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Unit 3 The New Nation (1700-1783)

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement more accurately describes the relationship between the people and the government in the United States?

a)

The government decides which rights people should have

b)

People decide which rights the government should have

2.

Under the Constitution, who has the power in the United States?

a)

citizens

b)

government

3.

What is one of the main ways the power of citizens is exercised in the United States?

a)

by voting

b)

by enforcing laws

4.

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.

a)

Land Ordinance of 1785

b)

Northwest Ordinance 1787

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Lost State of Franklin

5.

What was the policy on slavery established by the Northwest Ordinance?

a)

Slavery was permitted throughout the territory.

b)

Slavery was permitted only for large plantation owners.

c)

Slavery was banned throughout the territory.

d)

Citizens were allowed to vote to decide whether or not to allow slavery.

6.

The Articles of Confederation formed a _____ central government.

a)

strong

b)

weak

7.

The colonists wanted to _______ a government with a strong, tyrannical leader.

a)

avoid

b)

create

8.

The new government established by the Articles of Confederation was ______ for running the new country.

a)

effective

b)

ineffective

9.

Why did the national government pass the Land Ordinance of 1785?

a)

to renew the Land Ordinance of 1784 since it expired at the end of the year.

b)

to divide the Northwest Territory into three to five states.

c)

to allow settlers west of the Appalachians to decide if they wanted to be part of the United States.

d)

to survey the Northwest Territory and set up townships for settlement.

10.

How were events related to Lost State of Franklin and Shays' Rebellion similar?

a)

They both resulted in citizens rebelling when they could not form their own nations and constitutions.

b)

They both occurred because farmers had severe economic hardships after the Revolutionary War.

c)

They both ended without bloodshed or war, and had no lasting effect on the new nation.

d)

They both created doubt in the Articles of Confederation and increased calls for a stronger central government.

11.

Why did settlers in the State of Franklin decide to form their own nation?

a)

They had less conflicts with American Indians than other parts of North Carolina.

b)

They wanted to be part of North Carolina and were turned down.

c)

They were farmers who could not pay their debts and wanted to leave the Confederation.

d)

They petitioned to became a state within the Confederation and were turned down.

12.

How did the State of Franklin fail?

a)

The state had a major rebellion of farmers who could not pay their debts.

b)

The state was allowed to join the Confederation and failed when it failed.

c)

The state had conflicts with American Indians and within the state itself.

d)

The state refused to make treaties with American Indians.

13.

Which events led to Shays' Rebellion? (Choose 2)

a)

Many veterans did not like the terms of the Northwest Ordinance.

b)

Many veterans wanted to become farmers in Massachusetts but the governor would not allow it.

c)

Many farmers in the west did not want to be part of North Carolina.

d)

Many farmers who fought in the American Revolution had significant debts.

e)

Many veterans from the American Revolution did not receive pay.

14.

How did the Articles of Confederation strengthen the United States? (Choose 3)

a)

It created a permanent standing army for all thirteen original states.

b)

It unified the thirteen original states and created a common legislature.

c)

It encouraged democracy to take hold in the new country.

d)

It created a system for resolving land claims and governing new territory.

e)

It allowed states to make individual treaties with foreign governments.

15.

How were national laws enforced under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The states decided whether or not to follow them.

b)

The executive branch made people obey them.

c)

The national army enforced them.

d)

The leader of the government enforced them.

16.

Which term describes the sharing of power between the federal and state governments?

a)

monarchy

b)

democracy

c)

federal system

d)

republic

17.

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...)

a)

equal for all states

b)

based on population

18.

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...)

a)

equal for all states

b)

based on population

19.

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.)

a)

to count

b)

not to count

20.

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.)

a)

to count

b)

not to count

21.

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 __________.)

a)

Great Compromise

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

22.

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 ___________.)

a)

Great Compromise

b)

Three-Fifths Compromise

23.

Each branch of the U.S. federal government has its own distinct responsibilities. Which term best describes this concept?

a)

federal system

b)

checks and balances

c)

separation of powers

d)

democracy

24.

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the _________.

a)

Preamble

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Declaration of Independence

25.

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?)

a)

democracy

b)

separation of powers

c)

federal system

d)

checks and balances

26.

Who was chosen as leader of the Constitutional Convention?

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

John Jay

d)

Alexander Hamilton

27.

John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were _______.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

28.

George Mason and Patrick Henry were _______.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

29.

__________ wanted a strong central government.

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalist

30.

Why did the U.S. Constitution include a bicameral legislature?

a)

having two houses allowed the legislative branch to check and balance the executive and judicial branches

b)

having two houses allowed small and large states to reach a compromise on representation

c)

having two houses allowed the legislative branch to be similar to the one under the Articles of Confederation

d)

having two houses allowed northern and southern states to reach a compromise on counting enslaved people towards representation

31.

Why was the method used for determining states' population an important debate at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

Population determined the number of members a state could have in the Senate.

b)

Population determined the number of houses the Congress would have.

c)

Population determined the number of members a state could have in the House of Representatives.

d)

Population determined the number of enslaved people a state could have.

32.

Why was a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

to satisfy concerns of Federalists and allow ratification to move forward.

b)

to limit the powers of the national government and satisfy concerns of the Federalists

c)

to satisfy concerns of Anti-Federalists and allow ratification to move forward

d)

to limit the powers of state governments and satisfy concerns of Anti-Federalists

33.

Why did President George Washington create Cabinet member positions?

a)

to serve as advisors to the President

b)

to help form political parties

c)

to create the design for Washington D.C.

d)

to weaken the central government

34.

How did the First National Bank that was established during the Washington administration help stabilize the economy?

a)

It paid off government's debts from the Articles of Confederation period.

b)

It used tax dollars to pay for items citizens needed that were not provided by the government.

c)

It made loans to government and provided a place fro the government to deposit tax dollars.

d)

It created a new currency that could be used across the nation.

35.

Why was Thomas Jefferson against the bill that established the First National Bank?

a)

He thought that the government should be providing economic services rather than a bank.

b)

He thought Alexander Hamilton gave too much power to the states to run the bank.

c)

He thought it would hurt the economy since it did not have enough power to provide the services needed.

d)

He thought it would expand the powers of the national government beyond the limits outlined in the Constitution.

36.

Why did the Whiskey Rebellion begin?

a)

Wealthy Easterners felt that a prohibition against drinking whiskey was unfair.

b)

Farmers in Western Pennsylvania felt that a tax on whiskey was unfair.

c)

Farmers in Western Pennsylvania felt that a prohibition against drinking whiskey was unfair.

d)

Wealthy Easterners felt that tax on whiskey was unfair.

37.

How did Washington set the precedents in his response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

He used federal troops to aid those in rebellion.

b)

He refused to pass a law that many people disliked.

c)

He refused to involve the national government in local matters.

d)

He used federal troops to enforce the law.

38.

How did Washington set the precedents when he left office?

a)

He stated in his farewell address that he would start a new political party.

b)

He stated in his farewell address that the United States should build permanent foreign alliances.

c)

He only served two terms and refused to run again.

d)

He only served four terms and refused to run again.

39.

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.

a)

loose interpretation

b)

strict interpretation

40.

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.

a)

loose interpretation

b)

strict interpretation

41.

Alexander Hamilton had a __________ of the U.S. Constitution.

a)

loose interpretation

b)

strict interpretation

42.

Thomas Jefferson had a _________ of the U.S. Constitution.

a)

loose interpretation

b)

strict interpretation

43.

Which political party opposed the French Revolution?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

44.

Which political party was supported by Thomas Jefferson?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

45.

Which political party was supported by Alexander Hamilton?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

46.

Which political party supported the supported the French Revolution?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

47.

Which political party favored farming and opposed manufacturing?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

48.

Which political party favored manufacturing and business and supported tariffs?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

49.

Which political favored a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

50.

Which political favored a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

51.

Which political supported the National Bank?

a)

Democratic-Republican

b)

Federalists

52.

Which political party opposed the National Bank?

a)

Democratic-Republicans

b)

Federalists

53.

Why did France seize and search U.S. ships in the Caribbean during the Adams administration?

a)

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

b)

France was at war with Great Britain and was angry at the United States because it supported Great Britain in the XYZ Affair.

c)

France was at war with Great Britain and was angry that this war caused the United States to refuse to meet with their diplomats.

d)

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.

54.

Why did the United States and France fail to reach an agreement in the XYZ Affair?

a)

The French diplomats refused to meet with the United States.

b)

The French diplomats refused to pay a bribe to the United States.

c)

The United States refused to meet with the French diplomats.

d)

The United States refused to pay a bribe to the French diplomats.

55.

Why did John Adams support the Alien and Sedition Acts?

a)

He feared the United States would be in a war with Great Britain soon and wanted to eliminate any internal threats.

b)

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

c)

He feared the United States would be in a war with France soon and wanted to eliminate any internal threats.

d)

He feared the other political party would attack him for his handling of the XYZ Affair and wanted to eliminate any internal threats.

56.

Why did the Democratic-Republican oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts? (Choose 2)

a)

The Sedition Act was used to arrest those who disagreed with Adams' policies toward France

b)

Some of the Acts targeted those from France and Ireland who tended to support Democratic-Republicans

c)

The Sedition Act was used to target those who had been part of the XYZ Affair.

d)

The Acts made it illegal to support Democratic-Republican candidates.

e)

The Acts were response to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.

57.

How did longhunters affect settlement of the frontier?

a)

Less people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters told them about the Proclamation of 1763.

b)

More people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters hunted all of the animals in the East.

c)

Less people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters told them about the dangers of the mountain roads.

d)

More people wanted to settle the frontier after the longhunters told them about the good land they saw.

58.

Which early settler traveled west in a flotilla on the Holston, Tennessee, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers?

a)

Daniel Boone

b)

William Bean

c)

John Donelson

d)

John Sevier

59.

Which early settler of Tennessee founded the first permanent settlement in Tennessee?

a)

Daniel Boone

b)

William Bean

c)

John Donelson

d)

Richard Henderson

60.

Which early Tennessee settler established a settlement at Fort Nashborough?

a)

Daniel Boone

b)

William Bean

c)

John Sevier

d)

John Donelson

61.

Why was Tennessee eligible to apply fro statehood in 1795?

a)

Tennessee had started its first settlement by that year.

b)

North Carolina repealed the Proclamation of 1763 in that year.

c)

North Carolina gave the Southwest Territory to the federal government in that year.

d)

Tennessee had a large enough population by that year.

62.

How did the development of the Wilderness Road and the Warrior's Path help Tennessee become a state?

a)

These trails encouraged western expansion into the area that became Tennessee.

b)

These trails reduced the value of the Southwest Territory to North Carolina.

c)

Owners of these trails required pioneers t pay high tolls to use them, slowing the growth of Tennessee's population.

d)

These trails marked natural boundaries for the frontier states.

63.

Which states were models fro Tennessee's first constitution?

a)

Pennsylvania and North Carolina

b)

Virginia and North Carolina

c)

Virginia and Georgia

d)

Pennsylvania and Georgia

64.

Prior to becoming a state in 1796, Tennessee had a convention to create its first _______.

a)

constitution

b)

territorial map

c)

letter of statehood

65.

Tennessee's first constitution contained a preamble and _____ articles.

a)

two

b)

eleven

c)

ninety-nine

66.

One of the articles in Tennessee's state constitution was a Declaration of ____________.

a)

Rights

b)

Territory

c)

Statehood

67.

Which statement best describes the importance of Tennessee's first constitution?

a)

It still in use today

b)

It was a requirement to achieve Tennessee statehood

c)

It caused a revolution by not protecting the rights of Tennesseans.

d)

It established Tennessee as a U.S. territory