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Why was slavery an issue at the Constitutional Convention? Choose all that apply.
A. The Southern states refused to join the new government unless they could be sure that Congress couldn’t end slavery.
B. Counting enslaved people in the population would give Southern states more power than Northern states.
C. Not counting enslaved people in the population might give Northern states, who were starting to abolish slavery, more power than Southern states.
D. Many delegates at the Constitutional Convention enslaved people and wanted to keep that unfair advantage.
E. States without slavery wanted enslaved people to be counted in the population just like free people
A. The Southern states refused to join the new government unless they could be sure that Congress couldn’t end slavery.
B. Counting enslaved people in the population would give Southern states more power than Northern states.
C. Not counting enslaved people in the population might give Northern states, who were starting to abolish slavery, more power than Southern states.
D. Many delegates at the Constitutional Convention enslaved people and wanted to keep that unfair advantage.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
A. Some people felt the Constitution did not protect individual rights enough, and the Bill of Rights was added to guarantee these rights.
B. Some people felt the Constitution gave too many individual rights and the Bill of Rights was added to restrict rights.
A. Some people felt the Constitution did not protect individual rights enough, and the Bill of Rights was added to guarantee these rights.
Who wrote the pamphlet (short book) Common Sense which convinced more colonists they should separate from Great Britain?
a. George Washington
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. John Adams
e. Thomas Paine
e. Thomas Paine
According to the Declaration of Independence, why did many colonists believe they should separate from Great Britain? Choose all that apply.
A. Great Britain was not supporting Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for colonists.
B. All people have the right from God to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
C. Because Great Britain allowed slavery in the colonies which was contrary to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
A. Great Britain was not supporting Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for colonists.
B. All people have the right from God to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Why did some African-Americans choose to fight on the side of the colonists? Choose all that apply.
A. Some hoped that one day “all men are created equal” would be applied to them.
B. They blamed the British for slavery, not colonists.
C. Some were promised freedom in exchange for their service.
D. The American colonists believed that “all men are created equal” included all races.
A. Some hoped that one day “all men are created equal” would be applied to them.
C. Some were promised freedom in exchange for their service.
When did the colonies declare independence from Britain?
July 4th, 1776
What was a part of the Treaty of Paris? Choose all that apply.
A. Fighting in the Revolution ended.
B. Britain had to recognize American Independence.
C. The boundaries of the new United States.
D. France was given control of America.
E. The Thirteen Colonies were now called the United States of America.
F. Slavery was ended in the United States of America.
A. Fighting in the Revolution ended.
B. Britain had to recognize American Independence.
C. The boundaries of the new United States.
E. The Thirteen Colonies were now called the United States of America.
Who was the Commander in Chief (top general) of the Army during the American Revolution, and the first President of the United States?
a. George Washington
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. John Adams
e. Thomas Paine
a. George Washington
Which of the following was a problem of the Articles of Confederation? Choose all that apply.
A. Each state decided its own rules about trade, even if it hurt the whole country.
B. States only paid the taxes they wanted to.
C. States could print their own money.
D. There was no national military.
E. The country was led by a king.
A. Each state decided its own rules about trade, even if it hurt the whole country.
B. States only paid the taxes they wanted to.
C. States could print their own money.
D. There was no national military
What are 4 ways the Second Continental Congress brought the colonies together before and during the Revolution?
A. Elected a president
B. Declared Independence
C. Created a national army made up of the colonies’ militias, led by George Washington
D. Drafted Articles of Confederation
E. Asked the colonies to surrender to Great Britain
F. Acted as the unofficial government during the war
B. Declared Independence
C. Created a national army made up of the colonies’ militias, led by George Washington
D. Drafted Articles of Confederation
F. Acted as the unofficial government during the war
Which rights are NOT protected in the Bill of Rights?
A. Right to pursue happiness
B. Right to life
C. Freedom of religion
D. Freedom of speech
E. Freedom of assembly
F. Freedom of the press
G. Freedom to petition
H. Right to bear arms
I. Right to not have to house soldiers
J. Right to due process
K. Rights extend beyond what is recorded in the Constitution
L. All rights not provided to the federal government are left for the states and people
A. Right to pursue happiness
B. Right to life
True or False: "Slavery" and "Democracy" are written in the DOI
False
Who was the PRIMARY Writer of the Declaration of Independence?
a. George Washington
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Benjamin Franklin
d. John Adams
e. Thomas Paine
b. Thomas Jefferson
Who had the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence as if to say "I hate you England!"?
John Hancock
How does the Constitution use federalism to share and distribute power? Choose all that apply.
A. The federal government has all power in the United States.
B. The states have more power than the federal government.
C. The federal government has only those powers enumerated, or listed, in the Constitution.
D. All other powers not forbidden to the states by the Constitution or specifically given to the federal government are reserved to each state, or to the people.
C. The federal government has only those powers enumerated, or listed, in the Constitution.
D. All other powers not forbidden to the states by the Constitution or specifically given to the federal government are reserved to each state, or to the people.
Why was representation an issue at the Constitutional Convention? Choose all that apply.
A. States with a large population felt they should have more power than states with small populations.
B. States with small populations felt they should have equal power to other states.
C. Counting enslaved people in the regular population would give states with large numbers of enslaved people more representatives in the legislature.
D. States without slavery wanted enslaved people to be counted in the population just like free people.
A. States with a large population felt they should have more power than states with small populations.
B. States with small populations felt they should have equal power to other states.
C. Counting enslaved people in the regular population would give states with large numbers of enslaved people more representatives in the legislature.
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Who was George Washington's "Right Hand Man"?
Alexander Hamilton
How many Amendments (changes) are in the Constitution?
27
What was a cause of the Stamp Act?
A. Britain was looking for a way for the American colonists to repay to Britain the cost of defending the colonists during the French and Indian War.
B. People living in Britain did not have to pay any taxes at all.
C. Colonists wanted to collect stamps and Britain wanted make money off the hobby.
D. The King of England was trying to anger the colonists and spark a Revolution, so Great Britain would no longer have to defend the colonies.
A. Britain was looking for a way for the American colonists to repay to Britain the cost of defending the colonists during the French and Indian War.
What Middle Colony City did the Constitutional Convention take place?
Philadelphia
How did the Framers of the Constitution solve the issue of representation?
A. They went with the “New Jersey Plan”: a one-part legislature, with one representative for each state.
B. They went with the “Virginia Plan”: a two-part legislature. The lower house would be elected by voters, and an upper house elected by the lower house. The number of representatives in both houses would be based on the number of people in each state.
C. They agreed on the “Great Compromise”: a two-part legislature. The number of delegates in House of Representatives would be determined by the population of each state. The Senate would have two delegates from each state. A law would not be approved until it passed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
C. They agreed on the “Great Compromise”: a two-part legislature. The number of delegates in House of Representatives would be determined by the population of each state. The Senate would have two delegates from each state. A law would not be approved until it passed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who was the King of England during the Revolution?
King George
What state is spelled wrong in the Constitution?
Pennsylvania.
How did France shape the outcome of the American Revolution?
A. France joined the Americans, providing troops, warships and supplies.
B. France convinced Britain to give up fighting.
C. France fought with Britain against the Americans.
A. France joined the Americans, providing troops, warships and supplies.