Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?(1 point)
A. Declaration of Independence
B. Mayflower Compact
C. Magna Carta
D. Bill of Rights
A. Declaration of Independence
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act?(1 point)
Responses
The colonists established a blockade against British goods
The colonists established a blockade against British goods
The colonists were able to produce their own goods
The colonists were able to produce their own goods
The colonists began boycotting British goods.
The colonists began boycotting British goods.
The colonists started destroying British goods.
The colonists started destroying British goods.
The correct response is: The colonists began boycotting British goods.
The passage below is from a historical document.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which document contains this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
US Constitution
US Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
The correct response is: Declaration of Independence
The passage below is from a historical document.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Which Enlightenment idea is presented in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
Social Contract
Social Contract
Natural Rights
Natural Rights
Checks and balances
Checks and balances
Separation of power
Separation of power
The correct response is: Natural Rights
The passage below is from a historical document
Art. II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
How does the U.S. Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could levy taxes between the states.
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
The new government could regulate trade between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could settle disputes between the states.
The new government could enforce treaties between the states.
The correct response is: The new government could regulate trade between the states.
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)
Responses
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It allowed the states to elect representatives.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It avoided the issue of states’ rights.
It prevented the amendment of federal laws.