2nd 9 weeks review

What was the greatest concern of the opponents to the Constitution?

• Taxation would be eliminated.

• That they were giving up state power to form a stronger Union.

• They were concerned with the replacement of the Articles of Confederation.

• They were concerned with the selection of George Washington as president.

What did the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan have in common?

• They both proposed three branches of government for the separation of powers.

• They both proposed a bicameral legislature with equal representation in both houses.

• They both proposed a unicameral legislature with one vote per state.

• They both proposed two branches of government with a head executive.

What statement BEST describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• It counted each slave owner as three-fifths of a person for the purposes of taxation and representation.

• It paid slave owners to free their slaves and save on taxes.

• It counted the slaves as three fifths of a person for the purposes of taxation and representation.

• It freed three of every five slaves in the southern states.

Samuel Adams believed taxation without representation was dangerous.

His thoughts were published in newspapers and pamphlets across the colonies.

By 1775 all the colonies were united by a complete system of Committees of Correspondence.

What did a complete system of Committees of Correspondence accomplish in the colonies?

• The Committees of Correspondence were established on a temporary basis to address specific problems and were then disbanded when the British imposed more unfair taxes.

• Their objectives were to form a complete alliance with the British and pledge allegiance to King George III and the British Parliament.

• The Committees of Correspondence played a major role in destroying colonial unity and discouraging colonial resistance.

• The colonists were to warn each other about British actions and future plans that were detrimental to colonial America and to plan colonial resistance and countermeasures.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• British soldiers sent to the colonies to restore order.

• An organization made up of American colonists and French supporters.

• Citizens who opposed the Tea Act.

• Colonists loyal to the King of England.

How are the two quotes by Patrick Henry connected?

“A King, by disallowing Acts of this salutary nature, from being the father of his people, degenerated into a Tyrant and forfeits all rights to his subjects' obedience.”

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the cost of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

• Colonists must be loyal to the King or will be punished.

• Loyalty will have its rewards.

• If Colonists disrespect the King they are subject to death.

• If the King does not respect us, freedom is worth fighting for.

Based on the excerpt, what conclusion can you draw?

“…We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people…” - Declaration of Independence

• Because of the King’s behavior, there is no other option than separation.

• Because of the colonies actions, the King supported colonial independence.

• Because of the King’s behavior the relationship with Britain is strengthened.

• Because of the colonies actions, the King wanted to avoid war.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• In order to instruct a country how to win its freedom.

• In order to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain.

• In order to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• In order to start the American Revolution.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main ideas in the Declaration of Independence?

• That government should protect our rights.

• That when government does not protect our rights, we can change or remove it.

• That everyone should have representation in government.

• That all people have natural rights.

The harsh winter at Valley Forge had what effect on the Continental Army?

• It helped soldiers gather strength to continue.

• Many soldiers gave up and retreated.

• George Washington begged the soldiers to stay and fight but without success.

• The British sold Americans food for high profits.