What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution?

Giving up state power to form a stronger Union

How do natural rights differ from other rights?

People are born with natural rights

What event helped end conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?

The marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas

Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?

Great Britain withdrew from Canada, European countries came to the aid of America

What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Territories eventually became states

Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?

Rights for which people fought would be lost

Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution?”

He was prepared to lead the discussion at the convention

Which statement is true about slavery in North America?

African slaves took the place of American Indian workers

What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787?

To revise the Articles of Confederation

1. Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?

It defined what was due to the colonists as English citizens

Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?

How to balance the interests of large and small states

Which event happened in July 1776?

Declaration of Independence signed

What was an effect of Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the Americas?

A transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

He denied the colonists their rights

Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?

They were founded by people with various goals

1. What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king

Why is Shay’s Rebellion an important event in the US History?

It led to the passage of a new Constitution

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain

1. How did the Great Awakening prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British

Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?

Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery

Which was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could not impose taxes

A country led by elected representatives

Which of these describes a federal system of government?

Power is shared by the national and state governments

In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

Land east of the Mississippi River

What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?

Land bound by the Ohio & Mississippi rivers &the Great Lakes

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?

It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence

1. The Middle Passage refers to

The ocean crossing of the slaves

Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?

They were challenged by the environment

What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?

They supported the new constitution

How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?

He wrote a book about his travels in Asia

What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

It persuaded colonists that America should be independent

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery

What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?

The king was overthrown/Parliament retained lawmaking powers

Which of these describes an indentured servant?

Sam paid his debt to a farmer by working for him without pay

Which of these describes the progress of the war?

The Americans were outmatched. Their skills/tactics improved

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1
What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution?
Giving up state power to form a stronger Union
Replacement of the Articles of Confederation
Taxation would be eliminated
Selection of George Washington as president
2
How do natural rights differ from other rights?
People can vote to choose natural rights
Natural rights are given when you turn 18 years old
People are born with natural rights
Natural rights come from the government
3
What event helped end conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?
The arrival of Captain John Smith
The marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas
The success of the trade of weapons and food
The discovery of the lost colony of Roanoke
4
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They provided religious freedom
They were self-governing
They provided financial security
They were settled by Puritans
5
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne resigned his post
British troops gained confidence
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
European countries came to the aid of America
6
What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Territories eventually became states
Slavery was expanded in the United States
The farmers of Massachusetts rebelled
George Washington was elected president
7
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?
States would have too much power
Rights for which people fought would be lost
Another war would occur between Great Britain and America
8
Why is James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution?”
He was the oldest delegate to the constitutional convention
He knew more about government than anyone else present
He wrote the first draft of the Constitution
He was prepared to lead the discussion at the convention
9
Which statement is true about slavery in North America?
African slaves took the place of American Indian workers
American Indian slaves were treated with dignity
European explorers rejected slavery in the Americas
Slavery hadn't existed before European discovery of America
10
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
Understaffed army
Poorly trained soldiers
Insufficient supplies
Poor leadership
11
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
Little interest in education
Discipline problems
Religious differences
Lack of materials
12
What was the original purpose of the convention in May 1787?
To end the conflict in Massachusetts
To write the US Constitution
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
13
1. Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
It defined what was due to the colonists as English citizens
It ended the king’s power to appoint colonial governors
It defined crimes and punishment
Gave the colonists ability to choose members of Parliament
14
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
How to balance the interests of large and small states
How to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers
How to respond to the interests of foreign countries
How to get agreement between the eastern and western states
15
What did the Great Compromise decide?
Representation in Congress
The system of checks and balances
Process of selecting the president
The names of political parties
16
Which of these was a major motivation for European exploration?
Education
Freedom
Leisure
Profit
17
Which event happened in July 1776?
Common Sense was published
American Revolution ends
Declaration of Independence signed
Olive Branch Petition sent
18
What was an effect of Christopher Columbus’s voyages to the Americas?
A delay in future Spanish explorations
A war between the Spanish and the French
A transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas
A reduction in the European population
19
Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?
To find a water route to Asia
To explore North and South American
To exchange ideas with native peoples
To establish trading posts
20
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?
He was not born in Great Britain
He lived far away from the colonies
He denied the colonists their rights
He was not elected by Parliament
21
Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?
They were found by groups who wanted religious freedom
They were found to provide a new start to poor people
They were founded by people with various goals
They were found by men to make money by selling land
22
1. What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes
It established a democratic government
23
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Supply shortages
Weak commander
Unfamiliar territory
Long travel distances
24
Why is Shay’s Rebellion an important event in the US History?
It showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia
It dramatized the power of the central government
It led to the passage of a new Constitution
It was the beginning of a civil war
25
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To instruct how a country wins its freedom
To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
To offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
To start the American Revolution
26
1. How did the Great Awakening prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes
It established an army
It created anti-colonial sentiment
27
Which group prevented a British victory in the South?
Mercenaries
French soldiers
Guerrilla troops
Loyalists
28
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It showed that the Americans could defeat the British
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey
The Hessians joined the American side
It proved that Washington was wrong about his soldiers
29
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies
African Americans were respected & their brave acts rewarded
African Americans who fought were given their freedom
30
Which was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not impose taxes
Congress could not create an army and navy
Congress could not declare war
Congress could not set up a postal system
31
What is a Republic?
A country led by a president
A country led by elected representatives
A parliamentary form of government
A government led by a powerful few
32
1. Which of these documents is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
The Bible
The Constitution
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Gettysburg Address
33
Which of these describes a federal system of government?
Power is shared by the national and state governments
Government is run by one political party
Individual states have power over the national government
A single leader makes all of the government decisions
34
Patrick Henry said “give me liberty or give me death.” Which group did he identify himself with
British citizens
Loyalists
Members of Parliament
Patriots
35
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
The return of taxes paid to Great Britain
Land east of the Mississippi River
British land in Canada
The right to punish the Loyalists
36
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention gave the job of choosing a chief executive to
State legislatures and governors
Members of congress
Electors chosen by the states
All the citizen
37
What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?
Land of the 13 original colonies
Land bound by the Ohio & Mississippi rivers &the Great Lakes
Land between the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
Land north and south of the colonies
38
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
It made other nations fearful of American strength
It made other nations fearful of a fight for independence
It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies
39
1. The Middle Passage refers to
The ocean crossing of the slaves
A system of trade between the colonies
The route taken to reach New York
A step in climbing the social ladder
40
The number of members of which of these is affected by state population?
House of Representatives
Senate
President’s cabinet
Supreme Court
41
Which of these describes the Separatists?
They were wealthy English investors
They were English soldiers
They shared religious beliefs
They shared a common occupation
42
The actions and beliefs of the Quakers of Pennsylvania predicted which of these events?
The American Revolution
The Mayflower journey
The failure of Roanoke
The French and Indian War
43
The Continental army was composed of
Troops from throughout Great Britain
Only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts
Troops from all the colonies
Only troops from the New England colonies
44
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
They quickly established a prosperous settlement.
They were welcomed by the American Indians
They were challenged by the environment
They found the area already settled by the Dutch
45
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
They feared the power of the national government
They supported the new constitution
They questioned the justice of slavery
Believed states should have equal representation in congress
46
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He wrote a book about his travels in Asia
He became wealthy after conquering the Incas
He told stories about his trip around the tip of Africa
He brought treasures back from his journey to the Americas
47
What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?
It instilled fear of war in the colonists
It asked the king to end the fight between colonies/Britain
It persuaded colonists that America should be independent
It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain
48
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
They were generously paid to join the army
They had excellent military skills
49
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans
The king was overthrown/Parliament retained lawmaking powers
50
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Sam paid his debt to a farmer by working for him without pay
Max paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook
Cindy made and sold candles to wealthy landowners
51
Which of these describes the progress of the war?
The British soldiers lost most the battles against America
The Americans were outmatched. Their skills/tactics improved
The British won every battle until the final one
The Americans outnumbered the British
52
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Canada
France
Mexico
Germany

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