Trimester 2 History Exam Questions

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1. Explain how the Loyalists felt towards Britain, what they hoped the colonists would do, and what type of person would be represented in that group.

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Loyalists wanted the colonists to remain loyal to Britain. They felt Britain should rule the colonies and that Britain was treating the colonies fairly. Most of them were religious leaders.

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2. Explain how the Patriots felt towards Britain, what they hoped the colonists would do, and what type of person would be represented in that group.

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Patriots wanted the colonies to separate from Britain at whatever the cost. They hoped the colonies would become independent. Most were merchants upset with taxes, lawyers who thought colonists should have more say in the government, and people who thought independence would improve economic conditions.

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3. Explain how the Moderates felt towards Britain, what they hoped the colonists would do, and what type of person would be represented in that group.

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Moderates did not like British rule, but were cautious about severing ties with Britain. They wanted the colonies and Britain to have a peaceful solution. Most were people who were too busy with everyday tasks to care about independence or people who's religion did not allow them to fight, like Quakers.

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4. What had the colonists hope would happen when they chose a form of protest called boycotting?

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The colonists hoped that by boycotting British goods, merchants would put pressure on Parliament to change laws.

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5. The British government had a view point. How did the king and Parliament feel about the colonies in the Americas?

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The king and Parliament felt that the colonists were traitors to Britain and that Britain should rule the colonies.

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6. In 1775, Congress sent a petition to King George III. He would refuse to receive the petition. Why? AND, what was said in the petition?

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King George III refused to receive the petition because he had just heard about the many British soldiers lost in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The petition asked for peace between the colonies and Britain and said that the colonies would still remain loyal to Britain.

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7. What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

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The main idea of Thomas Paine's Common Sense was that the colonies needed to separate from Britain immediately.

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8. As the war progressed, both sides would develop new strategies in fighting the war. What were the strategies of the patriots and the English military?

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The strategy for the Continental Army was to avoid large battles that would put the army at risk and to play a defensive war. The British Army's strategy was to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.

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9. General Burgoyne's march from Canada to meet up with another military group in New York was dogged with problems. What were the problems he faced or encountered?

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The problems that General Burgoyne encountered on his march to New York were that the army had to cross very tough terrain, the troops were laden with heavy equipment, wives, silverware, food preparations, etc., they had to build bridges and roads to cross, and they had several fights with militias along the way.

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10. The Battle of Saratoga would become the turning point battle in the war. Why?

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The Battle of Saratoga would become the turning point of the war because it encouraged France to enter the war against Britain.

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11. Peace talks begin in Paris, France, in 1782; where the Treaty of Paris was signed in September of 1783 - ending the war, two years after the battle of Yorktown. What were the conditions of the treaty?

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The conditions of the Treaty of Paris were that Britain would recognize the independence of the colonies, and would give up claims to all lands between the Atlantic and Mississippi Rivers, from Canada to Florida.

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12. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, the patriots' prospects were not promising. Explain why.

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The Continental Army's chances were not promising because Britain had about 70,000 soldiers, while the Continental Army was constantly short of soldiers, the militias would only fight for a little bit and go home, and the army had 20,000 soldiers if they were lucky.

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13. Name and describe each of the Intolerable Acts.

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1. The Boston Port Act – closed Boston Harbor to all shipping until the tea was paid for. Sailors and dockworkers lost jobs and stores closed from lack of business.

2. The Administration of Justice Act – British soldiers arrested for murder would be sent to England to stand trial. Soldiers felt free to abuse colonists

3. The Quartering Act – required colonists to feed and house British troops in their homes.

4. The Massachusetts Government Act – the colonies put under control of an appointed governor. Colonists lost the right to govern themselves

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14. Why were leaders of the 13 states hesitant to establish a strong central government after defeating the British Empire?

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The leaders of the 13 states were hesitant to establish a strong central government after defeating the British Empire because they were afraid that the government would take over, they had just fought a war to not get taken over, and they wouldn't have enough soldiers to fight back.

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15. How were the state constitutions of all 13 states similar?

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1. all began with a statement of rights

2. Each separated the powers of government into an executive, legislative and judicial branch

3. Their governments were NOT based on the consent of the governed.

4. Limited voting rights to white men who paid taxes or owned a certain amount of land.

5. NONE outlawed slavery

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16. Describe the powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation. What powers did Congress have and what powers didn't Congress have.

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1. Congress could declare war, negotiate with foreign countries, establish a postal system, settle disputes between states

2. Congress couldn’t impose taxes or set up an executive or judicial branch of government

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17. The Northwest Ordinance reflected the principles of equality - How?

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1. Each state would have equal standings, freedoms and rights, as the original 13 states

2. Slavery would be banned in any state formed from this region

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18. What was the main problem of the Articles of Confederation?

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The main problem of the Articles of Confederation was that it gave so much power to the states and so little to Congress.

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19. Why were foreign countries worried about the financial stability of the U.S.?

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Foreign countries were worried about the financial stability of the U.S. because the U.S. had just accumulated a huge war debt and could not repay funds.