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APUSH Unit 3 A Republic of a Virtue

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who favored a strict construction of the Constitution?

a)

Federalist

b)

Anti-Federalist

2.
What area was in dispute to help ingnite the French and Indian War?
a)
PA
b)
SC
c)
ME
d)
OH
3.
The British king, King George III, issued a proclamation stating colonists could not claim or buy land west of the Appalachian Mountains.  They could not explore it or hunt on it either.  He stated that the land in this region was to be used by Native Americans only.  How did colonists feel about this proclamation. 
a)
They felt the King had the Power and Authority to issue the proclamation.
b)
They felt the King had the Power to issue the proclamation but NOT the Authority. 
c)
They felt the King did not have the Power OR Authority to issue the proclamation.
d)
Both answers in the blue and red box.
4.
According to the British what was the reason for the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
The Proclamation of 1763 gave all of the land to the American colonists.
b)
It was a law that allowed colonists the chance to  settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
c)
The Proclamation was a meeting between Native Americans and the colonists. 
d)
It was attempt to end conflicts between Native Americans and colonists west of the Appalachian Mountains.
5.
Which phrase became popular after passage of the Stamp Act?
a)
“The rights of Englishmen”
b)
“Give me liberty or give me death”
c)
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”
d)
“No taxation without representation“
6.
How did Parliament respond to protests against the Stamp Act? 
a)
It sent troops to enforce the law.
b)
It allowed a representative from the colonies to attend its sessions.
c)
 It repealed the law.
d)
It passed the Tea Act.
7.
The Townshend Acts put taxes on  _________.
a)
cloth
b)
 salt and sugar 
c)
glass, tea, paint, paper
8.

Which was NOT a reason for why the Sugar Act was created?

a)

to raise money after the war

b)

because of smuggling

c)

to protect the colonists

d)

to protect the British market

9.

The Sugar Act ___________________ the tax on molasses?

a)

raised

b)

lowered

c)

increased

d)

legalized

10.

This Act was passes at part of a law that also did what?

a)

Closed the Harbor of Boston

b)

Ended the Sugar Act

c)

Gave the Colonies more control over their legislatures

d)

Repealed the Stamp Act

11.

What did the Declaratory Act say?

a)

Children would have to serve in the military at age 18

b)

Britain has the authority to pass any laws they see fit on the colonies

c)

Britain's laws and Colonial Laws must be in agreement in order for them to go into effect

d)

Soldiers would be permitted to live in your house if the need arises

12.

Those who supported Independence from England were called?

a)

Whigs/Patriots

b)

Loyalists/Tories

c)

Neutrals

d)

Pacifist

13.

Those who supported England were called?

a)

Whigs/Patriots

b)

Loyalists/Tories

c)

Neutrals

d)

Pacifist

14.
Who was the commander of the British forces?
a)
Horatio Gates
b)
John Burgoyne
c)
William Howe
d)
Benjamin Lincoln
15.
Which statement best describes the results of the Battles of Saratoga?
a)
The British army surrendered, causing a turning point in the war in favor of the Americans
b)
The Americans took over the fort, only to lose it later to the British
c)
The British army retreated to fight another day
d)
The Americans suffered a massive defeat nearly costing them the war
16.
What country decided to provide military support to the Americans after they won the Battle of Saratoga?
a)
France
b)
Canada
c)
Austria
d)
Germany
17.
Which of the following states were NOT included in the NW Ordinance?
a)
Ohio
b)
Pennsylvania
c)
Indiana
d)
Illinois
18.
The Northwest Ordinance provided a pathway for territories to apply for
a)
statehood
b)
federal funding
c)
infrastructure grants
19.
What was NOT allowed in the new NW Territory according to the Northwest Ordinance? 
a)
Slavery
b)
Freedoms
c)
Trading
d)
Farming 
20.
Due to George Washington's strategy, Charles Cornwallis was defeated at the
a)
Battle of Yorktown.
b)
Battle of New York
c)
Battle of Long Island
d)
Battle of Trenton
21.
Which foreign troops helped defeat British forces at Yorktown?
a)
African
b)
German
c)
Spanish
d)
French
22.
Comte de Rochambeau was a
a)
British General
b)
French Commander
c)
Patriot Soldier
d)
Spanish Commander
23.
All of the following are conditions of the Treaty of Paris EXCEPT: 
a)
British would continue to make laws for the United States.
b)
British recognized the U.S. as an independent country.
c)
Britain had to give the Americans the land from the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River.
d)
The U.S. had to return all property that had been taken during the war to the Loyalists.
24.
An attempt to force surrender by blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place
a)
Siege
b)
Blockade
c)
Ratify
d)
Ambush
26.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4
26.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of _______________ branch of government.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
4
27.
Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if ____________ out 13 states agreed. 
a)
13
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
28.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
29.
In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,  __________ out of 13 states had to agree. 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
13
d)
15
30.
Under the Articles of Confederation, America used a national currency (money)
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could regulate trade between the states.
a)
true
b)
false
32.
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state got __________ vote. 
a)
3 
b)
2
c)
1
d)
5
33.
One weakness of the Articles Of Confederation was that it lacked which 2 branches of government?
a)
Legislative & Executive
b)
Executive & Judicial
c)
Judicial & Legislative
d)
Executive & Oak
34.
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
a)
The States
b)
The National Government
c)
The Continental Congress
d)
The Legislative Branch
35.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
36.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
37.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
38.

In 1789 Congress Created the Federal Court System by passing the

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Judiciary Act

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

The Constitution

39.

Washington's Secretary of State

a)

Henry Knox

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Edmund Randolph

40.

Washington's Secretary of The Treasury

a)

Henry Knox

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Edmund Randolph

41.

The President's Cabinet refers to

a)

Where the president keeps his unmentionables.

b)

Where the president keeps his beverages.

c)

The president's competition.

d)

The president's advisers.

42.

George Washington liked political parties.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Which answers fit with Federalists?

a)

Alexander Hamilton

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Strict interpretation of the Constitution

d)

Loose interpretation of the Constitution

44.

What does STRICT interpretation or construction of the Constitution mean?

a)

If it is not in the Constitution, the federal government cannot do it.

b)

Just because it is not in the Constitution, does not mean the federal government cannot do it.

45.

What does LOOSE interpretation or construction of the Constitution mean?

a)

If it is not in the Constitution, the federal government cannot do it.

b)

Just because it is not in the Constitution, does not mean the federal government cannot do it.

46.
John Adams broke the tie in Congress when he voted to give the president the ability to dismiss cabinet officers without Senate approval which
a)
Established presidential control over the judicial branch
b)
Established presidential control over the executive branch
c)
Established presidential control over the legislative branch
d)
Confirmed the Founding Fathers' intent to create a weak central governemnt
47.
George Washington's vice president was
a)
John Jay
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Samuel Adams
d)
John Adams
48.
Why was the nation's capital established in the South?
a)
It was close to Washington's Mt Vernon home
b)
The location was part of a compromise struck by Alexander Hamilton to get his plan to pay back war bonds passed
c)
The land was cheaper here than in the North or South
d)
It was centrally located
49.
What country commonly impressed American sailors?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
England
d)
The U.S.
50.
What was the result of Jay’s Treaty?
a)
The treaty avoided war between England & the US.
b)
The British withdrew from American soil
c)
Spain became worried that the US and Great Britain would gang up against it
d)
All of the above
51.
What did Pinckney’s Treaty provide for Americans?
a)
Trading privileges in the Port of Orleans
b)
Navigation rights to the Mississippi River
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
52.
What precedent was established as a result of the Whiskey rebellion?
a)
Whiskey prices can be negotiated by common people
b)
Presidential term limit of 8 years (2 terms of office) 
c)
The government would use force to maintain order
d)
Prohibition
53.
The Treaty of Greenville was between what two groups?
a)
The U.S. and Native Americans
b)
The U.S. and Great Britain
c)
The U.S. and France
d)
The U.S. and Spain
54.
What precedent was established as a result of the Treaty of Greenesville?
a)
Neutrality
b)
The government would use force to settle domestic issues
c)
Pushing Native Americans further west as the U.S. expanded
d)
Presidential term limits
55.
What did Washington warn against?
a)
Political parties
b)
Involvement in European politics
c)
Permanent alliances
d)
all of the above
56.
What did Washington warn against?
a)
Political parties
b)
Involvement in European politics
c)
Permanent alliances
d)
all of the above
57.
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances is a 
a)
impressment
b)
precedent
c)
bond
d)
credit
58.
The final precedent set by George Washington
a)
Appointing his successor
b)
Serving only two terms
c)
Dying in office 
d)
Delivering the Gettysburg Address to Congress
59.
All of the following are true of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan  except 
a)
The Federal Government would create a Bank of the United States 
b)
The Federal Government would assume the debt of each of the states  
c)
Hamilton did not want any taxes on the general population 
d)
There would be tariffs on imports 
60.
All of the following are true of Alexander Hamilton except 
a)
He was a Federalist 
b)
He wanted a nation built on industry 
c)
He wanted Tariff on imports 
d)
He was a strict constructionist of the Constitution 
61.
This guy believed that only the most educated and wealthy should govern.
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
62.
One benefit of the National Bank was?
a)
Make Loans.
b)
Safely deposit its money.
c)
Issue its own money.
d)
All of the above.
63.

What were the Federalist Papers?

a)

Essays written to try to get Americans to vote for the Articles of Confederation

b)

Essays written to try to convince Americans to not vote for the Constitution

c)

Essays written to try to get Americans to side with the Constitution

d)

Essays written to try to get Americans to side with the Bill of Rights only

64.
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
a)
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
b)
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
c)
To improve the organization of the judiciary
d)
To give each state an equal amount of power
65.

All of the following were authors of the Federalist Papers EXCEPT

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Jay

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

James Madison

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