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1..
Which statement might a Federalist have made in arguing against war with
Britain?
a.
“The U.S. Navy is far too weak in terms of manpower and the size of its fleet to
fight the British. Battles at sea would mean certain death. We should avoid war.”
b.
“Good relations with the British are essential to the health of New England’s
economy. Better to forge friendly business ties than to fight another war.”
c.
“The federal government has yet to pay off the national debt caused by the
Revolutionary War. Let’s not increase the debt by fighting another.”
d.
“America is a democracy. If the majority of the American people do not want
war, we should not fight. And the majority do not want war.”
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which of these was the main cause of Shays’s Rebellion?
the depression that followed the severing of trade ties with Britain
the Massachusetts policy that forced farmers to pay taxes on land
the period of inflation in the United States after the war
the inability of the national government to regulate trade
3.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “…no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or
affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or
things to be seized.”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
2nd Amendment
c.
3rd Amendment
d.
4th Amendment
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Why was the Marquis de Lafayette interested in the American Revolution?
He wanted to turn other nations away from Enlightenment ideas.
He was interested in obtaining land west of the thirteen colonies.
He believed in the rights of all nations to govern themselves.
He had been hired by the Patriots to fight as a mercenary.
5.
How did the Articles of Confederation contribute to the economic problems of the
United States in the late 1700s?
a.
The Articles gave Congress little power to pass or enforce nationwide laws and
tariffs, which ultimately led to increased U.S. debt.
b.
The Articles banned trade with foreign nations, which caused a great deal of
American businesses to suffer.
c.
The Articles gave Congress the power to print limitless amounts of paper money,
which caused inflation in the U.S.
d.
The Articles included a clause stating that the U.S. would pay back all debts owed
to Britain, which increased the U.S. debt.
6. Which of the following countries aided the Continental army in the war with Great
Britain:
a.
France
b.
Spain
c.
Holland
d.
All of the above
7. GENERAL BURGOYNE SURRENDERED HIS ENTIRE ARMY TO GENERAL
HORATIO GATES AT THIS BATTLE. THIS BATTLE WAS A TURNING POINT IN
THE a. AMERICAN REVOLUTION:
a.
Battle of Bunker Hill
b.
Battle of Yorktown
c.
Battle of Saratoga
d.
None of the above
8.
THIS CONTINENTAL NAVY LEADER WAS ONCE A FUGITIVE. HE
UTTERED THE PHRASE, “I HAVE NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT”
a.
Francis Marion
b.
George Rogers Clarke
c.
Nathan Hale
d.
John Paul Jones
9.
Which of the following statements does not reflect the significance of Marbury v.
Madison?
a.
It confirmed the Supreme Court’s power to declare acts of Congress
unconstitutional.
b.
It established the power of judicial review.
c.
It meant the Supreme Court had to hear every case brought before it.
d.
It helped make the judicial branch equal to the other two branches.
10.
According to Thomas Jefferson, the primary role of the federal government does
not include
a.
protecting the nation from foreign threats.
b.
delivering the mail.
c.
collecting customs duties.
d.
expanding domestic taxes
11.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the
consent of the Owner…”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
5th Amendment
c.
2nd Amendment
d.
3rd Amendment
12.
Division of the operations of the national government into three branches, each
with its own powers and responsibilities.
a.
Separation of Powers
b.
Federalism
c.
Checks and Balances
d.
Popular Sovereignty
13.
a.
b.
c.
d.
All of the following are powers reserved to the states EXCEPT
Create corporation laws
Establish Post Offices
Establish and maintain schools
Conduct elections
14.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures…”
a.
4th Amendment
b.
5th Amendment
c.
2nd Amendment
d.
10th Amendment
15.
The state of Louisiana wants to create a new school district just for the people of
Eden Isles, Louisiana. Louisiana can do this under the powers
a.
Delegated to the U.S. Government
b.
Reserved to the States
c.
Shared with federal government
d.
None of the Above
16.
A form of government in which the people of a nation rule either directly or
through elected representatives.
a.
monarchy
b.
dictatorship
c.
democracy
d.
oligarchy
17.
The following excerpt comes from one of the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous
crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand jury…”
a.
1st Amedment
b.
5th Amendment
c.
8th Amendment
d.
6th Amendment
18.
Amanda decides she wants to run for President of the United States. In order to
be elected President she possess all of the following EXCEPT
a.
be 35 years old
b.
A natural born U.S. Citizen
c.
Lived in the United States for 14 years
d.
Be a Democrat
19.
All of the following are powers shared by the Federal government and State
government EXCEPT
a.
Establish and maintain schools
b.
Provide for public welfare
c.
Raise taxes
d.
Borrow money
20.
Gabrielle intends to run for U.S. Senator. She knows that it will be a hard task to
get elected. However, she knows if she is she will help the State of Louisiana because of
her work ethic and dedication. She knows that she must be 30 years old, be a U.S.
Citizen, but she can’t remember how long she must live in Louisiana. Gabrielle must be
a resident of Louisiana for
a.
14 years
b.
7 years
c.
9 years
d.
6 years
21.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The branch of government that interprets the laws of the United States is the
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
None of the Above
22.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “In all criminal proceedings, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State…”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
4th Amendment
c.
6th Amendment
d.
7th Amendment
23.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor
prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
a.
6th Amendment
b.
7th Amendment
c.
9th Amendment
d.
10th Amendment
24.
The U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C. has a House of Representatives and a
Senate. This is a ___________________ legislative body.
a.
Unicameral
b.
Oligarchy
c.
BiCameral
d.
Totalitarian
25.
This individual is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. There
is no constitutional requirement for his/her eligibility to serve. His length of office is for
life.
a.
President
b.
Vice President
c.
Supreme Court Justice
d.
Representative
26.
I. The Creek War
II. The Hartford Convention reached Washington
III. The Treaty of Ghent was signed
IV. The Battle of Fort Detroit
Which is the proper order of these major events in the War of 1812, from first to last?
a.
IV, I, II, III c.
IV, I, III, II
b.
III, II, I, IV d.
I, III, IV, II
27.
Why was winning the battle in New Jersey so important to George Washington?
a.
The one-year contract many of his soldiers were fighting under was due to expire,
and he knew soldiers would not reenlist in a losing army.
b.
The supply of cash Congress had given him was running low, and mercenaries
from the German state of Hesse were threatening to flee.
c.
He had retreated across the Delaware into Pennsylvania, and if he didn’t come
through with a victory his political career would be over.
d.
He had chosen a defensive approach to war, and the fact that he’d suffered severe
losses as a result made him look like a poor leader.
28.
a.
b.
c.
d.
What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?
They created the first national court system in the United States.
They established the first national government of the United States.
They created a government for the U.S. that was very similar to Great Britain’s.
They established America’s independence from Great Britain.
29.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “…or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the
Government for a redress of grievances.”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
2nd Amendment
c.
3rd Amendment
d.
4th Amendment
30.
a.
b.
c.
d.
How is judicial review best defined?
the power of Congress to oversee decisions made by the Supreme Court
the power of Congress to review the appointment of Supreme Court justices
the power of the judiciary to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional
the power of the judiciary to monitor the conduct of presidential elections
31.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the
right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
5th Amendment
c.
2nd Amendment
d.
6th Amendment
32.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
5th Amendment
c.
2nd Amendment
d.
9th Amendment
33.
Pablo is a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. He proposes a bill to the U.S.
House. It goes through committee and gets debated on the house floor. It passes the
house very narrowly. The bill goes over to the U.S. Senate and passes out of committee
to be voted on by the full Senate. He passes the full Senate. Where does the bill go next?
a.
Back to Senate Committee
b.
Back to House Committee
c.
To the President
d.
Back to the Full House
34.
Joshua plans on being a U.S. Representative. He was born in the U.S., so he is a
U.S. Citizen. He has also lived in Louisiana and the district he plans to run in for the last
7 years. However, he can’t find any information on how old he must be. Joshua must be
a.
35 years old
b.
30 years old
c.
21 years old
d.
25 years old
35.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
5th Amendment
c.
2nd Amendment
d.
3rd Amendment
36.
At the First Continental Congress, Patrick Henry said, “I am not a Virginian, but
an American.” What was his intention when he made that statement?
a.
to urge colonists to join forces
c.
to defend his resistance to violence
b.
to express his anger at the South
d.
to ask colonists to abolish slavery
37.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom declared that
governments could punish those who tried to control the religion of citizens.
it was the government’s responsibility to provide funding for churches.
church and state should not be separated when it came to matters of religion.
no person could be forced to attend church or to pay for a church with taxes.
38.
The Louisiana Purchase was significant to the United States because
a.
it nearly doubled the size of the country.
b.
it helped the United States challenge British power in North America.
c.
it set a precedent regarding the purchase of territory without congressional
approval.
d.
it took New Orleans out of Spain’s control.
39.
French leader Napoleon Bonaparte was so eager to get rid of his American
territories that when America’s ambassador tried to buy New Orleans, the French offered
to sell all of Louisiana for $15 million. Which of the following statements best describes
Napoleon's strategic reasoning behind this move?
a.
France was at war with the British and thought that an expanded U.S. would
humble England’s pride sooner or later.
b.
Napoleon needed the $15 million from the sale to reinforce his military in the
fight against the British, France’s greatest enemy.
c.
A slave revolt on the island of Hispaniola had dashed Napoleon’s hopes of
rebuilding France’s empire in North America, so he didn’t mind giving up the Louisiana
territory.
d.
Napoleon wanted to show that Jefferson was a hypocrite about “strict
construction” by making an offer he couldn’t refuse, even without congressional
approval.
40.
How would the opinions of delegates to the Second Continental Congress be best
characterized?
a.
Delegates were always in agreement and the meeting was unnecessary.
b.
Delegates were somewhat divided on minor details of their plan.
c.
Delegates were far from unified but were open to compromise.
d.
Delegates were completely at odds and failed to come to a consensus.
41.
Which of the following explains why the U.S. Navy defeated the British in the
War of 1812?
a.
The U.S. Navy was larger than the British Navy.
b.
The British Navy was more spread out than the U.S. Navy.
c.
The U.S. Navy had many new warships.
d.
U.S. sailors were more experienced than British sailors.
42.
The Embargo Act failed because
a.
the Non-Intercourse Act limited its scope.
b.
the Federalist Party rallied against it.
c.
it caused American merchants to lose money and had little effect on Britain and
France.
d.
Spain replaced the loss of U.S. trade with increased trade in South America.
43.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they
are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights...”
According to this passage from the Declaration of Independence, how were natural laws
different from the laws imposed by Great Britain?
a.
Natural laws valued a shared sense of humanity over written legislation.
b.
Natural laws relied on a more complicated system of government to function.
c.
Natural laws allowed a nation’s citizens to obtain power quickly and easily.
d.
Natural laws did not restrict a government from taxing people without consent.
44.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “…or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…”
a.
1st Amendment
b.
2nd Amendment
c.
3rd Amendment
d.
4th Amendment
45.
a.
b.
Which came first?
the Embargo Act
the War of 1812
c.
d.
violations of U.S. neutrality
war between Great Britain and France
46.
The following excerpt comes from the Bill of Rights. Identify the correct
Amendment. “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor
cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
a.
6th Amendment
b.
8th Amendment
c.
5th Amendment
d.
4th Amendment
47.
Which of the following does not help to explain why the U.S. declared war
against Britain in 1812?
a.
British trade restrictions hurt southern planters and western farmers.
b.
The British navy had aided the Barbary pirates in the Mediterranean.
c.
British impressments were hurting the U.S. economy.
d.
The British had encouraged American Indians to attack settlers in the West.
48.
As the result of which activity did the United States find itself involved in the war
between Britain and France when it broke out in 1803?
a.
patrolling the English Channel with war ships
b.
shipping goods and war supplies to both countries
c.
negotiating the Louisiana Purchase
d.
protecting escaped British sailors from impressment
49.
What effect did Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense have on colonial
leaders?
a.
It caused them to reject Enlightenment ideas.
b.
It inspired them to challenge British authority.
c.
It explained to them the good sense of monarchy.
d.
It persuaded them to modify British laws.
50.
How did the Declaration of Independence influence the Articles of
Confederation?
a.
The Declaration of Independence stated that when a government becomes
controlling it should be destroyed, which was a law included in the Articles.
b.
The Declaration of Independence declared that all men were created equal, which
was reflected in laws that gave equal opportunities to all citizens in the Articles.
c.
The Declaration of Independence condemned the power of the British king over
the colonies, which was reflected in the creation of a limited government in the Articles.
d.
The Declaration of Independence stated that a state should have the power to
make treaties with other countries, which was a law established in the Articles.
Study the map below and answer the question that follows.
The British scuttled, or purposely sank, dozens of their own ships. Based on the diagram,
answer the following:
A. Explain why the British would purposely scuttle their own ships?
B. Explain if this tactic was successful?
2.
Explain the significance of the case of Marbury v. Madison?
3.
Devin works for Andre in his lawn care service. Devin tells his co-worker,
Ricardo, that Congress is in confusion and there is not one lawmaker worth the salary
they are paid. Devin also tells Ricardo, that the current U.S. system of government
should be done away with. Ricardo tells Andre who promptly fires Devin.
A.
Have any of Devin’s rights outlined in the Bill of Rights been violated?
B.
If yes, which rights were violated?
C.
If no, explain how Devin’s rights were not violated