Ch. 6 Test "A New Nation"

Front

How was the government structured under the Articles?

Back

one house Congress with no judicial or executive branch

Front

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The Northwest Territory outlawed slavery.
The states controlled trade with other countries.
The first amendment allowed freedom of speech.
The federal government sets up the military.

Back

The states controlled trade with other countries.

Front

How did women fight for the right to vote? Options: hunger strikes, petitions, protests, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

Why were many American Indian groups angry about the Northwest Territory?

Back

It allowed settlers to take their land.

Front

What happened when Massachusetts raised taxes putting pressure on farmers?

Back

Shays' Rebellion

Front

Abigail Adams was an advocate for the rights of which group?

Back

women

Front

Why did delegates attend the Constitutional Convention?

Back

To set up a different plan for government.

Front

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were trying to decide how much _________ the government should have.

Back

power

Front

The Constitution has three branches of government with ___________ to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful.

Back

checks and balances

Front

Which of the following can the STATE government NOT do? organize local government, manage elections, organize trade with other states, set up the postal service

Back

set up the postal service