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American Indians living in the (a) Region consumed a diet made up mostly fatty meats, such as seal
Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?
the Articles
the Amendments
the Preamble
Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?
"in order to form a more perfect union"
"insure domestic tranquility"
"promote the general welfare"
"We the People"
The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.
consent of the governed
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
Who interprets the law?
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?
Which statement describes how settlement in the New England colonies differed from the Middle and Southern colonies?
The New England colonies were founded to practice religious freedom.
The New England colonies were founded to create prisons.
The New England colonies were founded to make a profit.
The New England colonies were founded to help debtors.
Which statement best compares how land and climate influenced colonial economies?
The Middle colonies had good soil and engaged in small farming, while the New England colonies had abundant forests and practiced shipbuilding.
The Middle colonies had good soil and engaged in small farming, while the New England colonies had abundant forests and practiced shipbuilding.
The Middle colonies had abundant forests and practiced shipbuilding, while the Southern colonies had a warm climate and practiced cash crop farming.
The Middle colonies had mild winters and engaged in small farming, while the New England colonies had a warm climate and practiced cash crop farming.
Which idea is Roger Williams known for developing in colonial America?
separation of church and state
rule of law
trial by jury
freedom of speech and assembly
Why was Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony?for criticizing the beliefs of Puritan leaders
for criticizing the beliefs of Puritan leaders
for violating the rules of the Sabbath
for defending the freedom of the press
for defending the rights of women ministers
Which colonial figure served as the governor of the Plymouth Colony?
William Bradford
John Smith
William Penn
Roger Williams
How did European colonization change the economic foundation of many Native American societies?
Native American societies changed from subsistence farming to dependence on European trade.
Native American societies changed from subsistence farming to cash crop farming.
Native American societies changed from nomadic hunting and gathering to subsistence farming.
Native-American societies changed from nomadic hunting and gathering to collecting spoils from warfare.
Which statement best describes an impact of colonial settlement on Native Americans?
Colonial settlement was followed by wars with Native Americans.
Colonial settlement was followed by cooperation with Native Americans.
Colonial settlement was followed by economic competition with Native Americans.
Colonial settlement was by followed equally profitable trade with Native Americans.
Which event improved conditions between the colonists and Native Americans in Jamestown?
the relationship between John Rolfe and Pocahontas
the birth of Virginia Dare
the result of the French and Indian War
the colony of Virginia coming under royal control
Which statement most accurately describes one effect of European colonization on Native American societies between 1600 and 1700?
A decline in population due to the introduction of new diseases.
An increase in population due to the introduction of new farming methods.
A decline in power due to the introduction of new religions.
An increase in power due to the introduction of new weapons.
What treaty ended the French and Indian War and effectively ended the French presence in North America and the Caribbean?
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Mexico
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Based on the map of the French and Indian War, which of the following statements is true?
The British never lost a battle.
The British won battles in the North.
The French won every battle.
The French won battles in the East.
The propaganda slogan used as part of the Albany Plan of Union was __ .
Join, or Leave
Like It or Leave it
Get On Board, or Leave
Join, or Die
Which of the following was an effect of the French and Indian War?
The British Parliament began to directly tax the colonists
The colonists gained representation in the British Parliament
The Native Americans gained more land in North America
The French gained more land in North America
Please use the map in the picture to answer the question the following question.
In which navigational direction did the colonists want to move in?
East
West
North
South
What was an important difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
The New Jersey Plan proposed a more powerful legislature than the Virginia Plan.
The New Jersey Plan had a two-house legislature and the Virginia Plan had one house.
The Virginia Plan allowed the regulation of trade and New Jersey Plan limited regulation.
The Virginia Plan had three branches of government and the New Jersey Plan had only two branches.
Why did the Founding Fathers choose the electoral college system for presidential elections?
to ensure the election of a president with a broad base of national support
to ensure only wealthy people could vote for president
to ensure only educated people could vote for president
to ensure the election of a president that has the full support of the military
How did the Great Compromise affect the issue of representation in Congress?
The Great Compromise created a two-house Congress with representatives in the House based on population.
The Great Compromise created a two-party Congress.
The Great Compromise based representation in Congress on state size.
The Great Compromise gave all states the same number of representatives in Congress.
Which statement best compares the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?
The New Jersey Plan called for one house with each state having one vote, while the Virginia Plan called for two house with representation based on population.
The New Jersey Plan called for small states to have two votes and the Virginia Plan called for small states to have one vote.
The New Jersey Plan called for large states to have one vote and the Virginia Plan called for large states to have two votes.
The New Jersey Plan called for two houses with representation based on population, while the Virginia Plan called for one house with each state having one vote.
Which statement best compares the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?
The New Jersey Plan called for one house with each state having one vote, while the Virginia Plan called for two house with representation based on population.
The New Jersey Plan called for small states to have two votes and the Virginia Plan called for small states to have one vote.
The New Jersey Plan called for large states to have one vote and the Virginia Plan called for large states to have two votes.
The New Jersey Plan called for two houses with representation based on population, while the Virginia Plan called for one house with each state having one vote.
The Stamp Act, passed in 1765, attempted to raise funds for the British army in America by requiring colonists to buy stamps from the government for all their business documents.
How did the colonists react to this policy?
They organized a colonial boycott of stamp use and ignored the requirement for stamps.
They created committees that smuggled documents without stamps.
They organized colonial armies to revolt against unfair policies on stamps.
They entered political negotiations with the British and lowered the costs of stamps.
What was the most effective tactic used by the Sons of Liberty to draw British attention to their cause?
boycotting British-made goods
tarring and feathering British tax collectors
raiding and robbing British forts
assassinating key British officials
What view did the colonists have regarding taxation by the British government?
They should not be taxed without representation.
The taxes were unfair because only the poor paid them.
The taxes should end soon.
They should pay only important taxes.
How did Common Sense affect colonial thinking?
by encouraging colonists to support independence
by encouraging colonists to favor federalism
by encouraging colonists to abolish slavery
by encouraging colonists to protest taxation
George Washington crossing the Delaware River is an event in which conflict in American history?
the French and Indian War
the Civil War
the Revolutionary War
the Mexican-American War
