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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 strengthen the authority of the federal government
B
to protect individual freedoms from the federal government
C
to give each state an equal amount of power
D
to improve the organization of the judiciary
2) The Second Great Awakening was a movement that promoted
A
spiritual revival and the need for social reform
B
States' rights and government reform
C
mercantilism and the development of global trade
D
the use of reason and scientific theory
3) With which of the following arguments would be the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?
A
universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed
B
A bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified
C
the Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation
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 abolition of consumption taxes
C
the passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
D
the creation of a trade alliance with France
5) Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
A
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States
B
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution
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
avoid crop failure and famine
C
escape persecution
D
produce cash crops to pay off debts
7) Which of these describes a result of the Thirteenth Amendment?
A
African Americans in the North could vote
B
former Confederate officials were prohibited from holding elected office
C
state governments were required to protect individual rights
D
African Americans in the South could move elsewhere
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
the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable
C
Alliances could not be formed with other countries
D
individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government
9) Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
A
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government
B
it established a form of self-government based on a social contract
C
It weakened the influence of religion in government
D
It limited the power of future colonial governments
10) Which president was behind the Louisiana Purchase?
A
Thomas Jefferson
B
Alexander Hamilton
C
Aaron Burr
D
George Washington
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