What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Declared our independence from Great Britain.

Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of this illustration from the 1750s? Options: Colonies that do not unite are not loyal. Colonies cannot survive unless they are united. Each colony should maintain its independence.

Colonies cannot survive unless they are united.

Which document is a primary source concerning the American Revolution? Options: a videotape showing a reenactment of a battle, a journal of the events written by a Continental soldier, a social studies textbook, a published article written by a history teacher.

a journal of the events written by a Continental soldier

Which conclusion about the American Revolution is most clearly supported by the information in the chart? Options: 1. England had few advantages in a war with the American colonies. 2. The thirteen colonies had more advantages than disadvantages upon entering the war. 3. England did not believe that the thirteen colonies were worth the expense of a war. 4. The Thirteen colonies had few, but important advantages in the war with England.

The Thirteen colonies had few, but important advantages in the war with England.

The series of events shown in the chart led directly to the

outbreak of the American Revolution

Why did the British government begin to tax its American colonies after the Proclamation of 1763? Options: to keep the colonists from trading with other nations, to raise revenue to pay the costs of defending the French & Indian War, to prevent the colonists from trading with Native Americans, to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

to raise revenue to pay the costs of defending the French & Indian War.

As an example of propaganda from a Patriot's perspective, which of the following is the BEST description of the events depicted in the cartoon? Options: The colonists provoked the British soldiers by throwing snowballs. The colonists have no ability to fight back and are weaker. The British soldiers are shooting at an unarmed crowd without mercy. The British soldiers have total control over the affairs of the colonists.

The British soldiers are shooting at an unarmed crowd without mercy.

Which statement expresses an opinion about the causes of the Revolutionary War? Options: Colonists participated in triangular trade. The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770. Samuel Adams founded the Sons of Liberty. The Quartering Act was a serious violation of the colonists' liberties.

The Quartering Act was a serious violation of the colonists' liberties.

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced?

The Articles provided for a weak national government.

Which of these best completes the graphic? Options: Government leaders began arguing for changes to the Articles of Confederation. Citizens began demanding the removal of property qualifications for voting in Massachusetts. Abolitionists began arguing for the removal of slavery from northern states. Business leaders began demanding protection by the Massachusetts militia.

Government leaders began arguing for changes to the Articles of Confederation.

What is the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?

The Anti-Federalists were in favor of strong state governments.

In the chart above, what would the appropriate headings for Columns A, B & C? A - NJ Plan, B - Virginia Plan, C - Great Compromise; A - Virginia Plan, B - NJ Plan, C - Great Compromise; A - Great Compromise, B - Virginia Plan, C - NJ Plan; A - NJ Plan, B - Great Compromise, C - Virginia Plan

A - Virginia Plan, B - NJ Plan, C - Great Compromise

SS8 Benchmark 2 Review - 2023-2024 Flashcards

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President

2.

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Name one branch or part of the government: Parliament, Legislative, United Nations, State Government

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Legislative

3.

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Which branch evaluates the laws?

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Judicial Branch

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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

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435

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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The Senate and House of Representatives

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How many U.S. senators are there?

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100

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

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Checks and Balances

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