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How did geography contribute to the successful conclusion of the Revolution at Yorktown?

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How did geography contribute to the successful conclusion of the Revolution at Yorktown?

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A. British soldiers were unable to mobilize their forces after crossing the Appalachian Mountains.

B. The French navy, positioned off the Atlantic coast, cut off the escape of the British forces at Yorktown.

C. The Americans were outnumbered and resorted to guerrilla warfare, which led to the defeat of the British.

D. By positioning the American artillery on the bluffs above Yorktown, the patriots were able to seize the victory

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Which term of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was a direct response to an unpopular British law which helped begin the American Revolution?

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Which term of the Treaty of Paris 1783 was a direct response to an unpopular British law which helped begin the American Revolution?

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A.

France ceded the Louisiana Territory to Spain to compensate for their losses in the war.

B.

The United States would be governed by a confederation instead of a unitary government.

C.

The western border of the United States would be the Mississippi River instead of the Appalachian Mountains.

D.

The Continental Congress would encourage states to return property confiscated during the Revolutionary War.

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What could have been the outcome if George Washington had not established an intense training program at Valley Forge? 

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What could have been the outcome if George Washington had not established an intense training program at Valley Forge? 

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A. Washington could have been demoted as a military leader for not being able to lead his men during war.

B. Washington could have lost the French’s support because he would have lost the battle against the British at Saratoga.

C. Washington could have forced the British to retreat from the area sooner.

D. Washington could have been unable to fight in unfavorable conditions because he was not accustomed to fighting open-field, European style battles.

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Which statement BEST describes the main purpose of the third and final section of the Declaration of Independence? 

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Which statement BEST describes the main purpose of the third and final section of the Declaration of Independence? 

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A. It argued that the impending violent conflict was Parliament's fault.

B. It included a list of ways the colonists supported the British.

C. It formally restated the purpose of the document and officially declared independence from Great Britain.

D. It formally stated the ways the British supported the colonists.

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How did geography affect George Washington’s battle plans at Trenton, New Jersey? 

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How did geography affect George Washington’s battle plans at Trenton, New Jersey? 

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A. The plans changed at the last minute because the flat land around Trenton meant that the attack would occur under the cover of darkness.

B. The plans were made based on the expectation that the weather would get worse, which would allow Washington to attack in the fog.

C. The plans were built around the flatness of the land, which would allow the Continental Army to surround the Hessian forces in secret.

D. The plans were hindered by poor weather conditions that made the river crossing by the Continental Army lose precious time.

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Which statement BEST explains how the Bill of Rights addressed the Anti-Federalists’ objections to the Constitution?

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Which statement BEST explains how the Bill of Rights addressed the Anti-Federalists’ objections to the Constitution?

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A.

It guaranteed a strong centralized government.

B.

It afforded individual rights and civil liberties to the American public.

C.

It preserved the wealth and power of privileged elites.

D.

It ensured that representatives ascertained the will of the people.

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Which statement explains Armistead's contributions during the American Revolution?

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Which statement explains Armistead's contributions during the American Revolution?

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In 1781, James Armistead joined the armed forced and served under the command of Marquis de Lafayette. Armistead played a vital role in the war working as a spy. Because he grew up in Virginia, he offered to help British forces navigate the unfamiliar area. He then had direct access to British officers and could supply important information to Lafayette. He provided crucial details about troop movement before the Battle of Yorktown. He then changed his name to James Armistead Lafayette and later bought a 40-acre farm with his army pension.

A. He was a skilled diplomat who negotiated alliances with European nations.

B. He served bravely for the American cause, assisting Marquis de Lafayette to help win the Battle of Yorktown.

C. As an American Indian who chose the Patriot cause when his tribe sided with the British, he helped them win many battles.

D. Because he was a soldier dissatisfied with his lack of recognition for his heroic deeds, he decided to leave the army without permission.

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Which statement BEST evaluates how the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a call for a stronger central government?

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Which statement BEST evaluates how the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a call for a stronger central government?

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The Articles of Confederation's emphasis on a strong executive branch led to excessive concentration of power, eroding state sovereignty and individual freedoms.

B.

The Article of Confederation's inability to impose taxes led to not having a national army and navy.

C.

The Articles of Confederation's lack of a judicial branch resulted in a lackof authority to pass laws.

D.

The Articles of Confederation's provision for equal representation of states in COngress caused underrepresentation of small states.

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The best answer is D. The plans were hindered by poor weather conditions that made the river crossing by the Continental Army lose precious time.

I say this because George Washington's attack at Trenton was affected by harsh weather conditions. The icy Delaware River crossing was difficult and time-consuming, which delayed the attack but still led to a successful surprise attack against the Hessian forces.

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What was one of the major outcomes of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

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What was one of the major outcomes of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?

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The Treaty allowed Americans to freely trade with the French.

B.

It meant that the French could no longer impose taxes on the British.

C.

The Treaty of Paris of 1783 formally recognized the United States as an independent country.

D.

It meant that the French and the British could never go to war with each other in the future.

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How did the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 impact the outlook of the new United States?

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How did the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 impact the outlook of the new United States?

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A.

The United States was inspired by the expansion of its borders and continued expansion.

B.

The United States was confident of prosperity because the British established a colonial administration to help them with financial matters.

C.

The United States was resentful of the requirement that limited trade with other nations.

D.

The United States was happy to remove all Loyalists from the new country and take their possessions.

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation did Shays’ Rebellion MOST call attention to?

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation did Shays’ Rebellion MOST call attention to?

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The absence of a bicameral legislature for balanced representation among states.

B.

The failure to secure individual rights and liberties through a Bill of Rights.

C.

The central government's inability to maintain law and order, especially in dealing with internal conflicts and uprisings.

D.

The inability to regulate interstate commerce and establish a unified economic system.

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Which is a positive outcome resulting from the Anti-Federalists’ refusal to ratify the first draft of the United States Constitution?

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Which is a positive outcome resulting from the Anti-Federalists’ refusal to ratify the first draft of the United States Constitution?

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It forced the Federalists to think about how to moderate public opinion.

B.

It forced the Federalists to think about how to abridge colonial governances.

C.

It forced the Federalists to think about how the Constitution impacted civil liberties.

D.

It forced the Federalists to think about how the government could undermine state governments.

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Which TWO statements describe how the Constitution MIGHT be different if the New Jersey Plan had been adopted rather than the Great Compromise? 

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Which TWO statements describe how the Constitution MIGHT be different if the New Jersey Plan had been adopted rather than the Great Compromise? 

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The small states would have retained the same level of influence as larger states.

B.

All enslaved people would count toward a state's representation.

C.

There would be only two branches of government.

D.

The state governments would have less power.

E.

The legislature would be unicameral.

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Answer the questions associated with your assigned topic. Then Justify your answer with information from your textbook. Every member of your group must contribute EVIDENCE proving why your answer is correct.

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The best answer would be d.

The united states didnt know how to fight european style french leaders such as marquis de lafayette and baron von steuben helped american soldiers train along side wastington

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Why was it necessary for small and large states to form the Great Compromise while writing the Constitution?

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Why was it necessary for small and large states to form the Great Compromise while writing the Constitution?

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To find a solution to the representation issue in the legislative branch.

B.

Small states wanted more authority over international trade.

C.

To address concerns about the powers of the executive branch.

D.

To resolve disagreements over trade policies and taxation.

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Why was Congress’ lack of taxation power considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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Why was Congress’ lack of taxation power considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The confederation government could not control its states like England controlled its colonies by forcing them to pay taxes.

B.

The confederation government could not generate money to recover from the Revolutionary War, leaving it weak and susceptible.

C.

The confederation government could not generate enough support to pay for the replacement of munitions following Shays’ Rebellion.

D.

The confederation government could not make citizens fund the union because they continuously pushed westward, away from governmental control.

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Which idea BEST represents John Locke's influence on the principle expressed in the passage?

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Which idea BEST represents John Locke's influence on the principle expressed in the passage?

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights... That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed... Declaration of Independence

A. The authority to rule comes from divine commands.

B. The will of the majority should decide major political issues.

C. The political system should be understood as a social contract.

D. The government should provide individuals with food and water to survive.

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How did geography contribute to the successful conclusion of the Revolution at Yorktown?

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How did geography contribute to the successful conclusion of the Revolution at Yorktown?

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Answer choice B is the correct answer because the French navy controlled the Chesapeake Bay, which blocked reinforcements and supplies. This trapped Cornwallis troops at Yorktown.

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Question 2

The answer is B because the congress of the Confederation relied on contributions from the states to pay its expenses yet, had no power to force states to contribute. And each state government had its own executive and courts also there was no national executive to provide leadership.

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The best answer is D. Washington could have been unable to fight in favorable conditions because he was not accustomed to fighting open-field, European style battles. The establishment at the program of Valley Forge was intense andcrucial for the army's effectiveness. Without the training the soldiers wouldn't have stood a chance with the British.

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The answer to the question is D, the reason why this answer is correct because, in the passage on page 50 it states that the conditions were poor and most of the soldiers were discouraged by the defeats but Washington boosted their morale and continued to push forward. This further supports the answer making it correct. Then on Christmas Day of 1775 they crossed the river and surprised them and defeated them.

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C. The central government inability to maintain law and order, especially in dealing with internal conflicts.

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C. The central government inability to maintain law and order, especially in dealing with internal conflicts.

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I choose C because there was no national army to stop the rebellion but the Massachusetts were able to stop shay's rebellion but there were too many problems under the Article of confederation so the Americans thought it was time for a change.

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The answer is C because there was no national army to put down the rebellion if Massachusetts was unable to stop its spread to other states and the Massachusetts militia was able to crush Shays' Rebellion. But the other problems facing the country under the Articles of Confederation.

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Treaty of Paris :  what was the major outcome of the 1783 treaty of Paris ?

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Treaty of Paris :  what was the major outcome of the 1783 treaty of Paris ?

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chose C because the treaty of Paris recognized the United States as an independent nation and established the borders of the new country.

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B. The confederation government could not generate money to recover from the revolutionary war, leaving it weak and susceptible.

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B. The confederation government could not generate money to recover from the revolutionary war, leaving it weak and susceptible.

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I choose B because the Congress wanted the states to pay its expenses yet they had no power to enforce that states to contribute.The Congress had no power to tax.Each state government had its own executive and courts the confederation lacked both,so there was no national executive to provide leadership.

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Question 2

The answer is B because the congress of the Confederation relied on contributions from the states to pay its expenses yet, had no power to force states to contribute. And each state government had its own executive and courts also there was no national executive to provide leadership.

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What was one of the major outcomes of the 1783 Treaty of Paris ?

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What was one of the major outcomes of the 1783 Treaty of Paris ?

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Answer choice (C). This answer is correct because the treaty was British recognition of U.S independence. Also the treaty is named after the city in which it was concluded and signed.

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How did the terms of the treaty of Paris of 1783 impact the outlook of the new united states?

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How did the terms of the treaty of Paris of 1783 impact the outlook of the new united states?

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Answer choice (A). This is correct because the treaty gave the united states all land up to Mississippi river, doubling the size of new nation & paving the way for westward expansion