American HIstory Practice Test

Form of government where several powers unit to form a central power

• Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• U.S Constitution

• The Northwest ordinance

This plan wanted one legislative body with every state having the same number of representatives

• The New York Plan

• The New Jersey plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Massechussetts Plan

This plan wanted one body with representation based on the states population

• The New York Plan

• The New Jersey plan

• The Virginia Plan

• The Massechussetts Plan

Which of the following specifically targeted immigrants and allowed the president to deport non-citizens deemed dangerous?

• The Alien and Sedition Act

• XYZ Acts

• The Embargo Act of 1807

• The Northwest ordinance

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

• Disputes over land with Native Americans

• British interference in American trade

• High taxes and economic hardship

• Conflicts between Federalists and Anti-Federalists

_____ Placed most of the power in the hands of the states at the expense of the federal government

True or False: Each state had a certain amount of votes depending on how big the states was

Answer explanation

Each state only had one vote so that smaller states could have the same amount of power as a bigger state. Making all states equal

Why did the confederation fail?

• the congress was unable to make a central government

• congress did not have the power to tax

• The central government was effective in regulating interstate commerce, which led to over regulation and conflict.

• no executive branch to enforce any laws/acts that's the congress has passed

Which amendment is written? freedom of religion, speech, and the press. right to protest or boycott peacefully and petition the government

What was one of the major criticisms of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

• They were seen as an infringement on free speech and states' rights

• They did not provide enough protection for American trade

• They were considered too favorable to immigrants

• They were too lenient on foreign spies

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  None of the Above