AnswersAL-United States History I Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution A-CRUnit Test

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Which statement is most likely 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
Bearing arms is only for the purpose of hunting.
D
There should be no limits on owning and using guns.
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Read the excerpt from Article V of the Constitution below.The Congress . . . shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or . . . shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States. Based on the excerpt, which of the following best describes the process of amending the Constitution?

A
The process of amending the Constitution is difficult, and it happens rarely.
B
The process of amending the Constitution is easy, and it happens often.
C
The process of amending the Constitution is difficult, but it happens often.
D
The process of amending the Constitution is easy, but it happens rarely.
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Why did Southern and Northern delegates disagree over whether the new Congress should have the commerce power?

A
Northerners feared it would lead to ex-panded trade in enslaved people.
B
Northerners feared it would lead to the end of the trade in enslavement.
C
Southerners feared it would lead to the end of the trade in enslaved people.
D
Southerners feared it would lead to the trade in enslaved people in the North.
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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.
5

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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Which events encouraged France to help ease the hardships endured by the Continental army?

A
colonial victories in Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga
B
colonial defeats in Long Island and Fort Lee
C
British victories in Trenton, Princeton, and Saratoga
D
British defeats in Long Island and Fort Lee
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The Constitutional Convention created a House of Representatives as a part of the

A
Great Compromise.
B
Three-Fifths Compromise.
C
Unicameral Compromise.
D
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise.
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Under the Land Ordinance of 1785, what had to happen before public lands could be sold?

A
They had to be free of American Indians.
B
They had to be surveyed and divided.
C
They had to be free of enslaved people.
D
They had to have a school established.
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What did both Shays’s Rebellion and the Pennsylvania Mutiny cause Americans to realize about the Articles of Confederation?

A
The Articles of Confederation needed to better control citizen rebellions.
B
The Articles of Confederation needed to establish stronger state legislatures.
C
The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a strong enough national government.
D
The Articles of Confederation did not provide farmers and soldiers with enough money.
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At the end of the American Revolution, Great Britain

A
gave up territory east of the Mississippi River.
B
kept territory east of the Mississippi River.
C
took control of the Mississippi River.
D
denied the colonies their independence.
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As coauthors of the “Federalist Papers,” Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay all

A
argued for the protection of states’ rights.
B
served as presidents of the United States.
C
defended the Bill of Rights.
D
urged ratification of the Constitution.
12

Which location served as the headquarters for General Washington’s troops during the winter of 1777-1778?

A
Long Island, New York
B
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
C
Fort Lee, New Jersey
D
Harlem Heights, New York
13

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 Article II of the Constitution, one of the president’s duties is to

A
serve as commander in chief.
B
create laws and interpret them.
C
set up and manage the courts.
D
serve in the House and Senate.
15

Which Anti-Federalist later became president of the United States?

A
Patrick Henry
B
Samuel Adams
C
James Monroe
D
George Mason
16

Which freedoms does the First Amendment include?

A
freedom to bear arms and freedom of speech
B
freedom of assembly and freedom of religion
C
protection against illegal search and seizure
D
protection from illegal harassment
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Spain and France desired a colonial victory in the American Revolution because they

A
sought access to the Continental navy.
B
wanted the American colonies for themselves.
C
wanted each other out of the Americas.
D
saw Britain as a rival to be weakened.
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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.
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The Articles of Confederation established a Congress within the new nation. What was required in order for this Congress to pass a measure?

A
the votes of nine states
B
the votes of all thirteen states
C
the votes of half the states
D
the votes of three states
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Which colonial leader helped form a Franco-American alliance in 1778?

A
General Burgoyne
B
John Adams
C
Benjamin Franklin
D
General Washington

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