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2129201910Which of the following rights became established in the colony of New York as a result of the Zenger trial? A. freedom of worship B. freedom of the press C. Right due to process of law D. Right to petition the governmentB. Freedom of the press0
2129213798Which of these documents established the first written framework of self-government in the American colonies? A. Magna Carta B. Mayflower Compact C. English Bill of Rights D. Albany Plan of UnionB. Mayflower Compact1
2129229807What was the Great Awakening? A. A religious revival that also encouraged people to question authority. B. A famine in the South that caused many farmers to migrate to the cities. C. A policy that ended the quarreling between Catholics and Protestants. D. A treaty that created alliance between several different colonies.A. A religious revival that also encouraged people to question authority.2
2129247941Which of the following best describes how colonists reacted to the Tea Act? A. They continued to purchase tea from local merchants. B. they attacked British soldiers guarding shipments of tea. C. They boycotted and destroyed entire shipments of tea. D. They ignored the law until they began running low on tea.C. They boycotted and destroyed entire shipments of tea.3
2129263548Which of the following best describes the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"? A. Colonists should remain loyal to Britain. B. Colonists should declare independence from Britain. C. Colonists should appeal directly to the British King for peace. D. Colonists should wait to see whether Britain would grant their freedom.B. Colonists should declare independence from Britain.4
2129276422What was the order of different acts placed on the colonists? A. Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts. B. Intolerable Acts, Townshend Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable Act, Tea Act, Declaratory Act. C. Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts. D. Intolerable Acts, Tea Act, Townshend Act, Declaratory Act, Stamp Act.A. Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts.5
2129295206The French and Indian War had what effect on the colonies? A. They were succumbed to more taxes and more control of trade by the British government. B. They were relieved of Native American conflicts. C. The French were now evoked allies to the colonies which would continue into the American Revolution. D. Colonist were able to migrate west of the Appalachians.A. They were succumbed to more taxes and more control of trade by the British government.6
2129305813Who was the King of Britain at the time of the Evolutionary War? A. King George III B. King George II C. King Henry IV D. King Henry VIIIA. King George III7
2129311677Who were the minute men? A. British soldiers who were very fast shots. B. Rebel troops, ready to fight in a minute. C. Young men who reloaded guns. D. Sidewalk omelet makers.B. Rebel troops, ready to fight in a minute.8
2129326757American Tories believed that?: A. Separation from Britain was an illegal act that would ignite an unnecessary war. B. Parliament had the right to tax the colonies. C. Only independence could preserve the colonist's constitutional rights. D. The king, not parliament, was responsible for the problems facing the colonies.A. Separation from Britain was an illegal act that would ignite an unnecessary war.9
2129335379The event that PRECIPITATED the first real shooting between the British and American Colonists was? A. Colonial resistance to the Stamp Act. B. The British attempt to seize colonial supplies and leaders at Lexington and Concord. C. Boston Tea Party, D. Boston MassacreB. The British attempt to seize colonial supplies and leaders at Lexington and Concord.10
2129353117The American rebellion was especially dangerous to the British because they were also worried about? A. Possible revolts in Ireland and war with France. B. Labor unrest in British industrial cities. C. Maintaining sufficient troops in India. D. Their ability to maintain naval control of the oceans.A. Possible revolts in Ireland and war wit France.11
2129365948The most important consequence of the Boston Tea Party was? A. Repeal of the tax on tea. B. Failure of other colonies to support Boston's action. C. Opening of negotiations between Britain and Mass. D. Reopening of the Port of Boston to foreign trade. E. Enactment by Parliament of the Coercive Act.E. Enactment by Parliament of the Coercive Act.12
2129372307One accomplishment of the First Continental Congress was to? A. Enact the Declaration of Independence. B. Raise an army to resist British aggression in Mass. C. provide funds for Fort Ticonderoga. D. Secure an alliance with France. E. Petition the king to recognize the colonist's rights.B. Raise an army to resist British aggression in Mass.13
2129392224During the 1760's/70's the most effective American tactic in gaining the repeal of the Stamp/Townshend Acts was? A. Tarring and feathering British tax agents. B. Sending petitions to the king and Parliament C. Boycotting British goods. D. Destroying private property, such as tea, on which a tax to be levied. E. Using death threats to intimidate British tax agents.C. Boycotting British goods.14
2129410329The Pilgrims were also known as Separatists because they? A. Wanted to separate Plymouth from Mass. Bay Colony. B. Believed in the complete separation of church and state. C. Broke all ties with the Church of England. D. Were the first to declare independence from Great Britain E. tried to isolate the Native Americans from white settlersC. Broke all ties with the Church of England.15
2129419554In founding the colony of Georgia, James Oglethorpe's primary purpose was to? A. Provide a refuge for persecuted English Quakers B. Gain a base for launching English expeditions against Spanish-held Florida C. Make a financial profit D. Provide a refuge for persecuted Christian of all sects from all parts of Europe E. Provide a refuge for English debtors.E. Provide a refuge for English debtors.16
2129435387The Mayflower Compact could be described as? A. A detailed frame of government B. A complete constitution C. Business contract D. A foundation for self-government E. An enumeration of the causes for leaving England and coming to the New worldD. A foundation for self-government17
2129451769Who was chosen as commanding general of the Continental Army when it was founded n 1773? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. William Smith D. John DickinsonB. George Washington18
2129462260Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War? A. It convinced many Indians to join the American cause B. It persuaded the British to seek peace with America C. It brought Spain and France into the war as American allies D. It made it harder for Americans to recruit fresh soldiersC. It brought Spain and France into the war as American allies19
2129469608The Continental Army scored its first and much needed victory at? A. Philly, Pennsylvania B. Trenton, New Jersey C. New York City D. Albany, New YorkB. Trenton, New Jersey20
2129485316Which of the following contributed most to the American victory in the Revolution? A. French military and financial assistance B. Failure of Loyalists to participate in military action C. A major American military victory at Valley Forge D. Support from the French Canadians E. The British failure to capture PhillyA. French military and financial assistance21
2129502849All of the following were true about the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT A. the Declaration was based on the philosophy of the enlightenment B. All references to George III's part in the slave trade were deleted in the final version C. By declaring independence the new nation established that the rules of war had to be observed and thus protected its soldiers D. the Declaration listed various ways in which George III had taken away the rights of the colonists E. The Declaration establishes the organization of the new nationC. By declaring independence the new nation established that the rules of war had to be observed and thus protected its soldiers22
2129521445What is a unicameral legislature? A. a lawmaking body with a single house of elected representatives B. a lawmaking body with a two houses of elected representatives C. an executive committee that preserves Britain's political traditions D. an executive committee that shares power with state governmentsA. a lawmaking body with a single house of elected representatives23
2129532819Under the Articles of Confederation, small states, such as Rhode Island, wielded as much power as large states, such as Virginia because? A. Each state had one vote in Congress B. there was no executive branch of government C. Representation was determined by a state's population D. the legislature had no lawmaking powerA. Each state had one vote in Congress24
2129764447Which of the following provided a plan for governing western lands? A. Continental Congress B. Articles of Confederation C. Land Ordinance of 1785 D. Northwest Ordinance of 1787D. Northwest Ordinance of 178725
2129770370Which proposal most resembled the Articles of Confederation? A. The Virginia plan B. The New Jersey plan C. The Great Compromise D. The Federalist papersB. The New Jersey plan26
2129778450The Federalists favored Ratification because they wanted? A. A weak executive branch B. A strong central government C. A purely democratic form of government D. A balance of power that favored state governemntsB. A strong central government27
2129787877What type of government did the Articles of Confederation create? A. A strong, centralized government B. an alliance of weak and dependent states C. A loose confederation of strong state governments D. A federal system with a bicameral legislature and a PresidentC. A loose confederation of strong state governments28
2129799668Which of the following was a tenant of the New Jersey plan? A. Rejected all principles of the Articles of confederation B. Executive committee leads the executive branch C. A bicameral legislature with equal representation regardless of population size D. States remain sovereign and had the power to veto lawsB. Executive committee leads the executive branch29
2129810166The U.S. constitution contains which provision from the Virginia plan? A. Congress can veto any state law B. The government is divided into three branches C. The President can only serve one seven year term D. The House and Senate Representation is proportional to population sizeB. The government is divided into three branches30
2129824953Which of the following describes federalism? A. State governments dominate a weak national legislature B. State and national governments share power C. A strong executive directs national policy for dependent states D. A strong national legislature gives equal voice to all citizensB. State and national governments share power31
2129832510Antifederalists criticized the Constitution as? A. Concentrating too much power in the hands of a few B. Granting too much power to the states C. Weakening the national governments be guaranteeing civil liberties D. Containing too many checks and balancesA. Concentrating too much power in the hands of a few32
2129835833Which of the following was a prominent federalist? A. Samuel Adams B. Patrick Henry C. Richard Henry Lee D. James MadisonD. James Madison33
2129841780In what year was the Constitution ratified in all 13 states? A. 1790 B. 1787 C. 1781 d. 1776A. 179034
2129849551What was the first Constitution of the U.S.? A. Bill of Rights B. Northwest Ordinance C. Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of IndependenceC. Articles of Confederation35
2129855502What important issue did the Great Compromise settle? A. Regulation of commerce B. Election of the president C. Representation in Congress D. Selection of Supreme Court justicesC. Representation in Congress36
2129872742The greatest weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation was? A. It was unable to deal with the issue of western lands B. It had no power to regulate commerce or collect taxes from the sovereign states C. It had no power to establish relations with foreign governments D. The legislative branch was unable to cope with the powerful executive branchB. It had no power to regulate commerce or collect taxes from the sovereign states37
2129888064Besides GW, the most influential figures in the Constitutional Convention included? A. Alexander Hamilton, Daniel Shays, John Hancock B. Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine C. John Adams, Abigail Adams, Gouverneur Morris D. Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander HamiltonD. Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton38
2129952297Alexander Hamilton's argument that the government has the power to create a national bank is based on which part of the constitution? A. The Preamble B. The elastic clause C. Guarantees to the states D. Bill of RightsB. The elastic clause39
2129961003Alexander Hamilton urged Congress to pass a protective tariff to encourage the growth of A. Labor unions B. Manufacturing C. Agriculture D. SlaveryB. Manufacturing40
2129968377One factor that led to the formation of the first political parties in the U.S. in the 1790's was the conflict over the? A. distribution of power between the federal and state governments B. spread of slavery into the western territories C. Control of interstate commerce D. Acquisition of lands from France and SpainA. distribution of power between the federal and state governments41
2129984094A Major reason the Anti-federalists opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution was because it? A. Created a national bank B. Lacked a provision for federal court system C.Failed to provide direct election of members of the House of Representatives D. Changed the balance of power between the state and national governmentsD. Changed the balance of power between the state and national governments42
2129998689The Whiskey rebellion and its outcome established the fact that the federal government had the power to? A. Impose taxes B. Enforce federal laws within states C. Control interstate and foreign trade D. Modify the interpretation of the Bill of RightsB. Enforce federal laws within states43
2130005019In reaction to the war between France and Britain in 1793, President Washington issued a declaration of? A. Neutrality B. War against France C. War against Britain D. War against bothA. Neutrality44
2130027527What was one effect of Shay's rebellion? A. It demonstrated the strength of the state militias B. It raised people's fears of a strong federal government C. It revealed the many problems with interstate commerce D. It persuaded many leaders to call for a stronger federal governmentD. It persuaded many leaders to call for a stronger federal government45
2130036304What is required for an amendment to become part of the Constitution? A. Approval of the U.S. Supreme Court B. Approval of 3/4 of the U.S states C. Support of the president D. Support of 70% of U.S. citizensB. Approval of 3/4 of the U.S states46
2130049577Which part of the following is not part of the U.S "charters of freedom"? A. Constitution B. Bill of Rights C. Declaration of Independence D. Magna CartaD. Magna Carta47
2130058505Which of the following describes the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution? A. It lists the goals of the federal government B. It defines the powers of the president and his cabinet C. It explains how the system of checks and balances works D. It declares that the government gets its power from the statesA. It lists the goals of the federal government48
2130070752Which of these newspaper headlines BEST illustrates the federal system of check and balances? A."United States sends troops to Iraq" B. "Congress Criticized for Immigration Bill" C. "President Vetoes Highway Speeding Bill" D. "State Court Declares Education Law Unconstitutional"C. "President Vetoes Highway Speeding Bill"49
2130075647According to the Constitution, which of the following has the power to declare war? A. Congress B. President C. Supreme Court D. State legislaturesA. Congress50
2130086699Most federal cases are first heard in the lower courts, beginning with the? A. U.S. district court B. U.S. Supreme Court C. U.S. Court of Appeals D. U.S. Court of federal claimsA. U.S. district court51
2130114433The elastic clause is a constitutional clause that gives Congress authority to? A. "make all laws necessary and proper " to carry out its powers B. "coin and distribute money" as needed to improve the economy C. "override a president's veto " with 2/3 majority vote D. "declare war" with consent of the president and Supreme CourtA. "make all laws necessary and proper " to carry out its powers52
2130123164Why does the president of the U.S. have the power to make treaties with foreign governments? A. President ensures laws are enforced B. President is commander in chief C. President is head of Senate D. President oversees foreign relationsD. President oversees foreign relations53
2130131468Under the Constitution , the president of the U.S. was to be elected by a majority vote of the? A. House of Representatives B. Senate C. State legislatures D. Electoral College E. General publicD. Electoral College54
2130146246The Constitutional Convention addressed the North-South controversy over slavery through the? A. "three -fifths" compromise B. " large state plan" C. Closing of the slave trade until 1807 D. Northwest Ordinance E. "small state planA. "three -fifths" compromise55
2130156931Which of the following Revolutionary leaders was present at the Constitutional Convention? A. John Hancock B. Thomas Jefferson C. Benjamin Franklin D. Benedict Arnold E. John AdamsC. Benjamin Franklin56
2130161525The U.S. Constitution was signed in the year? A. 1775 B. 1776 C. 1779 D. 1787D. 178757
2130169862The Great Compromise finally allocated representation on the basis of? A. Population, in both houses B. Equality, in both houses C. Population in house and equally in the Senate D. Equality in the House and population in the SenateC. Population in house and equally in the Senate58
2130178803The Great Compromise was an agreement about how to? A. Ratify the Constitution B. Count slaves in determining population C. Determine a state's representation in Congress D. Divide powers between the states and central governmentC. Determine a state's representation in Congress59
2130185147Roger Sherman is credited as the originator of? A. Virginia Plan B. New Jersey Plan C. Great Compromise D. Three-fifths compromiseC. Great Compromise60
2130189523For how long did the Constitution forbid the federal government from interfering with the slave trade? A. 4 years B. 10 years C. 20 years D. 75 yearsC. 20 years61

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