Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?

citizen participation in government

Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?

provided an example of a representative form of government

In the 1700s, the triangular trade led directly to the

increased importationof enslavedAfricans 2Western Hemisphere

Which phrase from Dec of Independence most reflects idea that people are the source of govt?

" deriving their just powers from the consent of governed"

American colonists showed opposition to British taxation & trade restrictions of 1760s by

boycotting products from Great Britain

The Mayflower Compact is important to the concept of a democratic society because it represents

a clear step toward self-government

Which title is most accurate for this time line?

Causes of the American Revolution

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (1754-1763)?

disputed land claims in Ohio Rivervalley btn French & Brits

The Declaration of Independence states that the fundamental purpose of government is to

secure for the people their natural rights

Which heading best completes the outline below? timber / rocky soil/fishing/family farms

Factors in the Economic Development of Colonial New England

The Proclamation of 1763 was intended to

avoid conflicts w Indians west of the Appalachian Mountains

*Jamestown, 1607• Plymouth colony, 1620• These early colonial settlements were similar in that

each was located near the coastline

Which principle of government is proposed in the Declaration of Independence?

primary function of government is to protect natural rights.

What is the main argument Paine makes concerning relationship btn Great Britain & its colonies?

America is too distant for Britain to govern effectively.

Based on this map, which statement about geography of colonial New England is most accurate?

The first communities developed along rivers and coastlines.

During 1770s, how did British govt respond to increasing American protests of British policy?

It increased efforts to maintain order and enforce laws.

The major objection that colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were

denied the rights of citizens who lived in England

What were the Salem Witch Trials

they accused young girls of witchcraft in Massachusetts

Which set of events related to early America is in the correct chronological order?

French& Indian War →passage of Stamp Act →Battle of Saratoga

A major purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to

state colonial grievances against British rule

The original settlements in the thirteen British colonies were all located

east of the Appalachian Mountains

The House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact were developments that led to

creation of representative government

One way that the British government carried out the policy of mercantilism was by

requiring colonial trade occur within the British Empire

In Colonial Era, developments like New England town meetings&the Virginia House of Burgesses

represented steps in the growth of representative democracy

One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should

be based upon the consent of the governed

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1
Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?
a strong president
elected judges to conduct trials
a set of laws
citizen participation in government
2
Which feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?
impeaching presidents
created the first written constitution in America
provided an example of a representative form of government
provided for direct election of puppies
3
In the 1700s, the triangular trade led directly to the
decline of the New England economy
middlecolonies as importers of agricultural products
rapid industrialization of the southern colonies
increased importationof enslavedAfricans 2Western Hemisphere
4
Who gave the City Upon a Hill sermon?
John Winthrop
William Bradford
Anne Hutchinson
John Smith
5
Which phrase from Dec of Independence most reflects idea that people are the source of govt?
"govts long est. should'nt be changed for light causes"
"all men are endowed by their Creator w unalienable rights"
". . . that all men are created equal, . . ."
" deriving their just powers from the consent of governed"
6
What would be the best title for this map?
British Domination of the Americas
Spanish Colonies in the New World
The U.S. in 1750
Colonial Trade Routes
7
American colonists showed opposition to British taxation & trade restrictions of 1760s by
boycotting products from Great Britain
supporting the French against the British
purchasing additional products from Indian tribes
overthrowing the royal governors in most of the colonies
8
The Mayflower Compact is important to the concept of a democratic society because it represents
a clear step toward self-government
an attempt by the colonists to establish freedom of religion
an effort by the colonists to use force to resist the King
an early attempt to establish universal suffrage
9
Which title is most accurate for this time line?
Abuse of Power by Colonial Legislatures
Forms of Colonial Protest
Causes of the American Revolution
Effects of British Navigation Laws
10
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War (1754-1763)?
disputed land claims in Ohio Rivervalley btn French & Brits
violation of trade agreements btnEuropean nations & Indians
conflicts btn colonists & French over control of California
taxes of American colonists w/o representation in Parliament
11
The Declaration of Independence states that the fundamental purpose of government is to
provide for the common defense
assure employment for people who are willing to work
guarantee the right to vote to all citizens
secure for the people their natural rights
12
Which political feature of the United States developed during the colonial period?
two-party system
federalism
representative government
universal suffrage
13
Which geographic feature presented a barrier to the westward migration of American settlers?
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Ohio River
14
Which heading best completes the outline below? timber / rocky soil/fishing/family farms
Components of the British System of Mercantilism
Features of Dutch Success in Colonial New Amsterdam
Reasons for the Development of Southern Plantations
Factors in the Economic Development of Colonial New England
15
The Proclamation of 1763 was intended to
outlaw slavery in the Ohio River valley
avoid conflicts w Indians west of the Appalachian Mountains
prevent France from expanding into the Great Lakes region
allow American farmers to use the Mississippi River
16
*Jamestown, 1607• Plymouth colony, 1620• These early colonial settlements were similar in that
each was located at the base of a mountain range
each was located on offshore islands
each was located near the coastline
each was located in an arid climate
17
In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged American colonists to
form an alliance with France
establish their own nation
obey the laws of Parliament
pay their colonial taxes
18
Which was the first successful colony in British North America?
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Jamestown
Maryland
Roanoke
19
Which principle of government is proposed in the Declaration of Independence?
Political power originates with a strong central government.
primary function of government is to protect natural rights.
Individual liberties must be guaranteed by bill of rights.
checks & balances is best way to stop govt abuse of power.
20
What is the main argument Paine makes concerning relationship btn Great Britain & its colonies?
America lacks representation in Parliament.
Colonial leaders believe the British want them as soldiers.
America is too distant for Britain to govern effectively.
Britain wants to make America a part of the Europe
21
Based on this map, which statement about geography of colonial New England is most accurate?
The first communities developed along rivers and coastlines.
New Hampshire had the highest population density.
Rivers served as natural boundaries between the colonies.
AtlanticOcean isolated the region from rest of the colonies.
22
During 1770s, how did British govt respond to increasing American protests of British policy?
It offered self-government to the colonists.
It asked France for help in controlling the colonists.
It increased efforts to maintain order and enforce laws.
It agreed to grant thecolonies representation in Parliament.
23
The major objection that colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were
forced to farm crops ordered by England
denied the right to arm themselves for defense
forced to settle wilderness areas
denied the rights of citizens who lived in England
24
What were the Salem Witch Trials
they accused young girls of witchcraft in Massachusetts
basically it was the first Halloween celebration
they put communists on trial
they accused witches of communism
25
Which set of events related to early America is in the correct chronological order?
French& Indian War →passage of Stamp Act →Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga →French& Indian War →passage of Stamp Act
passage of Stamp Act →French&Indian War→Battle of Saratoga
passage of Stamp Act →Battle of Saratoga → French&Indian War
26
Which factor most influenced the economic development of the colonial South?
plentiful forests
rich deposits of iron ore and coal
warm and wet growing seasons
abundant water power for manufacturing
27
A major purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
state colonial grievances against British rule
guarantee individual rights to citizens
establish a plan for a national government
strengthen the power of the central government
28
The original settlements in the thirteen British colonies were all located
along the Gulf Coast
on the Great Plains
west of the Mississippi River
east of the Appalachian Mountains
29
The House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact were developments that led to
protection of the rights of women
creation of representative government
regulation of trade with Native American Indians
elimination of the power of the elite
30
Which document is associated with John Locke's social contract theory of government?
Sedition Act of 1798
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Albany Plan of Union
Declaration of Independence
31
The colonists’ slogan, “No taxation without representation,” expresses a belief in
economic interdependence
the consent of the governed
free trade
the supremacy of the Parliament
32
Which important reason for American victory in the Revolutionary War is missing from the chart?
greater number of Indian allies
control of railroads and canals
aid from foreign nations
naval superiority of the thirteen colonies
33
Which geographic feature contributed the most to the development of commerce in colonies?
interior lakes
natural harbors
mountains
grasslands
34
Which geographic feature was used to establish the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
35
The development of a farming culture among pre-Columbian Native American Indians helped ensure
the establishment of a nomadic lifestyle
the continuation of hunting and gathering
a more stable food supply
safety from neighboring tribes
36
One way that the British government carried out the policy of mercantilism was by
prohibiting the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans
requiring colonial trade occur within the British Empire
promoting free trade between its colonies and Europe
encouraging development of colonial manufacturing and trade
37
Which doc is best described as a statement of democratic principles & not a framework for govt?
Albany Plan of Union
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
38
During the colonial period, goods were most commonly transported on
canals
rivers
airplanes
railroads
39
In Colonial Era, developments like New England town meetings&the Virginia House of Burgesses
represented early social reform movements
represented colonial attempts to build national government
represented steps in the growth of representative democracy
represented British effortsto strengthn control overcolonies
40
Which feature of government was developed most fully during the colonial era?
representative assemblies
universal suffrage
an independent court system
separation of church and state
41
One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should
be based upon the consent of the governed
guarantee economic equality among citizens
be led by educated citizens
have unlimited power to rule the people
42
According to Dec of Independence,people have right to abolish a government if that government
favors one religion over another
becomes involved in entangling alliances
is a limited monarchy
violates natural rights

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