U.S. History Stimulus-Based Multiple Choice Questions
[Rulers] are as likely to use the power... for private purposes, and to the injury and oppression of those over whom they are placed, as individuals in a state of nature are to injure and oppress one another. It is therefore as proper that bounds (limits) should be set to their authority.... The powers, rights and authority, granted to the general government by this Constitution, are as complete, with respect to every object to which they extend, it reaches to every thing which concerns human happiness - life, liberty, and property are under its control. There is the same reason, therefore, that the exercise of power, in this case, should be restrained within proper limits.... Source: The Anti-Federalist No. 84 On the Lack of a Bill of Rights, Brutus (Anonymous), 1787 I go further, and affirm that bills of rights... are not only unnecessary in the proposed constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers which are not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext (excuse) to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given [to the government to restrain the press]? Source: Federalist Papers No. 84, Alexander Hamilton, 1788 Which statement identifies a key difference between Documents 1 and 2? (1) Brutus argues that individual rights need more protection from the government, while Hamilton argues that the Constitution already protects those rights. (2) Brutus argues that governments are likely to abuse their power, while Hamilton argues that democratically elected governments can be trusted. (3) Brutus argues that the government should not have power over people's property, while Hamilton argues that this control is necessary to ensure peace and prosperity. (4) Brutus argues that the United States should reunite with Britain, while Hamilton argues that it should remain independent.
(1) Brutus argues that individual rights need more protection from the government, while Hamilton argues that the Constitution already protects those rights.
[We understand] that [we] have, in common with all other men, a natural & unalienable right to that freedom, which [God] has [given] equally [to] all and which [we] have never [given up in] any contract or agreement... Every principle from which America has acted in the course of her unhappy difficulties with Great-Britain, pleads stronger than a thousand arguments in favor of [us]. [We] therefore humbly [beg] your honors, to [consider] this petition, & [pass a law] whereby [slaves] may be restored to the enjoyment of that freedom which is the natural right of all men... Lancaster Hill Peter Bess Brister Slenten Prince Hall Jack Purpont (his mark) Nero Suneto (his mark) Newport Symner (his mark) Job Lock Based on this petition, which statement best describes the authors' point of view? (1) Enslaved people have the same right to freedom as the colonists who are declaring their independence from Britain. (2) The American colonists should ask King George for their independence. (3) By fighting for the Revolutionary army, enslaved people have earned their freedom. (4) The authors of the petition wish to remain united with Great Britain.
(1) Enslaved people have the same right to freedom as the colonists who are declaring their independence from Britain.
Image link: https://quizizz.com/_media/quizzes/038f23ae-db52-4aa6-a14a-fac6c055bcb2_200_200 Which event is being depicted in this illustration? (1) The Boston Massacre (2) The Boston Tea Party (3) The Stamp Act (4) The Townsend Acts
(1) The Boston Massacre
"We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the constitution, are constitutional." Source: Chief Justice John Marshall, McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819 Critics feared that this decision would result in (1) a stronger federal government that would limit state powers (2) states being able to nullify federal laws (3) elimination of the amendment process (4) congressional actions that would limit the federal courts
(1) a stronger federal government that would limit state powers
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled Source: Article II, Articles of Confederation The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people Source: 10th Amendment, US Constitution The purpose of each of these provisions is to (1) determine the division of power between state and central governments (2) create a process for allowing amendments (3) grant the central government power to control the states (4) limit the power of the executive branch
(1) determine the division of power between state and central governments
Image link: https://quizizz.com/_media/quizzes/038f23ae-db52-4aa6-a14a-fac6c055bcb2_200_200 A historian would find this document most useful for (1) studying what happened during the event depicted (2) studying colonial reactions to conflict with the British government (3) studying the Northwest Ordinance (4) studying the War of 1812
(1) studying what happened during the event depicted
Clause 14: "To obtain the general consent for a tax in Great Britain [England] we will cause the great council, made up of men who represent the people of England to be summoned individually by letter....they will come together on a fixed day and at a fixed place....the decision about creating or collecting taxes on that day will be made by a decision reached by vote of majority rule of the representatives of the people... The King shall follow the will of the great council, the King shall not raise or levy taxes on his own accord" Consumption, trade, and slavery drew the colonies closer to Great Britain, but politics and government split them further apart. Democracy in Europe more closely resembled oligarchies rather than republics, with only elite members of society eligible to serve in elected positions. Most European states did not hold regular elections, with Britain and the Dutch Republic being the two major exceptions. However, even in these countries, only a tiny portion of males could vote. In the North American colonies, by contrast, white male suffrage was far more widespread. In addition to having greater popular involvement, colonial government also had more power in a variety of areas. Assemblies and legislatures regulated businesses, imposed new taxes, cared for the poor in their communities, built roads and bridges, and made most decisions concerning education. Colonial Americans sued often, which in turn led to more power for local judges and more prestige in jury service. Thus, lawyers became extremely important in American society and in turn played a greater role in American politics. According to these documents, a key difference between political institutions in England and its colonies centered around (1) the scope and variety of powers held by their representative bodies (2) the age at which a man was entitled to vote in elections (3) who had the authority to raise taxes from the people (4) the percentage by which a law could be passed in their representative bodies
(1) the scope and variety of powers held by their representative bodies
"...Not long before the English came into the Country, happened a great mortality amongst [Native Americans], especially where the English afterwards planted, the East and Northern parts were sore smitten with the Contagion; first by the Plague, afterwards when the English came by the small pox the three Kingdoms or Sagamorships of the Massachusetts were very populous, having under them seven Dukedoms or petti-Sagamorships, but by the plague were brought from 30,000 to 300. There are not many now to the Eastward, the Pequots were destroyed by the English: the Mohawks are about five hundred..." Based on the information provided in this account, which claim is most plausible? (1) Native American peoples were welcoming to European colonists who settled in North America (2) Native American populations were susceptible to diseases to which they had no previous exposure (3) European colonists poisoned Native peoples intentionally, decimating their population (4) Native American civilization was far inferior to European civilization
(2) Native American populations were susceptible to diseases to which they had no previous exposure
[We understand] that [we] have, in common with all other men, a natural & unalienable right to that freedom, which [God] has [given] equally [to] all and which [we] have never [given up in] any contract or agreement... Every principle from which America has acted in the course of her unhappy difficulties with Great-Britain, pleads stronger than a thousand arguments in favor of [us]. [We] therefore humbly [beg] your honors, to [consider] this petition, & [pass a law] whereby [slaves] may be restored to the enjoyment of that freedom which is the natural right of all men... Lancaster Hill Peter Bess Brister Slenten Prince Hall Jack Purpont (his mark) Nero Suneto (his mark) Newport Symner (his mark) Job Lock A historian would find this document most useful for (1) Studying the arguments of loyalists during the American Revolution (2) Studying the arguments made in the Declaration of Independence (3) Studying the impacts of the Revolutionary War on British society (4) Studying the impacts of the Revolutionary War on African Americans
(2) Studying the arguments made in the Declaration of Independence
"We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the constitution, are constitutional." Source: Chief Justice John Marshall, McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819 Which constitutional provision was used by Chief Justice Marshall to reach this conclusion? (1) electoral college clause (2) elastic clause (3) due process clause (4) equal protection clause
(2) elastic clause
[Rulers] are as likely to use the power... for private purposes, and to the injury and oppression of those over whom they are placed, as individuals in a state of nature are to injure and oppress one another. It is therefore as proper that bounds (limits) should be set to their authority.... The powers, rights and authority, granted to the general government by this Constitution, are as complete, with respect to every object to which they extend, it reaches to every thing which concerns human happiness - life, liberty, and property are under its control. There is the same reason, therefore, that the exercise of power, in this case, should be restrained within proper limits.... Source: The Anti-Federalist No. 84 On the Lack of a Bill of Rights, Brutus (Anonymous), 1787 I go further, and affirm that bills of rights... are not only unnecessary in the proposed constitution, but would even be dangerous. They would contain various exceptions to powers which are not granted; and on this very account, would afford a colorable pretext (excuse) to claim more than were granted. For why declare that things shall not be done which there is no power to do? Why for instance, should it be said, that the liberty of the press shall not be restrained, when no power is given [to the government to restrain the press]? Source: Federalist Papers No. 84, Alexander Hamilton, 1788 The debate depicted in the documents is most related to (1) The Articles of Confederation (2) ratification of the Constitution (3) Hamilton's plan for a national bank (4) the Northwest Ordinance
(2) ratification of the Constitution
Clause 14: "To obtain the general consent for a tax in Great Britain [England] we will cause the great council, made up of men who represent the people of England to be summoned individually by letter....they will come together on a fixed day and at a fixed place....the decision about creating or collecting taxes on that day will be made by a decision reached by vote of majority rule of the representatives of the people... The King shall follow the will of the great council, the King shall not raise or levy taxes on his own accord" Consumption, trade, and slavery drew the colonies closer to Great Britain, but politics and government split them further apart. Democracy in Europe more closely resembled oligarchies rather than republics, with only elite members of society eligible to serve in elected positions. Most European states did not hold regular elections, with Britain and the Dutch Republic being the two major exceptions. However, even in these countries, only a tiny portion of males could vote. In the North American colonies, by contrast, white male suffrage was far more widespread. In addition to having greater popular involvement, colonial government also had more power in a variety of areas. Assemblies and legislatures regulated businesses, imposed new taxes, cared for the poor in their communities, built roads and bridges, and made most decisions concerning education. Colonial Americans sued often, which in turn led to more power for local judges and more prestige in jury service. Thus, lawyers became extremely important in American society and in turn played a greater role in American politics. Which claim is best supported by both documents? (1) Colonial political institutions were not influenced by English legal traditions (2) Colonial political institutions failed to represent the interests of colonial inhabitants (3) Colonial political institutions were influenced by both English legal tradition and colonial experience (4) Colonial political institutions guaranteed suffrage for all adults that lived in the colonies
(3) Colonial political institutions were influenced by both English legal tradition and colonial experience
Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled Source: Article II, Articles of Confederation The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people Source: 10th Amendment, US Constitution Which of the following Supreme court decisions most closely relates to the provision in document 2? (1) Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) (2) Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) (3) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) (4) Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
(3) McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
"...Not long before the English came into the Country, happened a great mortality amongst [Native Americans], especially where the English afterwards planted, the East and Northern parts were sore smitten with the Contagion; first by the Plague, afterwards when the English came by the small pox the three Kingdoms or Sagamorships of the Massachusetts were very populous, having under them seven Dukedoms or petti-Sagamorships, but by the plague were brought from 30,000 to 300. There are not many now to the Eastward, the Pequots were destroyed by the English: the Mohawks are about five hundred..." The events described in this account could be considered a turning point in history because (1) The author of this account went on to become a powerful English lord. (2) Native American societies grew strong again after contracting European diseases, resulting in an increase in Native populations at this time. (3) Native Americans in the British colonies experienced a drastic decline in population due to disease and war brought by Europeans (4) New England colonists repaired relationships with Native Americans soon after the incidents described
(3) Native Americans in the British colonies experienced a drastic decline in population due to disease and war brought by Europeans
Image link: https://quizizz.com/_media/quizzes/34b76909-e279-4ee1-8cea-6e2f8a613f31_900_900 Which of the following most likely led to the situation depicted in the image on the left (view of Boston Harbor)? (1) British settlers imported wood from England to build large ships in Boston (2) Colonial settlers excavated the shallow beach to create Boston harbor (3) Naturally deep water and a sheltered harbor encouraged colonists to settle in Boston (4) The British army invaded Boston to claim it from the Spanish Empire
(3) Naturally deep water and a sheltered harbor encouraged colonists to settle in Boston
"We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it, in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the constitution, and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the constitution, are constitutional." Source: Chief Justice John Marshall, McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819 The precedent set in this case was later used by Congress to (1) declare war against Spain in 1898 (2) reject the Treaty of Versailles following World War II (3) establish New Deal programs during the Great Depression (4) confirm the appointment of Earl Warren to the Supreme Court
(3) establish New Deal programs during the Great Depression
Image link: https://quizizz.com/_media/quizzes/34b76909-e279-4ee1-8cea-6e2f8a613f31_900_900 Based on these two images, which claim is most accurate? (1) Colonial settlements did not vary much; all settlers lived in villages that grew into large cities (2) Large plantations growing tobacco and cotton were common in both New England and the southern colonies (3) Shipbuilding anchored the economy in northern and southern colonies (4) Colonial economies varied by region, depending on the geographic conditions
(4) Colonial economies varied by region, depending on the geographic conditions
