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Founding America Test Review Part 1
Test Description: Founding America Test Review Part 1
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1) What was the relationship between the British and colonists like prior to the Revolutionary War?
A
The British passed strict laws and had strong control of the colonies
B
The British consistently had soldiers living in the colonies to keep them under control
C
The British had no need for the colonies so they let them do whatever they wanted
D
The British were far away and often occupied with wars with other countries, often neglecting the colonies
2) The __________________ caused the British to become more involved in the colonies.
A
The French and Indian (Seven Year's War)
B
Colonist's smuggling
C
Colonist's rebellions
D
Trade ban
3) How did the British benefit from the colonies?
A
As a place to send criminals and the unwanted
B
As a place to avoid overcrowding in England
C
As a source of manufactured goods
D
As a source of wealth and resources
4) What actions did the British take after the French and Indian (Seven Years War) that angered colonists?
A
Taxing them on everyday items
B
Cutting off their trade with other countries
C
Stealing their resources
D
Smuggling their goods
5) What is the reason that colonists did not approve of the taxes placed on them by the British?
A
They were taxed without their permission
B
They were taxed without their knowledge
C
The were taxed and the British citizens were not
D
The taxes were unreasonably high
6) Who won the Revolutionary War?
A
Britain
B
Canada
C
America
D
France
7) How many parts does the Declaration of Independence have?
A
3
B
4
C
2
D
7
8) The New Jersey Plan was a plan to decide how many representatives each state got in Congress, which of the following groups supported this plan?
A
Anti-Federalists
B
Northern States
C
Small States
D
Federalists
9) Which of the following describes the Great Compromise?
A
All answers are correct
B
Each state would a different number of votes based on their population in the House of Representatives
C
There would be a bicameral (2 house) Legislature
D
Each state would get two votes in the Senate
10) Which group believed that the Constitution did not need a Bill of Rights?
A
Anti-Federalists
B
Democrats
C
Federalists
D
Southern States
11) What is the name for the first plan of government in the United States?
A
The Articles of Confederation
B
The Declaration of Independence
C
The Three Braches
D
The Constitution
12) Which of the following describes the BEST reason the Articles of Confederation created a weak national government?
A
Colonists did not want to be called the United States
B
Colonists feared a strong national government like they had when they were controlled by the British
C
The states were so different that it was difficult for them to work together
D
George Washington wanted it that way
13) What is the name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A
The Preamble
B
The Bill of Rights
C
The Ten Commandments
D
The Articles of Confederation
14) Which of the following best describes how the Southern states felt about including slaves in their population when it came to determining the number representatives they would have?
A
They wanted slaves to be counted only so that they would be able to have more votes in Congress
B
They believed slaves had the right to vote so they should be included
C
They thought slaves were property and should not be included
D
They felt slavery was necessary for their economy
15) What was the agreement made between the Northern and Southern States regarding the trading of slaves?
A
They outlawed slavery and slave trade immediately
B
They said you could export slaves but not import slaves
C
Slaves could be imported until 1807, and then imports would stop. They also made no mention of slavery in the Constitution
D
They ignored the issue completely
16) Which of the branches of government under the Constitution is responsible for making laws?
A
Judicial Branch
B
Legislative Branch
C
Executive Branch
D
Federalist Branch
17) What is the system called that keeps each branch of government from becoming too powerful?
A
Evening
B
Checks and Balances
C
Judicial Review
D
Federalism
18) Which of the following is NOT true about the Articles of Confederation?
A
There was no President
B
It only lasted 10 years
C
It only had one branch of government
D
The national government controlled the states
19) What event proved that the Articles of Confederation was ineffective?
A
Revolutionary War
B
French and Indian War
C
Shay's Rebellion
D
Whiskey Rebellion
20) The Northern and Southern states compromised that slaves would count as what fraction of a person when it came to determining the population and number of votes in Congress each state would receive?
A
1/2
B
3/5
C
3/4
D
2/3
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