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1
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
revise tax laws applying to the colonists.
set up a trade agreement with Britain.
make peace with the Native Americans.
break ties with Britain and explain why.
2
The first national governmental system after the American Revolution was called the...
United States Constitution
Articles of Confederation
English Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
3
What effect did the Transylvania Purchase have on the Watauga Settlement?
It led to the Watauga Petitions
It contributed to the founding of the Watauga Association
It improved relations with the Cherokee
It provided protection against attack by the British
4
The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to...
to explain the need for westward expansion.
persuade the states to amend the Articles of Confederation.
to build an alliance with France and Spain.
to persuade states to ratify the Constitution.
5
After the French and Indian War, what was the colonists' reaction to Parliament's new taxes?
Negative because they did not protect against Indian attack.
Positive since they discouraged smuggling.
Negative since they were not represented in Parliament.
Positive bc they were used to pay for French & Indian War.
6
Under checks and balances, the Supreme Court can limit the power of Congress & the President by
impeaching public officials.
making appointments.
declaring a law or action unconstitutional.
vetoing a law.
7
The Alien and Sedition Acts were an important issue to the presidential election of 1800...
because they seemed to conflict with freedom of speech.
because they made problems with the electoral process.
because they made it easier to vote.
because they established embargoes interrupting free trade.
8
Why did Congress pass the Sedition Act?
to help pay war debts
to prevent people from speaking out against the government
to open the northwest territories for settlement
to increase the time immigrants waited to become citizens
9
_____ established a system for admitting states and outlawed slavery in the territories.
The 3/5 Compromise
The Articles of Confederation
The Northwest Ordinance
The Declaration of Independence
10
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
Governors can pardon federal prisoners.
Congress can regulate industry.
The President can veto bills passed by Congress.
The Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress.
11
Who were the Loyalists and the Patriots?
Loyalists want tariffs & Patriots want free trade
Loyalists are loyal to the king & Patriots want independence
Loyalists want independence & Patriots are loyal to the king
Loyalists want free trade & Patriots want tariffs
12
Which best explains why British general Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown?
Washington and Rochambeau defeated Cornwallis in SC
Lafayette and his troops were waiting for Cornwallis in NY
British naval forces were occupied with wars in Europe
He was trapped by American and French land and sea forces
13
John Donelson led settlers to Nashville & wrote ____ establishing a judicial system.
Cumberland Compact
Knoxville Compact
Transylvania Compact
Watauga Compact
14
Which battle had American troops led by John Sevier defeat 1/3 of the British army in SC?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Princeton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of King's Mountain
15
______ resolved the conflict between the VA & NJ plans about representation in the legislature.
Northwest Ordinance
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
The Great Compromise
16
What policy held that colonies (America) existed to make the home country (Britain) richer?
Mercantilism
Communism
Socialism
Capitalism
17
Which of the following represented the belief that an effective democracy depends on education?
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Articles of Confederation
The Constitutional Convention
Land Ordinance of 1785
18
The Proclamation of 1763 declares...
the Mississippi River as the colonies' western boundary.
the Appalachian Mountains as the colonies' western boundary.
fur trading with Native Americans in illegal.
the end of the French and Indian War.
19
_____ had a loose view of the Constitution, were pro-Britain, and supported the national bank.
Socialists
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Whigs
20
The XYZ affair...
made Republicans more popular and Federalists less popular.
made Federalists more popular and Republicans less popular.
was because French officials demanded a bribe to negotiate.
arose out of the Whiskey Rebellion.
21
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
provide the government with the power to do its job.
assure the people are protected from the government.
allow the people to do what they want.
prevent the people from abusing their power.
22
Why is the Battle of Saratoga known as the turning point in the American Revolution?
It caused France to come to America's aid
It persuaded France to become America's ally
It persuaded England to show mercy
It persuaded Spain to become America's ally
23
Paine said "In the early ages of the world...there were no kings... there were no wars" meaning
Kings were most likely to go to war
American colonists should move to Holland
The British were passing unjust laws in the colonies
No taxation without representation
24
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
13
11
9
7
25
Which event is associated with the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world"?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
Battle of Bunker Hill
26
____ in the Constitutional Convention temporarily reduced conflict b/w the North and the South?
Missouri Compromise
Fugitive Slave Act
Three-Fifths Compromise
Kansas-Nebraska Act
27
All of the following documents had an impact on the framing of the Constitution except...
Federalist Papers
Magna Carta
English Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
28
Which concepts reflect powers given to the people?
popular sovereignty, republicanism
limited government, federalism
federalism, separation of powers
limited government, checks and balances
29
In 1763 ____, a Native Am. leader, waged war against colonists fearing British taking his land.
Chief Joseph
Dragging Canoe
Sitting Bull
Pontiac
30
In Washington's farewell address, he urged the American people to
establish more effective political parties.
create a defensive alliance with European countries.
value and maintain a sense of national unity.
limit the president to two terms in office.
31
Who started the Sons of Liberty?
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
32
Who were the German mercenaries defeated by Washington at the Battle of Trenton?
French
Italians
Hessians
Spanish
33
Magna Carta: "No freeman shall be imprisoned save by the judgement of his peers" is like the...
right to free speech
rights to hold personal property
rights of the accused
right to bear arms
34
Which of the following was a result of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Other countries realized the U.S. was weak.
Citizens realized the strength of the new government.
Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed over governmental power.
The U.S. lost land to France.
35
How did Shays's Rebellion make people want to revise the Articles of Confederation?
People worried a weak gov't couldn't beat future rebellions.
Individual rights and free speech became more important.
Members of the rebellion got more political power.
Farmers petitioned state gov'ts for financial assistance.
36
In "The Crisis", Paine mentions the "sunshine soldier" & "summer patriot." What do they mean?
Someone who is loyal to the colonies.
Someone who only fights in good weather.
Someone who supports his country in times of crisis.
Someone who does not support his country in times of crisis.
37
Why was the Sons of Liberty formed?
To oppose British taxation.
To raise money for construction of a navy.
To form a political party.
To resist French attacks.
38
What was one result of Pinckney's Treaty?
Allowing free trade with France
Granting navigation rights on the Mississippi to the U.S.
Closed the port of New Orleans to the U.S.
Establishing a border with Canada
39
_____ had a strict view of the Constitution, were pro-French, and opposed the national bank.
Whigs
Socialists
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
40
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." is from what?
Mayflower Compact
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
41
Which of the following is NOT correct?
The judicial branch interprets the laws.
The executive branch carries out the laws.
The representative branch approves the laws.
The legislative branch makes the laws.
42
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" due to his contributions in drafting it?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
James Monroe
43
What were both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights designed to do?
give commoners the right to vote
provide for religious freedom
accept the theory of divine right
limit the power of the monarch
