Historical Documents Prt 3

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following was not a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?

The British King has abused the rights of American Colonists.

The British King forced colonists to house soldiers in their homes.

The British King asked citizens to give up their rights of representation.

The British King dissolved the representative assemblies in the colonies.

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The social contract theory as used int he Declaration of Independence was most influenced by

American colonists

Enlightenment philosophers

British Parliament

King of Great Britain

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The Declaration of Independence contains within it a

plan for organizing the Western territories.

request for a treaty between the colonies and Spain

proposal for reuniting the colonies and Great Britain.

statement of grievances against the King of Great Britain

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

One idea of Enlightenment philosopher John Locke that found its way into the Declaration of Independence is that

a government must have three separate branches

grievances against the English monarchy are unjustified

an individual's rights can be taken from them by the government

people create a contract with government to protect their natural rights.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive and judicial, in the same hands...may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny." The writers of the Constitution adopted this Enlightenment ideas described in the quotation by:

developing a system of checks and balances

establishing many political parties

relying on an Electoral College to elect the President

including a federal system of government

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Identify the source of the following quote:
" No person, demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory."

Northwest Ordinance

Constitution

Land Ordinance

Bill of Rights

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which document is best described as a frame work for government based on Enlightenment principles?

Declaration of Independence (1776)

Articles of Confederation (1776)

U.S. Constitution (1787)

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation established weak rather than a strong central government?

Americans were following the plan of government set up int he Declaration of Independence.

Revenues were not adequate to support a strong central government

The absence of national problems made a strong government totally unnecessary

colonial experiences under Great Britain had created a fear of unlimited government

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which group feared the "elastic clause" would permit the national government to make any law it felt was needed?

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How did the Federalists defend the "necessary and proper" clause?

It would lead to an economic equality among citizens.

It would help to promote the interests of small farmers.

It would balance the interest of states with large and small populations.

It was needed by Congress to carry out its other delegated powers.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which group held this position?
"It is the opinion of the great writers, that a very extensive country cannot be governed on democratic principles, on any other plan than a confederation of several small republics, possessing all the powers of government, but united in the management of their foreign and general concerns."

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which group held this position?
"A strong national government with power over the states is needed to protect the states from excessive competition and fighting with one another. Let the thirteen states, bound together in a permanent Union, agree in erecting one great American system, superior to the control of all foreign influence."

Federalists

Anti-Federalists

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What was a key argument advanced by Federalists in arguing for ratification ?

It provided for construction of a new capital in the South.

It prohibited the power of the federal government to wage war.

It allowed the slave trade to continue for at least twenty more year.

It had many features that prevented the abuse of governmental power.

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which statement would the Anti-Federalists most strongly support?

ending slavery int he Western territories

acquisition of lands from France and Spain

sharing of power between the federal and state governments.

limitations place don the power of state government.

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is the principle that believes that a government's authority is created by and for the citizens?

All men are equal

Natural Rights

Consent of the Governed

Social Contract

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the name given to the Enlightenment idea that people have a right to create a government to protect their natural rights?

All men are equal

Natural Rights

Consent of the Governed

Social Contract

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What important idea did the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact and the English Bill of Rights have in common?

They supported the overthrow of the British King.

They were precedents for the basic human rights in the Bill of Rights.

they protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures.

They stated that there were limits tot he rights of individuals.

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"No freeman shall be...imprisoned...or in any way harmed...except by the lawful judgement of his peers..."
this principle from the Magna Carta later served as a precedent for what part of the Bill of Rights?

trial by jury

protection against self-incrimination

freedom from double jeopardy

protection against unfair taxation

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In what way did the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights of 1689 have a similar impact on the American system of government?

Both guaranteed specific rights to individuals.

Both called for the creation of colonial assemblies.

Both gave settlers the power to establish colonies

Both granted executive authority to colonial governors.

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following documents set a precedent to the individual right listed below that is in the Bill of Rights?
Established that a person was protected against excessive bail or cruel punishments.

Magna Carta

English Bill of Rights of 1689

Virginia bill of Rights

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following documents set a precedent to the individual right listed below that is in the Bill of Rights?
Established that a person was entitled to a jury trial of one's peers.

Magna Carta

English Bill of Rights of 1689

Virginia bill of Rights

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following documents set a precedent to the individual right listed below that is in the Bill of Rights?
Established protections for the press and the need for a well regulated militia.

Magna Carta

English Bill of Rights of 1689

Virginia bill of Rights

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