EOC Test Review

Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?

• New England

• Southern

• Middle

• Great Lakes

The House of Burgesses was:

• where church services were held.
• the first law making assembly in America.
• where the King of England lived.
• the first building built in Jamestown.

An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies was known as ____________.

• House of Burgesses

• Mayflower Compact

• Mercantilism

• Salutary Neglect

Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its focus on agriculture and society based on English aristocracy?

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Great Lakes Colonies

• New England Colonies

John Locke's natural rights included...

• life, liberty, and property

• freedom of religion, property, and voting rights

• life, property, and the pursuit of happiness

• freedom of speech, freedom to bear arms, and freedom of assembly

The United States Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Marshall made several landmark decisions that

• increased the rights of individuals, particularly minorities

• strengthened the power of the federal government

• strengthened the authority of the police

• drew criticism for supporting States rights

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

• The act was taxation without representation.

• The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

• The tax was a large amount of money.

• The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Under the Articles of Confederation congress could not levy taxes

• Under the Articles of Confederation congress could not make states follow any laws

• Under the Articles of Confederation congress could not ask the president for advice

• Under the Articles of Confederation congress could not expand foreign trade

Who is known as the leader of the Federalists?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--

• Representation in the Senate
• How slaves should be counted for representation
• How states should be represented
• Borders of states