Group 1
The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by:
A) Richard Henry Lee
B) John Adams
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Who was appointed as the chief of the Continental Army?
A) Ethan Allen
B) Benedict Arnold
C) George Washington
D) Richard Montgomery
George Washington
Which of the following positions was NOT part of George Washington's presidential cabinet?
A) Secretary of Treasury
B) Secretary of Defense
C) Secretary of State
D) Attorney General
Secretary of Defense
Who was responsible for writing and promoting the Bill of Rights?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Alexander Hamilton
C) George Washington
D) James Madison
James Madison
What was the main goal of the Second Continental Congress when it first met in May 1775?
A) To declare independence
B) To demand their rights
C) To form a new government
D) To negotiate peace with Britain
To demand their rights
The Treaty of Paris (1783) recognized:
A) The independence of Canada
B) The independence of the United States
C) The British claim to American territories
D) A truce between Britain and France
B) The independence of the United States
The Whiskey Rebellion was significant because it:
A) Demonstrated the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
B) Showed the power of the national government to enforce its laws.
C) Led to the repeal of the whiskey tax.
D) Encouraged more people to support the Democratic-Republicans.
B) Showed the power of the national government to enforce its laws.
Which of the following best describes the Democratic-Republicans’ views?
A) They believed in a powerful central government.
B) They supported closer relations with Britain.
C) They favored an agrarian society with states’ rights.
D) They distrusted political participation by the masses.
C) They favored an agrarian society with states’ rights.
Which of the following was a Federalist belief?
A) Support for an agrarian society.
B) Rule by “the best people.”
C) Opposition to economic trade with Europe.
D) Strict construction of the Constitution.
B) Rule by “the best people.”
Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s plan for a national bank?
A) He believed it was unconstitutional.
B) He thought it would increase state power.
C) He feared it would damage the American economy.
D) He wanted the capital moved to the Potomac River.
A) He believed it was unconstitutional.
Shay's Rebellion highlighted the need for:
A) A Bill of Rights
B) A stronger federal government
C) Abolition of slavery
D) Universal suffrage
B) A stronger federal government
The Great Compromise resolved a conflict over:
A) Regulation of commerce
B) Representation in Congress
C) The abolition of slavery
D) The right to free speech
B) Representation in Congress
The three-fifths compromise counted slaves as three-fifths of a person for:
A) Voting rights
B) Taxation purposes
C) Determining state representation in Congress
D) Military service
C) Determining state representation in Congress
Why did Britain ultimately lose the American Revolutionary War?
A) They underestimated American resolve.
B) They had too many allies.
C) The Americans were not organized.
D) They lacked sufficient funds.
A) They underestimated American resolve.
The Society of the Cincinnati was criticized because it:
A) Promoted church and state unity
B) Upheld the idea of a noble class in America
C) Advocated for women's suffrage
D) Supported the abolition of slavery
B) Upheld the idea of a noble class in America
The Articles of Confederation primarily failed due to their inability to:
A) Pass laws with a simple majority
B) Regulate commerce and enforce taxes
C) Maintain control over the military
D) Abolish slavery
B) Regulate commerce and enforce taxes
In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against:
A) State sovereignty over federal laws.
B) Permanent alliances with foreign nations.
C) Expanding the national government’s power.
D) Supporting any European nation in war.
Permanent alliances with foreign nations
Why did Washington declare neutrality in 1793?
A) He believed the U.S. needed time to develop without European conflicts.
B) He wanted to support France against Britain.
C) He was bound by a treaty with Spain.
D) He wanted to help the British in their war with France.
He believed the U.S. needed time to develop without European conflicts.
Why was access to the Mississippi River important to western Americans in the 1790s?
A) It provided a barrier against British invasion.
B) It was a critical trade route through New Orleans.
C) It allowed access to lands owned by Native Americans.
D) It was the main route for settlers moving to the East.
It was a critical trade route through New Orleans.
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A) Lack of power to tax
B) Inability to regulate trade between states
C) No executive branch to enforce laws
D) Centralized control over state governments
Centralized control over state governments
Who was known for leading guerilla warfare tactics against British forces in the South?
A) General Howe
B) Benedict Arnold
C) Francis Marion
D) John Paul Jones
Francis Marion
Which state was known for its strong Antifederalist opposition during the ratification of the Constitution?
A) New York
B) Rhode Island
C) Pennsylvania
D) Massachusetts
Rhode Island
The 10th Amendment to the Constitution specifies that powers not delegated to the federal government:
A) Are reserved for the Supreme Court.
B) Are given to the President.
C) Belong to the states or the people.
D) Can be given to foreign governments
Belong to the states or the people.
The Federalist Papers were written to:
A) Oppose the ratification of the Constitution
B) Support a stronger central government
C) Call for a Bill of Rights
D) Argue for the continuation of the Articles of Confederation
Support a stronger central government
Which of the following statements about the economic effects of the war is true?
A) The economy flourished due to increased trade.
B) Hyperinflation occurred due to a reduction in trade and use of paper money.
C) The war had no impact on the economy.
D) Currency became more valuable during the conflict.
Hyperinflation occurred due to a reduction in trade and use of paper money