Mr. Kuiper's Unit 4/5 Test

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Thomas Hobbs believed that people were naturally good and did not need a strong ruler.

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False

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Who among the following Enlightenment philosophers advocated for the protection of citizens' natural rights by the government? (Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire)

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Locke

Front

Which Enlightenment Philosopher called for Separation of Powers between three branches of government?

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Montesquieu

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Which Enlightenment Philosopher believed in the Separation of Church and State?

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Voltaire

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Which of the following is the greatest strength of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The President was given the power to declare war., Foreign trade was decreased., A strong federal court system was first established., Colonists gained more land through a series of laws.

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Colonists gained more land through a series of laws.

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What was a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

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Congress had no power to tax the states, all states had to agree if they wanted to make changes, and there was no chief executive power, like a President.

Front

Which Ordinance helped to create the state of Michigan? Options: Northwest Ordinance, Big Ten Ordinance, Northeast Ordinance, Midwest Ordinance

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Northwest Ordinance

Front

During the Confederation years, the states could best be described as a "league of _______________."

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friendship

Front

What is Daniel Shays known for?

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A Revolutionary War hero, A farmer from Massachusetts, A man who couldn't pay his taxes.

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What fight between rebel farmers and the first American government proved that the Articles were too weak? Options: Battle of New York, Citizens Revolt, Shays' Rebellion, Battle of Yorktown

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Shays' Rebellion