary ruling class.
  2. b.
    A republic relies on the principle of popular sovereignty.
  3. c.
    Representatives chosen by the people lead the republic.
  4. d.
    A republic is governed by a monarch and the royal officials he or she appoints.

Answer

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

6-5 §6.2 source ↗

Which city served as the base for British operations for most of the war?
  1. a.
    Boston
  2. b.
    New York
  3. c.
    Philadelphia
  4. d.
    Saratoga

Answer

B. New York

6-7 §6.2 source ↗

Which term describes German soldiers hired by Great Britain to put down the American rebellion?
  1. a.
    Patriots
  2. b.
    Royalists
  3. c.
    Hessians
  4. d.
    Loyalists

Answer

C. Hessians

6-9 §6.2 source ↗

How did George Washington’s military tactics help him to achieve success?

Answer

In the eighteenth century, militaries typically fought only in the summer months. On December 25 and 26, 1776, Washington triumphed over the Hessians encamped at Trenton by surprising them as they celebrated Christmas. Shortly thereafter, he used this same tactic to achieve victory at the Battle of Princeton.

6-11 §6.3 source ↗

Describe the British southern strategy and its results.

Answer

The British southern strategy was to move the military theater to the southern colonies where there were more Loyalist colonists. Enslaved and Native American allies, the British hoped, would also swell their ranks. This strategy worked at first, allowing the British to take Charleston. However, British fortunes changed after Nathanael Greene took command of the southern Continental Army and scored decisive victories at the battles of Cowpens and Guilford. This set the stage for the final American victory at Yorktown, Virginia. The southern strategy had failed.

6-13 §6.4 source ↗

Which of the following is not one of the tasks women performed during the Revolution?
  1. a.
    holding government offices
  2. b.
    maintaining their homesteads
  3. c.
    feeding, quartering, and nursing soldiers
  4. d.
    raising funds for the war effort

Answer

A. holding government offices

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