Unit One

Question 1

According to Thomas Paine, the colonist should break away from England and create their own monarchy.

Answer 1

false. they should’ve created a democracy.

Question 2

The articles of confederation gave congress and the govt. the power to settle arguments between states.

Answer 2

true.

Question 3

congress and the government were allowed to amend the articles with the consent of 10 states.

Answer 3

false. they needed the consent of all 13

Question 4

the articles of confederation gave congress and the Gov the power to levy taxes to fund war.

Answer 4

false.

Question 5

under the articles of confederation, the state governments were dependent on the national gov for revenue, soldiers, and law enforcement.

Answer 5

false, state gov already had to power to control this.

Question 6

this man wrote THE TWO TREATISES OF GOVERNMENT which influenced the writers of our constitution.

Answer 6

Johns Locke.

Question 7

signed in 1620 by the pilgrims, this colonial plan for self rule is called.

Answer 7

the mayflower compact.

Question 8

the first legislature in what because the United States was the

Answer 8

Virginia house of burgesses

Question 9

the first battles of the revolutionary war were fought at

Answer 9

Lexington and concord.

Question 10

the intolerable acts prompted the colonists to take this action against Britain.

Answer 10

an embargo.

Question 11

according to the articles of confederation this power was granted to congress.

Answer 11

to amend the Articles of confederation.

Question 12

many Americans wanted a strong national govt after

Answer 12

shay’s rebellion

Question 13

the articles of confederation went into effect in 1781 after all 13 states

Answer 13

ratified them

Question 14

trade among states was known as

Answer 14

interstate commerce

Question 15

the compromise made by the founders on this issue left a terrible burden for future generations

Answer 15

slavery

Question 16

the manga carta was important because it

Answer 16

established a limited govt

Question 17

this began as a struggle over lands in western Pennsylvania and Ohio

Answer 17

French and Indian war

Question 18

this led to the Boston tea party.

Answer 18

britains increased tax revenue.

Question 19

this man wrote the original draft of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 19

Thomas Jefferson

Question 20

according to the articles of confederation this was the purpose of congress

Answer 20

to make laws.

Question 21

this man was known as the father of the constitution

Answer 21

James Madison.

Question 22

federalist were concerned that with out a strong national govt this would triumph

Answer 22

anarchy

Question 23

anti federalist believed this was needed

Answer 23

bill of rights

Question 24

House of Commons» commoners

House of Lords» ??

Answer 24

aristocracy

Question 25

according to the pilgrim leaders, why did they draft the mayflower compact

Answer 25

to help govern themselves

Question 26

``` COLONIAL PRACTICES: •Essential Elements •Written Constitution •Legislature •?? ``` several practices of the colonial governments are essential elements of the U.S. gov. what best completes the chart, identifying these practices.

Answer 26

Separation of Powers

Question 27

* French and Britain disagree over control of land in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. * 1754-1763 ??? * Britain expects colonists to repay war debt. * Britain imposes stamp act of 1765. choose the best answer that completes the cause and effect chart leading up to the revolutionary war

Answer 27

French and Indian war

Question 28

"I do not consider it any part of my charge to invent new ideas, but to place before Mankind the common sense if the subject in terms so plain and firm as to command their asset... it was intended to be an expression of American mind." -Thomas Jefferson. in this quote, Jefferson is referring to this, which he wrote in 1776

Answer 28

Declaration of Independence

Question 29

* statement of purpose and basic human rights * ??? * colonist determination to separate from Great Britain the Declaration of Independence is divided into 3 sections. what was the subjec t of the middle section?

Answer 29

complaints against George III

Question 30

"the general gov ought ... to posses the means of preserving the peace and tranquility of the Union .. the encroachments of some states on the rights of others and of all on Jose of the confederacy and are incontestable proofs of the weakness and imperfection of that system" -William Davis 1787 in this quote, he is expressing his opinion of the

Answer 30

articles of confederation

Question 31

"this dreadful situation has alarmed every man of principle and property in New England as from a dream and ask what had been the cause of our delusion. what will give us security against the violence of lawless men. our gov must be strengthened. changed. or altered to secure our lives and property" what dreadfully situation is Henry Knox referring to?

Answer 31

shays rebellion

Question 32

* 1786-economic depression leaves farmers and merchants in debt * ??? * Annapolis convection * constitutional convention

Answer 32

shays rebellion

Question 33

which plan or compromise was based on the articles of confederation?

Answer 33

New Jersey plan

Question 34

- advocate for strong national gov - Virginian - father of constitution who am I?

Answer 34

James Madison

Question 35

- strong national executive chosen by legislature - strong national gov w two chambers - national judiciary appointed by legislature which of the following best describes the concept outlined in the chart?

Answer 35

Virginia plan.

Question 36

LIMITED POWERS - send and receive ambassadors - raise and equip and navy - make war and peace - ???

Answer 36

establish post offices.

Question 37

WEAKNESSES OF ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION: - no power to regulate trade - no national court system - no power to levy or collect taxes - ???

Answer 37

no executive branch

Question 38

what did the pilgrims agree to in the mayflower compact?

Answer 38

to choose their own legislature and make their own laws

Question 39

the pilgrims were a religious people who

Answer 39

reflected their religion in their gov

Question 40

this term means a state has supreme and absolute authority within its territorial boundaries.

Answer 40

sovereignty

Question 41

this is the institution through which the state maintains social order

Answer 41

government

Question 42

American colonies declared their independence based on

Answer 42

John Locke's political writings.

Question 43

Abe Lincoln said that one Of the important purposes of gov is to

Answer 43

provide essential services

Question 44

first legislature in America

Answer 44

Virginia house of burgesses.

Question 45

pilgrims government agreement

Answer 45

mayflower compact

Question 46

philosopher of natural rights

Answer 46

john Locke

Question 47

cause for colonists' revolt

Answer 47

government w out representation

Question 48

ratify

Answer 48

states approval

Question 49

absense of political order

Answer 49

anarchy

Question 50

according to John Locke, people are obligated to obey their government.

Answer 50

False.

Question 51

- strong national legislature; lower chamber chosen by the people; upper chamber chosen by legislature - strong national executive. Hosea by legislature - national judiciary appointed by legislature

Answer 51

Virginia plan

Question 52

- based on articles of confederation - strengthened single house legislature - weak national executive elected by congress - national judiciary appointed by executive

Answer 52

New Jersey plan

Question 53

-legislature made up of senate w two members from each state and house w representation based on population

Answer 53

Connecticut compromise

Question 54

Further composited are - 3/5 compromise - commerce and slave trade compromise - electoral college compromise - presidential term length compromise

Answer 54

Further composited are - 3/5 compromise - commerce and slave trade compromise - electoral college compromise - presidential term length compromise