Question 1

For American civilians, the Revolution

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The Revolution often caused destruction or confiscation of American civilians' property, especially if they were loyalists to the British crown. However, it did not necessarily directly threaten their lives in a widespread manner.

Question 2

Who among the following was NOT a strong Federalist?

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Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and a strong opponent of Federalist policies.

Question 3

How were the weak and disunited American states able to defeat Great Britain, the most powerful nation in the Atlantic world? What lessons might the Revolution have offered later Americans for the proper conduct of the Vietnam War?

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Question 4

Federalists regarded uprisings like Shays's Rebellion as

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Federalists saw uprisings like Shays's Rebellion as a threat to social and political order, and believed in a strong central government to prevent such uprisings from happening.

Question 5

After the war, many Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War

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After the war, many Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War refused to go home until Congress addressed their grievances.

Question 6

Historians have used muster rolls from different towns and regions to analyze the social composition of the continental army and how it changed during the course of the Revolution. Analyze their conclusions.

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Question 7

Massachusetts responded to Shays's Rebellion with a

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Massachusetts responded to Shays's Rebellion with the dispatch of armed militiamen to suppress the rebellion led by Daniel Shays. This action helped to restore order and demonstrate the power of the state government to enforce its laws.

Question 8

The Virginia Plan, which formed the basis of the new constitution, was primarily the work of

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The Virginia Plan was primarily the work of James Madison, who drafted the plan and presented it to the Constitutional Convention. Thomas Jefferson was not present at the Convention, Alexander Hamilton had a different plan which was known as the New York Plan, and George Washington presided over the Convention but did not contribute to the drafting of the Virginia Plan.

Question 9

The punishment of Loyalists during the Revolution

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The punishment of Loyalists during the Revolution raised concerns over the protection of individual liberty. Many Loyalists were subject to confiscation of property, imprisonment, or exile simply for their political beliefs, and this was seen as a violation of their individual freedoms. While some Americans were vengeful towards Loyalists, others recognized the importance of protecting the rights of all citizens regardless of their political views.

Question 10

Although the Revolution resulted in independence for the American nation, it produced varied consequences for those who lived through it. Analyze the impact of the Revolution on the lives of Native Americans, blacks, and women.

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Question 11

The medical treatment soldiers received

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Medical treatments during historical wars often did more harm than good due to lack of knowledge, poor hygiene, and inadequate medical practices.

Question 12

Which of the following issues was NOT a contributing factor to Shays's Rebellion?

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Indian raids were not a contributing factor to Shays's Rebellion. The rebellion was primarily motivated by economic grievances, such as high taxation, debt, and the use of paper money, among other factors.

Question 13

Explain what types of Americans chose to remain Loyalists during the Revolution, and why. Discuss the treatment Loyalists received during the war and whether such treatment was fair or appropriate.

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Question 14

American Loyalists during the Revolution

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The loyalists were most numerous around New York City. While some loyalists did receive compensation from England, this was not a universal experience and many loyalists faced persecution and loss of property in the aftermath of the war. The total number of loyalists in America is estimated to be between 15-20% of the population, which would have been several hundred thousand people.

Question 15

The agreement to have a two-part national legislature meant

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All of these answers are correct. The agreement to have a two-part national legislature, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives, meant that smaller states received better representation than in the Virginia Plan (which had called for representation based on population alone), and that in the Senate, each state received equal representation. This compromise was crucial in allowing the Convention to reach a consensus and create a new system of government for the United States.

Question 16

Many American black slaves sought their freedom during the Revolution by

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Many American black slaves sought their freedom during the Revolution by seeking haven behind British lines. The British promised slaves their freedom if they joined their forces and fought against the American colonists. This policy was a way to weaken the American army and disrupt the economy, but it also gave slaves a chance to escape bondage. Thousands of slaves took the British up on their offer, with a significant number relocating to Nova Scotia after the war.

Question 17

Discuss the difficulties Americans faced in raising, equipping, and maintaining an army.

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Question 18

The crisis that ultimately sparked Shays's Rebellion in Massachusetts began with the

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The crisis that sparked Shays's Rebellion in Massachusetts was a collapse of a complicated pyramid of credit and debt. Farmers found themselves in debt and unable to pay their taxes, resulting in their properties being seized and sold off. This led to protests and ultimately to Shays's Rebellion.

Question 19

Why did fighting in the American Revolution shift over time from the Northeast to the Middle Atlantic to the South? Contrast the primary British and American war strategies from 1776 to 1781.

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Question 20

Loyalist emigrants established successful lives in which of the following places?

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Quiz 6: A People in Revolution