SOL Review

The first permanent English settlement in North America was established at:

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Williamsburg

Which document established the principles of self-government and majority rule for the Plymouth Colony?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to:

• Guarantee individual freedoms

• Establish the power of the President

• Outline the duties of Congress

• Ensure the rights of states

The phrase "no taxation without representation" refers to:

• Colonists' demand for self-government

• The power of colonial governors

• British quartering of soldiers

• Britain's land gains after the French and Indian War

The Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolution is significant because:

• It convinced France to ally with the United States

• It marked the final battle of the war

• It was a British victory

• It led to the formation of the Bill of Rights

The Virginia Plan proposed:

• Representation in Congress based on population

• Equal representation for each state in Congress

• A single-house legislature

• The abolition of slavery

The system that divides powers between the national and state governments is known as:

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Confederation

• Totalitarianism

The Federalist Papers were written to:

• Support the ratification of the Constitution

• Argue against the ratification of the Constitution

• Propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation

• Criticize the British government

Which of the following is an example of an "unalienable right" mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to free education