Question 1
In
Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued for __________.
A) the creation of an independent constitutional republic
B) one last effort to reconcile with Britain
C) the establishment of an American monarchy
D) a war of annihilation against Native Americans
Question 2
American efforts to take Quebec __________.
A) forced the British to retreat from Boston
B) were crowned with success in early 1776
C) were partially successful
D) ended in defeat and retreat
Question 3
Which of the following was a consequence of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
A) It ended the siege of Boston.
B) It nearly broke the American will to fight.
C) It demonstrated that the British army was not invincible.
D) It brought France into the war on the American side.
Question 4
After retreating to Nova Scotia, where did General Howe plan to strike next?
A) New York
B) Philadelphia
C) Boston
D) Charleston
Question 5
The British were finally forced out of Boston when Washington acquired artillery from __________.
A) New York
B) Fort Ticonderoga
C) the French
D) Fort Detroit
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