What was the goal of the Great Compromise?

Unite large and small states to support the Constitution

The goal of Common Sense was...

Persuade Americans to support independence

What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?

England wanted all colonial trade to go through England

Why did America create a weak government under the Articles of Confederation?

It feared an oppressive government similar to England

England kidnapping American sailors

Sharing power between the states and the national government

Why is the Mayflower Compact significant?

It established a tradition of self governance in colonies

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1
What was the goal of the Great Compromise?
Unite slave and free states to support the Constitution
Unite Native American tribes to prevent further settlement
Unite large and small states to support the Constitution
To end the Revolutionary War
2
Which statement below best describes the Great Awakening?
A religious revival
An awakening of resentment against Britain
A revival of Native American traditions
A backlash against industrialism
3
The goal of Common Sense was...
Persuade Americans to support the Articles of Confederation
Persuade Americans to remain loyal to England
Persuade Americans to support independence
Persuade Americans to support the Constitution
4
What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
England wanted to prevent conflict with Native Americans
England wanted all colonial trade to go through England
England wanted more people to navigate to the colonies
England wanted tax revenue to pay for the French-Indian War
5
Why did America create a weak government under the Articles of Confederation?
It feared an oppressive government similar to England
It feared oppression of the south by the north
It feared a revolt of common people against the elites
It feared a slave revolt
6
What is impressment?
Forcing Americans to serve in the military
England kidnapping Native Americans
England kidnapping American sailors
Working as a servant in exchange for free passage to America
7
Which of the following was an effect of the War of 1812?
Industrialism
Era of Good Feelings
Jacksonian Democracy
Second Great Awakening
8
Which state was added as a free state in the Missouri Compromise?
Michigan
Massachusetts
Maine
Minnesota
9
Which of the following is a cash crop?
Wheat
Potatoes
Maize
Tobacco
10
When did America declare independence?
January 1, 1863
July 4, 1776
December 13, 2018
July 4, 1775
11
Which of the following was a cause of the American Revolution?
The Stamp Act
The Boston Massacre
All of the above
The French-Indian War
12
Federalism is...
Sharing power between the states and the national government
Sharing power between the North and South
Sharing power between 3 branches of government
Sharing power between branches of the federal government
13
Andrew fired a government employee to create a job for a friend. This is...
The Spoils System
The Civil Service System
The Corrupt Bargain
The Era of Good Feelings
14
Why is the Mayflower Compact significant?
It showed the power of the King in the New World
It caused the colonies to work together
It established a tradition of self governance in colonies
It demonstrated the importance of religion in the New World
15
What did Shays Rebellion help cause?
The Constitutional Convention
All of the above
The Revolutionary War
The Alien and Sedition Acts

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