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The passage below is from a historical document.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The passage below is from a historical document.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The passage below is from a historical document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.
The correct response is: It enabled the federal government to collect taxes.
Which best describes the type of government that the Articles of Confederation created?(1 point)
Responses
a strong central government with little power in the states
a strong central government with little power in the states
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with the power in independent states
a weak central government with power shared by all citizens equally
a weak central government with power shared by all citizens equally
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
a strong central government with most power in the hands of one person
The correct response is: a weak central government with the power in independent states.
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a strong military
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of a federal court system
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of legislative veto power.
The lack of a bill of rights
The correct response is: The lack of a bill of rights.
Which statement supports the Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should protect fundamental rights.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should create a strong national government.
The Constitution should limit state government.
The correct response is: The Constitution should create a strong national government.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
to give citizens rights from the federal government
to give citizens rights from the federal government
The correct response is: to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights.
Which two forms of government have the state owning at least some of the businesses and land of the country?(1 point)
Responses
Socialism and Democracy
Socialism and Democracy
Socialism and Communism
Socialism and Communism
Autocracy and Monarchy
Autocracy and Monarchy
Communism and Oligarchy
Communism and Oligarchy
The correct response is: Socialism and Communism
What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?(1 point)
Responses
a single ruler
a single ruler
a national court system
a national court system
a single legislative house
a single legislative house
a written constitution
The correct response is: a single ruler.
Which government system gives the states the most power?(1 point)
Responses
federal
federal
parliamentary
parliamentary
unitary
unitary
confederal