Civics Literacy Exam, Spring, 2024

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This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.

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Stamp Act

Front

Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."

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Representation

Front

Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?

Back

Britain was in debt and needed money.

Front

How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?

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Dumped tea into Boston harbor

Front

Federalist SUPPORT a strong, national government and creating a new constitution.

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True

Front

Which document was based on the Enlightenment ideals and established the separation of the colonies from Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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-Very little power was given to the Federal Government
-States had the majority of power
-Federal government could not tax or raise an army
All of these are examples of

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Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Front

What document did the colonists write to share their concerns with England and to break away?

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Where does government get their power?

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The people

Front

Which argument most logically follows from Jefferson's expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The rights of men should be supported over those of women., Monarchy is a bad form of government because rulers are not elected., All forms of government destroy human rights and should be abandoned., Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

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Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.