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- 1. Multiple Choice
The social contract theory as applied to the Declaration of Independence most directly reflects the ideas of
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Baron de Montesquieu
Adam Smith
- 2. Multiple Choice
In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was most directly influenced by the social contract theory of
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
- 3. Multiple Choice
One way in which the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the original United States Constitution (1789) are similar is that both documents
include a specific bill of rights
guarantee voting rights to all persons
list grievances against the British monarchy
state that government receives its power from the people
- 4. Multiple Choice
One way the original Constitution of the United States addressed the issue of congressional representation was by
not counting women as part of a state’s population for representation
counting three-fifths of the enslaved population when determining representation
setting a four-year term of office for all members of Congress
giving every state the same number of representatives in the House
- 5. Multiple Choice
The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a turning point in the relationship between American colonists and the British government because the war
increased French influence in North America
ended Native American Indian attacks west of the Appalachian Mountains
resulted in British debt and attempts to tax colonists
created an alliance with Canada against the British
- 6. Multiple Choice
The main reason Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense was to
urge adoption of the Albany Plan of Union
gain support for declaring independence from Great Britain
bring an end to the Revolutionary War
convince states to ratify the new Constitution
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Chinese Immigrants on the West Coast
Enslaved Africans in the South
Indentured Servants in New England
Mexican Farmers in the Southwest
- 8. Multiple Choice
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754–1763) affect American colonists?
New taxes were imposed by Britain to pay its debts.
British troops were removed from the colonies.
Settlements were allowed west of the Appalachians.
Colonial trade regulations were reduced.
- 9. Multiple Choice
These events helped lead to the
French and Indian War
Revolutionary War
Whiskey Rebellion
War of 1812
- 10. Multiple Choice
The phrase “consent of the governed” refers to the
source of the government’s power
need to create political parties
commitment to use implied powers
development of a federal system of government
- 11. Multiple Choice
The argument presented in this passage was intended to
urge colonists to accept the Albany Plan of Union
provide a reason for ratification of the Constitution of the United States
convince American colonists to declare their independence
persuade France to aid the United States in the Revolutionary War
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was one effect of the Three-fifths Compromise?
Slave states gained additional congressional representation.
The number of justices on the Supreme Court was established.
Presidential appointments were assured easy confirmation.
A two-house legislature was created.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which document includes this passage?
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinance
Monroe Doctrine
- 14. Multiple Choice
This passage suggests that the authority of government
originates from the divine right of kings
is based on a social contract meant to guarantee individual rights
includes the power to seize private propertyfor national defense
is the source of all the natural rights of citizens
- 15. Multiple Choice
This passage demonstrates that Thomas Jefferson was directly influenced by the
ideas of John Locke
goals of the Albany Plan of Union
belief in the divine right of kings
traditional separation of church and state
- 16. Multiple Choice
Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke’s idea of the social contract theory in the Declaration of Independence because this idea
justified the overthrow of a government that denied individual liberties
considered economic rights more important than inalienable rights
supported the divine right of kings
called for a gradual change of government
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the main argument Thomas Paine makes concerning the relationship between Great Britain and its American colonies?
Britain wants to make America a part of the European continental system.
America is too distant for Great Britain to govern effectively.
America lacks representation in Parliament.
American colonial leaders believe British officials want to use them to fight European wars.
- 18. Multiple Choice
The social contract theory as used in the Declaration of Independence was most directly influenced by the writings of
John Locke
Adam Smith
Voltaire
Benjamin Franklin
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which action by the British government was considered by American colonists to be a violation of their rights as Englishmen?
making treaties with Native American Indians
protecting the colonies from foreign invasion
failing to enforce the Navigation Acts
taxing the colonies without representation in Parliament
- 20. Multiple Choice
In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged American colonists to
establish their own nation
pay their colonial taxes
obey the laws of Parliament
form an alliance with France
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the time line?
Britain eventually granted the colonies representation in Parliament.
Only elected British officials had the right to levy taxes.
Britain’s efforts to increase control over the colonies were not successful.
Creation of the First Continental Congress was an immediate reaction to thepassage of the Stamp Act.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of these events would be placed on the time line before 1763?
Boston Massacre
French and Indian War
Battle of Saratoga
passage of Northwest Ordinance
- 23. Multiple Choice
Under the British system of mercantilism, the American colonies served primarily as a
self-sufficient trading partner for other European nations
market for British manufactured goods and a source of raw materials
source of manpower for the British army and navy
buffer to the expansion of French and Spanish colonies
- 24. Multiple Choice
During the 1700s, the British government used mercantilism to
profit from its colonies
develop colonial manufacturing
develop colonial manufacturing
promote colonial trade with other nations
- 25. Multiple Choice
The Mayflower Compact (1620) and the Virginia House of Burgesses (1619) are early examples of
restrictions on religious freedom
steps toward representative government
resistance to British rule
economic systems in the colonies
- 26. Multiple Choice
What was a main reason large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period?
British laws promoted the growth of slavery in the South.
Cotton could only be grown in wetlands.
Southern mountains led to the developmentof isolated, self-sufficient farms.
The climate in the South provided longer growing seasons.
- 27. Multiple Choice
A fundamental principle of a republican form of government is that
hereditary rulers are the legitimate possessors of political power
legislation must be passed by the elected representatives of the people
laws should be created directly by the citizens
governments are not responsible for protecting individual rights
- 28. Multiple Choice
The geography of the Atlantic Coastal Plain most influenced the southern economy during the period from 1620 to 1865 because it
promoted a plantation system of agriculture
led to diversified manufacturing
encouraged development of the railroad industry
resulted in widespread mining of coal
- 29. Multiple Choice
During the colonial era, the British promoted the policy of mercantilism to
control the commerce of their American colonies
promote colonial trade with France and Spain
ban all trade between the British colonies inNorth America
restrict the importation of enslaved Africans
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which geographic feature most influenced the development of large plantations in the southeastern region of the United States?
arid land
pine forests
cool climate
fertile lowlands
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