U.S. History Domain 1 Vocab

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a system of mercantilism

• To outline the grievances against the British Crown

• To provide a framework for self-government in the New World

• To declare independence from Britain

Which term refers to the journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic to the Americas?

• Middle Passage

• Great Awakening

• Albany Plan of Union

• Salutary Neglect

Who is known for his pamphlet titled "Common Sense" advocating for American independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It was the final battle of the American Revolution.

• It was the first battle of the American Revolution.

• It was a turning point in the American Revolution and led to foreign assistance.

• It marked the end of the French and Indian War.

What document officially ended the Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which compromise determined that three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives?

• Great Compromise

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Senate

• Checks and Balances

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To support the ratification of the Constitution

• To oppose the ratification of the Constitution

• To propose the Bill of Rights

• To announce the end of the Revolutionary War

Which ordinance established the procedure for admitting new states to the Union?

• Land Ordinance of 1785

• Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• Articles of Confederation

• Treaty of Paris (1783)

Who was a prominent Federalist and one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence