Unit 7b-c Pre-Assessment

What was the Northwest Ordinance?

• A law that outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union

• A compromise on how many votes each state would have in Congress

• A decision to perpetuate slavery in the United States

• A law that established a common currency

Who became known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the outcome of the Great Compromise?

• It decided the president of the Constitutional Convention

• It perpetuated slavery in the United States

• It decided how many votes each state would have in the Senate and the House of Representatives

• It established a common currency for all states

Which of the following was an outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Articles of Confederation were revised

• A new constitution was signed

• The Northwest Ordinance was passed

• The Three-fifths Compromise was repealed

How many of the thirteen states had to vote in favor of the Constitution before it could become law?

• Thirteen

• Nine

• Twelve

• Ten

What is the Bill of Rights based on?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

Which of the following was an accomplishment during George Washington's presidency?

• Introduction of the Monroe Doctrine

• Purchase of Louisiana from France

• Establishment of the federal court system

• Creation of a two-party system

Who helped complete the design for the city of Washington, D.C.?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Banneker

• John Adams

Which president is known for the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

What significant event occurred during James Madison's presidency?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The War of 1812

• The introduction of the Monroe Doctrine

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition