Foundations of American Democracy Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To create a loose alliance of independent states

• To declare independence from Britain

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

Which document is considered the first step towards constitutional government in England?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

What was the main focus of the English Bill of Rights?

• To limit the powers of the monarchy

• To establish religious freedom

• To grant voting rights to women

• To organize the Northwest Territory

What does the term "suffrage" refer to?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech

• The right to a fair trial

What was the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom primarily concerned with?

• Establishing a state religion

• Ensuring freedom of religion

• Abolishing slavery

• Regulating trade

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

• To establish a national bank

• To organize the sale of western lands

• To create a new constitution

• To declare war on Britain

What was the Northwest Territory?

• A region in the southern United States

• A territory organized by the Land Ordinance of 1785

• A colony in Canada

• A part of the Louisiana Purchase

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed for too much power in the hands of the president

• It lacked a strong central government

• It imposed high taxes on the states

• It created a powerful national army

What was Shays' Rebellion?

• A protest against the British monarchy

• A rebellion against high taxes and economic injustices

• A movement for women's suffrage

• A campaign for religious freedom

Which of the following was a direct result of Shays' Rebellion?

• The drafting of the Magna Carta

• The creation of the English Bill of Rights

• The revision of the Articles of Confederation

• The signing of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom