Quizs U.S. History STAAR Review Part 1

8.2(B) The colonies in this list were primarily founded to give colonists a greater degree of

• freedom from debts

• religious freedom

• economic freedom

• freedom of speech

8.3(A) In the early days of the colonies, a belief in these rights helped lead to

• the establishment of royal courts

• the growth of representative government

• the implementation of the Mercantile System

• the abolishment of indentured servitude

8.10(B) The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the

• founding of trade schools in some colonies

• development of different economies in two regions

• establishment of import taxes in some colonies

• pattern of religious differences in two regions

8.3(B) Which statement best describes the influence of the document?

• It helped establish a tradition of self government

• It was the first attempt to combine political and religious law

• It established the concept of unalienable rights

• It outlined a plan for independence from British rule

8.4(D) The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by

• creating a bicameral legislature

• enumerating the powers of the central government

• giving veto power to the executive

• establishing three branches of government

Which of the following colonial events occurred in 1607?

• Jamestown was established.

• Maryland was established.

• Plymouth colony was burned

• Roanoke colony was established

8.15(D) The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants women the right to vote and reflects the constitutional principle of

• separation of powers

• republicanism

• federalism

• checks and balances

8.5(A) According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy?

• The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

• The abolition of consumption taxes

• The creation of a trade alliance with France

• The establishment of a national bank

This statement is most likely from a handbook designed to prepare citizens for

• paying income taxes

• voting in elections

• military service

• jury duty

8.5(E) The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid

• being a part of a global trade network

• allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

• establishing U.S. territories overseas

• becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries