The U.S. Constitution established checks and balances to —

keep any branch from becoming more powerful than the others.

Settlers in the mid-to-late 1600s founded the southern colonies primarily to-

farm the rich soil found there.

Samuel Adams' motivation for encouraging the American Revolution was to-

create a government of self-rule and personal freedom.

Why'd Continental Congress create a national gov't w/few powers under Articles of Confederation

Revolutionary leaders weary of central gov't w/2 much power

How did French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette contribute to the American Revolutionary War?

He commanded troops for the colonists against British forces

An important political result of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga was —

European powers were convinced the Americans could win

The Mayflower Compact established which of the following in the colonies?

Policy of self-government in the New World

Many early colonists came to the New World to —

escape religious persecution and worship freely.

How did physical geography influence settlement patterns that emerged in the American colonies?

The Appalachian Mountains = barrier to western settlement.

The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically addressed the colonists’ grievance-

their homes had been searched without warrants

Which issue is one reason for the development of political parties in the early republic?

Th disagreement over the role & strength of national gov't

James Armistead helped to contribute to the American victory at Yorktown by-

passing along information he had discovered while spying

Why were the Intolerable Acts considered a common danger for all the colonies?

They unfairly restricted freedoms of the English colonists.

How did Federalists interpret the text of the Constitution?

The Constitution should be interpreted loosely

Which event of the American Revolution is Emerson describing?

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Why was the creation of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important to representative gov't

first legislature in the colonies, the House of Burgesses.

How did Thoreau's idea of civil disobedience influence American society?

called on people to refuse to obey laws considered unjust.

Which reason motivated industrialists in northern states to favor tariffs during early 1800s?

Tariff would increase demand for American manufactured goods

Which of the following actions was taken by the leaders of the thirteen colonies in 1776?

Announcing independence from Britain

Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?

Northern manufacturers would benefit from less competition.

The Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to include-

amendments protecting individual rights

Montesquieu and Locke were both significant individuals because-

many of their ideas influenced colonial leaders

How did the Second Great Awakening impact American society?

It highlighted growing social and regional differences.

Which of the following is needed for an amendment to the Constitution to be passed by Congress?

Two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress

One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was —

the establishment of the federal court system

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1
The U.S. Constitution established checks and balances to —
keep any branch from becoming more powerful than the others.
make a break from the British Parliamentary system.
facilitate public elections in the United States.
strengthen the influence of the federal government.
2
Settlers in the mid-to-late 1600s founded the southern colonies primarily to-
build fisheries near the ocean.
trade with the Spanish.
farm the rich soil found there.
benefit from the warmer climate.
3
Samuel Adams' motivation for encouraging the American Revolution was to-
create a government of self-rule and personal freedom.
create a government that gives a monarch absolute power.
ensure the colonies' stake in the Industrial Revolution.
ensure the continued wealth of future generations.
4
The United States was awarded sovereignty over the original thirteen colonies by the —
Treaty of Trenton.
Treaty of Yorktown.
Treaty of Ghent.
Treaty of Paris.
5
The government can have no powers or responsibilities that aren't assigned in the Constitution=
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Limited government
Freedom of religion
6
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically lists rights that are granted to —
elected officials
people accused of crimes
leaders in the military
owners of small businesses
7
Why'd Continental Congress create a national gov't w/few powers under Articles of Confederation
VA didnt want national gov't 2 fight power among the states.
States allowed only 1 rep in the Confederation Congress.
Revolutionary leaders weary of central gov't w/2 much power
George Washington refused to be crowned king.
8
How did French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette contribute to the American Revolutionary War?
He spied on British troops for the colonists.
He negotiated the Treaty of Paris on behalf of the colonists
He provided funding from French government for the colonists
He commanded troops for the colonists against British forces
9
An important political result of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga was —
American colonists acted to create the first national gov't
German mercenary soldiers were hired by the British to fight
British Parliament repealed the Navigation Acts
European powers were convinced the Americans could win
10
Which of the following colonies was founded in 1607?
Plymouth
Virginia
Georgia
Jamestown
11
The Mayflower Compact established which of the following in the colonies?
Policy of self-government in the New World
Reliance on a market capitalism economic system
Submission to the will of the English Monarchy
Creation of the original House of Burgesses
12
Which of the British colonies in North America was settled mostly by Puritans?
Western Territories
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies
13
Which of the following territories did Thomas Jefferson purchase in 1803?
Minnesota
Louisiana
Washington
Indiana
14
Of the original thirteen colonies, how many were needed to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Eight
Seven
Eleven
Nine
15
Where General Washington camped Continental Army for training over the bitter winter of 1777-8?
Gettysburg
New York City
Valley Forge
Delaware
16
The writing of the Constitution by delegates in Philadelphia in the year —
1787
1793
1791
1789
17
Many early colonists came to the New World to —
fight in the battle between Catholics and Protestants.
take advantage of slave labor and become wealthy farmers.
escape religious persecution and worship freely.
break free from England's oppressive class structure.
18
How did physical geography influence settlement patterns that emerged in the American colonies?
The Southern colonies had too many forests.
The New England colonies had the most water resources.
The Appalachian Mountains = barrier to western settlement.
The Chesapeake Bay attracted farmers to the fertile soil.
19
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically addressed the colonists’ grievance-
their homes had been searched without warrants
they had been subject to trials without a jury
they had been forced to house soldiers
the King had not respected their religious freedom
20
The English Bill of Rights served as model for the American colonists that wrote the —
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
21
Which issue is one reason for the development of political parties in the early republic?
Th disagreement over the role & strength of national gov't
split over including the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
The agreement over the war with Great Britain in 1812.
There was disagreement over the Louisiana Purchase.
22
Which group was the first to promote the abolition of slavery in the American colonies?
Puritans
Quakers
Huguenots
Calvinists
23
"For quartering large Bodies of Armed Troops among us" is the grievance related to-
Sixth Amendment
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Second Amendment
24
James Armistead helped to contribute to the American victory at Yorktown by-
leading an elite regiment of French soldiers at the battle
encouraging soldiers to re-enlist after Valley Forge winter
donating significant money amounts to help fund the Patriots
passing along information he had discovered while spying
25
Why were the Intolerable Acts considered a common danger for all the colonies?
Denied expansion of settlements W of Appalachian Mountains.
Promote peaceful relations with French colonists in Quebec.
They required colonists to join the British army.
They unfairly restricted freedoms of the English colonists.
26
How did Federalists interpret the text of the Constitution?
The Constitution should be interpreted strictly
The Constitution should be interpreted using Bill of Rights.
The Constitution should be interpreted loosely
Interpreted using precedents from international court cases.
27
Which event of the American Revolution is Emerson describing?
the creation of the Article of Confederation
the writing of the Declaration of Independence
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Saratoga
28
Why was the creation of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important to representative gov't
social contract requiring settlers to sign oath to Britain.
first legislature in the colonies, the House of Burgesses.
set precedent for idea of judicial review for Congress.
written constitution and considered the 1st in the colonies.
29
How did Thoreau's idea of civil disobedience influence American society?
Citizens refused to comply with the draft.
settlers who disagreed with railroads dismantled the tracks.
called on people to refuse to obey laws considered unjust.
Indians didn't purchase products not grown on their grounds.
30
Which reason motivated industrialists in northern states to favor tariffs during early 1800s?
Tariff would increase demand for American manufactured goods
Tariffs would increase price of raw materials from the West.
Tariffs would result in more revenue for the federal gov't.
Tariffs would improve the quality of American-made products.
31
Which of the following actions was taken by the leaders of the thirteen colonies in 1776?
Writing the Articles of Confederation
Announcing independence from Britain
Ratifying the U.S. Constitution
Establishing the United States of America
32
Which of the following financial issues plagued the leaders of the new American republic?
Determining the price of gold
Establishing a stock market
Setting tax rates
Paying off war debts
33
Why did Northern states favor tariffs during the early years of the republic?
Northern farmers would be able to trade in foreign markets
Northern manufacturers would benefit from less competition.
Southern smugglers would be forced to trade fairly & legally
Southern states would sell materials to Northern businesses.
34
A frequent subject of American art & transcendental literature in 19th century America was —
technological progress
human flaws
mythical heroes
nature
35
The Constitution was eventually adopted after the Anti-Federalists agreed to include-
provisions for freeing enslaved people
a list of grievances
term limits for the chief executive
amendments protecting individual rights
36
Which of the following movements caused a migration from the East to the West in early 1800s?
Manifest Destiny
Great Migration
Great Awakening
Industrial Revolution
37
We the People in the opening lines of the Constitution reflect the principle of —
federalism
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
separation of powers
38
Montesquieu and Locke were both significant individuals because-
each of them trained elected colonial officials
their efforts helped to end slavery in the colonies
many of their ideas influenced colonial leaders
they established the first parliaments in the colonies
39
How did the Second Great Awakening impact American society?
It led to a rapid expansion of public education.
A ban on the international trade of enslaved people.
Overwhelming influence of Catholic Church over government.
It highlighted growing social and regional differences.
40
Which of the following is needed for an amendment to the Constitution to be passed by Congress?
A simple majority in the House of Representatives
Two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress
A simple majority in either house of Congress
Two-thirds majority in either house of Congress
41
One result of the passage of the Judiciary Act during the Washington presidency was —
the limitation on the practice of judicial review
the establishment of the federal court system
the formal separation of federal and state courts
the creation of a supreme court as final mediator

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