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Which of the following was a consequence of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

A) The end of the American Revolution and British recognition of U.S. independence
B) The beginning of the Civil War
C) The establishment of the Articles of Confederation
D) The division of the country into Northern and Southern regions

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Answer: A) The end of the American Revolution and British recognition of U.S. independence

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The Declaration of Independence was primarily written to: A) Justify the colonies’ break from Great Britain
B) Declare war on France
C) Organize the first American government
D) Establish the Bill of Rights

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Answer: A) Justify the colonies’ break from Great Britain

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Which of these was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A) It granted too much power to the federal government
B) It lacked the power to tax
C) It created a strong national military
D) It allowed for unrestricted trade between states

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Answer: B) It lacked the power to tax

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Who was the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?

A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) James Madison
D) Benjamin Franklin

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Answer: C) James Madison

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The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in order to: A) Limit the power of the executive branch
B) Protect individual liberties
C) Create a stronger federal government
D) Guarantee the right to vote

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Answer: B) Protect individual liberties

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Which of the following was a key principle included in the U.S. Constitution?

• A) Universal suffrage for all citizens

• B) The establishment of a monarchy

• C) The separation of powers into three branches of government

• D) The immediate abolition of slavery

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Answer: C) The separation of powers into three branches of government

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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the U.S. Constitution?

• A) Checks and balances

• B) Federalism

• C) Popular sovereignty

• D) Hereditary monarchy

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Answer: D) Hereditary monarchy

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Which event most directly led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• A) The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• B) The end of the American Revolution

• C) The failure of the Articles of Confederation

• D) The passage of the Stamp Act

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Answer: C) The failure of the Articles of Confederation

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What is an "era" in historical terms, and how does it tie together social, political, and economic events?

• A) An era is a time period defined by the rise and fall of empires, but it doesn't necessarily connect social, political, or economic events.

• B) An era is a time period marked by significant political, social, and economic changes that shape a society's culture, government, and economy.

• C) An era is a brief moment in history that only focuses on political events, ignoring social or economic impacts.

• D) An era is a period when one specific event dominates history, and social and economic factors are secondary.

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Answer: B) An era is a time period marked by significant political, social, and economic changes that shape a society's culture, government, and economy.

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Why did Alexis de Tocqueville visit America in the early 1830s?

• A) To observe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on American society

• B) To study the practice of slavery in the Southern states

• C) To investigate the American prison system and the concept of democracy

• D) To assess the military strength of the United States

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Answer: C) To investigate the American prison system and the concept of democracy