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History 1130 - Chapter 7
History 1130 - Chapter 7
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1
The Bill of Rights is a supremely important part of the Constitution. Identify the statements that describe its legacies
It has been ineffective in protecting personal liberties
It has been a protection against violations of civil liberties.
It put freedom of expression at the foundation of political democracy
It established the belief that federal power was a threat to freedom
2
Thomas Jefferson claimed that blacks were disloyal to America because of the experience of slavery and their nature.
True
False
3
John Jay, the first Supreme Court Chief Justice was a...
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
4
The Naturalization Act of 1790, allowed only “free white persons” to emigrate and be citizens.
True
False
5
Identify the states that participated in the slave trade in the years after the ratification of the Constitution.
Virginia
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Georgia
6
Identify the aims and accomplishments of the Virginia Plan proposed by the Constitutional Convention.
It stressed the establishment of a two-house legislature
It called for life terms for members of the national legislature
It attempted to prohibit states from interfering with property rights.
Its proposed structure for Congress would bolster the power of large states
7
Which position has always been filled by a popular vote?
Members of the House of Representatives
President of the United States
Members of the Senate
Federal Judgeships
8
Articles of Confederation gave the US government limited powers. Which statements identify conflicts during this time.
Indebted farmers, threatened with the loss of land, pressed govt for relief
Wealthy property owners saw their rights attacked by poor local majorities
Debt collection accelerated, driving may into financial ruin
States were unable to print paper money in order to cover their debts.
9
The Treaty of Greenville was between American and Native combatants. What were the outcomes of the Treaty of Greenville?
Tribes of the old Northwest were compelled to convert to Christianity.
Congress allowed the transfer of Indian lands without federal approval
Much of the Upper Great Lakes region became open to white settlement.
Tribes friendly to the Federal Government were granted cash payments.
10
Identify this clause, "outlined how slaves would be counted toward state representation in the House of Representatives"
The Jim Crow Clause
Three-fifths clause
Fugitive Slave Clause
Slave trade clause
11
Which of the following two characteristics best describes the Federalists
Thought government should only be big enough to do the basics
Support found in cosmopolitan areas
Represented rural farmers and the "common citizens"
represented the interests of merchants and the commercial class
12
James Madison, "the father of the Constitution," was a
Federalist
Anti-Federalists
13
What was the purpose of the essays collected in the Federalist?
to generate support for the ratification of the Constitution
to petition for extensive revisions to the constitution before ratification
to rally support for the Articles of Confederation
to dissuade representatives from ratifying the constitution
14
Why were the Federalists successful?
They controlled the local media
Because the Anti-Federalists were ineffectively organized
They convincingly argued that a strong govt would grow the economy.
They were uninterested in the Bill of Rights, which was unpopular
15
Identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
They took too much power from the states
Congress had the power to coin money but was unable to levy taxes.
There was no executive office
Each state, regardless of size, possessed only one vote in the legislature.
16
Identify the basic political principles outlined in the Constitution.
the New Jersey Plan, which called for a two-house solutions
checks and balances that prevents any branch of government from dominating
3/5s clause, outlines how slave population would be counted
federalism, the relationship between the state and national govt.
17
Patrick Henry, author of the phrase, "give me liberty or give me death," was a...
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
18
If no one wins the electoral college, the Senate chooses the president.
False
True
19
Alexander Hamilton believed the government should promote commerce and was a...
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
20
During the constitutional republic, which statements best describe African-Americans in the northern states.
They could vote in many states.
Many northern states adoped a policy of gradual emancipation.
Discussion of abolition in the region was unheard of
The Constitution forbid race-based criteria for citizenship.
