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The main reason American colonists considered the Stamp Act unfair was that it

A
was an indirect tax that was hard to protest.
B
related to molasses, which was an everyday item.
C
only required traders to pay the new tax.
D
was an example of taxation without representation.
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Which of the following did the Anti-Federalists oppose?

A
including a bill of rights
B
ratifying the Constitution
C
publishing the Federalist Papers
D
granting states’ rights in the Constitution
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At the Constitutional Convention, what proposal for state representation was supported by smaller states but not by larger ones?

A
the Articles of Confederation
B
the New Jersey Plan
C
the Virginia Plan
D
the House of Representatives
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Which of the following battles marked a turning point in the American Revolution?

A
the Battle of Harlem Heights
B
the Battle of Saratoga
C
the Battle of Long Island
D
the Battle of Valley Forge
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A result of the Battle of Concord was that

A
British troops were able to maintain control of the colonies.
B
colonists showed British troops that they were prepared.
C
neither British troops nor colonial minutemen gained an advantage.
D
colonists showed British troops that they were unprepared.
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General Rochambeau helped General Washington by

A
providing French troops for the Battle of Yorktown.
B
attacking General Gates at the Battle of Camden.
C
attacking General Greene at the Battle of Guilford Court House.
D
providing British ships for the Battle of Camden.
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Which best describes the Albany Plan of Union?

A
It was a failed plan to eliminate the colonists’ right to vote.
B
It was a failed plan to unite the American colonies.
C
It was a failed plan to make the colonies independent from Britain.
D
It was a failed plan to strengthen individual colonial governments.
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How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition sent by the Second Continental Congress?

A
He considered it carefully and agreed with it.
B
He asked colonists to be more specific about problems.
C
He changed the policies the colonists complained about.
D
He declared the colonies to be in rebellion.
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According to the Fourth Amendment, what must the government do before taking a person’s property?

A
obtain a search warrant
B
contact the police
C
tell the person
D
have a guilty verdict
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As a result of the Tea Act of 1773,

A
colonial merchants paid more for their tea.
B
British merchants began to smuggle tea.
C
British merchants tried to get the colonies to grow tea.
D
colonial merchants asked the king to take action.
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When the Second Continental Congress reviewed the Declaration of Independence, it

A
immediately rejected it.
B
suggested changes to it.
C
asked the writing committee to start over.
D
passed it without making changes.
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In what way was the Ohio River Valley a factor in the French and Indian War?

A
The Ohio River Valley was controlled by both France and Spain.
B
The Ohio River Valley was near the coast and offered trade opportunities.
C
The Ohio River Valley had good farmland and control over rivers.
D
The Ohio River Valley was outside of territory claimed by the Europeans.
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Which of the following is an example of bicameral government?

A
the Senate and the House of Representatives
B
the Senate and the executive branch
C
the judicial branch and the Senate
D
the judicial branch and the executive branch
14

Read this quotation.In England, a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year . . . and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776Based on the quotation, what does Paine think about the monarchy in England?

A
He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
B
He thinks kings have a right to rule the country, but do not do a good job.
C
He thinks kings should be allowed to make important decisions.
D
He thinks kings should be worshipped only by members of their church.
15

An example of due process of law as guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment is

A
being able to call and question witnesses.
B
ensuring trials follow certain procedures and rules.
C
owning guns and other weapons.
D
having reasonable suspicion that someone is guilty.
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After the French and Indian War, tension between Britain and the colonies

A
grew due to increased taxation of the colonists because of the war.
B
lessened because colonial life had become more peaceful.
C
lessened because colonists had new land on which to settle.
D
grew due to increased colonial dependence on Britain.
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Colonial soldiers faced which of the following obstacles at Valley Forge during the American Revolution?

A
disease, a harsh winter, and lack of food
B
a harsh winter, overcrowding, and lack of clothing
C
desertions, extreme heat, and lack of food
D
desertions, extreme heat, and lack of clothing
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Which of the following is the best example of a major dispute during the Constitutional Convention?

A
the House of Representatives vs. the Senate
B
the Three-Fifths Compromise vs. the Great Compromise
C
the Articles of Confederation vs. the United States Constitution
D
the Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan
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Which of the following best states an interpretation of the Second Amendment?

A
No one should be able to own or use a gun.
B
Only local governments can pass gun laws.
C
Guns should only be used for hunting.
D
There should be no limits on owning and using guns.
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A result of the colonists’ angry reaction to the Tea Act of 1773 was that the British Parliament

A
banned the sale of tea.
B
repealed the Tea Act.
C
raised the tea tax.
D
passed the Intolerable Acts.

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