Unit 2 Test
Using Madison's definition, which of these would be MOST likely to be a political faction? A) Congress B) The Republican Party C) The Methodist Church D) Articles of Confederation
B) The Republican Party
In The Declaration of Independence, many of the phrases begin with the word "He." To whom is this referring? A) Thomas Jefferson B) George Washington C) the British Parliament D) King George III of England
D) King George III of England
"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."- The Declaration of Independence This statement is MOST closely connected to A) the Social Contract Theory. B) the Invisible Hand Theory. C) Separation of Powers. D) Checks and Balances.
A) the Social Contract Theory.
In this excerpt from "The Federalist Papers No. 51," James Madison explains the need for A) three separate branches in American government. B) a government that can control the violence caused by factions. C) a way to elect members of government that does not favor a small, elitist class. D) an explanation to the complaint that the Constitution does not have sufficient provisions against standing armies in times of peace.
A) three separate branches in American government.
Unlike the Federalist Papers, the Anti-Federalist Papers A) were not as widely read around the country. B) were read mostly in the northeastern states. C) succeeded in its attempt to block ratification. D) had little influence on the Constitution's ratification process.
A) were not as widely read around the country.
What act set the tone for the westward expansion of the United States of America by establishing that new states would be formed and admitted to the United States, instead of allowing existing states to expand their territory? A) the Compromise of 1850the Compromise of 1850 B) the Northwest Ordinance C) the Missouri Compromise D) the Kansas-Nebraska Ordinance
B) the Northwest Ordinance
"We must indeed all hang together, or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."- Benjamin Franklin, 1776Which of these is an accurate conclusion based on his statement? A) Benjamin Franklin wanted to hang traitors. B) Benjamin Franklin was loyal to the British. C) The American colonies should all sign the Declaration of Independence. D) Benjamin Franklin did not want to sign the Declaration of Independence.
C) The American colonies should all sign the Declaration of Independence.
Which of these took place as a result of the end of the American Revolution? A) The country of Canada gained independence. B) The control of Florida was given back to Spain. C) The United States gained access to all lands west of the Appalachians. D) The United States received all of the former British lands in North America.
B) The control of Florida was given back to Spain.
What event should be placed in the blank in this timeline of the Revolutionary War? A) France becomes American ally. B) Americans Retreat at Bunker Hill. C) Americans Capture Ft. Ticonderoga. D) Declaration of Independence Adopted.
D) Declaration of Independence Adopted.
Based on the chart shown, which foreign figure played the GREATEST role in helping the Americans achieve victory in the Revolutionary War? A) Casimir Pulaski B) Thaddeus Kosciusko C) Count de Rochambeau D) Marquis de Lafayette
D) Marquis de Lafayette
At the Second Continental Congress, what was one of the slogans of the Patriots in their support of pursuing American independence? A) "Long live the King!" B) "No Salutary Neglect!" C) "We Want Virtual Representation!" D) "No Taxation without Representation!"
D) "No Taxation without Representation!"
Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation? Responses A) Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval. B) 3/4 of Congress had to agree on passing a tax. C) All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax. D) Congress could not tax.
D) Congress could not tax.
· commander of a Virginia regiment in French and Indian War · tobacco plantation owner· commander of The Continental Army · member of the Continental Congress All of these statements are descriptions of what colonial leader? A) Robert E. Lee B) James Madison C) Thomas Jefferson D) George Washington
D) George Washington
One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was A) the Articles gave too much power to the national government. B) the states were not free to trade among themselves under the Articles. C) small states were underrepresented under the Articles of Confederation. D) Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
D) Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
"... (A)ll men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights... namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring (getting) and possessing property...."- The Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776This quote would later influence the creation of what document? A) Common Sense B) The U.S. Constitution C) Poor Richard's Almanac D) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Declaration of Independence
"Man... hath by nature a power ... to preserve his property - that is, his life, liberty, and estate - against the injuries and attempts of other men." - John Locke, 1690 John Locke's views would play a DIRECT role in the creation of which document? A) The Bill of Rights B) The Albany Plan of Union C) The Articles of Confederation D) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Declaration of Independence
Which statement BEST summarizes how the Constitutional Convention in 1787 addressed the topic of the international slave trade? A) The topic was not addressed. B) The Federal government would not expressly prevent it. C) States would have the authority to decide if they wanted slavery. D) The international slave trade would be abolished in twenty years.
D) The international slave trade would be abolished in twenty years.
April, 1775- Americans win at Lexington & Concord June, 1775- Americans retreat at Bunker Hill December, 1776- Americans re-capture Trenton September, 1777- British occupy PhiladelphiaIt is evident from these events that in the early years of the Revolutionary War A) the British were close to winning. B) the Americans were close to winning. C) most of the fighting was in the South. D) that the outcome was far from decided.
D) that the outcome was far from decided.
The phrase in the Declaration of Independence stating "that governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" illustrates the principle of A) federalism. B) judicial review. C) equality before the law. D) the Social Contract theory.
D) the Social Contract theory.
What was the Second Continental Congress seeking when the "Olive Branch Petition" was sent to King George III in 1775? A) agricultural assistance and protection from Indian attacks B) the overthrow of English government for ideological reasons C) to explain why it was necessary to dissolve their political connections D) to try to assure the King that the Colonists were not wanting independence
D) to try to assure the King that the Colonists were not wanting independence
In Article VIII, which of these is given the power to tax? A) governors of each state B) state legislative branches C) the Congress of the United States D) the President of the United States
B) state legislative branches
How did Shays' Rebellion reveal the need for a revision of the Articles of Confederation? A) Shays' Rebellion exposed the weakness of the central government as written in the Articles of Confederation. B) Shays' Rebellion strengthened the ideas of the Anti-Federalists in the need for a strong national government. C) Shays' Rebellion illustrated the need for organized local government factions to handle situations such as this. D) Shays' Rebellion encouraged others to rebel and eventually led to the overthrow of the first established government in the United States.
A) Shays' Rebellion exposed the weakness of the central government as written in the Articles of Confederation.
Which person could MOST accurately be added to this list? A) Baron von Steuben B) Benjamin Franklin C) Alexander Hamilton D) General John Burgoyne
A) Baron von Steuben
Who/what is the adversary Patrick Henry speaks of? A) British B) Congress C) liberty D) inaction
A) British
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."--Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence, 1776Thomas Jefferson's statement about unalienable rights would MOST likely have been influenced by the writings of A) John Locke B) James Madison C) Benjamin Franklin D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A) John Locke
In the Declaration of Independence, whom did the Americans indict for "repeated injuries and usurpations"? A) King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism B) Parliament, because of the oppressive legislation that it had passed over ten years C) British merchants, because their drive for personal profits had caused them to ignore the greater good of the empire D) The king's ministers, because they had refused to compromise and had turned the king and Parliament against the colonies
A) King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism
The phrase "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world" would MOST likely reference a law passed as a result of which event? A) the Boston Massacre B) the Boston Tea Party C) the Battles of Lexington & Concord D) the forming of the Second Continental Congress
B) the Boston Tea Party
How do the excerpts provided illustrate a change in the American view on the role of the national government during the period of 1750-1800? A) The excerpts display a movement toward the use of confederations as a structure of governance. B) The excerpts indicate a recognition of the need for a stronger national authority to govern the states. C) The excerpts show a renewed focus on the protections for the institution of slavery and foreign commerce. D) The excerpts illustrate principles of socialism, as evidenced by the phrase "mutual and general welfare."
B) The excerpts indicate a recognition of the need for a stronger national authority to govern the states.
· The French Indian War · The Declaration of Independence · Shays' Rebellion · The writing of the Constitution Which statement forms a common thread for these events? A) They were all inspired by the Enlightenment. B) All of the events took place in the 18th century. C) All are examples of democratic principles being applied. D) Each event was caused by foreign involvement in American affairs.
B) All of the events took place in the 18th century.
Which is the BEST description of the economic crisis facing the United States under the Articles of Confederation? A) Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government did not regulate the national bank, which led to widespread inflation. B) America piled up a huge national debt during the Revolutionary War, but the Federal government was unable to collect taxes to pay off the debt C) America entered a period of recession following the American Revolution because of conflict between northern industrialists and southern plantation owners. D) Several new territories were added to the nation because of the Articles of Confederation and the federal government began to collect income taxes to fund acquisition of the land.
B) America piled up a huge national debt during the Revolutionary War, but the Federal government was unable to collect taxes to pay off the debt
Which of these INCORRECTLY describes the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on government? A) A B) B C) C D) D
B) B
The Committee of Five was responsible for writing Declaration of Independence. Why were the colonists their primary audience? A) Due to the fact that the colonists did not want to break free from Great Britain. B) Due to the fact the colonists needed to all understand the reasons for the rebellion against Britain. C) Due to the fact that the British would be most frustrated to know that all the colonists read the Declaration. D) Due to the fact that the French and Spanish would support our rebellion only if the colonists first supported the Declaration.
B) Due to the fact the colonists needed to all understand the reasons for the rebellion against Britain.
Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence? A) support for states' rights and slavery B) a belief in the natural rights of citizens C) the need for a federal system of government D) a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy
B) a belief in the natural rights of citizens
Based on these two parts of the Articles of Confederation, in the first years of the United States there was a belief Responses A) in the Federal government. B) in greater state control of governance. C) that a strong central ruler was needed. D) that the American Revolution had failed.
B) in greater state control of governance.
This passage BEST represents which of these theories in the Declaration of Independence? A) Separation of Powers Theory B) Machiavelli's Theory C) Social Contract Theory D) Popular Sovereignty Theory
C) Social Contract Theory
This excerpt is an example of a primary document. Why might you also want to read a secondary source in addition to the primary source? A) Reading primary resources allows you the opportunity to disprove the author of the primary source. B) Primary sources often times leave out many important details that can be found in secondary sources. C) A scholar who has written a secondary source will provide supporting material about the historical event, person, place or object. D) Secondary sources are a waste of time and offer unreliable information. When given the choice always only stick to primary sources.
C) A scholar who has written a secondary source will provide supporting material about the historical event, person, place or object.
Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of humans. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned? A) Mexican War B) Seven Years' War C) American Revolution D) Spanish-American War
C) American Revolution
The likely audience Patrick Henry's speech is intended for is A) British soldiers. B) American Indians . C) American colonists. D) French mercenaries.
C) American colonists.
- from The Declaration of Independence To whom does "He" refer in this passage? A) George Washington B) Thomas Jefferson C) King George III D) William Pitt
C) King George III
Based on the chart shown, which foreign figure played the GREATEST role in helping the Americans achieve victory in the Revolutionary War? A) Casimir Pulaski B) Thaddeus Kosciusko response given C) Marquis de Lafayette D) Count de Rochambeau
C) Marquis de Lafayette
Using the provided image, what minority group during the Revolutionary War did the British view as a possible ally? A) Colonists B) French traders C) Native Americans D) African Americans
C) Native Americans
The rebellions started by Daniel Shays in 1786 were a protest against A) a tax on whisky. B) the war against Britain. C) debts and businesses' refusal to accept paper currency. D) the calling of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
C) debts and businesses' refusal to accept paper currency.
Britain's forces had all of these advantages going into the American Revolutionary war EXCEPT A) more military experience. B) more manufacturing centers. C) greater commitment to the cause. D) more support from Native Americans.
C) greater commitment to the cause.
This excerpt from the Northwest Ordinance (1787) represents which Constitutional principle? A) bicameralism B) individual rights C) popular sovereignty D) checks and balances
C) popular sovereignty
By analyzing this chart of battles in the American Revolution, it can be determined that the Revolutionary War A) was centered around New England. B) ended without foreign assistance. C) saw many of its final battles fought in the American South. D) ended without a clear series of victories by the Continental Army.
C) saw many of its final battles fought in the American South.
Which is the BEST explanation for why Washington selected Valley Forge as the location for his army's winter camp? A) Washington chose the site in the hope of striking up an alliance with the Shawnee Indians on the western frontier. B) Washington chose the site because the neighboring farms and towns would offer access to food, shelter, and supplies for his men. C) Washington selected this location because of its proximity to ports on Lake Erie where his men could be resupplied by the French D) Washington chose the site because it allowed him to defend the Continental Congress which was then meeting in York, Pennsylvania following the British capture of Philadelphia.
D) Washington chose the site because it allowed him to defend the Continental Congress which was then meeting in York, Pennsylvania following the British capture of Philadelphia.
The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of A) states rights. B) any governing authority. C) universal voting rights. D) a strong central government.
D) a strong central government.
Shays' Rebellion was significant because it A) demonstrated the opposition of the Anti-Federalists to the Constitution. B) provided the background to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775. C) showed the opposition of some in the colonies to independence from Britain. D) demonstrated the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
D) demonstrated the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation.
Lord Charles Cornwallis role in the American Revolution is significant because A) he successfully defeated Washington outside of New York City. B) led the British invasion of the colonies by way of the Canada territory. C) he abandoned the British Army and declared his allegiance to the Colonial Army. D) his invasion of Virginia eventually led to his being trapped in 1781 at the battle of Yorktown.
D) his invasion of Virginia eventually led to his being trapped in 1781 at the battle of Yorktown.
Which of these would Madison MOST likely suggest as a solution to dealing with factions? A) banning their existence B) get people to share all of the same opinions C) promise people to unite against a common foe D) live with them as a product of living in a democracy
D) live with them as a product of living in a democracy
In "Federalist 10," the factions James Madison refers to would most likely be A) slaves. B) states. C) private militias. D) political parties.
D) political parties.
Using the image provided, how did the British Army view the Native Americans? A) slaves B) bitter enemies C) inconsequential D) potential allies
D) potential allies
At the Constitutional Convention, the Virginia Plan would have granted more power to A)industrial states. B) agricultural states. C) states with small population. D) states with large population
D) states with large population
The Virginia Plan would have granted more power to A) industrial states. B) agricultural states. C) states with small population. D) states with large population.
D) states with large population.
