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USI ACC MP3 REVIEW

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the primary issue that made the colonists want to rebel against Great Britain?
a)
The colonists had no representation in Parliament
b)
The colonists could not fight in the British Army
c)
The colonists could not own their own land
d)
The colonists could not freely trade with other nations
2.
Why did Parliament and the King of England think that they had the right to control the colonies?
a)
they owned the land the colonists lived on
b)
they paid the passage for the colonists to get to the New World
c)
they provided troops for protection and leadership to enforce laws
d)
they were the leaders of the empire
3.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

a)

To outline a free trade agenda

b)

To satisfy the French

c)

To declare independence from Great Britain

d)

To set up a new form of government

4.
Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 to prevent colonists' movement to the —
a)
west
b)
north
c)
south
d)
east
5.
Who was the British General that surrendered to George Washington and ended the American Revolution?
a)
George Washington
b)
Robert E. Lee
c)
Lord Cornwalis
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
6.
What are the “certain unalienable rights" stated in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Right to travel freely in the colonies
b)
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
c)
Right to own land
d)
Right to govern oneself in a democracy
7.
TRUE OR FALSE: George Washington was the general of the Continental Army?
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Which member of the Continental Congress helped gain French support at the end of the Revolutionary War?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington 
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Benjamin Franklin
9.
This member of the House of Burgess gave the famous, "Give me liberty or give me death," speech. 
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
George Mason
c)
James Madison
d)
Thomas Jefferson
10.
Which victory marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
a)
Battle at Saratoga
b)
Battle at Boston
c)
Lexington & Concord
d)
Battle at Yorktown
11.
Which battle was known as the "turning point" of the Revolutionary War?
a)
Battle at Saratoga
b)
Battle at Yorktown
c)
Lexington & Concord
d)
Bunker Hill
12.
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
a)
George II
b)
Henry VIII
c)
George III
d)
Edward II
13.
Which former slave wrote poems and plays to support American independence fromGreat Britain?
a)
Sojourner Truth
b)
Frederick Douglass
c)
Harriet Tubman
d)
Phillis Wheatley
14.
What was the MOST important result of the 1783 Treaty of Paris?
a)
France agreed to fight with the Americans.
b)
France decided to trade with the Americans.
c)
Britain recognized American independence.
d)
Britain gained American territory.
15.

The Bill of Rights are the first _________ amendments to the US Constitution.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

16.
Which statement best describes the reason that the colonists had an advantage over the British in the Revolutionary War?
a)
The colonists were more familiar with the lands the war was fought on.
b)
The British used outdated weaponry to fight the colonists.
c)
The British did not have enough money to properly equip their soldiers.
d)
The colonial soldiers were highly trained at fighting against the British.
17.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Articles of Confederation created a strong national government
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Which president purchased the Louisiana Territory from France?
a)
George Washington
b)
James Monroe
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
19.
The Federal Court system was established during the presidency of —
a)
James Madison
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
20.
The Monroe Doctrine warned European nations NOT to interfere in the —
a)
Western Hemisphere
b)
Southern Hemisphere 
c)
Eastern Hemisphere
d)
Northern Hemisphere
21.
Which of the following doubled the size of the United States?
a)
Annexation of Texas
b)
Louisiana Purchase
c)
Acquisition of Florida
d)
Oregon country
22.
Which of the following describes Federalism?
a)
Guarantees individual rights to free speech and religion
b)
Sharing powers between national and state governments
c)
Separates powers between the three branches of government
d)
Creates checks and balances between Congress and the President
23.
TRUE OR FALSE: The two-party system emerged under the presidency of John Adams?
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
25.
TRUE OR FALSE: The Articles of Confederation allowed the Congress to collect taxes?
a)
True
b)
False
26.
TRUE OR FALSE: Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are part of what document?
a)
Emancipation Proclamation
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Declaration of Independence 
28.

Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?

a)

2nd

b)

1st

c)

3rd

d)

22nd

29.

Which fundamental governing principle happens when citizens vote for members of Congress to make laws on their behalf?

a)

Representative government

b)

Limited government

c)

Rule of law

d)

Federalism

30.

The fundamental governing principle of rule of law states ________.

a)

People can disobey the law if they strongly disagree with it

b)

Laws must only be followed when other people are watching

c)

Both the people and the government must obey the law

d)

Laws must be followed by everyone except the president

31.

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

a)

John Adams

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Madison

d)

George Washington

32.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

a)

To limit the power of the federal government

b)

To create laws that all citizens must follow

c)

To limit the power of the British parliament

d)

To increase the power of the federal government

33.

Which document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen who settled in the Virginia colony?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

Charters of the Virginia Company of London

34.

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

a)

James Madison

b)

John Adams

c)

George Mason

d)

George Washington

35.

The Bill of Rights was MOST influenced by which of the following documents?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

U.S. Constitution

c)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

d)

Common Sense

36.

How many states needed to vote in favor of the Constitution for it to become law?

a)

13

b)

1

c)

10

d)

9

37.

Which statement BEST represents the agreements reached in the Great Compromise?

a)

A two-house legislature where each state would be represented by population

b)

A one-house legislature where each state has equal representation.

c)

A two-house legislature where states are represented by population AND by equal representation

d)

A one-house legislature where each state is represented by population

38.

What amendment protects you from unreasonable bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?

a)

9th

b)

10th

c)

8th

d)

15th

39.

A police officer pulls you over for speeding. He has you step out of the car and then searches it. He has no warrant or probable cause. What amendment is being violated?

a)

8th

b)

4th

c)

1st

d)

2nd

40.

A person is found not guilty of armed robbery. The courts decide to try him again for the same crime. What amendment is being violated?

a)

5th

b)

1st

c)

6th

d)

7th

41.

The government forces you to house 5 soldiers in your home. What amendment is being violated?

a)

3rd

b)

2nd

c)

5th

d)

6th

42.

No illegal searches of a person's property is established what amendment?

a)

1st

b)

5th

c)

4th

d)

8th

43.

Which of the following is NOT a 1st Amendment freedom?

a)

Freedom of speech

b)

Freedom of religion

c)

Freedom of assembly

d)

Right to see a lawyer

44.

TRUE OR FALSE: Representation to the House of Representatives is determined by a state's population.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

According to The Great Compromise, representation to the Senate is determined by _____________.

a)

Equal representation (each states gets the same number of votes regardless of population)

b)

Population (bigger states get more votes, smaller states get less votes)

46.

In 1789, state delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in which city?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

New York

c)

Washington D.C.

d)

Boston

47.

Which two plans were included in The Great Compromise?

a)

Virginia

b)

New Jersey

c)

New York

d)

Maryland

e)

Massachusetts

48.

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing (carrying out) the laws.

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

49.

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

50.

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Legislative

51.
_____________ is the belief of limited wealth where countries had to get as much gold and silver as possible w/o helping their rivals.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Mercantilism
c)
Socialism
d)
Communism
52.
Who was responsible for appointing colonial governors?
a)
British Parliament
b)
Colonial Legislatures
c)
British King
d)
A vote by colonists 
53.
Which of the following was MOST responsible for the events that led to the Boston Massacre?
a)
Presence of British troops in the colonies
b)
British taxation without representation
c)
The Navigation Acts
d)
The Intolerable Acts
54.

Which of the following groups was responsible for planning and carrying out the Boston Tea Party?

a)

The Sons of Liberty

b)

The Continental Army

c)

The Continental Congress

d)

The Justice League

55.
The Intolerable Acts did all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Closed the Boston Harbor
b)
Seized control of colonial legislatures
c)
Agreed to colonial representation in Parliament
d)
Forced colonists to house British soldiers (Quartering Act)
56.
The meeting of the First Continental Congress was a response to which of the following:
a)
The Boston Massacre
b)
The Boston Tea Party
c)
The Tea Act
d)
The Intolerable Acts
57.
The "shot heard 'round the world," best describes which battle from the American Revolution?
a)
Battle of Saratoga
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Battle of Lexington & Concord
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
58.
Who was appointed the Commander of the Continental Army at the Second Continental Congress?
a)
John Hancock
b)
Lord Cornwallis
c)
George Washington
d)
Benedict Arnold
59.
The Second Continental Congress sent King George III the Olive Branch Petition in order to:
a)
surrender to the British and end the war
b)
demand the British surrender and end the war
c)
warn the British that France would soon enter the war on the side of the colonists
d)
seek peace with the British
60.
The Battle of Bunker Hill is BEST remembered for?
a)
giving the colonists confidence that they could stand up to the mighty British Army
b)
colonists running out of ammunition and losing the battle
c)
British army suffering heavy casualties
d)
shocking colonial victory over the British
61.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered the "turning point" of the war?
a)
convinced France to stay out of the war
b)
it was the last major colonial victory before the end of the war
c)
convinced France to support the colonists against the British
d)
it was the last major British victory before the end of the war
62.
Which of the following formally ended the Revolutionary War?
a)
Treaty of Versailles
b)
Treaty of Liberty
c)
Treaty of Independence
d)
Treaty of Paris
63.
The Treaty of Paris accomplished which of the following:
a)
Formal recognition of the United States as an independent nation by European nations
b)
Established new boundaries for the U.S. 
c)
Restored the rights and property of Loyalists 
d)
All of the above
64.
Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense"?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
65.
Fill in the blank: "No ____________ without _____________!"
a)
representation, taxation 
b)
taxation, representation
c)
taxation, ammunition 
d)
domination, appropriation 
66.
All of the following contributed to colonial victory during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT
a)
additional support from France
b)
strong political leadership
c)
support from American Indians due to the Proclamation Line of 1763
d)
colonists defense of their own land
67.
Which law placed a tax on all imported goods?
a)
The Townshend Acts
b)
The Tea Act
c)
The Stamp Act
d)
The Navigation Acts
68.
The writers of the Declaration of Independence borrowed many of their ideas from which European philosopher?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
John Locke
c)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d)
Machiavelli 
69.
Which of the following was NOT a reason for colonial dissatisfaction?
a)
King George III's Proclamation of 1763
b)
Opposition to British taxes
c)
English control over colonial legislatures
d)
The Boston Tea Party
70.
What is the date of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
September 11, 1775
b)
October 13, 1781
c)
July 4th, 1776
d)
June 14th, 1776

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