The United States Government is considered a federal system because

powers are divided between State and National Governments

Many different native cultures developed in North America mostly because

environmental conditions existed in America

"There can be no liberty if the same man has executive, legislative, and judicial control" is

speaking about separation of powers

What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

to create a form of self-government to benefit the Plymouth

The electoral college is part of The Constitution because the framers believed that

the voters might lack the knowledge to choose leaders wisely

What impact did the Colombian Exchange have?

spread diseases to the Native Americans

Which describes the features of the New England colonies?

Short growing season, trade,fishing,shipbuilding, rocky soil

Which of these events during the Age of Exploration led to the other three?

Improvement in navigation and shipbuilding made voyages easy

The amendment process, the elastic clause and judicial review are the basic principles of

The Constitution's ability to adapt to change

What happened as explorers, conquistadors, and settlers arrived?

Native culture was replaced by European culture and customs

What was Christopher Columbus's view of the Taino?

NOT respect them, changed their religion, made them servants

Native American population decreased by approx. 6 million during the Age of Exploration due to

Europeans brought diseases to Latin America

The House of Burgesses met for the first time in 1619 as

the first representative government in America to make laws

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1
The United States Government is considered a federal system because
national laws must be passed by both houses of Congress
powers are divided between State and National Governments
the States are guaranteed a republican form of government
the President is selected by the electoral college
2
Many different native cultures developed in North America mostly because
hunting for food was an important activity
Native groups did not trade with each other
environmental conditions existed in America
Natives worshiped many gods
3
Native Americans migrated to the Americas from Asia by crossing
Beringia
The Atlantic Ocean
The Great Plains
The Appalachian mountain range
4
Inventions like the astrolabe, Europeans interest in spices from Asia and trade routes started
Reformation
Crusades
Age of Exploration
Renaissance
5
"There can be no liberty if the same man has executive, legislative, and judicial control" is
speaking about states' rights
speaking about federalism
speaking about socialism
speaking about separation of powers
6
What was the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
to grow mayflowers in Plymouth
to ensure obedience to the King of England
to create a form of self-government to benefit the Plymouth
to establish religious freedom in the colony
7
"Make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the forgoing powers..."is known
as the Abominable Clause
as the Elastic Clause
as the Equality clause
as the Bill of Rights
8
The main reason early settlers came to the colonies of Maryland, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
was to purchase inexpensive farmland
was to profit from the fur trade
was to obtain better jobs
was to seek religious freedom
9
The electoral college is part of The Constitution because the framers believed that
political parties might be regulated by the government
the voters might lack the knowledge to choose leaders wisely
for cooperation between executive and legislative branches
the powers of the chief executive should be limited
10
What impact did the Colombian Exchange have?
increased the isolation between Europe and America
ended slave trade
decreased trade between North America
spread diseases to the Native Americans
11
What belief exists to benefit the economy of the mother country?
triangle trade
nativism
merchantilism
free trade
12
Which geographic feature of the Atlantic coastline added most to the growth of colonial trade?
barrier reefs
natural harbors
high, rocky cliffs
many offshore islands
13
Which describes the features of the New England colonies?
Navigable rivers, large farms,moderate growing season,trade
Short growing season, trade,fishing,shipbuilding, rocky soil
Few cities,tidewater area,long growing season, plantations
Streets, bridges, tall buildings
14
Which of these events during the Age of Exploration led to the other three?
Europeans brought customs, languages and religion to America
Improvement in navigation and shipbuilding made voyages easy
Europeans formed large cities, towns, and colonies
Europeans devastated Native America population
15
The amendment process, the elastic clause and judicial review are the basic principles of
The balance of power between National Government and States
Constitutional rights and freedoms
The Constitution's ability to adapt to change
The powers of the Executive
16
What happened as explorers, conquistadors, and settlers arrived?
Native cultures improved as Europeans learned their culture
Native culture was replaced by European culture and customs
Natives migrated elsewhere to avoid contact with Europeans.
The younger natives and settlers became friends.
17
What was Christopher Columbus's view of the Taino?
Thought the Taino should NOT be made into servants
NOT respect them, changed their religion, made them servants
Respected the Taino
Understood the Taino had a religion
18
Native American population decreased by approx. 6 million during the Age of Exploration due to
Tribal warfare raged during this time period
Native beliefs included human sacrifice
Europeans brought diseases to Latin America
Native traditions encourage polygamy
19
The House of Burgesses met for the first time in 1619 as
a group to establish the Church of England in Jamestown
the first colony with a royal governor in Massachusetts
the first representative government in America to make laws
a group to organize the production and sale of tobacco
20
Why were there differences between the 13 colonies that made their way of life different?
religious practices
geographic conditions
relations with England
political beliefs

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