U.S. HISTORY STAAR PRACTICE 1
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historic document had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The English Bill of Rights
The Mayflower Compact
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Articles of Confederation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which branch has the responsibilty of interpreting laws? They say what laws mean and determine if a law is being obeyed.
Administrative
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?
To settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation
To settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people
To create a government based on the principle of federalism
To create a government with a bicameral legislature
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Thomas Jefferson’s writing of the Declaration of Independence considered to be one of his greatest contributions to American history?
He showed responsibility by outlining the structure for a new government.
He helped define rights that would defeat tyranny.
He developed a military plan to defeat the British.
He outlined a strategy for acquiring the Louisiana Territory.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The colonies in yellow belong to what region?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
The Continental Congress set up the Northwest Ordinance to sell _______ to pay off the debt from the war.
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