The Federalist Papers

insight into the framers' intentions in the Constitution

Who was Friedrich von Steuben?

Made American soldiers into a formidable fighting force

Which of the following facts concerning the Northwest Ordinance is not true?

It removed Native Americans and guaranteed land to whites

Which of the following was not one of the powers of govt under the Articles?

a president elected by the state legislatures

What was not an advantage that the British had over the Americans in the War?

Britain had nearly unlimited ability to finance the war

Which of the following social situations did not exist by the end of the Revolution?

Social distinctions between classes were obliterated

Which of the following was not one of the powers of government in the Articles of Confederation

a president elected by the state legislatures

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so significant to the American Revolution?

Convinced France to join the Americans

What did the term "republican" imply for most leaders of the American Revolution?

virtuous leaders elected for their superior talents

What was the key issue at the Constitutional Convention?

how to balance the conflicting interests of the states

Abigail Adams is best remembered for

Challenging gender roles in a letter to her husband

Which of the following conditions was not true of the state constitutions of the Revolution?

Abolished property and tax paying qualifications for voting

How could the American army in the early years of the War for Independence be characterized?

Not trained to fight pitched battles

How were blacks accounted for in the Constitution?

Slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person

Which was not one of the terms of the Peace of Paris?

East and West Florida were transferred from Spain to the U.S

How did the Revolution affect American women?

their subordination became the subject of debate

What beliefs did loyalists and patriots share?

Both opposed Parliaments claim of authority to tax colonies

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1
The Federalist Papers
outlined the reasons for keeping the Articles intact
insight into the framers' intentions in the Constitution
were a collection of essays expressing Anti-federalist views
influenced the voting at the NY convention for ratification
2
Who was Friedrich von Steuben?
Made American soldiers into a formidable fighting force
Commander of the Hessian forces for Britain
Representative of Prussia at the Paris peace conference
Leader of the Anti-federalist forces in Pennsylvania
3
Which of the following facts concerning the Northwest Ordinance is not true?
It removed Native Americans and guaranteed land to whites
It permitted settlers to elect a legislature and make laws
It outlined the steps for the admission of new states
It forbade slavery in the Northwest Territory
4
Which of the following was not one of the powers of govt under the Articles?
unanimous approval of states before taxes enacted
no congressional power to regulate interstate commerce
a national congress in which each state had only one vote
a president elected by the state legislatures
5
In late 18th century, what did many Americans think about political parties?
They were necessary instruments for public opinion
The provided stability
They were selfish factions
They could function as the embodiment of diff social classes
6
After the Peace of Paris, New Orleans was controlled by
France
Britain
Spain
The United States
7
Who was the author of the Virginia's Statute for Religious Freedom?
George Washington
Patrick Henry
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
8
What was not an advantage that the British had over the Americans in the War?
Britain had large numbers of soldiers already stationed
Britain had one of the best navies in the world
Britain had the resources to hire German mercenaries
Britain had nearly unlimited ability to finance the war
9
Which of the following nations was an ally of Britain during the Revolutionary War?
Spain
The Dutch Republic
none of these
France
10
Which of the following social situations did not exist by the end of the Revolution?
Slavery remained intact
The overall distribution of wealth remained unchanged
Social distinctions between classes were obliterated
The gentry earned the respect of the common people
11
Britain met its manpower needs during the War of Independence by
hiring foreign troops
lowering its physical requirements
raising the recruiting bonuses
all of these
12
British strategy after 1778 was to
seize key southern ports
subdue New England, cut off from other colonies
hang on until the Americans were worn down
capitalize on their relations with Native Americans
13
The conditions that led to Daniel Shays's rebellion included
farm foreclosures
all of these
tax increases
economic recession
14
All of the following states ended slavery between 1777 and 1804 except
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
15
The term for the system of shared power and dual lawmaking by state and federal governments is
Bicameralism
Localism
Federalism
Virtual representation
16
Which of the following was not one of the powers of government in the Articles of Confederation
a single chamber Congress elected by state legislatures
a national congress in which each state had only one vote
a president elected by the state legislatures
unanimous approval of the states before Congress makes taxes
17
Problems facing the Confederation government included
continued British occupation of western forts
closing of West Indian trade to American merchants
an economic depression
all of these
18
Which of the following men was a leader of the Anti-Federalists?
Thomas Jefferson
Friedrich von Steuben
George Mason
Ben Franklin
19
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so significant to the American Revolution?
Convinced Spain to support the Americans publicly
Convinced the Netherlands to support the Americans
Caused Britain to consider negotiations with the Americans
Convinced France to join the Americans
20
What did the term "republican" imply for most leaders of the American Revolution?
mob rule or rule by an uneducated multitude
power decentralized primarily among large states
virtuous leaders elected for their superior talents
rule by wealthy corporate attorneys
21
What was the key issue at the Constitutional Convention?
how to balance the conflicting interests of the states
whether or not slavery should be abolished
when the new govt could acquire new territory
whether the new govt should be more or less powerful
22
Abigail Adams is best remembered for
Sewing the first American flag
Participating in important boycotts of British goods
Serving as a spy in the Revolution
Challenging gender roles in a letter to her husband
23
Which of the following conditions was not true of the state constitutions of the Revolution?
Included explicit bill of rights
A minority of voters elected a majority of assemblymen
elections became annual
Abolished property and tax paying qualifications for voting
24
One of the Anti-federalists' key objections to the proposed Constitution was the
existence of an independent federal judiciary
absence of a bill of rights
absence of checks on the power of the president
existence of a bicameral legislature
25
How could the American army in the early years of the War for Independence be characterized?
Not trained to fight pitched battles
It was uncoordinated b/c of the foreign troops
Floundering because of lack of effective leadership
Well trained army
26
How were blacks accounted for in the Constitution?
Three-fifths of the states had to end slavery by 1824
Slaves were counted as three-fifths of a person
Free blacks were granted citizenship and the right to vote
The government would be able to abolish slavery at any time
27
Which was not one of the terms of the Peace of Paris?
U.S. received fishing rights off the Grand Banks of Canada
Loyalists were to be compensated for land losses
East and West Florida were transferred from Spain to the U.S
Britain recognized American independence
28
Which of the following battles forced the British govt to commence peace negotiations?
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Camden
Saratoga
29
What was the name of the proposal to create a single chamber congress?
Connecticut plan
Virginia plan
New Jersey plan
30
The basic unit of settlement in the territory north of the Ohio River was established by?
Ordinance of 1785
Northwest Ordinance
Connecticut Compromise
Articles of Confederation
31
How did the Revolution affect American women?
a widespread movement for female equality began
in 2/3 of the states, they gain the right to vote
many received sums from the govt for their role in the Rev
their subordination became the subject of debate
32
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
All of these
A slave woman in Boston
One of the best known poets of the American Revolution
An advocate for freeing slaves
33
What beliefs did loyalists and patriots share?
Both opposed Parliaments claim of authority to tax colonies
Agreed that those on losing side should forfeit land
All opposed to secession from Britain
Worried about what would happen if the patriots won
34
The American colonists who denounced separation from Britain were called Tories
False
True
35
The worst atrocities of the war were committed by
The Hessian troops hired as mercenaries
Americans upon each other
Native Americans against frontier colonials
the well trained British troops

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