History
1.what national power did the articles of confederation grant?
a.
control of trade
b.
foreign policy
c.
lawmaking
d.
taxation of citizens
2.select the words to make the statements true.
britain defended its colonial policies by arguing that the colonists had (actual or virtual) representation in parliament. the colonists insisted they must have (actual or virtual )representation.
3.select the words to make the statements true.
the repeal of the (stamp or sugar act) led to the passage of the( declaratory or coercive) act(s), asserting parliament’s authority. it also encouraged more (division or unity )among the colonies.
4.what challenges did the continental army face in the early years of the american revolution? select the two correct answers.
a.
their forces had little familiarity with the landscape.
b.
its soldiers were largely untrained and undisciplined.
c.
the army included many mercenaries with uncertain loyalty.
d.
the army comprised militias that rotated in and out of service.
e.
its commanders had not served in the military or in combat before.
5.select the words to make the statements true.
after the (battle of saratoga or trenton,) the spanish and french joined the war on the colonists' side. britain soon lost the city of (new york or philadelphia )and decided to focus on defeating patriot forces in (new england or the south.)
6.select the words that make the sentences true.
the (economic or political) problems that plagued the 13 states set the stage for the (continental congress or constitutional convention). the original purpose was to amend the (articles of confederation or bill of rights), though some delegates, such as james madison, wanted a stronger( state or national government.)
7.how did spanish participation the continental forces in the american revolution? select the two correct answers.
a.
spain blockaded the coast to stop british supply ships.
b.
spain sent its navy to sink british reinforcements at sea.
c.
spain supplied weapons and other provisions to the militias.
d.
spain won key victories against the british in the gulf region.
e.
spain provided military commanders to train american forces.