Question 1

Why was the choice of Washington as commander of the Continental Army so significant? Did he prove the right man for the job? Why or why not? Support your answer.

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Question 2

How did the French affect naval warfare upon their entrance into the war?

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A)   They kept Henry Clinton bottled up in New York lest he get caught at sea by the French.
B)   They had no effect on British control of the seas.
C)   They exerted little effect on British control of the seas.
D)   They decimated Britain's navy.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

How did colonists view westward expansion? How did the British government? In what ways did their differing visions generate conflict?

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The colonists generally viewed westward ...

Question 4

What was the Newburgh Conspiracy and how did it affect civil-military relations in the United States? How did Washington's leadership break the support for whatever conspiracy ever existed?

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The Newburgh Conspiracy was a plan by some Continental Army officers to confront the Continental Congress over their unpaid salaries and pensions. The conspiracy took place in 1783, towards the end of the American Revolutionary War. The officers were frustrated with the lack of payment and support from the government and were considering taking drastic measures to force the Congress to meet their demands.

The Newburgh Conspiracy had the potential to severely damage civil-military relations in the United States. If the officers had gone through with their plan, it could have led to a military coup and undermined the authority of the civilian government. This would have set a dangerous precedent for the young nation and could have led to a breakdown of the democratic system.

However, George Washington's leadership played a crucial role in diffusing the situation. He addressed the officers at Newburgh and urged them to remain loyal to the civilian government. He also sympathized with their grievances but emphasized the importance of maintaining the principles of civilian control over the military. Washington's presence and his ability to connect with the officers helped to quell the conspiracy and prevent a potential crisis.

Washington's leadership and his ability to maintain the trust and support of the military were instrumental in breaking the support for the Newburgh Conspiracy. His actions reaffirmed the importance of civilian control over the military and helped to preserve the fragile civil-military relations in the United States. This event also highlighted the significance of strong leadership in maintaining the balance between the military and civilian government.

Question 5

Why did the British opt to move operations southward after 1778?

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A)   They sensed a strategic opportunity in the possibility of retaking colonies that were economically valuable to the British Empire.
B)   They were losing manpower in the form of less British soldiers.
C)   They had hopes of greater Loyalist participation in the southern colonies.
D)   They had lost four consecutive battles in a row.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Greene's strategy in the southern colonies was one that contained which of the following?

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A)   a strategy based on a direct assault to destroy the British army in the field
B)   irregulars to raid the British outposts
C)   continental soldiers to support the irregulars
D)   massive plundering, rapes and assaults on those who stood in his wayE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The Americans were fighting what type of war against the British?

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A)   defensive
B)   offensive
C)   attritional
D)   maneuverE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What concerns did the representatives meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 have to balance with regards to the defense establishment? How did they attempt to balance these competing issues? What were the shortcomings of their responses? How successful were their solutions overall?

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The representatives meeting in Philadelp...

Question 9

What conditions led to the outbreak of Shays' Rebellion? What were the actions of the rebels? Of the Massachusetts government? Why did the rebellion eventually collapse?

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Shays' Rebellion broke out in 1786 in we...

Question 10

How did Parliament respond to the Sons of Liberty's destruction of the East India Tea Company's property?

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A)   They passed the Coercive Acts.
B)   They enforced the previously neglected Sugar Act.
C)   They passed the Stamp Act.
D)   They imposed the Townshend Duties.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Why did Cornwallis gather his forces at Yorktown?

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A)   It afforded easy support from the sea for resupply or rescue.
B)   It provided ample land access and was protected by large hills.
C)   The French had yet to make their way into Virginia.
D)   Nathaniel Greene had lost the southernmost states for the rebel cause.E) None of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 12

Describe the assets and liabilities of both belligerents in the American War of Independence. Based on these factors, which side should have won? Why?

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The assets and liabilities of both belli...

Question 13

Which of these was Congress empowered to create under Article 1 of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)   an army and navy
B)   an army
C)   a navy
D)   a navy and marine corpsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which Article of the Constitution made the president the Commander in Chief of the military?

Accepted Answer

A)   Article I
B)   Article II
C)   Article III
D)   Article IVE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

What proposal by officers of the Continental Army attempted to force Congress to provide them with more than the promised half-pay?

Accepted Answer

A)   Newburgh Conspiracy
B)   Conway Cabal
C)   continental mutinies
D)   Shays RebellionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

What system was inadvertently created by allowing each state to retain its own militia in tandem with the creation of the Continental Army?

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A)   dual army
B)   the militia tradition
C)   citizen soldiers
D)   guerilla warfareE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 17

Why was the French presence important in securing a final success at Yorktown?

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The French presence was crucial in secur...

Question 18

Which series of engagements ended with the surrender of British general John Burgoyne, and in turn led to a military alliance with France?

Accepted Answer

A)   Saratoga
B)   Ticonderoga
C)   Bennington
D)   Long IslandE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In August 1776, where did Major General William Howe outflank and defeat Washington?

Accepted Answer

A)   Long Island
B)   White Plains
C)   Harlem Heights
D)   Kips BayE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Since the protests were influential on Parliament's decision to repeal: What was the most important consideration the Stamp Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   It did not raise the intended revenue.
B)   They realized that they had no real authority over the colonies.
C)   The Stamp Act created widespread anger back in London.
D)   The colonists' protests economically crippled England.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Greene's strategy in the southern colonies was one that contained which of the following?

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The Americans were fighting what type of war against the British?

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What concerns did the representatives meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 have to balance with regards to the defense establishment? How did they attempt to balance these competing issues? What were the shortcomings of their responses? How successful were their solutions overall?

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What conditions led to the outbreak of Shays' Rebellion? What were the actions of the rebels? Of the Massachusetts government? Why did the rebellion eventually collapse?

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Describe the assets and liabilities of both belligerents in the American War of Independence. Based on these factors, which side should have won? Why?

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Which of these was Congress empowered to create under Article 1 of the Constitution?

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What proposal by officers of the Continental Army attempted to force Congress to provide them with more than the promised half-pay?

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Why was the French presence important in securing a final success at Yorktown?

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Greene's strategy in the southern colonies was one that contained which of the following?

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The Americans were fighting what type of war against the British?

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