1
1 point
Question at position 1
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
-Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance address by the founding fathers?
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
-Declaration of Independence
How was this grievance address by the founding fathers?
by requiring the president and Congress to take the oath of office
By giving the president and Congress the power to make treaties
By making the president the commander in chief of the armed forces
By giving Congress the power to draft civilians into the armed forces
Question at position 2
2
1 point
Question at position 2
What form of government was developed by the Constitution?
What form of government was developed by the Constitution?
parliamentary
direct democracy
monarchy
republic
Question at position 3
3
1 point
Question at position 3
Why did settlers come to the 13 colonies?
Category
Reasons settlers came to the 13 colonies
Possible answers
Question at position 4
4
1 point
Question at position 4
"The Constitution does not protect individual liberties"
"The Constitution should give more power to the states"
Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
"The Constitution does not protect individual liberties"
"The Constitution should give more power to the states"
Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
Federalist
Free-Soilers
Loyalist
Anti-Federalists
Question at position 5
5
1 point
Question at position 5
The President... shall have power, by and which the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur.
-U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2
The excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
The President... shall have power, by and which the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur.
-U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2
The excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Question at position 6
6
1 point
Question at position 6
Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?
Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?
Equality – People's education should be equal in every state
Happiness – People can do lawful things that they enjoy
Patriotism – People can choose to join any of the armed forces
Wealth – People's salaries should be dependent on their skills
Question at position 7
7
1 point
Question at position 7
Put the correct terms in the proper category. Use all answer choices.
Category
Articles of Confederation
Category
Constitution
Possible answers
Question at position 8
8
1 point
Question at position 8
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states
Congress lacked power to declare war
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade
Any congressional action required executive approval
Question at position 9
9
1 point
Question at position 9
Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris
France recognized American Independence and declared war against Great Britain
The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III
The Second Continental agreed to the Articles of Confederation
Question at position 10
10
1 point
Question at position 10
During the colonial period, what was one difference between slave labor in the North and slave labor in the South?
During the colonial period, what was one difference between slave labor in the North and slave labor in the South?
More slaves in the North worked in gold mines
More slaves in the North worked in cash-crop production
More slaves in the North worked in the trade-related jobs
More slaves in the North worked as craftsmen on plantations
Question at position 11
11
1 point
Question at position 11
What American Revolution battle featured "The shot heard round the world?"
What American Revolution battle featured "The shot heard round the world?"
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Bunker Hill
Boston Massacre
Question at position 12
12
1 point
Question at position 12
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
-Tenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution.
Which principle of U.S. Government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
-Tenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution.
Which principle of U.S. Government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Due Process
Question at position 13
13
1 point
Question at position 13
What is the significance of the Pilgrims' arrival in America?
What is the significance of the Pilgrims' arrival in America?
It introduced the slave trade to the Atlantic colonies
It led to an early attempt at self-government in the English colonies
It caused Puritans to separate from the Church of England
It led to an alliance between British and the French
Question at position 14
14
1 point
Question at position 14
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It allowed the South to expand its industrial output
It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens
It increased the political influence of the South
it decreased the federal tax on property in the South
Question at position 15
15
1 point
Question at position 15
Which of the following contributed to the growth of representative government in the original thirteen colonies?
Which of the following contributed to the growth of representative government in the original thirteen colonies?
British neglect of colonial affairs
parliamentary support of colonial legislatures
political support of royal governors
parliamentary support of colonial leaders
Question at position 16
16
1 point
Question at position 16
New York was founded for commercial reasons, while ___________ was founded for religious reasons.
Which of following fills the blank above best.
New York was founded for commercial reasons, while ___________ was founded for religious reasons.
Which of following fills the blank above best.
Georgia
Virginia
Massachusetts
Delaware
Question at position 17
17
1 point
Question at position 17
??? Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Virginia House of Burgesses
lead to
United States Constitution
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
??? Fundamental Orders of Connecticut Virginia House of Burgesses
lead to
United States Constitution
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Articles of Confederation
Stamp Act
English Parliamentary Act
Mayflower Compact
Question at position 18
18
1 point
Question at position 18
Though the militia was forced to retreat, why do historians consider the Battle of Bunker Hill a victory for Americans?
Though the militia was forced to retreat, why do historians consider the Battle of Bunker Hill a victory for Americans?
The militia learned how to operate new cannons by watching the British soldiers.
American spies intercepted British military messages during the battle
Heavy British casualties showed that the militia could fight against a well-trained army
The Americans destroyed most of the British navy before retreating
Question at position 19
19
1 point
Question at position 19
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
The strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy
The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens
A republican system of government will better represent large states
3 answers
Question 1: How was this grievance addressed by the founding fathers?
Answer: By making the president the commander in chief of the armed forces.
Question 2: What form of government was developed by the Constitution?
Answer: Republic.
Question 3: Why did settlers come to the 13 colonies?
Answer: No options provided.
Question 4: Which group would have made these arguments in 1787?
Answer: Anti-Federalists.
Question 5: The excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?
Answer: Checks and Balances.
Question 6: Which description is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?
Answer: Happiness – People can do lawful things that they enjoy.
Question 7: Put the correct terms in the proper category. Use all answer choices.
Answer: No options provided.
Question 8: Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
Answer: Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
Question 9: Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
Answer: Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
Question 10: During the colonial period, what was one difference between slave labor in the North and slave labor in the South?
Answer: More slaves in the North worked in cash-crop production.
Question 11: What American Revolution battle featured "The shot heard round the world?"
Answer: Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Question 12: Which principle of U.S. Government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?
Answer: Federalism.
Question 13: What is the significance of the Pilgrims' arrival in America?
Answer: It led to an early attempt at self-government in the English colonies.
Question 14: Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
Answer: It increased the political influence of the South.
Question 15: Which of the following contributed to the growth of representative government in the original thirteen colonies?
Answer: British neglect of colonial affairs.
Question 16: New York was founded for commercial reasons, while ___________ was founded for religious reasons.
Answer: Massachusetts.
Question 17: Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Answer: Articles of Confederation.
Question 18: Though the militia was forced to retreat, why do historians consider the Battle of Bunker Hill a victory for Americans?
Answer: Heavy British casualties showed that the militia could fight against a well-trained army.
Question 19: Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
Answer: The strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.