Unit Test 2.13: Formation of the United States

How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763? They were pleased not to have to cross the Appalachians to establish farms. They were pleased to have new guidelines about territory for settlement. They were angry that Britain had limited the area available for settlement. They were grateful to have more British ships bringing goods to ports.

They were angry that Britain had limited the area available for settlement.

What attitude did the people of the United States share after the American Revolution? They sought advice from the British about parliamentary government and the rules of common law. They approved of the way the Congress handled emergencies. They remained suspicious of a strong central government. They were excited by the prospect of a strong new federal authority.

They remained suspicious of a strong central government.

Why did the British think that American colonists should be taxed? They thought Americans should contribute to Britain's costs in defending the colonies during and after the French and Indian War. American soil was more fertile than English soil, so the British thought Americans should pay a tax for having it. They believed that the colonies should support the citizens of the homeland. They thought that all British colonies should contribute to the support of British colonization efforts.

They thought Americans should contribute to Britain's costs in defending the colonies during and after the French and Indian War.

Which is a quote from the Preamble to the Constitution? "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence . . . " " . . . in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added:" "The government of the Union, like that of each State, must be able to address itself immediately to the hopes and fears of individuals;" "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . ."

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . ."

Why was the battle fought at Lexington and Concord significant during the American Revolutionary War? first shots were fired British confiscated weapons the militias gathered and stored at Concord gave control of the frontier to the U.S A and B

A and B

Who wrote many of the persuasive essays known as The Federalist Papers to gain support for ratification of the Constitution? Samuel Adams Benjamin Franklin George Washington Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation in establishing the first government of the United States? Any measure required nine states for approval and amendments required all thirteen. Counting votes took too long because each state had seven representatives. The Articles of Confederation defined the western boundaries of the United States along the Mississippi River. The British were allowed to recover some of the costs of the war and this was expensive.

Any measure required nine states for approval and amendments required all thirteen.

What were two consequences of the French and Indian War? Indians gained territory and a firm alliance with Britain. Indian territories and rights were guaranteed under new British laws. Britain gained territory and increased the nation's debt. France gained territory and established new Indian alliances.

Britain gained territory and increased the nation's debt.

Which of the following was NOT a common argument given in support of the American colonists' declaration of independence? Parliemanet did not have the right to impose taxes on the colonists British government had become tyrannical It was ridiculous for an island to govern a continent Britain had plenty of other colonies all over the world

Britain had plenty of other colonies all over the world

What happened during the Boston Massacre in 1770? Colonists opened fire on one another over disagreements about the British. Redcoats chased colonists into the water, causing six to drown. Redcoats and colonists opened fire on one another in a field outside Boston where hundreds were killed. British troops fired on colonists for the first time, killing five.

British troops fired on colonists for the first time, killing five.

What plan proposed a bicameral legislature with two senators per state and a House of Representatives based on population? Philadelphia Compromise Compromise of 1787 Connecticut Compromise Legislative Plan

Connecticut Compromise

What documents were written to persuade people to adopt the new constitution? Book of Human Rights Constitutional Communications Federal Reform Papers Federalist Papers

Federalist Papers

Which country's support was crucial to the new United States of America during its war for independence? France England Canada Germany

France

Which of the following were German mercenaries employed by the British during the revolutionary war? minutemen Hessians redcoats militia

Hessians

Which group describes the rights and responsibilities of the legislative branch? Group A Group B

Group A

Which group of events occurred during the American Revolution? Group A Group B

Group A

Which group states the goals of the U.S. Constitution as found in the Preamble? Group A Group B

Group A

Which characteristics of government would the Federalists and their supporters have favored? Group A Group B

Group B

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise achieve? It required the cabinet to seek Congressional approval before sending troops to war. It determined how enslaved people were to be counted for representation and taxation. It allowed three-fifths of the states to approve new taxes. It specified the number of states necessary for ratification of an amendment.

It determined how enslaved people were to be counted for representation and taxation.

Which is a true statement about the U.S. Constitution? It was created with the idea that it could be easily revised if it was ineffective. It was immediately ratified by all of the states. It is the longest-lived written plan for representative government in history. It was Thomas Jefferson's masterpiece.

It is the longest-lived written plan for representative government in history.

What influence did English philosopher John Locke have on the Declaration of Independence? Locke argued that government should protect people's natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Locke created a list of self-evident truths that the authors used in writing the Declaration of Independence. Locke had formed a British committee for independence, which the American committee patterned itself after. Thomas Jefferson corresponded with John Locke before the committee met to write the Declaration.

Locke argued that government should protect people's natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

What action did the colonists take in September of 1774 in response to their issues with Britain? They began a series of meetings with Native American tribes to build a power base. They forced the British to send all their troops home and barricaded ports against their return. Representatives from 12 colonies met at a Continental Congress in Philadelphia. An emissary was sent to King George III to tell him his policies were not working.

Representatives from 12 colonies met at a Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

Who led the Sons of Liberty's effort to correspond with other colonies about threats to Boston's liberty? Samuel Adams Thomas Jefferson John Jay Benjamin Franklin

Samuel Adams

Which of the following was a conflict consisting of a group of armed desperate farmers that tried to prevent courts from hearing foreclosure cases? King Philip's War Whiskey Rebellion Shay's Rebellion Bacon's Rebellion

Shay's Rebellion

To declare their opposition to tyranny, colonists formed these groups called? minutement militia Committees of Correspondence Sons of Liberty

Sons of Liberty

What important measure passed under the Articles of Confederation addressed slavery and established a process for statehood? The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 The Connecticut Compromise The Declaration of Independence The Bill of Rights

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

What was the British Parliament's response to the Boston Tea Party? They refused to deliver any further shipments of tea to the colonies. They decided to tax cotton instead of tea. They passed the "Intolerable Acts" and closed the port of Boston. They agreed to eliminate the tax on tea, but would ship only to Charleston and Baltimore.

They passed the "Intolerable Acts" and closed the port of Boston.

What do all the statements in the box have in common? They are examples of a new sense of social equality that came out of the American Revolution. The states enacted laws to enforce all of these trends after the American Revolution. They demonstrate the decline in good manners that occurred as a result of years of warfare. They reflect the post-revolution recognition that every class of person was equally capable of becoming a political leader.

They are examples of a new sense of social equality that came out of the American Revolution.

What was the colonists' biggest objection to paying taxes to the British government? The taxes caused economic hardships for the majority of colonists. They did not elect members to Parliament and so believed Parliament had no right to tax them. The money from taxes funded only British troops and not the American militia who provided most of the colonial defense. They did not want to be ruled by a nation that was so far away.

They did not elect members to Parliament and so believed Parliament had no right to tax them.

Why were the Battles of Trenton and Princeton so important for Washington and the Americans? They gave Americans confidence that victory over Britain was possible. Although the British won, the Americans gained important combat experience. They allowed Americans to keep the British out of the Chesapeake Bay. They established the state of New Jersey as an American stronghold.

They gave Americans confidence that victory over Britain was possible.

What battle established U.S. control of the western frontier? Richmond Pittsburgh Vincennes Saratoga

Vincennes

Which of the following statements is true about the colonists during the war? loyalists fought against Britain and patriots were faithful to Britain loyalists were faithful to Britain and patriots fought against the British a majority of the colonists were against the war for independence the colonsits wanted to remain under control of the king

loyalists were faithful to Britain and patriots fought against the British

After continual British oppresion, the colonists met again during the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and took which of the following actions? formed the Continental Army and selected George Washington as the leader authorized printing of money drafted Declaration of Independence all of the above

all of the above

The quotation in the box is from the Constitution. Which concept does it demonstrate best? separation of powers judicial review advise and consent checks and balances

checks and balances

Which of the following was a problem for the British army at the beginning of the American Revolution? financial support knowledge of the terrain age of the equipment experience of the officers

knowledge of the terrain

According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following truths are not self-evident? all people are created equal people have the right to refuse to pay taxes governments get their power from the people people have the right to liberty

people have the right to refuse to pay taxes

What did James Madison expect the Constitutional Convention to do? consult with French scholar Montesquieu to resolve questions about the nature of government replace the Articles of Confederation refuse to form a national government retain a unicameral legislature but give more power to the president

replace the Articles of Confederation

The British enlisted the help of African Americans from the South during the American Revolution. What did they offer the for their support? their freedom passage back to Africa indentured servitude instead of enslavement financial support so they can buy their freedom

their freedom

Why did the Native American support the British during the American Revolution? indentured servitude instead of enslavement they tried to prevent the colonists from expanding westward they wanted military backing from the British during their conflicts with the colonists they wanted manufactured goods from England

they tried to prevent the colonists from expanding westward

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787? to amend the Articles of Confederation to resolve economic and trade issues to write trade agreements between the states that were fair and equal to allow all of the states to confer to resolve concerns about taxes to promote a spirit of cooperation to achieve foreign trade agreements

to amend the Articles of Confederation to resolve economic and trade issues