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1
The first national governmental system after the American Revolution was called the...
Articles of Confederation
United States Constitution
English Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
2
____ in the Constitutional Convention temporarily reduced conflict b/w the North and the South?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Three-Fifths Compromise
Missouri Compromise
Fugitive Slave Act
3
How did Shays's Rebellion make people want to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Members of the rebellion got more political power.
Individual rights and free speech became more important.
People worried a weak gov't couldn't beat future rebellions.
Farmers petitioned state gov'ts for financial assistance.
4
What was one result of Pinckney's Treaty?
Establishing a border with Canada
Granting navigation rights on the Mississippi to the U.S.
Closed the port of New Orleans to the U.S.
Allowing free trade with France
5
Which of the following is NOT correct?
The representative branch approves the laws.
The judicial branch interprets the laws.
The executive branch carries out the laws.
The legislative branch makes the laws.
6
Why was the Sons of Liberty formed?
To raise money for construction of a navy.
To resist French attacks.
To form a political party.
To oppose British taxation.
7
In 1763 ____, a Native Am. leader, waged war against colonists fearing British taking his land.
Chief Joseph
Pontiac
Dragging Canoe
Sitting Bull
8
Which of the following represented the belief that an effective democracy depends on education?
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
The Constitutional Convention
Land Ordinance of 1785
9
What policy held that colonies (America) existed to make the home country (Britain) richer?
Socialism
Mercantilism
Communism
Capitalism
10
_____ had a loose view of the Constitution, were pro-Britain, and supported the national bank.
Socialists
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Whigs
11
Who were the German mercenaries defeated by Washington at the Battle of Trenton?
Spanish
Hessians
Italians
French
12
The Alien and Sedition Acts were an important issue to the presidential election of 1800...
because they made problems with the electoral process.
because they made it easier to vote.
because they established embargoes interrupting free trade.
because they seemed to conflict with freedom of speech.
13
Why is the Battle of Saratoga known as the turning point in the American Revolution?
It caused France to come to America's aid
It persuaded England to show mercy
It persuaded France to become America's ally
It persuaded Spain to become America's ally
14
All of the following documents had an impact on the framing of the Constitution except...
English Bill of Rights
Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
15
Which best explains why British general Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown?
Washington and Rochambeau defeated Cornwallis in SC
British naval forces were occupied with wars in Europe
Lafayette and his troops were waiting for Cornwallis in NY
He was trapped by American and French land and sea forces
16
How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution?
11
7
13
9
17
Magna Carta: "No freeman shall be imprisoned save by the judgement of his peers" is like the...
right to bear arms
rights of the accused
rights to hold personal property
right to free speech
18
______ resolved the conflict between the VA & NJ plans about representation in the legislature.
Articles of Confederation
The Great Compromise
Northwest Ordinance
Bill of Rights
19
Under checks and balances, the Supreme Court can limit the power of Congress & the President by
impeaching public officials.
making appointments.
vetoing a law.
declaring a law or action unconstitutional.
20
Who were the Loyalists and the Patriots?
Loyalists want free trade & Patriots want tariffs
Loyalists want independence & Patriots are loyal to the king
Loyalists are loyal to the king & Patriots want independence
Loyalists want tariffs & Patriots want free trade
21
Paine said "In the early ages of the world...there were no kings... there were no wars" meaning
Kings were most likely to go to war
The British were passing unjust laws in the colonies
American colonists should move to Holland
No taxation without representation
22
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
assure the people are protected from the government.
allow the people to do what they want.
prevent the people from abusing their power.
provide the government with the power to do its job.
23
Which event is associated with the phrase "the shot heard 'round the world"?
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
Battle of Lexington and Concord
24
_____ established a system for admitting states and outlawed slavery in the territories.
The 3/5 Compromise
The Northwest Ordinance
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
25
The XYZ affair...
made Federalists more popular and Republicans less popular.
arose out of the Whiskey Rebellion.
was because French officials demanded a bribe to negotiate.
made Republicans more popular and Federalists less popular.
26
Why did Congress pass the Sedition Act?
to increase the time immigrants waited to become citizens
to open the northwest territories for settlement
to help pay war debts
to prevent people from speaking out against the government
27
_____ had a strict view of the Constitution, were pro-French, and opposed the national bank.
Socialists
Democratic-Republicans
Whigs
Federalists
28
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to
make peace with the Native Americans.
break ties with Britain and explain why.
set up a trade agreement with Britain.
revise tax laws applying to the colonists.
29
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution" due to his contributions in drafting it?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
James Monroe
30
Which of the following was a result of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Jefferson and Hamilton disagreed over governmental power.
The U.S. lost land to France.
Other countries realized the U.S. was weak.
Citizens realized the strength of the new government.
31
In Washington's farewell address, he urged the American people to
limit the president to two terms in office.
value and maintain a sense of national unity.
establish more effective political parties.
create a defensive alliance with European countries.
32
Which concepts reflect powers given to the people?
limited government, federalism
federalism, separation of powers
popular sovereignty, republicanism
limited government, checks and balances
33
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." is from what?
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
U.S. Constitution
34
After the French and Indian War, what was the colonists' reaction to Parliament's new taxes?
Negative since they were not represented in Parliament.
Negative because they did not protect against Indian attack.
Positive since they discouraged smuggling.
Positive bc they were used to pay for French & Indian War.
35
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
Congress can regulate industry.
Governors can pardon federal prisoners.
The Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress.
The President can veto bills passed by Congress.
36
What effect did the Transylvania Purchase have on the Watauga Settlement?
It led to the Watauga Petitions
It contributed to the founding of the Watauga Association
It improved relations with the Cherokee
It provided protection against attack by the British
37
The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to...
to explain the need for westward expansion.
to persuade states to ratify the Constitution.
persuade the states to amend the Articles of Confederation.
to build an alliance with France and Spain.
38
Which battle had American troops led by John Sevier defeat 1/3 of the British army in SC?
Battle of King's Mountain
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Princeton
39
What were both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights designed to do?
give commoners the right to vote
provide for religious freedom
accept the theory of divine right
limit the power of the monarch
40
Who started the Sons of Liberty?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
James Madison
41
John Donelson led settlers to Nashville & wrote ____ establishing a judicial system.
Watauga Compact
Transylvania Compact
Cumberland Compact
Knoxville Compact
42
In "The Crisis", Paine mentions the "sunshine soldier" & "summer patriot." What do they mean?
Someone who supports his country in times of crisis.
Someone who only fights in good weather.
Someone who does not support his country in times of crisis.
Someone who is loyal to the colonies.
43
The Proclamation of 1763 declares...
the Mississippi River as the colonies' western boundary.
fur trading with Native Americans in illegal.
the end of the French and Indian War.
the Appalachian Mountains as the colonies' western boundary.
