Which statement accurately describes events in the Revolutionary War? A. The American victory at Saratoga convinced France to join the war on the colonists' side. B. The colonists launched an offensive at Valley Forge that convinced King George III to grant them independence. C. Thomas Paine led American forces to a decisive victory at Fort Ticonderoga. D. The Battle of Yorktown was a British victory that gave them control of the southern colonies.
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Which statement accurately reflects George Washington's role as commander of the Continental Army? A. He refused to accept French help and insisted his army could defeat the British alone. B. He endured terrible hardships with his men and won a great victory at Yorktown. C. He never lost a battle against the British army during the entire war. D. He had no experience as a soldier or leading troops in battle before the Revolutionary War began.
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The correct answer is A. England never formally granted independence. Thomas Paine was a writer, and was never involved in any battles. The Battle of Yorktown was won by the Americans and French.
As for the second question, the correct answer is B.
Which statement about the Declaration of Independence is true? A. It was written by George Washington to inspire his troops on the field of battle. B. It was written by Thomas Paine to stir up anti-British feeling in New England. C. It was written by Thomas Jefferson and presented to the Continental Congress. D. It was written by Paul Revere in Boston after shots were fired at Lexington.
The correct answer is C. Tom Jefferson was selected by a committee of the Continental Congress to write a draft of the Declaration.
Which statement about the U.S. Constitution is true? A. It is an expanded version of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense. B. It is the oldest functioning written constitution in the world. C. It was based on principles enumerated earlier in the French Constitution. D. It called for judges to be appointed for a limited term of office.
Who was the leading figure during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror? A. Marquis de Lafayette B. Napoleon Bonaparte C. Louis-Charles D. Maximilien Robespierre
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Robespierre was the leading figure.
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