Question

What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek (select two)?
• A. Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
• B. Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia
• C. Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed
• D. The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah

Answer 1

Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation want a federal government with little power?
• A. They did not favor a government that gave power to the southern states.
• B. They thought it would be easier for foreign countries to trade with separate states.
• C. They wanted to grow the power of the federal government slowly over time.
• D. They had just freed themselves from the control of a strong, powerful government in Great Britain.

Answer 2

The correct selections regarding the Battle of Kettle Creek are:

• A. Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
• C. Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed

Answer 3

The correct answer is:

• D. They had just freed themselves from the control of a strong, powerful government in Great Britain.

The authors of the Articles of Confederation aimed to limit the power of the federal government because they were wary of centralized authority and sought to ensure that the states retained significant autonomy.