The Revolution Begins — Unit test Answers

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How did the weather affect the Trail of Tears march?

A
The weather turned extremely cold and led to the deaths of thousands.
B
The weather turned extremely hot and led to the deaths of thousands.
C
The weather became pleasantly warm, making the walk easier for marchers.
D
The weather became chilly, but marchers stayed safe by taking shelter along the way.
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During Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the Democratic Party supported policies that

A
expanded government spending to solve Americans’ challenges.
B
gave wealthy property owners advantages for their support.
C
granted states rights while limiting the federal government
D
increased the federal government’s involvement in state issues.
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The First Amendment guarantees rights for

A
all citizens.
B
people accused of crimes.
C
people guilty of crimes.
D
state governments.
4

Which best defines the concept of popular sovereignty?

A
US citizens giving the government power
B
US citizens serving on juries
C
US citizens providing checks and balances
D
US citizens revising the Constitution
5

The powers of the federal government are

A
explained in the Constitution.
B
decided by the states.
C
protected in the Bill of Rights.
D
shared by state governments.
6

Which of the following best states Thomas Jefferson’s attitude toward the conflict between Great Britain and France?

A
He refused to support either side.
B
He supported military action against both sides.
C
He supported the British.
D
He supported the French.
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According to the Fourth Amendment, what must the government do to legally search a person’s property?

A
have a search warrant
B
call the police
C
tell the person first
D
have a guilty verdict
8

How do the three branches of the US government limit each other’s powers?

A
through popular sovereignty and federalism
B
through the House and Senate
C
through amendments and articles
D
through checks and balances
9

Who was granted voting rights after democracy was expanded in the 1820s?

A
all adult white males who owned property
B
all adult white males and females who owned property
C
all adult white males and females, whether or not they owned property
D
all adult white males, whether or not they owned property
10

At the Constitutional Convention, smaller states eagerly supported the

A
New Jersey Plan.
B
Articles of Confederation.
C
Virginia Plan.
D
House of Representatives.
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According to Article I of the Constitution, the legislative branch is made up of

A
the House and the Senate.
B
federal agencies and the framers.
C
local courts and the Supreme Court.
D
Congress and the military.
12

State governments have the power to

A
regulate interstate trade.
B
establish local governments.
C
declare war.
D
negotiate treaties.
13

Which leader tried to keep tempers under control during the Constitutional Convention?

A
Daniel Shays
B
George Washington
C
Benjamin Franklin
D
James Madison
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Why does the Second Amendment cause controversy?

A
Citizens disagree about having their private property searched.
B
Citizens disagree about whether the government should quarter soldiers.
C
Citizens disagree about owning and using guns.
D
Citizens disagree about whether protestors have the right to gather.

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