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WorksheetsUnit 3 The New Nation (1700-1783)
Total questions: 67
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which statement more accurately describes the relationship between the people and the government in the United States?
The government decides which rights people should have
People decide which rights the government should have
Under the Constitution, who has the power in the United States?
citizens
government
What is one of the main ways the power of citizens is exercised in the United States?
by voting
by enforcing laws
This piece of legislation allowed Congress to divide the Northwest Territory into smaller territories, established governments for each territory, and specified how the territories could become states.
Land Ordinance of 1785
Northwest Ordinance 1787
Articles of Confederation
Lost State of Franklin
What was the policy on slavery established by the Northwest Ordinance?
Slavery was permitted throughout the territory.
Slavery was permitted only for large plantation owners.
Slavery was banned throughout the territory.
Citizens were allowed to vote to decide whether or not to allow slavery.
The Articles of Confederation formed a _____ central government.
strong
weak
The colonists wanted to _______ a government with a strong, tyrannical leader.
avoid
create
The new government established by the Articles of Confederation was ______ for running the new country.
effective
ineffective
Why did the national government pass the Land Ordinance of 1785?
to renew the Land Ordinance of 1784 since it expired at the end of the year.
to divide the Northwest Territory into three to five states.
to allow settlers west of the Appalachians to decide if they wanted to be part of the United States.
to survey the Northwest Territory and set up townships for settlement.
How were events related to Lost State of Franklin and Shays' Rebellion similar?
They both resulted in citizens rebelling when they could not form their own nations and constitutions.
They both occurred because farmers had severe economic hardships after the Revolutionary War.
They both ended without bloodshed or war, and had no lasting effect on the new nation.
They both created doubt in the Articles of Confederation and increased calls for a stronger central government.
Why did settlers in the State of Franklin decide to form their own nation?
They had less conflicts with American Indians than other parts of North Carolina.
They wanted to be part of North Carolina and were turned down.
They were farmers who could not pay their debts and wanted to leave the Confederation.
They petitioned to became a state within the Confederation and were turned down.
How did the State of Franklin fail?
The state had a major rebellion of farmers who could not pay their debts.
The state was allowed to join the Confederation and failed when it failed.
The state had conflicts with American Indians and within the state itself.
The state refused to make treaties with American Indians.
Which events led to Shays' Rebellion? (Choose 2)
Many veterans did not like the terms of the Northwest Ordinance.
Many veterans wanted to become farmers in Massachusetts but the governor would not allow it.
Many farmers in the west did not want to be part of North Carolina.
Many farmers who fought in the American Revolution had significant debts.
Many veterans from the American Revolution did not receive pay.
How did the Articles of Confederation strengthen the United States? (Choose 3)
It created a permanent standing army for all thirteen original states.
It unified the thirteen original states and created a common legislature.
It encouraged democracy to take hold in the new country.
It created a system for resolving land claims and governing new territory.
It allowed states to make individual treaties with foreign governments.
How were national laws enforced under the Articles of Confederation?
The states decided whether or not to follow them.
The executive branch made people obey them.
The national army enforced them.
The leader of the government enforced them.
Which term describes the sharing of power between the federal and state governments?
monarchy
democracy
federal system
republic
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention tried to make sure all states were represented fairly. Complete the sentences to describe the disagreements and solutions that occurred. (Large states wanted representation to be...)
equal for all states
based on population
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention tried to make sure all states were represented fairly. Complete the sentences to describe the disagreements and solutions that occurred. (Small states wanted representation to be...)
equal for all states
based on population
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention tried to make sure all states were represented fairly. Complete the sentences to describe the disagreements and solutions that occurred. (Northern states wanted slaves ________ toward representation.)
to count
not to count
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention tried to make sure all states were represented fairly. Complete the sentences to describe the disagreements and solutions that occurred. (Southern states wanted slaves ______ toward representation.)
to count
not to count
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention tried to make sure all states were represented fairly. Complete the sentences to describe the disagreements and solutions that occurred. (The debate between large states and small states was resolved by the __________.)
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention tried to make sure all states were represented fairly. Complete the sentences to describe the disagreements and solutions that occurred. (The debate between northern states and southern states was resolved by the ___________.)
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Each branch of the U.S. federal government has its own distinct responsibilities. Which term best describes this concept?
federal system
checks and balances
separation of powers
democracy
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the _________.
Preamble
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Congress makes law, but the president can veto laws. With enough votes, Congress can pass a law the president vetoed, The president appoints federal judges, but Congress has the power to approve or reject, but the Supreme Court may declare laws unconstitutional. (These examples of how the U.S. government operates illustrates which concept?)
democracy
separation of powers
federal system
checks and balances
Who was chosen as leader of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
James Madison
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were _______.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
George Mason and Patrick Henry were _______.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
__________ wanted a strong central government.
Federalists
Anti-Federalist
Why did the U.S. Constitution include a bicameral legislature?
having two houses allowed the legislative branch to check and balance the executive and judicial branches
having two houses allowed small and large states to reach a compromise on representation
having two houses allowed the legislative branch to be similar to the one under the Articles of Confederation
having two houses allowed northern and southern states to reach a compromise on counting enslaved people towards representation
Why was the method used for determining states' population an important debate at the Constitutional Convention?
Population determined the number of members a state could have in the Senate.
Population determined the number of houses the Congress would have.
Population determined the number of members a state could have in the House of Representatives.
Population determined the number of enslaved people a state could have.
Why was a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
to satisfy concerns of Federalists and allow ratification to move forward.
to limit the powers of the national government and satisfy concerns of the Federalists
to satisfy concerns of Anti-Federalists and allow ratification to move forward
to limit the powers of state governments and satisfy concerns of Anti-Federalists
Why did President George Washington create Cabinet member positions?
to serve as advisors to the President
to help form political parties
to create the design for Washington D.C.
to weaken the central government
How did the First National Bank that was established during the Washington administration help stabilize the economy?
It paid off government's debts from the Articles of Confederation period.
It used tax dollars to pay for items citizens needed that were not provided by the government.
It made loans to government and provided a place fro the government to deposit tax dollars.
It created a new currency that could be used across the nation.
Why was Thomas Jefferson against the bill that established the First National Bank?
He thought that the government should be providing economic services rather than a bank.
He thought Alexander Hamilton gave too much power to the states to run the bank.
He thought it would hurt the economy since it did not have enough power to provide the services needed.
He thought it would expand the powers of the national government beyond the limits outlined in the Constitution.
Why did the Whiskey Rebellion begin?
Wealthy Easterners felt that a prohibition against drinking whiskey was unfair.
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania felt that a tax on whiskey was unfair.
Farmers in Western Pennsylvania felt that a prohibition against drinking whiskey was unfair.
Wealthy Easterners felt that tax on whiskey was unfair.
How did Washington set the precedents in his response to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He used federal troops to aid those in rebellion.
He refused to pass a law that many people disliked.
He refused to involve the national government in local matters.
He used federal troops to enforce the law.
How did Washington set the precedents when he left office?
He stated in his farewell address that he would start a new political party.
He stated in his farewell address that the United States should build permanent foreign alliances.
He only served two terms and refused to run again.
He only served four terms and refused to run again.
Someone who favors a _______ of the U.S. Constitution believes that the federal government has the authority to act if some part of the Constitution (such as the elastic clause) suggests that such authority could extend to the federal government.
loose interpretation
strict interpretation
Someone who favors a _______ of the U.S. Constitution believes that the federal government only has the authority to act if the Constitution specifically gives it that authority.
loose interpretation
strict interpretation
Alexander Hamilton had a __________ of the U.S. Constitution.
loose interpretation
strict interpretation
Thomas Jefferson had a _________ of the U.S. Constitution.
loose interpretation
strict interpretation
Which political party opposed the French Revolution?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political party was supported by Thomas Jefferson?
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Which political party was supported by Alexander Hamilton?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political party supported the supported the French Revolution?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political party favored farming and opposed manufacturing?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political party favored manufacturing and business and supported tariffs?
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Which political favored a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political favored a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political supported the National Bank?
Democratic-Republican
Federalists
Which political party opposed the National Bank?
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Why did France seize and search U.S. ships in the Caribbean during the Adams administration?
France was at war with Great Britain and thought the United States had spies called X, Y, and Z who were working for the British
France was at war with Great Britain and was angry at the United States because it supported Great Britain in the XYZ Affair.
France was at war with Great Britain and was angry that this war caused the United States to refuse to meet with their diplomats.
France was at war with Great Britain and was angry that the United States signed a trade treaty (Jay's Treaty) with Britain during the Washington's administration.
Why did the United States and France fail to reach an agreement in the XYZ Affair?
The French diplomats refused to meet with the United States.
The French diplomats refused to pay a bribe to the United States.
The United States refused to meet with the French diplomats.
The United States refused to pay a bribe to the French diplomats.
Why did John Adams support the Alien and Sedition Acts?
He feared the United States would be in a war with Great Britain soon and wanted to eliminate any internal threats.
He feared the other political party was out to get him after they passed the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions and wanted to eliminate any internal threats
He feared the United States would be in a war with France soon and wanted to eliminate any internal threats.
He feared the other political party would attack him for his handling of the XYZ Affair and wanted to eliminate any internal threats.
Why did the Democratic-Republican oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? (Choose 2)
The Sedition Act was used to arrest those who disagreed with Adams' policies toward France
Some of the Acts targeted those from France and Ireland who tended to support Democratic-Republicans
The Sedition Act was used to target those who had been part of the XYZ Affair.
The Acts made it illegal to support Democratic-Republican candidates.
The Acts were response to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
How did longhunters affect settlement of the frontier?
Less people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters told them about the Proclamation of 1763.
More people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters hunted all of the animals in the East.
Less people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters told them about the dangers of the mountain roads.
More people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters told them about the good land they saw.
Which early settler traveled west in a flotilla on the Holston, Tennessee, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers?
Daniel Boone
William Bean
John Donelson
John Sevier
Which early settler of Tennessee founded the first permanent settlement in Tennessee?
Daniel Boone
William Bean
John Donelson
Richard Henderson
Which early Tennessee settler established a settlement at Fort Nashborough?
Daniel Boone
William Bean
John Sevier
John Donelson
Why was Tennessee eligible to apply fro statehood in 1795?
Tennessee had started its first settlement by that year.
North Carolina repealed the Proclamation of 1763 in that year.
North Carolina gave the Southwest Territory to the federal government in that year.
Tennessee had a large enough population by that year.
How did the development of the Wilderness Road and the Warrior's Path help Tennessee become a state?
These trails encouraged western expansion into the area that became Tennessee.
These trails reduced the value of the Southwest Territory to North Carolina.
Owners of these trails required pioneers t pay high tolls to use them, slowing the growth of Tennessee's population.
These trails marked natural boundaries for the frontier states.
Which states were models fro Tennessee's first constitution?
Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Virginia and North Carolina
Virginia and Georgia
Pennsylvania and Georgia
Prior to becoming a state in 1796, Tennessee had a convention to create its first _______.
constitution
territorial map
letter of statehood
Tennessee's first constitution contained a preamble and _____ articles.
two
eleven
ninety-nine
One of the articles in Tennessee's state constitution was a Declaration of ____________.
Rights
Territory
Statehood
Which statement best describes the importance of Tennessee's first constitution?
It still in use today
It was a requirement to achieve Tennessee statehood
It caused a revolution by not protecting the rights of Tennesseans.
It established Tennessee as a U.S. territory
