American soldiers had all of the following advantages against British troops during the Revolution except which one? a. They had experience in Indian warfare. b. They knew how to handle rifles and muskets. c. They knew how to fight in forests. d. They could count on a consistent and stable supply of manpower. ANSWER […]
People following the craft system of apprentice, journeyman, and master would be most likely to be found in __________. A) a colonial town B) the backcountry C) a Lower South plantation D) a presidio ANSWER Answer: A
The president’s veto power and the impeachment power of Congress are both examples of A) substantive due process. B) executive privilege. C) procedural due process. D) checks and balances. ANSWER D
Most craftsmen __________. A) eventually left their trades and worked as day laborers B) eventually attained the position of master C) remained at the journeyman level for the whole of their careers D) were third- or fourth-generation Americans ANSWER Answer: C
Why did increased trade with Europeans tend to erode the traditional leadership structure of Native American groups? a. Native Americans looked to the Europeans as their new leaders, which made the Native American leaders lose much of their power. b. Native Americans who traded with Europeans tended not to belong to traditional communities, but rather […]
The French constructed Fort Duquesne at this strategic point. A) the mouth of the St. Lawrence River B) the forks of the Ohio River C) the headwaters of the Hudson River D) where the Ohio River joined the Mississippi ANSWER Answer: B
How did John Winthrop help start the Pequot War? A) He killed an important Pequot leader. B) He formed an alliance with the Iroquois. C) He inadvertently settled on Pequot land. D) He spread rumors of plans for a massive Indian attack. ANSWER D
Resistance to British policies diminished for a time after 1770 because __________. A) the British withdrew troops from coastal cities B) a new prime minister assumed power C) Parliament repealed most of the Townshend duties D) admiralty courts released all American smugglers ANSWER Answer: C
Each Mayan center was governed by A) the eldest female. B) the eldest male. C) a shaman. D) a group of elders chosen for their wisdom. E) a hereditary priest-king. ANSWER E
Which of these was an important difference between British and colonial forces during the Seven Years’ War? A) British forces fought for patriotic reasons, not for money. B) Colonial forces were made up of hardened professionals. C) British forces were drawn almost entirely from the upper classes. D) Colonial forces were composed of volunteer companies. […]
