US History Semester Exam

The reduction of troops for the British under the command of Cornwallis refers to which battle?

Written in 1215, guaranteed the right of trial by jury and the king couldn't tax w/out consent

Freedom of speech

Plantations were developed in the Southern colonies because___

Match the belief: Colonists have benefited from their connection with Britain & should remain.

What was the main issue faced by General Washington at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78?

7 Principles:  Legislative branch can only make the laws for the nation

The 3 branches of government is under which of the 7 principles

7 Principles: Electing our representatives

"I challenge the supporter of Britain to show one advantage...by being connected w/Britain."

Powers not granted by the Constitution, powers are given to the states

No person should be held in custody unless charged with a crime is an example of what term?

What era did the following occur:  Sons of Liberty, Revere's Ride, Boston Harbor Blockade

Written in 1620 by fleeing Pilgrims.  They pledged themselves to "general good of the colony"

What was the primary reasons Puritans sought to colonize North America?

Why did anti-federalists oppose ratification of the Constitution?

The group who signed the Mayflower Compact of 1620 immigrated to the colonies in order to __

Protection against self-incrimination and double jeoparady

The view of mercantile system as one of the cause of the American Revolution -  

First genuine naval hero?

When police request a search warrant from a judge, they are helping to uphold which amendment?

1.Must have 5000 in population 2.Education must be encouraged 3.Must take Constitutional oath

Virginia Plan + New Jersey Plan = ?

Pilgrims flee persecution from England, then Penn establish colonies without a church, then...

The Second Continental Congress drafted which document after declaring independence?

Which region in the US would have supported tariffs/taxes?

British colonies objected the Stamp Act because they _

Patrick Henry, George Mason, and Thomas Jefferson were in a group known as__

Which argument was used by the Federalists regarding ratifying the new US Constitution?

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay were in a group known as__

Self-government became a strong tradition in the colonies due to the kings actions of__

Events of Shay's Rebellion led to _?

Essential rights are life, liberty and property

What plan am I?  Bicameral congress, representation by population

The orderly process for admitting new state to the union was established by the __

"There is no declaration of rights." - the author of the excerpt would most likely have__

Who was the idealist that explained we have given rights as humans?

How did the 2nd Great Awakening influence change?

Who am I? African American slave, spy, sent goods to Continental Army

What group said that the president had too much power and the rights of the people were missing

What group said that individual rights were implied and the Constitution would unify the states

Slave population would only count 60% towards taxation and representation.

What did the federalist promise to add to the Constitution in order to win support?

President:"I need more money to build boats." Congress:"Sorry, you can't have it."  Principle?

Why is the House of Burgesses important?

7 Principle:  right to rule comes from the people

One task George Washington faced when inaugurated as the 1st president?

7 Principles:  Division of power between the federal government and the states

After raising taxes and seizing farms in Massachusetts chaos irrupted in what is known as__ 

The president has the power to make treaties as long as the Senate agrees by 2/3 - Principle?

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

The House of B, the Mayflower Compact, & the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut all established

The idea of mankind being all equal and independent with unalienable rights is n what document?