Module 1
What do tobacco, cotton, and rice have in common?
They were all cash crops.
What was the name of colonists who supported American independence?
Patriots
Which answer best details a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a. The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to Congress and not enough to the states.
b. The Articles of Confederation did not give Congress all the powers it needed to help the country.
c. The Articles of Confederation gave too little power to governors and state officials.
d. The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to governors and state officials.
b. The Articles of Confederation did not give Congress all the powers it needed to help the country.
Which of the following did George Washington do during his presidency?
a. Established a cabinet of advisers
b. Limited himself to one term in office
c. Offered military support in foreign wars
d. Severed ties with Great Britain
a. Established a cabinet of advisers
Who is the commander of the American military?
The president - that's why he is called the commander-in-chief
Which of the following best describes William Penn?
a. Quaker
b. Puritan
c. Catholic
d. Pilgrim
a. Quaker
When European settlers first arrived, they had a military advantage over Native Americans. Which of the following was not an advantage of the settlers?
a. The European settlers had large ships.
b. The Native Americans did not have horses.
c. The European settlers had guns and cannons.
d. The Native Americans fought on land they knew.
d. The Native Americans fought on land they knew.
The Virginia Plan preferred representation based upon what?
"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
What does this quote by Henry Lee illustrate by the phrase "first in war"?
a. George Washington always led his troops into battle.
b. George Washington avoided military solutions whenever possible.
c. George Washington favored military solutions over diplomacy.
d. George Washington was a great commander in chief.
d. George Washington was a great commander in chief.
True or false: the Revolutionary War was Washington's first experience in a military.
False - he was a general during the French & Indian War too before
What was the main reason(s) Spain created colonies in the New World?
To find gold and resources
Which answer best describes how the leaders of Boston reacted to the Boston Massacre?
a. They literally fired back with guns of their own.
b. They protested by refusing to house British soldiers.
c. They blew it out of proportion to get the people angry.
d. They covered it up so that the public would not be scared.
c. They blew it out of proportion to get the people angry.
Which of the following resolved the issue of whether slaves could be used to determine the number of representatives a state could have?
a. Connecticut Compromise
b. Electoral College
c. Great Compromise
d. Three-Fifths Compromise
d. Three-Fifths Compromise
What precedent did George Washington set by refusing to run for the presidency a third time?
Term limits for leaders
What three requirements does the Constitution name for a person to be president?
1. at least 35 yrs old
2. have been BORN a U.S. citizen
3. must have lived in the U.S. for at least the last 14 yrs
Why was slavery more popular in the Southern colonies than in the New England or Middle colonies?
Southern colonies needed a larger labor force to harvest cash crops.
Which Founding Father is described by this list?
Benjamin Franklin
How did the Articles of Confederation equalize power among the states?
a. Each state had votes based on their population only.
b. Each state had two standard votes, and then some votes based on size.
c. Each state had one vote, so smaller states were equal with larger states.
d. Each state had some votes based on population and some based on size.
c. Each state had one vote, so smaller states were equal with larger states.
What was George Washington’s advice in the Farewell Address?
Stay neutral in foreign affairs
How many terms did Washington serve?
2 terms - 8 years total
What is the main reason we cannot depend on the desert ecosystem for food production?
The desert ecosystem has poor, sandy soil and little water.
Describe the contributions of African-Americans during the Revolutionary War.
African-Americans fought for both the British and American sides during the Revolutionary War. Both sides offered them freedom or money for fighting.
What is one strength of the Articles of Confederation?
Allowed Congress to pass laws about how the new Western territory would be divided and governed.
True or false: to be a U.S. citizen at birth, a person must be born inside in the United States.
False - a person could be born outside the U.S. and still be a citizen if one or both of their parents are American citizens already.
What was the Jay Treaty?
Washington worked to establish good relations with Great Britain. The 1794 Jay Treaty helped begin a valuable trading relationship between the two countries, which Washington strongly supported.