American History Concepts and Events Midterm part1

Which act was established as a punishment because of the Boston Tea Party?

• Townsend Acts

• Intolerable Acts

• Saratoga Acts

Which explorer conquered the Inca Civilization in 1531 to 1533 and founded Lima, Peru?

• John Marshall

• Diego del Marca

• Francisco Pizzaro

Who argued Life, Liberty and Property?

• John Locke

• John Marshall

• Francisco Pizzaro

Which amendment covers the right to bear arms?

• sixth

• fifth

• second

Who was the first Secretary of State?

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Edison

Who was the founder of Georgia?

• James Madison

• John Marshall

• James Edward Oglethorpe

Who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835, known for the use of judicial review, and helped to define the federal government's role?

• John Marshall

• James Edward Oglethorpe

• William Bradford

What British General surrendered on October 19, 1781?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• John Marshall

• Charles Cornwallis

What was the taxation of all paper products resulting in direct taxation riots, demonstrations and protests?

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Act

• Tea Act

Who wrote the Mayflower Compact and Governor of Plymouth Colony?

• John Marshall

• William Bradford

• James Madison