Semester 1 Review

Which applies to self-government by the VERY early colonists? (1600s)

• Mayflower Compact

• Jay's Treaty

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

What caused the French and Indian War?

• slavery

• border disputes

• poor relations with Native Americans

• Native American attacks

Which phrase became popular after the Stamp Act?

• Give me Liberty or give me Death

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

• No taxation without Representation

• sup dawg?

According to the Declaration of Independence, people have the right to create a new government when the government...

• takes powers from other countries

• consents to be replaced

• supports the pursuit of happiness

• interferes with people's rights

Which held the most power under the Articles of Confederation?

• states

• federal government

• political leaders

• citizens

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

• pay off debts

• manage the frontier

• prepare for war

• conduct foreign relations

What was the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

• role of Supreme Court

• role of President

• number of representatives a state would get

• role of the Congress

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Pendleton

Which of these is most related to the Eighth Amendment?

• funding for schools

• states' rights

• capital punishment

• environmental protection

What does the 5th Amendment prohibit?

• taking guns from criminals

• double jeopardy

• searching a house without a warrent

• cruel punishment