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A Weak Confederation — Unit test Answers

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What is one way a market economy benefits the lives of most private citizens?

A
by providing free housing and college education
B
by offering the flexibility to choose a career
C
by ensuring low levels of unemployment
D
by granting free disability and retirement benefits
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Thomas Paine’s Common Sense pushed for a more radical solution than the First Continental Congress did in resolving issues of British rule. What was Paine’s solution?

A
declaring war on Britain
B
invading Britain
C
moving inland, beyond British territory
D
declaring independence
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What is the significance of assessing the reliability and trustworthiness of a historical source?

A
It promotes the acceptance of historical narratives as truth.
B
It discourages the exploration of diverse perspectives in history.
C
It guards historical accuracy against misinterpretation.
D
It ensures historical narratives are based on modern standards.
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Read the scenario.Local high school students formed a "Digital Rights Club" to promote online privacy and freedom of speech. The school board proposed to monitor all student online activities to prevent cyberbullying. The students understand the importance of a safe school environment, but they are concerned that the monitoring might infringe on their rights.Which excerpt from George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights best describes the students' defense of their liberties?

A
“That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights...”
B
“That the legislative and executive powers of the state should be separate and distinct from the judicative...”
C
“Government ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community.”
D
“The freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.”
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Who were considered citizens in ancient Athens?

A
women
B
men
C
slaves
D
all Athenians
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How does the system of checks and balances contribute to democracy?

A
It provides citizens with certain unalienable rights that cannot be taken away.
B
It grants all citizens access to courts to protect their individual rights.
C
It creates a social contract where the people agree to be ruled.
D
It limits the power of government and prevents the abuse of power.
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What were some changes that occurred during the Great Awakening? Select four options.

A
Denominations were divided, and new ones were created.
B
The concepts of faith and religion became more democratic.
C
Religious tolerance across Christian faiths increased.
D
Churches agreed to a social contract with their congregations.
E
New colleges and universities emerged to promote religious study.

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