Q 2 Which event occured as a result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown? (1 point) Responses France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain. France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain. The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation. The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation. Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris. Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris. The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III. The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III. Question 8 Q 3 The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historial milestone because it --- (1 point) Responses more than doubled the size of the United States more than doubled the size of the United States established a method for admitting new states to the Union established a method for admitting new states to the Union encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories Question 9 Q 4 In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to --- (1 point) Responses sign the Treaty of Paris sign the Treaty of Paris repeal the Intolerable Acts repeal the Intolerable Acts declare an embargo on imported goods declare an embargo on imported goods restructure the federal government restructure the federal government Question 10 Q 5 Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation? (1 point) Responses Any congressional action required executive approval. Any congressional action required executive approval. Congress lacked the power to declare war. Congress lacked the power to declare war. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states. Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade. Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade. STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2 Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows: Video Player 00:0007:48 Question 11 Q 6 Study the information below and answer the question that follows: Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution? (1 point) Responses To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation To reach a compromise between large and small states To reach a compromise between large and small states To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states To implement the outcome of a popular vote To implement the outcome of a popular vote Question 12 Q 7 Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise? (1 point) Responses A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation. A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation. A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed. A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed. The census bureau was established to help apportion representation. The census bureau was established to help apportion representation. The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures. The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures. Question 13 Q 8 Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution? (1 point) Responses The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens. The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens. A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states. A 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 allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy. A republican system of government will better represent large states. A republican system of government will better represent large states. Question 14 Q 9 Study the image and answer the question that follows. Which group would have made these arguments in 1787? (1 point) Responses Free-Soilers Free-Soilers Anti-Federalists Anti-Federalists Loyalists Loyalists Federalists Federalists Question 15 Q 10 Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows: Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram? (1 point) Responses Direct democracy Direct democracy Checks and balances Checks and balances Great Compromise Great Compromise Missouri Compromise

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Here are the answers to your multiple-choice questions based on the historical context provided:

Question 2

  • Correct Answer: Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
    (General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown led to negotiations that resulted in the Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.)

Question 3

  • Correct Answer: established a method for admitting new states to the Union.
    (The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a systematic process for admitting new states to the Union, which was a significant milestone in U.S. history.)

Question 4

  • Correct Answer: restructure the federal government.
    (The rebellion in western Massachusetts, known as Shays' Rebellion, highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and contributed to calls for restructuring the federal government.)

Question 5

  • Correct Answer: Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.
    (Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress required a supermajority of nine out of thirteen states to pass most legislation, making it difficult to function effectively.)

Question 6

  • Correct Answer: To reach a compromise between large and small states.
    (The framers of the Constitution created a bicameral legislature to balance the interests of large and small states during the Constitutional Convention.)

Question 7

  • Correct Answer: A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
    (The Three-Fifths Compromise allowed states to count three-fifths of their slave population for purposes of representation and taxation.)

Question 8

  • Correct Answer: A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
    (Federalists argued that a strong central government, as opposed to a loose confederation, would provide the necessary stability and governance for the country.)

Question 9

  • Correct Answer: Federalists.
    (The arguments made in 1787 for a stronger central government would typically be associated with the Federalists, who supported the ratification of the Constitution.)

Question 10

  • Correct Answer: Checks and balances.
    (The diagram likely pertains to the system of government established by the Constitution, which includes checks and balances among the three branches of government.)

These answers are grounded in U.S. history and should be accurate for your context. If you need further clarification or details about any question, feel free to ask!