Why did slavery become a key part in the southern colonial economies?

Large plantations grew cash crops in southern colonies

In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by-

Agreeing to provisions of the Mayflower Compact

How did Washington's Farewell Address influence foreign policies?

They attempted to remain neutral

Which constitutional principle is exemplified by "We the People"?

Popular sovereignty, Federalism

One goal of Congress in passing the Indian Removal Act of 1830 was to-

Avoid conflict between white settlers and Native Americans

Rhode Island and Maryland share a similar characteristic of being established to-

Offer colonists religious freedom

Unalienable Rights are best defined as-

Rights given to all people by being born

How did McCulloch v. Maryland decision interpret federalism?

Maryland's state powers did not allow it to tax federal organizations

Unalienable rights are listed as -

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

How did War of 1812 affect standing of US in world affairs?

US established its identity as independent and powerful

Montesquieu and Locke were significant in the development of representative government by-

Many of their ideas influenced colonial leaders

Why did Jackson oppose renewing charter for Second Bank of the United States?

Bank had too much power over the economy and favored wealthy

What did the Monroe Doctrine do?

US would resist any nation interfering in Western Hemisphere affairs

How did War of 1812 contribute to expansion of US industry?

Disruption of trade forced development of US manufacturing

Why was the Boston Tea Party done?

Resentment for monopolizing tea trade

Why did Anti-Federalists argue against ratification of U.S. Constitution?

Believes that states' rights were not being protected

How has the First amendment most influenced the American life?

Assurance that they may worship as they please

How did John Adams defending British after Boston Massacre serve as model for civic virtue?

He devoted his life to public service

Which legal precedent was set by Marbury v. Madison?

Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional

How was South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification a defense a states' rights?

Federal taxes on imports cannot be imposed if found unconstitutional

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1
Why did slavery become a key part in the southern colonial economies?
Small farms needed slaves for day-to-day needs
Slave ships from West Africa steered for closest ports
Large plantations grew cash crops in southern colonies
Manufacturing required slaves to run factories
2
In 1620, the Pilgrims took an important step towards self-government by-
Forming an alliance with Native Americans
Agreeing to provisions of the Mayflower Compact
Creating the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Establishing a government with three branches
3
Which is a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Closing Boston Harbor
Quartering of soldiers
Disregarding freedom of speech
Ending religious toleration
4
How did Thomas Paine contribute to the revolutionary cause?
Wrote "Common Sense"
Recruited the Green Mountain Boys
Founded a navy
Spoke out against Stamp Act in his "Give Me Liberty" speech
5
Which writing was published anonymously and advocated for ratification of US Constitution?
Poor Richard's Almanack
The Federalist Papers
The Bill of Rights
US Constitution
6
How did Washington's Farewell Address influence foreign policies?
They isolated US by using embargo
They worked to repair relations with Britain
They attempted to remain neutral
They cut funding for overseas military actions
7
Which constitutional principle is exemplified by "We the People"?
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Limited government
Republicanism
8
One goal of Congress in passing the Indian Removal Act of 1830 was to-
Use Indian tribes to push out foreign control
Provide legal protections for Indian tribal land ownership
Avoid conflict between white settlers and Native Americans
Assimilate Indian tribes into American culture
9
Rhode Island and Maryland share a similar characteristic of being established to-
Create business enterprises for charter companies
Offer colonists religious freedom
Provide debt relief for colonists the owed money
Reward loyalists who supported the King
10
Unalienable Rights are best defined as-
Rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
Rights listed in the First Amendment
Rights given to all people by being born
Rights which have been taken from a person
11
How did McCulloch v. Maryland decision interpret federalism?
Federal government did not have power to create banks
Only federal government could regulate banks
Maryland's state powers did not allow it to tax federal organizations
Maryland's state powers included right to tax national bank
12
Unalienable rights are listed as -
freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and petition
life, liberty, and property
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
freedom from fear, want, and tyranny
13
How did War of 1812 affect standing of US in world affairs?
US established its identity as independent and powerful
Foreign governments agreed to make loans
European nations invited US to fight against Napoleon
US viewed as being leader in Western Hemisphere
14
Which constitutional principle was challenged by Nullification Crisis?
Individual Rights
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular sovereignty
15
Montesquieu and Locke were significant in the development of representative government by-
Many of their ideas influenced colonial leaders
Each of them trained elected colonial officials
They established the first colonial parliaments
Their efforts helped end slavery
16
Which group opposed the Declaration of Independence?
Patriots
Sons of Liberty
Continental Congress
Loyalists
17
Why did Jackson oppose renewing charter for Second Bank of the United States?
Bank did not permit use of silver and gold for currency
Bank had too much power over the economy and favored wealthy
Bank had corrupt leadership that threatened foreign trade
Bank restricted Jackson from raising tariffs
18
What did the Monroe Doctrine do?
US would use military to topple dictators that threaten peace
US would persuade Asian powers to increase trade
US would use international organizations to seek peace
US would resist any nation interfering in Western Hemisphere affairs
19
How did War of 1812 contribute to expansion of US industry?
Burning of Washington, DC led to construction boom
British troops in New York led to creation of southern factories
New US navy increased confidence of overseas trading
Disruption of trade forced development of US manufacturing
20
Why was the Boston Tea Party done?
Anger over armed ships protecting tea traders
Resentment for monopolizing tea trade
Disgust about poor quality of tea
Dislike of British customs officials who allowed tea in Boston
21
Why did Anti-Federalists argue against ratification of U.S. Constitution?
Disagreed with the Great Compromise
Hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation
Believes that states' rights were not being protected
Wanted a parliamentary system of government
22
How has the First amendment most influenced the American life?
Businesses close to observe Sabbath days
Assurance that they may worship as they please
Respecting religious holidays are a part of cultural practices
Religious private schools are popular institutions
23
How did John Adams defending British after Boston Massacre serve as model for civic virtue?
He devoted his life to public service
He worked to reform the justice system
He fought against oppressive government power
He demanded representation from a republican government
24
The Intolerable Acts and the Stamp Act are major events in which era?
Civil War
Reconstruction
Colonial
Revolutionary
25
Which legal precedent was set by Marbury v. Madison?
Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional
Federal government must provide employees due process
House of Representatives had power to declare war
Election process must use a secret ballot
26
The Fifth Amendment specifically lists rights that are granted to-
People accused of crimes
Elected officials
Leaders in the military
Owners of small businesses
27
How was South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification a defense a states' rights?
State governments have right to consult on federal tariff laws
Foreign powers must be able to negotiate with state governments
Federal taxes on imports cannot be imposed if found unconstitutional
State governments have right to pass federal laws
28
Which British policy did Americans ignore by trading with French and Dutch?
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Free enterprise
Mercantilism
29
Which John Adams legislation restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
Judiciary Act
Embargo Act
Alien and Sedition Act
Monroe Doctrine

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