Why did Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory because he wanted the US to still be able to use the Port of New Orleans.
How was the economy of the middle colonies similar to the economy of the New England colonies?
Trade was vital in both areas as merchants traded goods overseas.
In order to be officially ratified, an amendment to the Constitution must have the approval of which of the following?
Three-fourths of the states.
Why didn’t the Confederation Congress prevent British merchants from selling products in the United States that were cheaper than locally made products?
Congress could not pass tariffs.
Provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
7th amendment.
What is one reason the Europeans began importing slaves from Africa to work on their new lands?
Most of the Native Americans died from European diseases.
Why did many American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed following the French and Indian War?
They were unable to vote for representatives who passed these taxes.
Which of the following descriptions are true for U.S. senators?
They serve six-year terms.
They must live in the state they represent.
They represent the interests of an entire state.
What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?
Revise the Articles of Confederation.
Protects from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th amendment.
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts? How did the American people feel about them?
The Alien and Sedition Acts were acts passed by Congress that limited your right to freedom of press and Freedom of speech. The American people were very upset about this because they restricted their first amendment rights.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
It convinced France and Spain to join the war and supply the Americans.
How does a naturalized citizen differ from a native-born citizen?
A naturalized citizen can lose citizenship while a native-born citizen cannot.
Provides the right to bail.
8th amendment.
Prevents the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers.
3rd amendment.
Which of the following were important parts of the New England economy?
Trade
Shipbuilding
Fishing
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution.
What was the Whiskey rebellion? How did it end?
The Whiskey rebellion was a rebellion on a tax on Whiskey. It ended when George Washington led 13,000 troops against the rebelling forces and told them to lay down their weapons and go home.
Freedom of speech, religion, and petition.
1st amendment.
Protects people from having to testify at their own criminal trial.
5th amendment.
The colony founded by William Penn did which of the following?
Established an elected assembly.
While the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to improve the Articles of Confederation, the final outcome was that the delegates __________.
Created a new Constitution.
Which of the following points were made in the Declaration of Independence?
King George III passed unfair laws.
King George III broke the social contract with his American subjects.
All people have unalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
all of the above
Provides the right to a speedy public trial.
6th amendment.
Which amendment allows the government to decide basic rights of citizens that are not addressed in the Constitution?
9th amendment.