8-2 TEST REVIEW ( REVOLUTION AND NEW IDENTITY ) *PART 1
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- Q1
Which result of the French and Indian War eventually led to the American Revolution?
The French gave up their policy of salutary neglect.
The British felt that the colonists should pay off the large debt caused by the war.
The French lost all her possessions and territory in North America.
30s - Q2
Why would states with small populations be more likely to support the New Jersey Plan for governing the United States of America?
Because the N.J. plan gave the small states full control the American economy.
Because the N.J. plan included giving all states equal political power in a unicameral legislature where all 13 states got the same amount of representatives.
Because small states would have more political power than large states because the bicameral legislature would give them more votes.
30s - Q3
Which of the following was a reason that there were more battles in South Carolina than any other colony during the American Revolution?
the amount of partisans in the state
the amount of loyalists in the state
the amount of patriots in the state
30s - Q4
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
A judge overturning a lower court's decision.
A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.
A governor declaring a tax free period.
30s - Q5
Why did the colonists protest and use the slogan "No Taxation without Representation" ?
They were not allowed to trade with France.
They had no representation in Congress.
They had no representation in Parliament.
30s - Q6
What was the impact of the boycotts created by the Stamp Act Congress?
The Stamp Act led to colonists writing the Declaration of Independence.
The Stamp Act was repealed.
The Stamp Act led to the creation of the Continental Army.
30s - Q7
According to the Declaration of Independence, who had the right to "alter or abolish" the government if the government did not protect the citizens' natural rights?
the citizens of the united states
members of congress
the president of the United States
30s - Q8
What did the Tea Act provide to the East India Tea Company to help ease its financial problems?
exclusive rights to sell tea in the colonies ( a monopoly )
a loan to help the company out of debt
a new fleet of ships to make trading tea to other countries more accessible
30s - Q9
Why did Lowcountry planters resist giving the Upcountry equal representation in the Assembly?
Lowcountry planters feared the Upcountry did not support slavery.
Lowcountry planters believed that Upcountry residents were not intelligent enough to serve in the state assembly
Lowcountry planters believed in changing the upcountry economy to manufacturing
30s - Q10
How did the Sons of Liberty enforce boycotts of British products?
by advertising the boycotts in the local paper
through persuasion and intimidation
by not allowing British ships into colonial ports
30s - Q11
What political group in South Carolina supported the Continental Congress and independence from England?
Patriots
Carolinians
Tories
30s - Q12
What role did African Americans from South Carolina play in the American Revolution?
Many African Americans were immediately drafted into South Carolina's militia.
Most African Americans continued to work as slaves
Slaves were offered freedom in exchange for service in the Continental Army.
30s - Q13
The Declaration of Independence is based on what principles?
reserved powers in the Articles of Confederation
states rights
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
30s - Q14
Which of the following best describes the economic problems facing South Carolina under the Articles of Confederation?
another war with Great Britain over trade
the collapse of the rice culture
debt and economic depression
30s - Q15
Which Constitutional principle did the 10th Amendment address by dividing the power between the federal government and the state government?
Representative Democracy
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
30s