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U.S. History Pre-Colonial-War Of 1812
Test Description: Review over US HIstory
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
A
to give each state an equal amount of power
B
to protect individual freedoms from the federal government
C
to improve the organization of the judiciary
D
to strengthen the authority of the federal government
2) The Second Great Awakening was a movement that promoted
A
the use of reason and scientific theory
B
States' rights and government reform
C
spiritual revival and the need for social reform
D
mercantilism and the development of global trade
3) With which of the following arguments would be the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
A
the Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation
B
A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified
C
universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed
D
having stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous
4) According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
A
the establishment of a national bank
B
the creation of a trade alliance with France
C
the passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
D
the abolition of consumption taxes
5) Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
A
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution
B
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States
C
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution
D
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union
6) Catholics immigrated to the Maryland colony in the seventeenth century primarily to
A
profit from natural resources
B
escape persecution
C
avoid crop failure and famine
D
produce cash crops to pay off debts
7) Which of these describes a result of the Thirteenth Amendment?
A
African Americans in the South could move elsewhere
B
African Americans in the North could vote
C
former Confederate officials were prohibited from holding elected office
D
state governments were required to protect individual rights
8) Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it--
A
The states would surrender too much power to the federal government
B
Alliances could not be formed with other countries
C
individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government
D
the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable
9) Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
A
It limited the power of future colonial governments
B
it established a form of self-government based on a social contract
C
It weakened the influence of religion in government
D
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government
10) Which president was behind the Louisiana Purchase?
A
Alexander Hamilton
B
Thomas Jefferson
C
Aaron Burr
D
George Washington
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