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Brasher Unit B - The American Revolution
Brasher Unit B - The American Revolution
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AP US History exam review
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1
Which new law required a tax on most printed items in America?
Newspaper Tax
Stamp Act
Navigation Acts
Townshend Acts
2
According to the U.S. Constitution, how can the President "check" (limit) Congress?
Impeachment
Presidential review
The creation of laws related to war
Veto of laws
3
What was NOT an advantage that the British had over the Patriots?
Experienced army
Large navy
Defensive strategy
Established government
4
What did the Constitution do about the problem of slavery in America?
It did not even address it
It abolished it
It guaranteed it
It compromised
5
What was the British motive behind the Proclamation of 1763?
To punish the rebellious colonists
To separate colonists and Indians
To prevent colonists from fighting the French
To raise money for colonial defense
6
According to the U.S. Constitution, which branch of government writes the laws?
Legislative (Congress)
Only the states
Judicial (Courts)
Executive (The President and his/her staff)
7
What were the Sons of Liberty known for?
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Anti-British terrorism
Peaceful protests
Fighting at Yorktown
8
What was the
most important
cause of American victory in the Revolutionary War?
Leadership
Foreign aid
Defensive strategy
Large navy
9
Which new law required American colonists to provide housing for British troops?
Stamp Act
Navigation Act
Quartering Act
Townshend Act
10
Who was an American celebrity that served as an important negotiator for the new United States?
Benjamin Franklin
Hallie Curtin
Jackson Flinn
Thomas Paine
11
According to the Constitution, each state gets how many members for the House of Representatives?
One
Two
The President decides
It depends on the population
12
What convinced more colonists to support independence, rather than just "redressing grievances"?
The Bill of Rights
The Stamp Act
Common Sense
The Federalist essays
13
The idea that Americans were suspicious of the British monarchy taking away their rights was...
"No taxation without representation!"
"redressing of grievances"
Mercantilism
Whig ideology
14
Why was the Constitutional Convention organized?
The previous national government was too weak and unstable
Hamilton was bored
To redress American grievances against the British monarchy
To create new state governments
15
Which is the best song from a musical about the Revolutionary Period?
"But, Mr. Adams" from 1776
"Sit Down, John" from 1776
"You'll Be Back" from Hamilton
"Guns and Ships" from Hamilton
16
Who called a Constitutional Convention and wrote most of
The Federalist
essays?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
17
Who was the commander of the Continental (Patriot) Army?
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
18
Revolutionary ideas during this time period caused...
a redistribution of property and wealth to the poor classes.
all 13 states to grant women the right to vote.
Native Americans to be granted full citizenship.
the manumission of slaves by some Southern planters.
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Why did the English/British end salutary neglect?
To pay off French and Indian War debts
To prepare for the French and Indian War
To promote more democracy
To better manage a larger American empire
20
Who was most prominent in urging the Continental Congress to "Vote for independency"?
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
21
In what year did the United States declare its independence?
1607
1776
1763
1788
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Why did the Constitution require an electoral college to elect the President and life terms for Supreme Court Justices?
Southerners knew it would keep slavery more secure for the future
The Founding Fathers did not totally trust average people to choose wisely
The Founding Fathers just copied the British system
It was considered the best way to protect states' rights
