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The members of the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III because

A
they wanted him to know the colonies were ready for war.
B
they hoped he would replace the members of Parliament.
C
they were willing to remain loyal if he addressed complaints.
D
they hoped he would realize the colonies could win a war.
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After reviewing the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress

A
immediately rejected it.
B
suggested changes to it.
C
rejected it after making changes.
D
passed it without changes.
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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 describes the concept of federalism?

A
power divided between state governments and the people
B
power divided between the House and the Senate
C
power divided between state and federal governments
D
power divided between the president and Congress
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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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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
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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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Which correctly lists Continental Army General Horatio Gates’ great victory followed by his great defeat?

A
the Battle of West Point; the Battle of Camden
B
the Battle of West Point; the Battle of Saratoga
C
the Battle of Saratoga; the Battle of Camden
D
the Battle of Yorktown; the Battle of Charlestown
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Bernardo de Gálvez contributed to the American Revolution by

A
giving colonists access to the port of New Orleans and helping them capture British forts.
B
giving colonists access to French forts and helping them capture Spanish forts.
C
fighting as a Spanish soldier at the siege of Yorktown and in other key battles.
D
fighting as a Continental army general who became a symbol of the colonies’ strength.
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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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Which of the following best states a reason why Common Sense was popular among many American colonists?

A
It was only ten pages long.
B
It was written in intellectual language.
C
It was given away for free.
D
It was written in plain language.
12

What was the first national legislature established by the Articles of Confederation?

A
Parliament
B
the First Continental Congress
C
a one-branch Congress
D
the Second Continental Congress
13

Why was the Confederation Congress unable to control inflation?

A
It could not collect taxes.
B
It could not regulate prices.
C
It could not raise an army.
D
It could not trade on the Mississippi.
14

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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How did the Virginia Declaration of Rights influence the Declaration of Independence?

A
It was the first document that was openly critical of the king.
B
It was the document Jefferson referred to when writing the Declaration.
C
It suggested that the colonies should be independent from Britain.
D
It was published as a pamphlet and built support for the Declaration.
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How did the Continental Congress raise money to go to war with Britain?

A
by printing more currency and taxing colonists
B
by printing less currency and selling war bonds
C
by selling war bonds and printing more currency
D
by selling war bonds and taxing colonists
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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
18

Read the phrase below.No taxation without representation.Colonists use this phrase to suggest that

A
they wanted to pass their own tax laws.
B
taxes should be equal for Britain and the colonies.
C
they should have a vote on taxes in Parliament.
D
taxes should not represent more than the colonies owed.
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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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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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