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Question 1

As commander of the Continental army, George Washington
 
  A. saw Congress leave all important military decisions up to his judgment.
 
  B. had no shortage of Americans willing to volunteer to fight the British.
 
  C. was admired, respected, and trusted by nearly all Patriots.
 
  D. was an early critic of independence.
 
  E. had no previous actual military experience.

Question 2

The war effort by American colonists would be financed primarily by
 
  A. borrowing from abroad.
 
  B. printing paper money.
 
  C. spending hard currency.
 
  D. melting down jewelry into specie.
 
  E. selling bonds.

Question 3

At the start of the Revolution, American advantages over the British included a
 
  A. better relationship with Native American tribes.
 
  B. larger number of troops.
 
  C. more coherent military command structure.
 
  D. better equipped navy.
 
  E. greater commitment to the war.

Question 4

In the Battle of Bunker Hill,
 
  A. the Patriots suffered light casualties and won the battle.
 
  B. Benedict Arnold was wounded.
 
  C. the British suffered heavy casualties.
 
  D. the Patriots refused to withdraw and were all killed.
 
  E. the British surrendered their main forces to the Patriots.

Question 5

Financing the Revolution was difficult for the American side because
 
  A. the colonists' wealth had all been kept in London.
 
  B. Congress did not have the authority to impose taxes.
 
  C. bonds were not yet in use.
 
  D. the printing of paper money was illegal.
 
  E. foreign nations refused to loan money for the war effort.



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Answer 1

C

Answer 2

A

Answer 3

E

Answer 4

C

Answer 5

B





 

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