Which of the following is the best example of a major dispute during the Constitutional Convention?

the Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan

The Great Compromise overcame the obstacle of state representation by establishing

a bicameral Congress, with representation in one house based on population.

Colonial soldiers faced which of the following obstacles at Valley Forge during the American Revolution?

disease, a harsh winter, and lack of food

An example of due process of law as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment is

ensuring trials follow certain procedures and rules

Which of the following best states an interpretation of the Second Amendment?

There should be no limits on owning and using guns

Which of the following resulted from a missed meeting between British generals Howe and Burgoyne?

the Continental army’s victory at Saratoga

Which of the following is an example of bicameral government?

the Senate and the House of Representatives

Read the phrase: No taxation without representation Colonists use this phrase to suggest that

they should have a vote on taxes in Parliament

The members of the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III because

they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints

General Rochambeau helped General Washington by

providing French troops for the Battle of Yorktown

Which statement best describes the Siege of Boston in 1775

Colonists tried to take back the city from the British

How did the Virginia Declaration of Rights influence the Declaration of Independence?

It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration

Which of the following best states a reason why Common Sense was popular among many American colonists?

It was written in plain language

A reason that the Intolerable Act of 1774 angered colonists was that they

Prohibited town meetings in Massachusetts

Which of the following best describes the concept of federalism?

power divided between state and federal governments

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1
Which of the following is the best example of a major dispute during the Constitutional Convention?
the House of Representatives vs. the Senate
the Three-Fifths Compromise vs. the Great Compromise
the Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan
the Articles of Confederation vs. the United States Constitution
2
Which of the following did the Anti-Federalists oppose?
granting states’ rights in the Constitution
ratifying the Constitution
including a bill of rights
publishing the Federalist Papers
3
The Great Compromise overcame the obstacle of state representation by establishing
a unicameral Congress, with an equal number of representatives from each st
a bicameral Congress, with representation in one house based on population.
a bicameral Congress, with representation in one house restricted to large
a unicameral Congress, with representation based on population
4
Before public lands could be sold under the Land Ordinance of 1785, the land had to be
free of enslaved people
surveyed and divided
free of American Indians.
cleared and measured
5
Colonial soldiers faced which of the following obstacles at Valley Forge during the American Revolution?
desertions, extreme heat, and lack of food
a harsh winter, overcrowding, and lack of clothing
desertions, extreme heat, and lack of clothing
disease, a harsh winter, and lack of food
6
An example of due process of law as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment is
being able to call and question witnesses
ensuring trials follow certain procedures and rules
having reasonable suspicion that someone is guilty
owning guns and other weapons
7
What was the first national legislature established by the Articles of Confederation?
the First Continental Congress
the Second Continental Congress
Parliament
a one-branch Congress
8
The original draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
9
Which of the following best states an interpretation of the Second Amendment?
Guns should only be used for hunting
Only local governments can pass gun laws
No one should be able to own or use a gun
There should be no limits on owning and using guns
10
According to the Fourth Amendment, what must the government do before taking a person’s property?
obtain a search warrant
have a guilty verdict
contact the police
tell the person
11
Which of the following resulted from a missed meeting between British generals Howe and Burgoyne?
the British victory at Saratoga
the Continental army’s victory at Saratoga
the surrender of Lord Cornwallis
the surrender of General Howe
12
After reviewing the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress
passed it without changes
immediately rejected it
suggested changes to it
rejected it after making changes
13
The Land Ordinance of 1785 affected slavery by
abolishing it throughout the nation
allowing enslaved people to settle in the West
spreading it throughout the nation
stopping it from spreading
14
Which of the following is an example of bicameral government?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
the judicial branch and the Senate
the judicial branch and the executive branch
the Senate and the executive branch
15
Read the phrase: No taxation without representation Colonists use this phrase to suggest that
taxes should not represent more than the colonies owed
they wanted to pass their own tax laws
taxes should be equal for Britain and the colonies
they should have a vote on taxes in Parliament
16
The members of the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III because
they hoped he would replace the members of Parliament
they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints
they wanted him to know the colonies were ready for war
they hoped he would realize the colonies could win a war
17
Why was the Confederation Congress unable to control inflation?
It could not trade on the Mississippi.
It could not raise an army.
It could not regulate prices.
It could not collect taxes.
18
General Rochambeau helped General Washington by
providing French ships for the Battle of Yorktown
providing French troops for the Battle of Yorktown
attacking General Greene at the Battle of Guilford Court House
attacking General Gates at the Battle of Camden
19
Which statement best describes the Siege of Boston in 1775
The Continental army lost many soldiers to desertion
Colonists tried to take back the city from the British
The British tried to capture two important hills
The British tried to take back the city from colonists
20
At theConstitutionalConvention,what proposal for state representation was supported by small states but not large states
the Articles of Confederation
the Virginia Plan
the New Jersey Plan
the House of Representatives
21
How did the Virginia Declaration of Rights influence the Declaration of Independence?
It was the first document that was openly critical of the king
It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration
It was published as a pamphlet and built support for the Declaration
It suggested that the colonies should be independent from Britain
22
Which of the following best states a reason why Common Sense was popular among many American colonists?
It was only ten pages long
It was written in intellectual language
It was written in plain language
It was given away for free
23
A reason that the Intolerable Act of 1774 angered colonists was that they
Added new taxes on colonial goods
Prevented trade in all the colonies
Kept people from moving to other colonies
Prohibited town meetings in Massachusetts
24
Which of the following best describes the concept of federalism?
power divided between the House and the Senate
power divided between state governments and the people
power divided between state and federal governments
power divided between the president and Congress
25
Which of the following battles marked a turning point in the American Revolution?
the Battle of Long Island
the Battle of Valley Forge
the Battle of Saratoga
the Battle of Harlem Heights

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