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History
11th
grade
VA US 4 & 5 (Revolutionary War through the Constitution)
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What best fits the "?"
French and Indian War
Revolutionary War
Spanish-American War
Great Awakening
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Proclamation of 1763 stated that -
the colonists were not allowed west of the Appalachian Mountains.
the French were not allowed east of the Mississippi River.
American Indians were not allowed west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Spanish were not allowed North of Florida.
- 3. Multiple Choice
During the Revolutionary War Era, this cartoon by Benjamin Franklin attempted to -
encourage colonists to put aside their differences.
recruit colonists for the royal navy.
persuade colonists to support the loyalists.
convince colonists to maintain state sovereignty.
- 4. Multiple Choice
The Sugar Act and Stamp Act were early examples of how the -
British taxed the colonists to pay off their French and Indian War debt.
colonists eagerly made sacrifices to pay their Revolutionary War debt.
British attempted to aid the failing colonial economies.
colonies taxed merchants for the goods they sold.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Patriots during the American Revolution -
believed in complete separation from Great Britain.
tried to remain neutral in the war.
volunteered to fight in the British army.
opposed the philosophies of Locke and Paine.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which choice best completes the diagram?
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights
Alex DeTocqueville's Democracy in America
Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws
- 7. Multiple Choice
John Locke's ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence because he influenced the belief of the colonists in -
self-government and natural rights.
capitalism and free enterprise.
a strong federal government and the rule of law.
a monarchy and democracy.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The principles of the Declaration of Independence led to increased social participation over time by -
promoting civil rights.
creating the two party system.
supporting low taxes.
promoting a powerful government.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The 1778 Treaty of Alliance, negotiated by Benjamin Franklin, was signed between the USA and -
France
Spain
Portugal
Russia
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which famous colonist negotiated the treaty of alliance with France during the American Revolution?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
- 11. Multiple Choice
One major element of George Washington's military strategy during the Revolutionary War was avoiding -
direct confrontations with the British.
night attacks on the British.
important cities.
naval battles.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which factor contributed to the colonial victory in the Revolutionary War?
Lack of popular support in Britain for the war against the colonists
British troop shortages caused by troop desertions
Disloyalty of British generals
Weakness of the British navy.
- 13. Multiple Choice
This battle, which ended the Revolutionary War, is shown on the map. Where was that battle fought?
Yorktown
Saratoga
White Plains
Trenton
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the correct sequence of the events shown?
4, 3, 1, 2
1, 3, 4, 2
2, 4, 3, 1
3, 4, 1, 2
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the FIRST government of an independent United States after 1776?Articles of ConfederationMayflower Compact2nd Continental CongressHouse of Burgesses
- 16. Multiple Choice
What completes the graphic?
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Constitution
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the role of George Washington at the Constitutional Convention?Chairman of the ConventionFather of the ConstitutionArgued for a new governmentArgued to keep the Articles of Confederation
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat problem did the diagram solve?Small states v. large statesHow to count slavesHow to elect the presidentslave states v. free states
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe Great Compromise solved the problem of representation in the national legislature. Which answer is the solution the framers came up with?House of Representatives = based on population; Senate = equalSenate = based on population; House of Representatives = equalIt created a unicameral legislature based on populationIt created a unicameral legislature based where each state had EQUAL representation
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow did the framers solve the problem of how to count slaves for the House of Representatives?3/5 Compromise1/2 Compromise2/3 Compromise1/4 Compromise
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich group favored the new government?FederalistsAnti-FederalistsRepublicansDemocrats
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho were the Federalists from Virginia?George Washington & James MadisonPatrick Henry & George MasonJohn Adams & Sam AdamsBenjamin Franklin & Paul Revere
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho were the Anti-Federalists from Virginia?George Washington & James MadisonPatrick Henry & George MasonJohn Adams & Sam AdamsBenjamin Franklin & Paul Revere
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe Federalist Papers helped Federalists convince people in what state to vote "yes" for the constitution?New YorkMassachusettsVirginiaPennsylvania
- 25. Multiple ChoiceMost Anti-Federalists voted "yes" to the constitution after Federalists agreed to add what to the constitution?a Bill of Rightsanother branch of governmentmore state powersa strong president
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