This quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were

reflections of the philosophies of European Enlightenment

Which legislation established the procedures for the orderly expansion of the United States?

the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

What is one reason that the Bill of Rights was adopted?

protect state rights & liberties from abuse by new gov't

The 3/5 Compromise sought to prevent

States with high slave count rule House of Representatives

What was the importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

It provided valuable information on western lands

The Battle of Yorktown is significant in the American Revolution because

British Army surrounded/surrendered marking the end of war

In the United States, Marquis de Lafayette is best known for

fighting for the United States in the American Revolution

All of the following occurred during the War of 1812 EXCEPT

New Orleans was lost to the British.

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1
This quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were
laws of Spanish colonial governments in North America
adoptions of rules used by the Holy Roman Empire
limitations of the principles of Europe's governments
reflections of the philosophies of European Enlightenment
2
Which of the following established a bicameral legislature for both large and small states?
Connecticut Compromise
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Massachusetts Plan
3
The Declaration of Independence and the “Social Contract Theory” both came from which movement?
Realism
Humanism
Enlightenment
Existentialism
4
Which legislation established the procedures for the orderly expansion of the United States?
the Monroe Doctrine of 1823
the Louisiana Purchase of 1803
the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819
the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
5
What is one reason that the Bill of Rights was adopted?
prevent national gov't from abuse of power by state gov't
To sooth the fears of many Federalists in the United States
ensure the national gov't is strong to protect the public
protect state rights & liberties from abuse by new gov't
6
The 3/5 Compromise sought to prevent
States with high slave count rule House of Representatives
Senate from becoming too powerful in the bicameral system
Anti-Federalists from winning the debate over federalism
the Constitution from ultimately being ratified
7
What was the importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
It dismissed the idea of a water route to the Pacific Ocean
It provided valuable information on western lands
It provided boundaries for future western states
It established treaties with Native American groups
8
What was added to the Constitution in order to ensure its ratification?
The right of foreign intervention
An executive branch
Political Parties
Bill of Rights
9
Shays’ Rebellion was a reflection of
a fair system of taxation
an economic depression
a weak central government
an effective government
10
The Battle of Yorktown is significant in the American Revolution because
British victory in dividing Washington’s Army into two parts
It was there that the “shot heard round the world” was fired
The only time Washington was ever defeated in a battle
British Army surrounded/surrendered marking the end of war
11
Which of the following is not a freedom guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
right to bear arms
right to vote
protection against unreasonable search and seizure
freedom of speech
12
In the United States, Marquis de Lafayette is best known for
lead the French to aid American pilots American Revolution
his role in the XYZ Affair with the French government
giving away secrets to British in the American Revolution
fighting for the United States in the American Revolution
13
All of the following occurred during the War of 1812 EXCEPT
Andrew Jackson became a national hero.
the White House and the Capitol were burned.
New Orleans was lost to the British.
British ships blockaded the eastern seacoast.
14
Which event led to the largest amount of land gained in the history of United States?
the Northwest Ordinance
the Homestead Act
the Louisiana Purchase
the Adams-Onis Treaty
15
During the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson’s MAIN function was as a
President
soldier
politician
lawyer

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