American Revolution/Early Republic Test Review

What was a major result of the French and Indian War?

• A. Colonists gained independence
• B. Britain gained land but had large debts
• C. France controlled the colonies
• D. Colonists stopped trading

1. What happened at Lexington and Concord in 1775?

• A. The war ended
• B. The first battles of the American Revolution were fought
• C. France joined the war
• D. The Declaration of Independence was signed

1. How did the Constitution address the colonial grievance of no representation?

• A. A stronger king
• B. Representative government (Congress)
• C. More colonial governors
• D. Trial by jury

Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition?

• First Amendment
• Second Amendment
• Fourth Amendment
• Tenth Amendment

The Second Amendment protects the right of citizens to keep and bear what?

• A pet
• Arms (weapons)
• Property
• A vehicle

The Fourth Amendment protects people from 'unreasonable searches and seizures.' What must police generally have before searching a person's property?

• A driver's license
• A warrant supported by probable cause
• A signed confession
• A majority vote from the community

The Fifth Amendment includes the protection against 'double jeopardy.' What does this mean?

• The right to a speedy trial
• The right to refuse to testify against oneself (pleading the fifth)
• The protection from being tried twice for the same crime
• The right to have a lawyer

The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases (disputes between citizens). What is the minimum value of the controversy required for this right to apply, according to the amendment?

• Five dollars
• Ten dollars
• Twenty dollars
• One hundred dollars

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments?

• Sixth Amendment
• Seventh Amendment
• Eighth Amendment
• Ninth Amendment

The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government, nor denied to the states, to whom?

• The President
• The Supreme Court
• The States or the people
• Foreign governments