11. Which key issue did the Great Compromise resolve?
whether to tax exports
slaves in the population
how to elect the President
representation for the states***
12. What was a significant effect of Shays' Rebellion?
It forced the state government to stop taxing the farmers.
It showed people that the Articles of Confederation was effective.
It convinced people that a strong federal government was needed.
It persuaded the federal government to accept crops as payment for taxes
13. In addition to cooking and cleaning, what other duties did colonial girls often have?
Once they reached thirteen years of age, they were responsible for caring for pregnant women and infants.
They would often help their mothers create household goods like clothing, candles, and soap that could be traded.***
At fifteen years old, they became responsible for supervising the slaves and servants, and entertaining guests.
They were normally responsible for planning the family's religious activities, but their plans had to be approved by their mother.
14. During his presidency, Thomas Jefferson cut prices on land and encouraged westward settlement. What was Jefferson's motive for doing these things?
He was seeking to cut military spending.
He had a vision of a more agrarian society.***
He wanted to increase taxes to reduce government debt.
He was trying to encourage more people to move to the U.S.
15. Which of the following best explains why Americans in the north and east were less supportive of the War of 1812?
they relied more on British trade ****
their religions prohibited them from fighting
They were more interested in expanding westward
their politics focused on resolving issues without war
2 answers
12 - you made no choice
13 - yes (they also did some farm chores, like tending chickens)
14 - yes
15 - yes
It convinced people that a strong federal government was needed.