Jonathan Boucher’s conception of liberty in his A View of the Causes

Jonathan Boucher’s conception of liberty in his A View of the Causes 

Jonathan Boucher’s conception of liberty in his A View of the Causes and Consequences of the American Revolution from 1775 is comparable to the definition of liberty put forth by: a. John Locke. b. Thomas Paine. c. Massachusetts’ first governor, John Winthrop. d. Samuel Adams. e. the Indian prophet Neolin. 2 points Question 9 What contribution did the Stamp Act episode make to the colonists’ concept of liberty? a. Requiring everyone freed from jail to wear a stamp reminded colonists that they were prisoners of the British empire. b. The elite became more aware of liberty, but the lower classes remained unconcerned, choosing instead just to follow leaders who encouraged them to riot. c. It led the Stamp Act Congress to adopt the Declaratory Act, which defined American liberties. d. The Stamp Act Congress insisted that the right to consent to taxation was essential to people’s freedom. e. It convinced colonists that revolting against Great Britain was the only way to secure their liberties. 2 points Question 10 Which of the following was NOT a significant battle during the first year of the Revolutionary War? a. Fort Ticonderoga, where soldiers commanded by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold forced a British surrender b. Lexington and Concord, which included “the shot heard ‘round the world’ ” c. the Siege of Boston, which culminated in Sir William Howe’s troops abandoning the city d. Breed’s Hill, where the British suffered heavy casualties trying to dislodge colonial militiamen e. Cowpens, which helped turn the tide of war in the South 2 points Question 11 What impact did British Colonel Banastre Tarleton’s record as a military leader have on the course of the Revolutionary War. a. It helped New York remain a prosperous city throughout its occupation. b. It prompted more southern slaves to run away and join the Ethiopian regiment. c. It increased the importance of naval battles for the outcome of the war. d. It helped push more Americans to the patriot cause. e. It galvanized Indian support for the British. 2 points Question 12 What ultimately led to the Americans using black recruits in the Continental army? a. Washington felt they were superior soldiers. b. The French insisted that the Continental army be a diverse fighting force. c. The Continental Congress stated black soldiers would not be given any compensation. d. Washington saw black enlistment as the quickest way to end slavery in the colonies. e. Washington did not want the British to gain an advantage by using ex-slaves. 2 points Question 13 Blacks who fought under George Washington did so in segregated units. True False 2 points Question 14 The men who led the Revolution from start to finish were, by and large, members of the American elite. True False 2 points