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Question 1

An effective advocate of the US Constitution and head of the Federalist Party, Alexander Hamilton served in what capacity within Washington's cabinet?

		Secretary of the Treasury
		Secretary of State
		Secretary of War
		Attorney General

Question 2

In an essay published in 1790, Judith Sargent Murray asserted which idea?

		Equality of the sexes
		Abolition of slavery
		Manifest Destiny
		Necessity of industrialization

Question 3

Despite the obvious significance of Yorktown, most did not expect it to end the war because:

		the British retained control of New York.
		the French had yet to pledge their support to the American cause.
		the Prime Minister, Lord Rockingham, refused to entertain the idea of American independence.
		the British inflicted a decisive victory on the Patriots at Yorktown.

Question 4

During the final phase of the American Revolution, General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender his entire force at:

		Charleston.
		Yorktown.
		Wilmington.
		Cowpens.

Question 5

The first country to recognize American independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War was:

		Spain.
		The Netherlands.
		France.
		Great Britain.

Question 6

The major difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey plan was:

		the basis of state representation in Congress.
		the ability of the national government to levy direct taxes.
		the regulation of interstate commerce.
		the process by which the president was chosen.

Question 7

The Quasi War was waged between the United States and:

		Spain.
		England.
		Mexico.
		France.

Question 8

The first private commercial bank in the US was established by __________ the secretary of finance.

		Thomas Jefferson
		Alexander Hamilton
		Robert Morris
		Benjamin Franklin

Question 9

Passed in Virginia in 1786, the Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom was counted among the notable achievements of:

		Alexander Hamilton.
		Samuel Johnson.
		James Madison.
		Thomas Jefferson.

Question 10

Shay's Rebellion resulted in a movement to:

		grant national suffrage.
		strengthen the national government.
		outlaw slavery within the new nation.
		increase trade with the British Empire.

Question 11

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Answer

	Following this battle in August 1776, the Patriots were forced to withdraw to Manhattan. Read Answer Items for Question 11
	This battle, fought on December 26, 1776, was the first major success for the Patriots. Read Answer Items for Question 11
	On July 6, 1777, Burgoyne captured __________, but it did him little good as he was retreating by September. Read Answer Items for Question 11
	This was a decisive battle as it proved to European powers that the United States had a chance to win the Revolution, thus causing France to recognize the new nation. Read Answer Items for Question 11
	This battle, fought on September 11, 1777, was a British victory. It cleared the way for the British occupation of Philadelphia. Read Answer Items for Question 11

Answer

A.	Battle of Long Island
B.	Trenton
C.	Fort Ticanderoga
D.	Saratoga
E.	Brandywine
F.	Vincennes
G.	Guilford Court House
H.	Savannah
I.	Charleston
J.	Yorktown

Question 12

Describe and analyze the wartime experiences of the Revolution and the effects on women, slaves, and natives.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 13

Compare and contrast the Federalist and Democratic-Republican attitudes toward the national government. Include a clear discussion of the differences their leaders held.