TN C.F.A 8-01-8.48

What was the primary economic activity in the American colonies during the colonial period?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

Explain how the concept of "no taxation without representation" contributed to the American Revolution.

• It was a slogan used to protest against British taxes.

• It was a demand for American representation in the British Parliament.

• It was a call for the colonies to create their own government.

• It was a reason for the colonies to seek independence.

Describe the impact of the American Revolution on the formation of a new nation.

• It led to the creation of a monarchy in America.

• It resulted in the establishment of a democratic republic.

• It caused the colonies to remain under British control.

• It led to the division of the colonies into separate countries.

Analyze the role of the Articles of Confederation in the early years of the United States.

• They provided a strong central government.

• They established a weak federal government with limited powers.

• They created a powerful executive branch.

• They allowed for easy amendments to the government structure.

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase for the growth of the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It led to the discovery of gold in California.

• It established the first American colonies.

• It ended the War of 1812.

Identify the main principles of Jacksonian Democracy.

• Strong central government and elitism

• Expansion of suffrage and political democracy

• Isolationism and limited government

• Monarchical rule and aristocracy

Discuss the effects of the Indian Removal Act during the Jacksonian era.

• It led to the peaceful coexistence of Native Americans and settlers.

• It resulted in the forced relocation of Native American tribes.

• It granted Native Americans full citizenship rights.

• It ended all conflicts between Native Americans and settlers.

Evaluate the impact of the War of 1812 on American nationalism.

• It weakened American nationalism.

• It had no effect on American nationalism.

• It strengthened American nationalism and unity.

• It led to the division of the United States.