The most significant aspect of the first year of the Revolutionary War was
a. the number of significant battles won by the Americans.
b. the long lull in fighting between British and American forces at Boston.
c. France's decision to ally openly with the United States.
d. Great Britain's decision to use mercenaries.
b
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Events that occurred during 1948 in Korea did NOT include
A) the formation of the Democratic People?s Republic. B) the establishment of an American military regime over both North and South Korea. C) withdrawal of Soviet troops. D) the formation of the Republic of Korea. E) government positions for Japanese collaborators.
The total population of Teotihuacán at its height was probably about
a. 20,000. b. 50,000. c. 100,000. d. 200,000.
What was Alexandrian scholar Euclid's most famous achievement?
a. He systematized the study of geometry. b. He calculated the earth's circumference. c. He formulated and synthesized the predominant elements in military science. d. He transferred the capital of Hellenistic science from Athens to Alexandria. e. He invented the Archimedean screw.
Valley Forge was a harsh place for the soldiers to winter. Which of the following statement(s) pertain(s) to the situation.
a. Originally, Washington planned on wintering in Wilmington which was a much milder and better-supplied location. However, he succumb to the Pennsylvania Congress which did not want the British to terrorize the countryside. Therefore, Washington changed his plan to Valley Forge b. Valley Forge was a remote location with difficult supply lines. Winter is extremely harsh. More than 2,000 soldiers died of disease, hunger and cold. c. Horatio Gates who just earned all the glory in the battle of Saratoga, was catapulted to the national scene threatening the position of George Washington. Meanwhile, a "Baron Von Steuben" came to Valley Forge in Feb 1778 upon Benjamin Franklin's recommendation. He let BVS trained his army, hoping that BVS could transform the army to a fighting machine. d. All of the above