UNIT 2 TEST ROAD TO THE CONSTITUTION

What argument did proponents of a strong federal government make regarding taxation?

• States should handle all taxation.
• A reasonable amount of taxes is necessary for government operations.
• Taxes should only be imposed on the wealthy.
• Taxes should be eliminated entirely.

Which document served as the first governing framework for the United States?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft a new constitution for the United States.
• To establish a monarchy in the United States.
• To create a new political party.
• To dissolve the Articles of Confederation.

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline the structure of the new government
• To declare America's independence from British rule
• To establish trade agreements with other nations
• To promote the idea of a monarchy in America

What was the primary reason European countries began exploring the New World in the 1600s?

• To escape religious persecution
• To acquire land and resources
• To establish trade routes to Asia
• To spread democracy and self-governance

How did European expansion to the New World impact Native American populations?

• It had no impact on Native American populations.
• It created new trade opportunities for Native Americans.
• It resulted in significant population decline due to disease and conflict.
• It led to the establishment of peace treaties.

How did Native Americans view land ownership compared to European colonists?

• They believed land could be owned and sold.
• They viewed land as a resource for living, farming, and hunting.
• They had no concept of land ownership.
• They thought land ownership was a form of government.

Which document established that a king must follow the law like his subjects?

• The English Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Magna Carta
• The Mayflower Compact

What was a key feature of the English Bill of Rights established in 1689?

• It abolished the monarchy.
• It protected the rights and liberties of the people.
• It established a new colonial government.
• It granted voting rights to all men.

What was the first permanent colony established in what would become the United States?

• New Amsterdam
• Roanoke, North Carolina
• Jamestown, Virginia
• Plymouth, Massachusetts