U.S. formative

Review #2

Fall 1999

As on the first exam you will be expected to answer eight identifications from a list of 16. The 16 will be chosen by the instructor from the list below. Be sure to keep in mind the questions who, what, when, why, where and the significance.

Bunker hill Hessians Lafayette

Federalist Papers Paul Revere John Jay

Aaron Burr John Hancock Middle Passage

Shay's Rebellion Bill of Rights Benedict Arnold

Judiciary Act of 1789 Alexander Hamilton Lewis and Clark

John Dickinson Deborah Sampson Frederick Douglass

Northwest Ordinance Citizen Genet Impressment

As on the first exam you will answer two essay questions from a choice of four. The four questions will be chosen from the list below by the instructor. Be sure to answer in detail, identifying terms, giving definitions, using supporting evidence as needed.

1. Discuss the advantages the British had entering the American Revolution and then why the Colonists were able to win with so many advantages on the side of the British.
2. Explain the importance of George Washington's administration. In your explanation be sure to discuss some of the key things he did and why.
3. Discuss the role of women during the American Revolution. In your explanation be sure to give some specific examples.
4. What were some of the key problems of the Articles of Confederation and how were these addressed in the new Constitution?
5. Explain some of the key issues faced during the period immediately following Washington's presidency-the types of events that caused problems for the government. (All prior to the War of 1812).
6. Explain the importance of two of the following individuals to American growth and development.