WorksheetsUnit 3 Pre-Test
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Organize these options into the right categories: (a)
(b) (c) (d) (e)Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for territories to become states?
SSUSH5a
The ability to sign peace treaties
Shays' Rebellion
Northwest Ordinance
60,000 Ordinance
In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?
SSUSH5b
The States
The National Government
The Continental Congress
The Legislative Branch
The Articles of Confederation was successful in managing new lands with laws such as (there are multiple correct answers)
SSUSH5a
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Land Ordinance of 1785
Proclamation Line of 1763
Western lands Ordinance
What was the significance of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
It set up a system where settlers could
purchase farmland in the undeveloped
Northwest
It set up a system where settlers could
purchase farmland in the undeveloped
South
It set up a system where settlers could
purchase farmland in the undeveloped
West
It set up a system where settlers could
purchase farmland in the undeveloped
West
One major strength of the Articles of Confederation was
The creation of a bicameral legislative
branch or Congress
The addition of the Northwest Ordinance
of 1787
The construction of improved
infrastructure throughout the nation
The balancing of the three branches of
the Federal Government
Which statement best describes governmental power under the Articles of Confederation?
The power of the states greatly exceeded
the power of the central government
Power was shared equally by the central
government and the states
A strong chief executive headed a unified
central government
A balance of power existed among the
three branches of the central government
Federal order that divided the Northwest Territory into smaller territories and created a plan for how the territories could become states.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Land Ordinance of 1785
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Treaty of Paris (1763)
The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
Government
President
Executive
Legislative
1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses-no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade).
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
A major success of the Articles of Confederation. Provided for the orderly surveying and distribution of land belonging to the U.S.
Land Ordinance of 1785
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
SSUSH5b
Congress couldn't collect taxes
Weak central government
Provided for no common currency
All of the these
The uprising of Massachusetts farmers who did not want to lose their farms to pay for heavy state taxes after the American Revolution was known as
SSUSH5b
Shays Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
The Civil Rights Movement
The Constitutional Convention
Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of:
SSUSH5c
The Treaty of Paris
The Affordable Care Act
The U.S. Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
SSUSH5e
freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government.
right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education
freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial
right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial
The Virginia Plan proposed
a bicameral legislature; representation based on population
a unicameral legislature; equal representation
a bicameral legislature; equal representation
a unicameral legislature; representation based on population
How was the divisive and controversial issue of slavery settled at the Constitutional Convention?
Great Compromise
Bill of Rights
3/5 Compromise
13th Amendment
The Federalists papers were written to persuade people to support the new constitution.
SSUSH5d
True
False
Patrick Henry opposed the Constitution because...?
SSUSH5d
The states would give too much power to the Federal government
The Federal government would give too much power to the states
He was the main author of the Articles of Confederation
He wanted the U.S. to be part of England again
At the Constitutional Convention, the New Jersey plan proposed:
SSUSH5c
a two-house legislature
a court system
one vote for each state
a chief executive chosen by the legislature.
The original intent of the Bill of Rights was to protect individual liberties against the—
State governments
Federal government
County governments
Municipal governments
Which of the following best describes the 3/5 Compromise
An agreement to have a bi-cameral legislature with one house based on population and the other on equal representation
A document added on to the Constitution that gave rights to individual citizens and states
A document written by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to convince the anti-federalists to ratify the Constitution
The agreement for how slaves would be counted in the state population so that the Southern states would ratify the Constitution
TRUE OR FALSE
Civil liberties are guarantees and freedoms that governments promise not to take away from their citizens.
TRUE
FALSE
What does this image represent?
Separation of Powers
The government under the Articles of Confederation
The New Jersey Plan
What was the purpose of The Federalist Papers?
to encourage states to ratify the Constitution
to encourage colonists to fight for independence
to express support for remaining loyal to England
to express support for the Articles of Confederation
Which compromise, pulling elements from the Virginia and New Jersey plans, concerned how many representatives the states would have in Congress?
The Great Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise
The Commerce Compromise
The Intolerable Compromise
Why did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention decide to abandon the Articles of Confederation?
In hopes that they could return to Great Britain as colonies.
To create a strong central government in their new nation.
The delegates wanted to create a monarchy.
They were looking to become part of the French Empire.
Why was the national government under the Constitution stronger than the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
It had the power to enforce its laws.
The supremacy clause made state laws the highest in the land.
It did not have the power to tax the people.
State governments had been dissolved.
Which of the following are Central Government?
Democractic-Republic
Declaration of Indpendence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Right
_________ is the supreme government in our country
State Government
Central Government
Hamilton was originally from...
France
Great Britain
Spain
the Carribbean
Leads an uprising of Massachusetts Farmers over taxes - after the American Revolution
Daniel Shay
Patrick Henry
John Jay
James Wilson
Helps with the Treaty of Paris - Will be the first Vice President and second President
John Adams
Patrick Henry
James Madison
James Wilson
Helps write the Federalist Papers - strong supporter of the Constitution - develops the National Bank - Killed in a duel.
Alexander Hamilton
Roger Sherman
John Adams
Daniel Shay
Anti-federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the constitution to help protect...
SSUSH5d and SSUSH5e
Individual Rights
State Rights
Slavery
The Articles of Confederation
Makes the laws
Legislative
Carries out the laws
Executive
Evaluates the laws
Judicial
______ is a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
charter
bill of rights
constutition
law
A major principle of US foreign policy know as _______ first espoused in the famous farewell address by George Washington
Emancipation
Belligerence
Interposition
Neutrality
Which of these was a precedent set by the first President of the United States, George Washington
the popular election of the President
the tradition of only serving two terms
naming the nine Justices to the Supreme Court
addressing the Chief Executive as a "Your Highness"
According to Washington's Farewell Address, which of these BEST explains Washington's view on religion?
Religion would soon lose popularity among the American people
Religion should become the backbone of the America government
Religion causes people to behave badly and could hurt the country
Religion plays a large role in the United States success
When studying the Constitution and early United States History, the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 can be viewed as a violation of which of these
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
Fifth Amendment
First Amendment
He was the Vice President under George Washington
Charles Pickney
Arron Burr
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
In 1797, he became the second president of the United States.
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
These laws made it harder for people to become citizens.
Alien Acts
Sedition Acts
These laws banned people from criticizing the government.
Alien Acts
Sedition Acts
Who won in the Election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Who killed Alexander Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
Jefferson
The Muffin Man
Devin
Putting something into action
Leading
Implementation
Directing
Organizing
Many middle-class reformers viewed the public schools as training grounds for what?
employment
citizenship
ranching
marriage
government
Many beleived that public education was necessary for a stable and prosperous ____ nation
democratic
dictatorial
demonic
nomadic
Fill in the blank.
"The whole people must take upon themselves the education of the whole people and be willing to bear the expenses of it. There should not be a district of one mile square, without a ________________________ in it, not founded by a charitable individual, but maintained at the public expense of the people themselves." John Adams, US President - 1785.
(from, "Why We Still Need Public Education, 1996)
Bank.
Brothel.
School.
Church.
They supported the Constitution.
Constitutionalists
Democrats
Republicans
Federlists
Anti-Federalists
They were opposed to the Constitution.
Constitutionalists
Democrats
Republicans
Federlists
Anti-Federalists
To approve or adopt
Amend
Ratify
Compromise
Republic
What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To oppose the new Constitution
To support the ratification of the Constitution
To draft the Bill of Rights
To establish the Articles of Confederation
Which compromise at the Constitutional Convention dealt with the legislative structure and representation?
The Great Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise
The Commerce Compromise
The Missouri Compromise
Who is known for being a key figure in drafting the U.S. Constitution and later becoming the fourth President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
