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WorksheetsUS GOV Chapter 2 Test
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
George Mason
John Locke believed people were entitled to three ideas (select all three)...
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Charles Lee
Horatio Gates
Which tax put a fee on legal documents, newspapers, etc.?
Townshend Acts
Stamp Act
Boston Harbor Act
Sugar Act
What three unalienable rights did Thomas Jefferson write in the Declaration of Independence?
Life
Liberty
Property
Pursuit of Happiness
Colonists loyal to King George III and Great Britain were called...
Tories
Patriots
Loyalists
Nationalists
Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Which of the following prohibited colonists from moving WEST of the Appalachian Mountains?
Proclamation of 1763
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
Supporters of American independence were called...
Loyalists
Tories
Nationalists
Patriots
Great Britain's Parliament passed which of the following after the Boston Tea Party?
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Intolerable Acts
Boston Restrictive Acts
"All men are created equal" challenged making ____________ a legal institution in the United States.
African American Slavery
Indentured servitude
Women's suffrage
Quartering of troops
The period known as the "Enlightenment" saw the development of new ideas about the rights of people and their relationship to their _______.
Patriarch
Church
Rulers
Slaves
Whose diplomatic efforts caused the French to support the Patriots?
John Adams
Ben Franklin
George Washington
John Hancock
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Boston
New York City
Philadelphia
Trenton
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Carroll
Samuel Chase
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To encourage rebellion against Great Britain
To give the colonists a greater say in government
To help England finance the French and Indian War
To encourage westward movement of settlers
How did George Washington help lead the Patriots to victory over the British during the Revolutionary War?
He avoided any situation that threatened the destruction of his army
He annihilated British troops at Kings Mountain
He forced the surrender of Major General Burgoyne
He rode his horse to warn that the British were coming
John Locke believed that all power belongs to the people and they agree to enter into...
A democratic necessity
A social contract
A life-long relationship
An understanding
Whose writings were greatly reflected through the ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin and James Madison
Benjamin Franklin and John Locke
John Locke and Thomas Paine
John Adams and Thomas Paine
What happened as a part of the Intolerable Acts?
Withholding of future taxes
Burning of remaining British tea
Closing of the Boston Harbor
Ending the Sons of Liberty
Where was the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War?
Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Boston
What was the last battle of the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
King's Mountain
The Cowpens
Saratoga
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
Any congressional action required executive approval.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Congress lacked the power to declare war.
Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?
Missouri Compromise
Checks and balances
Great Compromise
Direct democracy
Which event in American history is illustrated by these headlines?
Passing of the Northwest Ordinance
Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Issuing of the Proclamation Line of 1763
Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?
Unalienable rights
A bicameral legislature
The right to bear arms
Freedom of speech
With which of the following arguments would the authors of the Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.
A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.
The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.
The unsuccessful 1786 Shay's Rebellion was
important because it —
demonstrated the national government’s lack of power to regulate interstate commerce
exposed the need for states to have votes in Congress based on their size
revealed the inability of the national government to put down an uprising if it had spread
showed that the Confederation Congress was too weak to tax farmers
Who are the 3 authors of the Federalist Papers?
George Washington
John Jay
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Ben Franklin
The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the United States by instituting a —
compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West
method to purchase territory from foreign powers
procedure for military takeovers of existing countries
process through which states could be added to the Union
What was the main purpose for the writing and publication of the Federalist Papers?
To promote voting rights for women and minorities
To create a weaker federal government
To persuade states to ratify the U.S. Constitution
To increase popular support for a bill of rights
Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation would the cartoonist likely agree with?
They would help steer the government through a number of crises over the coming years.
They helped ensure that individual states would remain politically and economically free, independent, and secure.
They did not give the government enough authority to meet the challenges facing the young republic.
They were the country's best defense against both internal and external threats to its existence.
"A strong central government will provide order and stability".
Who would say this type of statement?
Anti-Federalist
Federalist
Why were delegate of the South willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.
It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.
It increased the political influence of the South.
It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.
Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that —
courts have the right to resolve disputes between states
elected representatives are accountable to individual voters
power is divided between the federal government and state governments
each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches
Those who agreed with this point of view were known as —
Loyalists
Anti-Federalists
Patriots
Federalists
Which of the following correctly describes the Constitutional Convention compromise illustrated above?
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
In this Federalist Essay 51, Madison argues that one of the strengths of the new Constitution is that each branch of government has the power to prevent the other
branches from exceeding their authority, a principle that is known as —
federalism
unalienable rights
the tyranny of the majority
checks and balances
Patrick Henry criticized the Constitution because of
The establishment of a separate judicial branch
The power granted it the central government
The eligibility requirements for congressional office
The difficulty of the amendment process
The _______________ Plan proposed that representation in Congress be based on each state’s population.
Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
The _______________ Plan proposed that representation in Congress be equal for all states.
Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
What are the Three Branches of Government?
Corporate, Executive, Legislative
Judicial, Legislative, Executor
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Legal, Executor, Courts
On April 18-19, 1775, the colonist militias marched to _______ and _______, Massachusetts, where they hoped to steal arms. These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War.
Boston
New York City
Saratoga
Yorktown
Atlanta
Savannah
Lexington
Concord
According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?
The King
The People
The Pope
The President
Which of the following are weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Strong government
5 branches of government
Everyone gets equal votes
No power to tax, Weak national government, no common currency
The Boston Massacre was...
an event that led to thousands of colonial deaths.
the result of the Intolerable Acts.
the turning point in the Revolutionary War.
used by colonists to increase support for the Revolution.
Which answer best describes the Intolerable Acts?
gave colonists more freedom.
a series of laws placed on colonists because of the Boston Tea Party.
acts that the colonists placed on themselves
it only closed Boston Harbor
Why did the British tax the colonies so heavily after the French and Indian War?
To get extra tea and sugar
To force the Patriots to surrender
To create anger in the colonies
To pay off war debt
This act required colonists to house and feed British Troops
Quartering Act
Townshend Acts
Intolerable Acts
Proclamation of 1763
This act required colonists to buy a stamp each time they registered a legal document, bought newspapers, pamphlets, and almanacs.
Tea Act
Sugar Act
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To create a strong central government
To establish a monarchy
To unite the former colonies as a confederation or alliance under one governing authority
To declare war on Britain
How many drafts of the Articles of Confederation were made before the final version was sent to the states for approval?
Three
Five
Seven
Nine
Who wrote the 1776 draft of the Articles of Confederation?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Dickinson
James Madison
What year did the thirteenth state finally ratify the Articles of Confederation?
1776
1777
1781
1783
What were two of the many challenges the United States faced under the Articles of Confederation?
Lack of national unity and struggle for power
Economic prosperity and strong central government
Military strength and international alliances
Technological advancements and industrial growth
What was the main controversy regarding states' representation in the newly designed Confederation Congress?
Whether to include representation for women
Whether to give greater representation to more populated states
Whether to allow states to have equal representation
Whether to include representation for slaves
How many votes were required to alter or amend the Articles of Confederation?
A majority vote
A two-thirds vote
A unanimous vote
A three-fourths vote
What did the Articles of Confederation encourage among the states?
A free flow of commerce
A centralized government
A strong military presence
A unified national religion
According to the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?
One vote
Two votes
Votes based on population
Votes based on land size
What was required for national legislation under the Articles of Confederation?
A majority vote of the states
A two-thirds vote of the states
The votes of at least nine states
The votes of all states
What did the Articles of Confederation provide protection for?
Religion and speech
Property and wealth
Military service and taxes
Education and healthcare
What was the role of Congress in disputes between states according to the Articles of Confederation?
To act as a mediator
To sit as a court
To impose penalties
To delegate the dispute to a third party
What was one of the main reasons the people of the confederation feared a strong national government?
They wanted to maintain a sense of loyalty to the British crown.
They feared the abuses of the British crown as colonists.
They believed a strong national government would lead to economic success.
They wanted to avoid making domestic progress.
What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
The national government could tax the people directly.
The national government could raise and maintain an army.
There was no national court system or national currency.
The national government could regulate commerce among the states.
Why did the national government under the Articles of Confederation struggle with financial problems?
It had too much taxing power.
It relied on voluntary assistance from states to meet financial needs.
It had a strong national currency.
It could easily pay foreign creditors and lost foreign nations' faith.
What was the outcome of the 1783 tax proposal in Virginia?
It was approved by a unanimous vote.
It was rejected by Rhode Island's unanimous vote.
It was implemented successfully.
It led to the adoption of a 5 percent import tax.
What did the Articles of Confederation require for enacting national law?
Approval from at least nine states.
Approval from all states.
Approval from the national government only.
Approval from the Congress directly.
What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?
High state taxes and mortgage foreclosures
Disputes over land ownership
Lack of representation in Congress
Trade restrictions with Britain
Who led the group of insurgents during Shays' Rebellion?
William Shepard
John Adams
Daniel Shays
George Washington
What did the insurgents demand from the government during Shays' Rebellion?
More representation in Congress
Lowering taxes and suspending mortgages
Increased trade with foreign nations
Abolition of slavery
What was the outcome of the standoff between Shays' army and the Massachusetts militia?
The insurgents won and took control of the federal arsenal
The militia retreated and the insurgents took over the government
Artillery fire killed four and wounded about 20 of Shays' men
The conflict ended without any casualties
What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate to the nation's leaders?
The need for more state power
The threat posed by foreign nations
The lack of a centralized military power
The importance of economic independence
Where did a small group convene to discuss the economic drawbacks of the Confederation?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Springfield, Massachusetts
Annapolis, Maryland
Boston, Massachusetts
What was the main topic of discussion at the convention in Annapolis, Maryland?
Military strategies
Economic potential and trade
Foreign policy
Education reform
What was the general sentiment towards the Articles of Confederation by 1787?
They were viewed as sufficient
They were seen as too powerful
They were considered outdated
They were viewed as insufficient
