Colonial America Quiz

In colonial America, the House of Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact, and town hall meetings were all developments that led to the

• regulation of trade with Native American Indians

• protection of the rights of women

• elimination of the power of the upper classes

• creation of representative government

Base your answer to the following question on the following passage and on your knowledge of social studies. "Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly [sincerely] and mutually, in the presence of God, and one another, covenant [agree] and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet [appropriate] and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience." Source: Mayflower Compact (modified), 1620

Which of the following statements best describes the significance of this document?

• The Mayflower Compact severely reduced the civil liberties of colonists in British North America.

• The Mayflower Compact was an important step toward democratic self-government in the American colonies.

• The Mayflower Compact banned slavery in Northern Virginia.

• The Mayflower Compact guaranteed freedom of religion for colonists in the American colonies.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I. ______________________

A. House of Burgesses

B. Mayflower Compact

C. New England town meetings

• British System of National Government in North America

• Colonial Responses to the Practice of Salutary Neglect

• British Attempts to Control Colonial Governments

• Colonial Efforts at Self-Government

"... We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...."

Which document includes this passage?

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Northwest Ordinance

• Monroe Doctrine

According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to alter or abolish a government if that government

• is a limited monarchy

• violates natural rights

• becomes involved in entangling alliances

• favors one religion over another

"... I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. ... If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies, we . . . will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation." -Abigail Adams, 1776.

This statement was an early expression of women's support for

• abolition

• affirmative action

• suffrage rights

• divorce rights

Base your answer to question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies. "... that your Sex are Naturally Tyrannical is a Truth so thoroughly established as to admit of no dispute, but such of you as wish to be happy willingly give up the harsh title of Master for the more tender and endearing one of Friend. Why then, not put it out of the power of the vicious and the Lawless to use us with cruelty and indignity with impunity [exemption]. Men of Sense in all Ages abhor [hate] those customs which treat us only as the vassals of your Sex. Regard us then as Beings placed by providence under your protection and in imitation of the Supreme Being make use of that power only for our happiness. ... —Abigail Adams, Letter to John Adams, March 31, 1776.

Which document most directly addressed the concerns expressed by Abigail Adams in this passage?

• Federalist Papers

• Monroe Doctrine

• Declaration of Sentiments

• Emancipation Proclamation

The government created by the Articles of Confederation was unsuccessful at solving many major problems because

• unlimited power was given to the Supreme Court

• most power remained with the state governments

• members of Congress were elected according to each state's population

• political parties prevented the passage of legislation

In the 1780s, many Americans distrusted a strong central government. This distrust is best shown by the

• lack of debate over the ratification of the United States Constitution

• plan of government set up by the Articles of Confederation

• development of a Federal court system

• constitutional provision for a strong President

Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established a weak rather than a strong central government?

• Americans were following the plan of government set up in the Declaration of Independence.

• The absence of national problems made a strong government unnecessary.

• Colonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government.

• Revenues were not adequate to support a strong central government.