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WorksheetsChapter 7 and 8
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
Who was chosen as leader of the Constitutional Convention?
James Madison
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
A
B
C
D
Who became the main contributor of ideas that helped shape the U.S. Constitution?
John Jay
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
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 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
Northern states wanted slaves __________ toward representation.
to count
not to count
Southern states wanted slaves __________ toward representation.
to count
not to count
The debate between large states and small states was resolved by the __________ .
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Great Compromise
The debate between northern states and southern states was resolved by the __________ .
Three-Fifths Compromise
The Great Compromise
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 the 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 the government and provided a place for 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 that 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 a tax on whiskey was unfair.
How did Washington set a precedent 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 a precedent 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.
It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the United States must develop stronger ties with Europe.
It suggests that Europe has frequent controversies that involve the United States and that the United States should have hostility toward Europe.
It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States should pursue its own interests.
It suggests that Europe has different interests than the United States and that the United States cannot detach from Europe.
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
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 had signed a trade treaty with Britain during the Washington administration.
Why did the United States and France fail to reach 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-Republicans 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 a response to the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
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 most power in the United States?
citizens
government
Land Ordinance of 1785
Northwest Ordinance
Articles of Confederation
Lost State of Franklin
Identify the step missing from the chart.
Residents elect their own leaders.
Residents agree to provide an area for Revolutionary War veterans
Residents agree to treat American Indians fairly
The territory splits into three parts.
Which battle ended the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Valley Forge
Battle of Breed’s Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Which statements BEST explain the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence? (Choose 2)
The Declaration gave all Americans consent to be governed.
The Declaration unified the colonies and was the first document that mentioned the “United States of America.”
The Declaration inspired other leaders and nations to create their own similar documents
The Declaration included a list of grievances against King George.
The Declaration led to first shots being fired in the Revolutionary War.
Gaining the high ground was essential for this victory.
Breed's Hill
Lexington and Concord
__________ people have “certain unalienable rights.
All
Some
Most
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
King George III
Thomas Paine
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
How did the Treaty of Paris affect the colonial powers in North America?
French and Spanish colonies grew in North America.
France gave up all of its North American colonies and Great Britain gave up Florida.
French and English colonies grew in North America.
France gave up all of its North American colonies and Spain gave up Florida.
What were the British goals in issuing the Proclamation of 1763? (Choose 2)
The British wanted to force the colonists to pay for British war debt.
The British wanted to keep peace with the American Indians to encourage trade and avoid another costly war.
The British wanted to build forts along the proclamation line to defend the colonies and monitor trade.
The British wanted to keep peace with the French traders and avoid another costly war
The British wanted to encourage colonies to expand west, beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
What law forced American colonists to pay a tax on nearly all official documents and papers in America?
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Sugar Act
Declaratory Act
Quartering Act
