Summarize the New Jersey Plan.

The New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.

The New Jersey Plan called for a bicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.

The New Jersey Plan called for a monarchy to be established in the United States.

The New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with representation based on population.

What was the Great Compromise?

The Great Compromise was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that created a bicameral legislature.

The Great Compromise was a treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain.

The Great Compromise was a military strategy used during the American Revolution.

The Great Compromise was a trade agreement between the northern and southern states.

Define “bicameral”.

A legislative body divided into two separate chambers or houses.

A legislative body divided into three separate chambers or houses.

A legislative body divided into one separate chamber or house.

A legislative body divided into four separate chambers or houses.

Explain the ⅗ Compromise.

The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that counted each slave as three-fifths of a person when determining a state's population for the purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that abolished slavery in the United States.

The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that counted each slave as a full person when determining a state's population for the purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that counted each slave as one-fifth of a person when determining a state's population for the purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the Constitution?

It protected individual rights, and influenced the idea of habeas corpus.

It abolished the monarchy and established a republic

It gave the monarch absolute power over the government

It disallowed the monarch to interfere with parliamentary elections and debates

How did the Magna Carta influence the Constitution?

By establishing the right to a trial by jury

By granting the king absolute power over the law

By establishing a monarchy in the United States

By abolishing the concept of due process

How did James Madison influence the Constitution?

James Madison influenced the Constitution through his ideas about Democracy

James Madison had no influence on the Constitution

James Madison opposed the Constitution

James Madison only provided minor suggestions for the Constitution

How did John Locke influence the Constitution?

John Locke influenced the Constitution through his ideas on natural rights and government being a contract.

John Locke influenced the Constitution by advocating for a monarchy and absolute power.

John Locke influenced the Constitution by promoting the idea of a strong central government.

John Locke influenced the Constitution by arguing for the separation of powers and checks and balances.

How did Baron de Montesquieu influence the Constitution?

By advocating for the separation of powers into three branches of government and the system of checks and balances.

By advocating for a monarchy with absolute power

By suggesting that the legislative and executive branches should be combined into one

By proposing a system of government with no checks and balances

What is the role of Congress?

The role of Congress is to make laws, represent the interests of the people, and provide oversight of the executive branch.

The role of Congress is to enforce laws, interpret the Constitution, and appoint Supreme Court justices.

The role of Congress is to manage the economy, negotiate international treaties, and lead the military.

The role of Congress is to provide healthcare, regulate businesses, and enforce immigration laws.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

To interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutionality of laws.

To enforce laws and punish criminals

To oversee the military and foreign affairs

To create new laws and policies

What did the Antifederalists want?

A complete overhaul of the existing government structure.

A system of government with no central government

A stronger central government and weaker state governments

What is the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

The Bill of Rights is a document that outlines the rights and freedoms of citizens in the United Kingdom.

The Bill of Rights is a document that guarantees the rights of individuals in the European Union.

The Bill of Rights is a document that establishes the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Canada.

What amendments protect the rights of the accused?

4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th amendments

What amendments protect the rights of African Americans?

13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

How can a citizen stay informed about public issues?

By staying updated with news and current events.

By ignoring community organizations and government processes.

By relying solely on social media for information.

By avoiding news and current events and focusing on personal matters.

How does a person become a naturalized citizen?

By being under 18 when your parents are naturalized

By meeting eligibility requirements, submitting an application, attending an interview, passing tests, and taking an oath of allegiance.

What are the duties and responsibilities of American citizens?

Obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury when called, and defending the country if necessary.

American citizens are only responsible for paying taxes.

American citizens have no duties or responsibilities.

Voting in every election, serving in the military, and running for political office.

Why is jury duty important?

Jury duty is important because it ensures a fair trial.

Jury duty is important because it allows people to skip work.

Jury duty is important because it is a waste of time.

Jury duty is important because it is biased and unfair.

Define popular sovereignty.

The authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

Popular sovereignty is the idea that a government should be controlled by a small group of elite individuals.

Popular sovereignty is the belief that a government should be ruled by a single individual.

Popular sovereignty is the concept that a government should be determined by hereditary succession.

Who has the power to veto?

Supreme Court or judicial branch

What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise?

It allowed Missouri to be admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery in all states except Missouri.

The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 30° north.

The Missouri Compromise prohibited slavery in all states except Missouri.

What were the effects of sectionalism on the United States?

Tensions between different regions, particularly between the North and South, over issues such as slavery and states' rights.

Sectionalism led to a stronger sense of national unity and cooperation among different regions.

Sectionalism had no significant impact on the United States.

Sectionalism led to the expansion of slavery into new territories and states.

What was the goal of the free soil party?

To oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories of the United States.

To promote the annexation of Mexico into the United States.

To advocate for the rights of Native Americans in the western territories.

To support the expansion of slavery into the western territories of the United States.

Explain the Wilmot Proviso.

The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to grant voting rights to African Americans in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to establish equal rights for all citizens in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to expand slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.

Define “secession”.

The act of withdrawing or breaking away from a larger political entity or organization.

The act of joining a larger political entity or organization.

The act of overthrowing a political leader or government.

The act of remaining neutral in a political conflict.

What was the impact of California’s application to join the US as a free state?

It intensified the debate over slavery and contributed to tensions between the North and the South.

It led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

It had no impact on the debate over slavery.

It resulted in California becoming a slave state.

What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act?

The Fugitive Slave Act required all escaped slaves to be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state.

The Fugitive Slave Act granted freedom to all escaped slaves.

The Fugitive Slave Act was never actually enforced.

The Fugitive Slave Act only applied to slaves in the South.

What was the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

The intensification of the conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, leading to violence.

The abolition of slavery in Kansas and Nebraska.

The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to peaceful negotiations and resolution between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.

The Kansas-Nebraska Act had no impact on the conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.

What was the impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe?

It led to the public realizing they could not longer ignore the moral issue of slavery.

It had no impact on the abolitionist movement or the public's perception of slavery.

It caused an increase in support for slavery and the continuation of the institution.

It was a fictional story with no basis in reality.

What was the outcome of the 1860 election?

The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th President of the United States.

The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States.

The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of Thomas Jefferson as the 3rd President of the United States.

The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of George Washington as the 1st President of the United States.

What was the impact of the 1860 election?

It led to the secession of several southern states and ultimately the Civil War.

It had no significant impact on American history.

It led to the formation of the Confederate States of America.

It resulted in the abolition of slavery in the United States.

What were the North’s advantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

larger population, more industrialized economy, better transportation infrastructure, and a stronger navy

larger population, less industrialized economy, worse transportation infrastructure, and a weaker navy

equal population, equal industrialized economy, equal transportation infrastructure, and an equal navy

smaller population, less industrialized economy, worse transportation infrastructure, and a weaker navy

What were the South’s advantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

Strong military tradition, better-trained officers, and a defensive strategy

Lack of resources, inferior technology, and a divided population

Weak military tradition, poorly-trained officers, and an offensive strategy

Inability to form alliances, lack of international support, and poor leadership

What were the South’s disadvantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

Smaller population, fewer factories and industries, less infrastructure, and a weaker navy.

Larger population, more factories and industries, better infrastructure, and a stronger navy.

Lack of military leadership, lack of resources, lack of support from other countries, and lack of motivation.

Equal population, equal number of factories and industries, equal infrastructure, and an equally strong navy.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Shiloh.

The Battle of Shiloh gave Grant access to the Mississippi River.

The Battle of Shiloh was fought between the United States and Mexico.

The Battle of Shiloh was a minor skirmish with little historical importance.

The Battle of Shiloh had no significant impact on the outcome of the American Civil War.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Antietam.

There was an astonishing number of casualties.

There was no significant impact on the American Civil War.

It was a minor skirmish with no lasting consequences.

It was overshadowed by other battles and had little historical importance.

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It marked a turning point in the Civil War and gave a moral purpose to the war.

It led to the start of the Civil War

It had no impact on the issue of slavery

It only freed slaves in the Northern states

What was the reason for the New York draft riots?

Opposition to the draft during the American Civil War

Demand for better working conditions

Disagreement over land ownership

Explain the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg.

The Battle of Vicksburg was significant because it gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two, which was a major turning point in the American Civil War.

The Battle of Vicksburg was insignificant and had no impact on the outcome of the Civil War.

The Battle of Vicksburg was won by the Confederacy, giving them back control of the Mississippi River.

The Battle of Vicksburg was fought between the Union and Mexico.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant turning point in the war, resulting in a Union victory.

The Battle of Gettysburg was a minor skirmish with little impact on the outcome of the Civil War.

The Battle of Gettysburg was a Confederate victory that led to the capture of Washington D.C.

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between the Union and Mexico.

What was life like for soldiers in the Civil War?

Soldiers in the Civil War faced difficult conditions, including poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and harsh weather.

Soldiers in the Civil War enjoyed plenty of leisure time and entertainment.

Soldiers in the Civil War had access to advanced medical care.

Soldiers in the Civil War lived a comfortable and luxurious life.

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