War of Independence

Question 1

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.Which idea is the excerpt describing?

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The social contract

Question 2

Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important in the War of Independence?

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It made the French decide to help the Americans.

Question 3

What powers did the national government have under the Articles of Confederation? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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The power to declare war; The power to issue money; The power to conduct diplomacy

Question 4

Read each sentence and indicate whether it states a Federalist view or an Anti-Federalist view.The states should have more power than the national government. X Federalist✔ Anti-FederalistA bill of rights is not necessary. ✔ FederalistAnti-FederalistThe country needs a strong national government. ✔ FederalistX Anti-Federalist

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X Federalist; ✔ Anti-Federalist

Question 5

Identify the principles of the Constitution. Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Popular sovereignty; The separation of powers; Federalism; Limited government; Checks and balances

Question 6

Match the constitutional right to the correct amendment.The right to bear arms: X First Amendment✔ Second AmendmentThird AmendmentFourth Amendment

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✔ Second Amendment

Question 7

The acknowledgment that Americans have other rights besides those listed in the Bill of Rights: Seventh AmendmentX Eighth Amendment✔ Ninth AmendmentTenth Amendment

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✔ Ninth Amendment

Question 8

The prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure: ✔ Fourth AmendmentFifth AmendmentX Sixth AmendmentSeventh Amendment

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✔ Fourth Amendment

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