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US GOV Chapter 2 Test

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who wrote Common Sense?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

George Mason

2.

John Locke believed people were entitled to three ideas (select all three)...

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

3.

Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

a)

George Washington

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

Charles Lee

d)

Horatio Gates

4.

Which tax put a fee on legal documents, newspapers, etc.?

a)

Townshend Acts

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Boston Harbor Act

d)

Sugar Act

5.

What three unalienable rights did Thomas Jefferson write in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Property

d)

Pursuit of Happiness

6.

Colonists loyal to King George III and Great Britain were called...

a)

Tories

b)

Patriots

c)

Loyalists

d)

Nationalists

7.

Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Patrick Henry

8.

Which of the following prohibited colonists from moving WEST of the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Stamp Act

d)

Townshend Acts

9.

Supporters of American independence were called...

a)

Loyalists

b)

Tories

c)

Nationalists

d)

Patriots

10.

Great Britain's Parliament passed which of the following after the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Stamp Act

b)

Sugar Act

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Boston Restrictive Acts

11.

"All men are created equal" challenged making ____________ a legal institution in the United States.

a)

African American Slavery

b)

Indentured servitude

c)

Women's suffrage

d)

Quartering of troops

12.

The period known as the "Enlightenment" saw the development of new ideas about the rights of people and their relationship to their _______.

a)

Patriarch

b)

Church

c)

Rulers

d)

Slaves

13.

Whose diplomatic efforts caused the French to support the Patriots?

a)

John Adams

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

George Washington

d)

John Hancock

14.

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

a)

Boston

b)

New York City

c)

Philadelphia

d)

Trenton

15.

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

John Hancock

c)

Thomas Carroll

d)

Samuel Chase

16.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

a)

To encourage rebellion against Great Britain

b)

To give the colonists a greater say in government

c)

To help England finance the French and Indian War

d)

To encourage westward movement of settlers

17.

How did George Washington help lead the Patriots to victory over the British during the Revolutionary War?

a)

He avoided any situation that threatened the destruction of his army

b)

He annihilated British troops at Kings Mountain

c)

He forced the surrender of Major General Burgoyne

d)

He rode his horse to warn that the British were coming

18.

John Locke believed that all power belongs to the people and they agree to enter into...

a)

A democratic necessity

b)

A social contract

c)

A life-long relationship

d)

An understanding

19.

Whose writings were greatly reflected through the ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Benjamin Franklin and James Madison

b)

Benjamin Franklin and John Locke

c)

John Locke and Thomas Paine

d)

John Adams and Thomas Paine

20.

What happened as a part of the Intolerable Acts?

a)

Withholding of future taxes

b)

Burning of remaining British tea

c)

Closing of the Boston Harbor

d)

Ending the Sons of Liberty

21.

Where was the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Bunker Hill

b)

Lexington and Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Boston

22.

What was the last battle of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Yorktown

b)

King's Mountain

c)

The Cowpens

d)

Saratoga

23.
Which event cost England a lot of money and caused the King to impose new taxes on the colonies to help pay for its cost? 
a)
The American Revolution 
b)
The French and Indian War
c)
Westward Expansion
d)
The Civil War 
24.
The _____________ required colonists to pay extra taxes on the paper goods such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. 
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Stamp Act 
c)
Intolerable Acts 
d)
Quartering Acts 
25.
The colonists had no voice in parliament where new laws and taxes were developed and imposed on the colonies. As a result, the colonists began to use the slogan "______________!"
a)
No more king
b)
No taxation without representation 
c)
the shot heard 'round the world
d)
It is so unfair
26.
A secret organization made up of merchants and journalists formed to protest unfair taxes was called the ____________. 
a)
Minutemen
b)
Loyalists
c)
Patriots
d)
Sons of Liberty 
27.
The Sons of Liberty never used violence to protest unfair taxes. 
a)
True
b)
False
28.
What did the Stamp Act do that England did not expect? 
a)
It caused them to buy more paper goods. 
b)
It united the colonists against England.
c)
It increased the colonists support for England. 
d)
None of the answers
29.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
a)
Members of the Sons of Liberty dressed up and dumped hundreds of chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. 
b)
Members of the Sons of Liberty got together to celebrate their success with tea and crumpets.
c)
Colonists in Boston held a meeting to discuss the new tax on tea. 
d)
Members of the Sons of Liberty held a peaceful protest. 
30.
In 1774 delegates from all the colonies except Georgia met to discuss the problems the colonies were having with England. This was called ____________. 
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
First Continental Congress
c)
Parliament
d)
None of the answers 
31.
A year after the First Continental Congress, representatives met in Philadelphia again. What did they discuss? 
a)
becoming an independent nation
b)
breaking away from England
c)
writing a document that declared the colonies Independent 
d)
All of the answers 
32.
It took 17 days to write the Declaration of Independence. Who wrote it? 
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Benjamin Franklin 
33.
The Declaration of Independence was a way for the colonists to respond to the tyranny and abuse of power by King George III. 
a)
True
b)
False
34.
On what day was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 
a)
January 1, 1776
b)
July 4, 1776
c)
June 4, 1776
d)
None of the answers 
35.
Who was the officer that turned against Americans and joined the British Army? 
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Benedict Arnold
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
John Adams
36.
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? 
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
37.
Who wrote "Common Sense" that challenged the colonists to fight for independence? 
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
Thomas Paine 
c)
John Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson 
38.
Who was a lawyer in Massachusetts who served on the Declaration of Independence Committee? He later became the second president of the United States. 
a)
John Adams 
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Washington 
d)
Benedict Arnold 
39.
Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army? He led 2400 men across the Delaware River. 
a)
George Washington 
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Lord Cornwallis
d)
George Jones 
40.
This person became known for his famous speech just before the Revolutionary War. He said, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
a)
George Washington
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Paul Revere
d)
Benedict Arnold 
41.
Who was the colonial leader who was also an inventor and scientist? He also helped create the Declaration of Independence. 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Benedict Arnold 
d)
Thomas Paine 
42.
The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War took place at_______________. This is known as the shot heard around the world. 
a)
Philadelphia
b)
Lexington
c)
Washington D.C. 
d)
None of the answers 
43.
What caused the first battle of the American Revolution? 
a)
British were looking to seize a storehouse of weapons that belonged to the colonists, but met the Minutemen instead. 
b)
The British fired on the Sons of Liberty as they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. 
c)
The colonists shot British soldiers bringing tea into the Boston Harbor.  
d)
None of the Answers 
44.
The American Troops defeated the British in New York during the  _____________ in the fall of 1777. 
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Battle of Lexington
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
None of the answers 
45.
In 1781, the Continental Army defeated the British troops for the final time at Yorktown, Virginia. What British leader surrendered to General George Washington? 
a)
King George III
b)
Lord Cornwallis
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
None of the answers 
46.

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Any congressional action required executive approval.

b)

Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.

c)

Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.

d)

Congress lacked the power to declare war.

47.

Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Direct democracy

48.

Which event in American history is illustrated by these headlines?

a)

Passing of the Northwest Ordinance

b)

Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

c)

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

d)

Issuing of the Proclamation Line of 1763

49.

Which of the following was the result of the Great Compromise?

a)

Unalienable rights

b)

A bicameral legislature

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

Freedom of speech

50.

With which of the following arguments would the authors of the Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

a)

Universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.

b)

Having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous.

c)

A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified.

d)

The Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation.

51.

The unsuccessful 1786 Shay's Rebellion was

important because it —

a)

demonstrated the national government’s lack of power to regulate interstate commerce

b)

exposed the need for states to have votes in Congress based on their size

c)

revealed the inability of the national government to put down an uprising if it had spread

d)

showed that the Confederation Congress was too weak to tax farmers

52.

Who are the 3 authors of the Federalist Papers?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Jay

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

James Madison

e)

Ben Franklin

53.

The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the United States by instituting a —

a)

compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West

b)

method to purchase territory from foreign powers

c)

procedure for military takeovers of existing countries

d)

process through which states could be added to the Union

54.

What was the main purpose for the writing and publication of the Federalist Papers?

a)

To promote voting rights for women and minorities

b)

To create a weaker federal government

c)

To persuade states to ratify the U.S. Constitution

d)

To increase popular support for a bill of rights

55.

Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation would the cartoonist likely agree with?

a)

They would help steer the government through a number of crises over the coming years.

b)

They helped ensure that individual states would remain politically and economically free, independent, and secure.

c)

They did not give the government enough authority to meet the challenges facing the young republic.

d)

They were the country's best defense against both internal and external threats to its existence.

56.

"A strong central government will provide order and stability".

Who would say this type of statement?

a)

Anti-Federalist

b)

Federalist

57.

Why were delegate of the South willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

a)

It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.

b)

It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

c)

It increased the political influence of the South.

d)

It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.

58.

Those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that —

a)

courts have the right to resolve disputes between states

b)

elected representatives are accountable to individual voters

c)

power is divided between the federal government and state governments

d)

each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches

59.

Those who agreed with this point of view were known as —

a)

Loyalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

c)

Patriots

d)

Federalists

60.

Which of the following correctly describes the Constitutional Convention compromise illustrated above?

a)

The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.

b)

A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.

c)

A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.

d)

The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.

61.

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 —

a)

federalism

b)

unalienable rights

c)

the tyranny of the majority

d)

checks and balances

62.

Patrick Henry criticized the Constitution because of

a)

The establishment of a separate judicial branch

b)

The power granted it the central government

c)

The eligibility requirements for congressional office

d)

The difficulty of the amendment process

63.

The _______________ Plan proposed that representation in Congress be based on each state’s population.

a)

Virginia

b)

New Jersey

c)

Connecticut

d)

Massachusetts

64.

The _______________ Plan proposed that representation in Congress be equal for all states.

a)

Virginia

b)

New Jersey

c)

Connecticut

d)

Massachusetts

65.

What are the Three Branches of Government?

a)

Corporate, Executive, Legislative

b)

Judicial, Legislative, Executor

c)

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

d)

Legal, Executor, Courts

66.

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.

a)

Boston

New York City

b)

Saratoga

Yorktown

c)

Atlanta

Savannah

d)

Lexington

Concord

67.

According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?

a)

The King

b)

The People

c)

The Pope

d)

The President

68.
Who was a Patriot?
a)
A colonists who wanted to be free, or independent of Great Britain.
b)
A British soldier
c)
A colonist who agreed with King George and Parliament.
d)
A Hessian mercenary
69.
Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist?
a)
A colonist who opposed King George III of England.
b)
A colonist who remained loyal to King George III of England
c)
A British citizen who supported King George III
d)
A British citizen who opposed taxes
70.

Which of the following are weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Strong government

b)

5 branches of government

c)

Everyone gets equal votes

d)

No power to tax, Weak national government, no common currency

71.

The Boston Massacre was...

a)

an event that led to thousands of colonial deaths.

b)

the result of the Intolerable Acts.

c)

the turning point in the Revolutionary War.

d)

used by colonists to increase support for the Revolution.

72.

Which answer best describes the Intolerable Acts?

a)

gave colonists more freedom.

b)

a series of laws placed on colonists because of the Boston Tea Party.

c)

acts that the colonists placed on themselves

d)

it only closed Boston Harbor

73.

Why did the British tax the colonies so heavily after the French and Indian War?

a)

To get extra tea and sugar

b)

To force the Patriots to surrender

c)

To create anger in the colonies

d)

To pay off war debt

74.

This act required colonists to house and feed British Troops

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Proclamation of 1763

75.

This act required colonists to buy a stamp each time they registered a legal document, bought newspapers, pamphlets, and almanacs.

a)

Tea Act

b)

Sugar Act

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Stamp Act

76-100.
76.

What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

To create a strong central government

b)

To establish a monarchy

c)

To unite the former colonies as a confederation or alliance under one governing authority

d)

To declare war on Britain

77.

How many drafts of the Articles of Confederation were made before the final version was sent to the states for approval?

a)

Three

b)

Five

c)

Seven

d)

Nine

78.

Who wrote the 1776 draft of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

John Dickinson

d)

James Madison

79.

What year did the thirteenth state finally ratify the Articles of Confederation?

a)

1776

b)

1777

c)

1781

d)

1783

80.

What were two of the many challenges the United States faced under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Lack of national unity and struggle for power

b)

Economic prosperity and strong central government

c)

Military strength and international alliances

d)

Technological advancements and industrial growth

81.

What was the main controversy regarding states' representation in the newly designed Confederation Congress?

a)

Whether to include representation for women

b)

Whether to give greater representation to more populated states

c)

Whether to allow states to have equal representation

d)

Whether to include representation for slaves

82.

How many votes were required to alter or amend the Articles of Confederation?

a)

A majority vote

b)

A two-thirds vote

c)

A unanimous vote

d)

A three-fourths vote

83.

What did the Articles of Confederation encourage among the states?

a)

A free flow of commerce

b)

A centralized government

c)

A strong military presence

d)

A unified national religion

84.

According to the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have in Congress?

a)

One vote

b)

Two votes

c)

Votes based on population

d)

Votes based on land size

85.

What was required for national legislation under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

A majority vote of the states

b)

A two-thirds vote of the states

c)

The votes of at least nine states

d)

The votes of all states

86.

What did the Articles of Confederation provide protection for?

a)

Religion and speech

b)

Property and wealth

c)

Military service and taxes

d)

Education and healthcare

87.

What was the role of Congress in disputes between states according to the Articles of Confederation?

a)

To act as a mediator

b)

To sit as a court

c)

To impose penalties

d)

To delegate the dispute to a third party

88.

What was one of the main reasons the people of the confederation feared a strong national government?

a)

They wanted to maintain a sense of loyalty to the British crown.

b)

They feared the abuses of the British crown as colonists.

c)

They believed a strong national government would lead to economic success.

d)

They wanted to avoid making domestic progress.

89.

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The national government could tax the people directly.

b)

The national government could raise and maintain an army.

c)

There was no national court system or national currency.

d)

The national government could regulate commerce among the states.

90.

Why did the national government under the Articles of Confederation struggle with financial problems?

a)

It had too much taxing power.

b)

It relied on voluntary assistance from states to meet financial needs.

c)

It had a strong national currency.

d)

It could easily pay foreign creditors and lost foreign nations' faith.

91.

What was the outcome of the 1783 tax proposal in Virginia?

a)

It was approved by a unanimous vote.

b)

It was rejected by Rhode Island's unanimous vote.

c)

It was implemented successfully.

d)

It led to the adoption of a 5 percent import tax.

92.

What did the Articles of Confederation require for enacting national law?

a)

Approval from at least nine states.

b)

Approval from all states.

c)

Approval from the national government only.

d)

Approval from the Congress directly.

93.

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

High state taxes and mortgage foreclosures

b)

Disputes over land ownership

c)

Lack of representation in Congress

d)

Trade restrictions with Britain

94.

Who led the group of insurgents during Shays' Rebellion?

a)

William Shepard

b)

John Adams

c)

Daniel Shays

d)

George Washington

95.

What did the insurgents demand from the government during Shays' Rebellion?

a)

More representation in Congress

b)

Lowering taxes and suspending mortgages

c)

Increased trade with foreign nations

d)

Abolition of slavery

96.

What was the outcome of the standoff between Shays' army and the Massachusetts militia?

a)

The insurgents won and took control of the federal arsenal

b)

The militia retreated and the insurgents took over the government

c)

Artillery fire killed four and wounded about 20 of Shays' men

d)

The conflict ended without any casualties

97.

What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate to the nation's leaders?

a)

The need for more state power

b)

The threat posed by foreign nations

c)

The lack of a centralized military power

d)

The importance of economic independence

98.

Where did a small group convene to discuss the economic drawbacks of the Confederation?

a)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

b)

Springfield, Massachusetts

c)

Annapolis, Maryland

d)

Boston, Massachusetts

99.

What was the main topic of discussion at the convention in Annapolis, Maryland?

a)

Military strategies

b)

Economic potential and trade

c)

Foreign policy

d)

Education reform

100.

What was the general sentiment towards the Articles of Confederation by 1787?

a)

They were viewed as sufficient

b)

They were seen as too powerful

c)

They were considered outdated

d)

They were viewed as insufficient