APUSH TOPIC 3
How did the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution impact the practice of slavery? A) They convinced slaves to escape to freedom. B) They convinced southern states to be nicer to slaves. C) They ended slavery in the north. D) They allowed slaves to vote in elections.
They ended slavery in the north.
One of the major differences between the Virginia and New Jersey plans for the new United States Constitution was whether: a. states would have equal representation in Congress b. all of the answers c. Congress would be able to regulate commerce between the states d. the national government would have the authority to levy taxes directly
a. states would have equal representation in Congress
Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation? a) to pass a law, all states needed to agree b) to pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree c) the President could veto a law before it was passed d) the Supreme Court could rule any law unconstitutional
b) to pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree
To protect the nation from the "tyranny of the people," the original U.S. Constitution provided that the people would directly elect only one part of the national government, the: a. Supreme Court b. Senate c. House of Representatives d. president
c. House of Representatives
Most of the people who wrote the Constitution: a. represented the common men, rather than the wealthy and propertied b. all of the answers c. distrusted any concentration of political power d. were old men with many years of political experience
c. distrusted any concentration of political power
For American women, the Revolution brought a. a reversal of their limited rights and priveleges b. no gains in rights whatsoever c. limited gains in their rights d. substantial and revolutionary advancements
c. limited gains in their rights
Supporters of the Constitution enjoyed all of the following advantages except: a. they were better organized than their opponents b. supporters such as Franklin and Washington were greatly admired c. their belief in a weaker central government was preferred by common citizens d. their label "Federalists" was more appealing than the name of their opponents
c. their belief in a weaker central government was preferred by common citizens
To protect the country from the problems of concentrated authority, the writers of the Constitution used the idea of a: a. separation of powers b. federal structure of government c. system of checks and balances d. all of the answers
d. all of the answers
By definition, slaves did not have which of the following rights: A) life B) liberty (freedom) C) the pursuit of happiness
liberty (freedom)
When this was published in early 1776, many American colonists became convinced that they should act to form a new kind of nation independent from the rule of Britain's "cruel" courts. (A) Common Sense (B) The Wealth of Nations (C) The Declaration of Independence (D) Declaration of the Rights of Man
(A) Common Sense
Thomas Paine's publication Common Sense was most influential in persuading American colonists to support (A) additional British taxes on the colonies. (B) creation of a new nation. (C) the Whiskey Rebellion. (D) continued ties with Great Britain.
(B) creation of a new nation
The "Great Compromise" at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in all of the following agreements except: (A) representation in the lower house of Congress would be based on population (B) the national government would be prohibited from exercising any powers not specifically granted to it (c) each state would have an equal number of votes in the upper house of Congress (D) each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a free person in the determination of representation and direct taxation
(B) the national government would be prohibited from exercising any powers not specifically granted to it
The ideas about government expressed by Paine is most consistent with which of the following? (A) The concept of hereditary rights and privileges (B) The belief in Manifest Destiny (C) The ideas of the Enlightenment (D) The principle of religious freedom
(C) The ideas of the Enlightenment
The pamphlet Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, aided the American cause in the Revolutionary War because it (A) was instrumental in convincing France to join in the fight against England (B) led to the repeal of the Stamp Act (C) created a new system of government for the United States (D) persuaded individuals who were undecided to support independence
(D) persuaded individuals who were undecided to support independence
What was a consequence of the French and Indian War? A) American colonists began to resist control from England B) colonists feared yet another involvement in a war C) Britain gave up Canada D) Iroquois Confederacy fell apart
A) American colonists began to resist control from England
This document was the first national constitution and it limited the power of the national gov. A) Articles of Confederation B) Bill of Rights C) Common Sense D) Dec. of Independence
A) Articles of Confederation
In response to the Boston Tea Party, England passed the... A) Coercive Acts B) Townshend Acts C) Tea Acts D) Declaratory Acts
A) Coercive Acts
How did the American Revolution impact slaves and women? A) It had little immediate effect, but eventually led to an expansion of their legal rights. B) It had little to no impact on these groups C) Both groups immediately became more radical in the fight for their rights. D) It immediately led to a significant expansion of their legal rights.
A) It had little immediate effect, but eventually led to an expansion of their legal rights.
Why is the Constitution considered a "living document"? A) It has changed with time B) It is rewritten by each president C) It has remained the same over the years D) It is signed each year by members of Congress
A) It has changed with time
What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation? A) It made the federal (or central) government too weak B) It made the state government too weak C) It cost the United States too much money to operate D) It called for a Monarchy
A) It made the federal (or central) government too weak
What was revolutionary about the Declaration of Independence? A) It proposed a democracy and that people had rights B) It attempted to depose the King of England C) It stated the problems that the colonies had with the British D) It was the first time the British had to deal with an unruly colony
A) It proposed a democracy and that people had rights
1st military engagement between the Colonists & the British A) Lexington & Concord B) Trenton C) Bunker Hill D) Saratoga
A) Lexington & Concord
This early battle was the result of British troops attempting to capture colonial leaders and ammunition in Massachusetts A) Lexington and Concord B) Saratoga C) Yorktown D) Bunker Hill
A) Lexington and Concord
3. What compromise did the Framers make over Slavery? A) Slaves were counted as 3/5 of a person and were tallied for taxation and representation. Slavery couldn't be abolished for 20 years. B) Slaves were counted as 2/3 of a person and individual states could decide when to abolish slavery. C) The children of slaves were born free. D) Slaves were counted as 3/4 of a person, and were counted for representation.
A) Slaves were counted as 3/5 of a person and were tallied for taxation and representation. Slavery couldn't be abolished for 20 years.
The main difference between federalists and Anti-Federalists is that A) Strong Central Government (Federalists) vs Weaker Central Government (Anti-Federalists or States Rights) B) Strong States Rights (Federalist) vs (Stronger Central Government Anti-Federalists)
A) Strong Central Government (Federalists) vs Weaker Central Government (Anti-Federalists or States Rights)
85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the Constitution- A) The Federalist Papers B) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions C) Common Sense D) The Constitutional Papers
A) The Federalist Papers
Which is true regarding the structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? A) The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system. B) The only Federal institution was the national court system, and there was no president or Congress. C) The only Federal institution was the president, and there was no Congress or national court system. D) The Federal government was divided into three separate branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial.
A) The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.
What caused the creation of the Declaration of Independence? A) The overtaxing of colonists from Britain B) The constant violence between the colonists and the Native Americans C) The period of salutary neglect D) The violence that came from the British military
A) The overtaxing of colonists from Britain
What was the purpose of The Declaration of Independence? A) To say the colonies were independent from Great Britain B) To declare war C) To ask for help paying taxes on tea
A) To say the colonies were independent from Great Britain
The weakness of national government created by the Articles of Confederation was demonstrated by the fact that it was not given the power to A) issue taxes B) mediate disputes between states C) conduct foreign relations D) print money
A) issue taxes
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose ratification of the U.S. Constitution? A) it didn't protect individual rights B) it created the Bank of the U.S. C) it created a weak central gov't D) it gave territory back to Great Britain
A) it didn't protect individual rights
The debate between the supporters and critics of the Articles of Confederation centered on how to A) reconcile states' rights with strong national government. B) transfer territories to equal statehood. C) abolish slavery yet preserve national unity. D) balance the power of legislative and executive offices of government. E) conduct foreign policy while remaining neutral.
A) reconcile states' rights with strong national government.
The antifederalist camp included all of the following groups except A) supporters of a strong central authority. B) states' rights supporters. C) backcountry dwellers. D) paper money advocates. E) debtors.
A) supporters of a strong central authority.
Which of the following was an effect of the American Revolution on African Americans? A) African Americans were set free after the Revolutionary War B) African Americans in the south were kept enslaved to work on plantations C) African Americans in the North were kept enslaved to work on plantations D) All of the African Americans were sent to Africa
B) African Americans in the south were kept enslaved to work on plantations
5 states showed up to this meeting to discuss the problems associated with the Articles of Confederation and they agreed to meet again in Pennsylvania in 1787 to revise them. A) 2nd Constitutional Convention B) Annapolis Convention C) Stamp Act Congress D) Philadelphia Meeting
B) Annapolis Convention
Which battle is considered the Turning Point of the American Revolution? A) Battle of Trenton B) Battle of Saratoga C) Lexington & Concord D) Battle of Bunker Hill
B) Battle of Saratoga
Many African-Americans supported the British because they______. A) Wanted to preserve the Southern economic system B) Believed they would gain freedom from slavery C) Expected to get land when the war was over D) Hoped to earn free passage to Africa
B) Believed they would gain freedom from slavery
The acts passed by England in response to the Boston Tea Party were called this by the colonists A) Coercive Acts B) Intolerable Acts C) Sister Acts D) Declaratory Acts
B) Intolerable Acts
Why did the framers of the Constitution include checks and balances? A) A compromise between the Virginia and New Jersey plans B) No branch of government became too powerful in order to prevent tyranny C) So the president could veto Congress's bills D) Because James Madison said so
B) No branch of government became too powerful in order to prevent tyranny
Women contributed significantly in the American Revolutionary War in all of the following ways except_____. A) Taking care of the home front while men were away B) Served in key leadership roles in the military C) Served as spies D) Providing medical treatment to wounded soldiers
B) Served in key leadership roles in the military
Who offered slaves freedom if they fought for them in the war? A) The Americans B) The British
B) The British
How did the Tax & Acts lead to the Declaration of Independence? A) The Declaration of Independence stated that they were willing to stay with the British B) The abuses by the British caused the Americans to declare independence C) The Tax & Acts were not the primary cause of the Declaration of Independence D) The British signed it in order to prevent an American rebellion
B) The abuses by the British caused the Americans to declare independence
Which of the following was NOT a weakness under the Articles of Confederation? A) America had no president. B) The national government had too much power. C) There was not National Army. D) Congress could not collect taxes.
B) The national government had too much power.
Which best explains a major dissatisfaction of the merchant class with the Articles of Confederation? A) Suffrage was limited to the landed gentry. B) There was no provision for a uniform currency. C) The power of Congress to levy and collect taxes was unlimited. D) It caused European nations to enact trade barriers against the United States.
B) There was no provision for a uniform currency.
How did the British respond after their loss at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777? A) The British doubled the size of its army in the colonies. B) They tried to broker a negotiated settlement with the Americans. C) Britain attempted to bolster its forces by a military alliance with Spain. D) The British retreated to ships in New York Harbor to consider their options.
B) They tried to broker a negotiated settlement with the Americans.
What was the main reason that enslaved African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War? A) They had signed treaties with the British B) They were promised their freedom in return C) They preferred being British citizens D) They were promised western lands in return
B) They were promised their freedom in return
What was the purpose of the Intolerable Acts? A) To allow colonists to move west of the Appalachian Mountains B) To punish the Massachusetts colony for the Boston Tea Party C) To punish the Georgia colony for the Sugar Act D) To prevent the smuggling of molasses
B) To punish the Massachusetts colony for the Boston Tea Party
Why was the French and Indian War important in relation to the American Revolution? A) because it improved relations between the Natives and the British B) because the war debt was the reason that Parliament started imposing taxes on the colonists in the first place. C) because it reversed the debt the British had D) because it improved trading regulations in the colonies
B) because the war debt was the reason that Parliament started imposing taxes on the colonists in the first place.
The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans because it A) brought the British to offer recognition of colonial independence. B) brought the colonists much-needed aid and a formal alliance with France C) prevented the fighting from spreading into the southern colonies. D) prevented the colonial capital from being captured by the British. E) kept Benedict Arnold from joining the British.
B) brought the colonists much-needed aid and a formal alliance with France
A major failing of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation was its A) inability to allow the United States to expand. B) inability to regulate commerce among the states. C) failure to defend Texas from being annexed by Mexico D) failure to allow the United States to conduct foreign relations.
B) inability to regulate commerce among the states.
In drafting the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson used the philosophy of John Locke to A) draft a code of binding domestic law. B) justify the colonies' war against Britain. C) establish a republican form of government. D) create a moral objection to monarchism.
B) justify the colonies' war against Britain.
Antifederalists believe that the sovereignty of the people resided in which branch of the central government? A) executive B) legislative C) judicial D) cabinet E) all of the above
B) legislative
Which important controversy was resolved by the Great (or Connecticut) Compromise? (A) western land claims (B) representation in Congress (C) no national currency (D) no national military (E) weak judicial branch
B) representation in Congress
Thomas Paine argued that all government officials A) were corrupt B) should derive their authority from popular consent. C) should be part of a "natural aristocracy D) need not listen to the voice of the uneducated. E) should not be paid for their service.
B) should derive their authority from popular consent.
the unicameral legislative branch created by the Articles Of Confederation was MOST LIKELY changed to a bicameral branch in the United States Constitution because people.... A) Wanted the government to have much more power B) wanted more separation of government power C) wanted everything from the articles to be changed D) believed that the first legislative branch was corrupt
B) wanted more separation of government power
What was a consequence of the French and Indian War? A) British ended Salutary Neglect and enforced revenue driven policies B) colonists feared yet another involvement in a war C) Britain gave up Canada D) Iroquois Confederacy fell apart
British ended Salutary Neglect and enforced revenue driven policies
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish? A) 1 House that controls everything B) 2 Houses that have no power C) 2 Houses that both vote on laws D) 1 House that has no power
C) 2 Houses that both vote on laws
Formal pronouncement of independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson and approved by Congress. The Declaration allowed Americans to appeal for foreign aid and served as an inspiration for later revolutionary movements worldwide A) Bill of Rights B) Articles of Confederation C) Declaration of Independence D) Common Sense
C) Declaration of Independence
What did the north and south agree on? A) Slaves do not count as population B) All slaves count as population C) Every 5 slaves count for 3 people D) Every 3 slaves count for 5 people
C) Every 5 slaves count for 3 people
Which of these restates a main idea of the Declaration of Independence? A) A king has little more to do than make war B) Subjects are not created equal to kings C) Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness D) Citizens have a duty to obey their government
C) Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
4. How did politicians promote their positions during the debates to ratify the Constitution? A) They wrote campaign slogans on a giant aluminum ball, and rolled it up and down streets. B) Alexander Hamilton spit straight fire on a mixtape that went triple platinum C) James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton wrote the Federalist Papers, defending the constitution. The Anti-Federalists countered with the Anti-Federalist Papers D) Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben Franklin wrote the Federalist Papers
C) James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton wrote the Federalist Papers, defending the constitution. The Anti-Federalists countered with the Anti-Federalist Papers
12. When was America declared independent? A) October 26th, 2014 B) July 31st, 1842 C) July 4th, 1776 D) January 7th,1777
C) July 4th, 1776
Shay's Rebellion highlighted which of the following weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? A) conduct foreign policy while remaining neutral. B) the states gave up their power to establish tariffs. C) Lack of power to keep a standing army D) inability to allow the United States to expand.
C) Lack of power to keep a standing army
Which of these can be considered a success of the American government under the Articles of Confederation? A) Congress did not have the power to regulate interstate or foreign trade. B) Congress was denied any powers of taxation, it could only request money from the states. C) Passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance provided a systematic process for adding new states into the Union. D) Even after the Revolution was over, the American military was too weak to force British troops out of their forts on the Western frontier.
C) Passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance provided a systematic process for adding new states into the Union.
he French began to support the Americans after this battle A) Lexington and Concord B) Yorktown C) Saratoga D) Treaty of French
C) Saratoga
Which document became the foundations of the first government of the United States? A) The U.S. Constitution B) The Mayflower Compact C) The Articles of Confederation D) The Declaration of Independence
C) The Articles of Confederation
Which fact BEST reflects how the colonist's experience under British rule impacted government in America following the Revolution? A) The # of Representatives in congress is based on a states population which each state has 2 senators B) The Northwest Ordinance Provided for new territories to be granted statehood when they reached a population of 60,000 citizens C) The Articles of Confederation allowed for the sovereignty of the states and prevented the establishment of a strong central government D) Southerners feared that giving congress the power to regulate trade would threaten the slave trade and the economy of the Southern states
C) The Articles of Confederation allowed for the sovereignty of the states and prevented the establishment of a strong central government
Which statement BEST describes the power of the government by the Articles of Confederation? A) The national government help most of the power B) Congress enforced it's power by taxing the states C) The states had more power than the national government D) Government served to successfully unite the needs of all states
C) The states had more power than the national government
What action was taken by northern states to show their commitment to the idea that "all men are created equal"? A) They allowed women to vote. B) They gave men the right to vote. C) They outlawed slavery. D) They made sure they bought more slaves.
C) They outlawed slavery.
Why was the continental congress scared to allow African Americans to fight in the army? A) They were worried they'd take over officer positions B) They were worried AA's would want freedom C) They were worried about a slave uprising D) They were worried slaves would run away
C) They were worried about a slave uprising
Probably the most alarming characteristic of the new Constitution to those who opposed it was the A) creation of a federal district for the national capital. B) creation of a standing army. C) absence of a bill of rights. D) omission of any reference to God. E) creation of the presidency.
C) absence of a bill of rights.
The Articles of Confederation were finally approved when A) agreement was reached on who would be president. B) states gave up their right to coin money. C) all states claiming western lands surrendered them to the national government. D) the states gave up their power to establish tariffs. E) a two-house national legislature was added.
C) all states claiming western lands surrendered them to the national government
the first government of the Unites States was the.... A) constitution B) mayflower compact C) articles of confederation D) declaration of independence
C) articles of confederation
Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense A) was published before any fighting took place between the colonists and the British. B) remained unpopular for several years before being accepted by the public. C) called for American independence and the creation of a democratic republic D) called on the British people to overthrow the king. E) led to Paine's eventual arrest and imprisonment in America
C) called for American independence and the creation of a democratic republic
The Great Compromise- A) established the executive branch B) established the judicial branch C) established two houses in the legislative branch D) stated slaves would be counted as 3/5 of the population
C) established two houses in the legislative branch
A major strength of the Articles of Confederation was its A) control over interstate commerce. B) strong judicial branch. C) presentation of the ideal of a united nation. D) ability to coin money. E) strong executive branch.
C) presentation of the ideal of a united nation.
Which term means that power are divided among three branches of government? A) republicanism B) due process of law C) separation of powers D) individual rights
C) separation of powers
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)? A) the closing of Boston Harbor B) the establishment of martial law in the colonies C) the creation of colonial-controlled legislatures D) the quartering of British troops by colonists
C) the creation of colonial-controlled legislatures
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where? A) Legislative branch B) the president C) the states D) national government
C) the states
Why did the Founding Fathers create a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation? A) to prevent another war with Great Britain B) to provide the states with unlimited power C) to prevent abuse of power by the national government D) to increase the taxation powers of the national government
C) to prevent abuse of power by the national government
Why did the British attempt to control the settlement in the West? A) Wanted to reduce the cost of protecting the colonies B) Control the colonists by keeping them between the Atlantic Ocean and Appalachian Mountains C) Wanted to keep the fur trade money for Great Britain D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which side promised freedom to about 300 African American soldiers? A) France B) Mexico C) America D) Britain
D) Britain
After the battle of Saratoga- which nation openly helped the colonists- allowing them to win the war? A) Canada B) Mexcio C) Spain D) France
D) France
All of the following were effects of the French and Indian War on the colonists EXCEPT: A) It was a socializing experience for American men B) Impressment caused resentment among colonists C) Colonists began to view English authority as illegitimate D) It resolved tensions between colonists and Native Americans
D) It resolved tensions between colonists and Native Americans
The Great compromise said that the ______ would have two representatives from each state A) House of Representatives B) Presidency C) Judges D) Senate
D) Senate
Which was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation A) No chief executive B) all states needed to approve amendments C) Congress could not tax or regulate trade D) Survey, organize, and set up a process for the development of new states.
D) Survey, organize, and set up a process for the development of new states
Which of these most directly led to the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts? A) The Boston Massacre B) The Townshend Acts C) The Navigation Acts D) The Boston Tea Party
D) The Boston Tea Party
Today, the American Congress is made up of two houses - the House of Representatives (which is based on State Population) AND the Senate (each State has two representatives, regardless of population). This is due to: A) The Virginia Plan B) The New Jersey Plan C) 3/5 Compromise D) The Great Compromise
D) The Great Compromise
After the American Revolution, northern states began to outlaw slavery. Why did the southern states refuse to free their slaves? A) The South knew slaves would have a hard time finding jobs B) The South wanted to train the slaves more before they freed them. C) The South punished the slaves for not helping to fight in the war. D) The South's economy needed an inexpensive labor force.
D) The South's economy needed an inexpensive labor force.
How did the war affect attitudes toward slavery in the US? A) African Americans were seen as too valuable as soldiers to be enslaved people B) Loyalists had to free enslaved people as punishment for supporting the British C) Slavery was outlawed in the US immediately following the war D) The ideals of freedom and liberty led some white Americans to question slavery
D) The ideals of freedom and liberty led some white Americans to question slavery
Directly after the Revolutionary War, what was one economic factor that made emancipation of African slaves more successful in the North than in the South? A) The northern economy was dependent on slave labor. B) The northern economy could pay slaves more. C) The southern economy does not want slaves. D) The northern economy was not dependent on slave labor.
D) The northern economy was not dependent on slave labor.
The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of A) the British B) states rights C) any governing authority D) a strong central government
D) a strong central government
The Constitutional Convention was convened to... A) write the Treaty of Paris. B) get all the signers of the Declaration together to celebrate. C) decide who would fight Daniel Shay. D) address the concerns with the Articles of Confederation.
D) address the concerns with the Articles of Confederation.
As originally ratified, the United States Constitution provided for A) political parties. B) a presidential cabinet. C) the direct election of senators D) an electoral college.
D) an electoral college.
Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation? A) Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval B) 3/4 of congress had to agree on passing a tax C) All of the congress had to agree on passing a tax D) congress could not tax
D) congress could not tax
Under the Articles of Confederation, the relationship between the thirteen states A) improved to the point of total unity. B) was good economically but poor politically. C) led to a single currency. D) convinced many that a stronger central government was needed. E) was good politically but poor economically.
D) convinced many that a stronger central government was needed.
Shays' Rebellion was significant because it A) shifted the balance of power from free states to the slave states. B) demonstrated the opposition of the Anti-Federalists to the Constitution. C) provided the background to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775. D) demonstrated the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
D) demonstrated the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
The Articles of Confederation left Congress unable to A) organize the development of the western lands. B) deal with foreign affairs. C) apportion state representation equally. D) enforce a tax-collection program. E) establish a postal service.
D) enforce a tax-collection program
The Articles of Confederation was important MAINLY because they A) named the country "The United States of America." B) protected the rights and liberties of American citizens. C) forbade states to enter into treaties without approval from Congress. D) held the country together prior to the implementation of the Constitution.
D) held the country together prior to the implementation of the Constitution.
Which of these was one of the few successes of the United States Government under the Articles of Confederation? A) a well armed and well trained military force B)financial and military assistance from France C) substantial industrial production of armaments D) settling conflicts associated with the settlement of western lands
D) settling conflicts associated with the settlement of western lands
Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses inherent to the Articles of Confederation, primarily the issue of A) expansion B) industrialization C) slavery D) taxation
D) taxation
Why did African Americans join the Continental Army? A) they had excellent military skills B) they were generously paid to join the army C) they blamed Great Britain for slavery D) they hoped independence would end slavery
D) they hoped independence would end slavery
The major issue that delayed ratification of the Articles of Confederation concerned A) taxation. B) tariff policy. C) monetary policy. D) western lands. E) monetary standards.
D) western lands
Which individual privately advocated equality for women? A) Betsy Ross B) Thomas Jefferson C) Martha Washington D) Benjamin Franklin E) Abigail Adams
E) Abigail Adams
The "Federalist Papers" were written to defend the necessity of the U.S. Constitution, and published in magazines, fliers and newspapers throughout the United States. Who wrote them? A) John Adams, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton B) Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams C) James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay D) John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay
