Author Question: How did Robert Morris and his associates respond to the discontent among the soldiers at Newburgh? ... (Read 169 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

In contrast to their British counterparts, American political leaders sought to __________.

A) emphasize the superiority of their culture
B) resist efforts to change place names
C) reinforce long-held traditions
D) popularize Christopher Columbus

Question 2

Of all the new American place names, those honoring __________ became the most popular.

A) early colonists
B) figures from Roman history
C) Greek gods
D) individual war heroes

Question 3

Who was Cincinnatus?

A) a Turkish sultan
B) an Egyptian slave
C) a Roman general
D) a Greek philosopher

Question 4

With which of the following was the Newburgh conspiracy linked?

A) a proposed tax on imported goods
B) control of the Mississippi River
C) Shayss Rebellion
D) Dragging Canoes uprising

Question 5

How did Robert Morris and his associates respond to the discontent among the soldiers at Newburgh?

A) They openly championed their cause.
B) They quietly encouraged their dissent.
C) They called for the soldiers to be tried for treason.
D) They encouraged them to be patient.