-As Illustrated on This Map, What Was One Major Difference

question 42

Multiple Choice

-As illustrated on this map, what was one major difference in the troop movements of the Patriot and British forces?

• A) Patriots troops remained within the boundaries of the thirteen colonies.
• B) British troops generally moved north from the Southern colonies to engage the Patriots.
• C) British troops heavily relied on their navy to transport them to and within the colonies.
• D) British troops stayed near the coast, whereas Patriot troops remained inland.

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Definitions:

Shays's Rebellion

An armed uprising in Western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, led by Daniel Shays, highlighting the need for a stronger national government which led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789 due to its weaknesses in central authority.

Revolutionary War

The conflict (1775-1783) between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain, leading to the independence of the United States.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803, doubling the size of the U.S. and opening the west for expansion.