Ch. 5 Test: A More Perfect Union

Ch. 5 Test: A More Perfect Union

8th Grade

12 Qs

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Ch. 5 Test: A More Perfect Union

Ch. 5 Test: A More Perfect Union

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the American Revolution, most states allowed only white men who were at least 21 years old to vote.

True

False

Answer explanation

True. After the American Revolution, voting rights were largely restricted to white men aged 21 and older, excluding women and people of color from the electoral process.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Slavery was a major source of labor in the North.

True

False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because slavery was primarily associated with the Southern states, while the North relied more on free labor and industrial workers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The delegates at the Constitutional Convention included Native Americans, African Americans, and women.

True

False

Answer explanation

The delegates at the Constitutional Convention were primarily white men. Native Americans, African Americans, and women were not included in the delegation, making the statement false.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law helped stop the spread of slavery to the West?

Confederation Law

Morris Ordinance

Northwest Ordinance

Ordinance of 1785

Answer explanation

The Northwest Ordinance established a framework for governing the Northwest Territory and explicitly prohibited slavery in the region, effectively stopping the spread of slavery to the West.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Articles of Confederation had to be approved by how many states?

7

9

11

13

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation required the approval of all 13 states to be ratified. This unanimous consent was necessary to ensure that all states were in agreement with the new governing framework.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention?

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

The presiding officer at the Constitutional Convention was George Washington. He was elected to this role due to his leadership qualities and the respect he commanded among the delegates.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under the federal system of government, what or who is the final authority?

Constitution

court system

president

states

Answer explanation

Under the federal system of government, the Constitution is the supreme law, establishing the framework for authority. It is the final authority, superseding any state laws or actions by the president or court system.

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