Question 1

In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to-

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repeal the Intolerable Acts

restructure the federal government

declare an embargo on imported goods

sign the Treaty of Paris

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restructure the federal government

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repeal the Intolerable Acts

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declare an embargo on imported goods

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sign the Treaty of Paris

Question 2

Why did the Constitutional Convention agree to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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to settle debates over the issue of counting the enslaved population for representation

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to create a government with a bicameral legislature

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to settle debates over the issue of abolishing the importation of enslaved people

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to create a government based on the principle of federalism

Question 3

The Great Compromise addressed disagreements over federal representation by-

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creating a bicameral legislature

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enumerating the powers of the central government

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establishing three branches of government

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giving veto power to the executive

Question 4

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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It increased the political influence of the South

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It allowed the South to expand its industrial output

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It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens

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It decreased the federal tax on property in the South.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

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A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation

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The census bureau was established to help apportion representation

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A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed

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The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures

Question 6

Which of the following should replace the quesiton mark in this diagram?

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Great Compromise

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Direct Democracy

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Checks and Balances

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Missouri Compromise

Question 7

What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

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They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power

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They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare

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They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain

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They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government

Question 8

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

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Most Congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states

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Any congressional action required executive approval

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Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade

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Congress lacked the power to declare war

Question 9

This information was included in a slide-show presentation to a high school history class. Which document was the focus of this presentation?

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Mayflower Compact

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Virginia Declaration of Rights

Question 10

The Articles of Confederation allowed each state only one vote in Congress. Which question reflects a major concern states had about this arrangement?

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Should more populous states receive greater representation?

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Should unanimous state approval for national laws be required?

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Should states change their procedure for selecting representatives?

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Should states attempt to resolve conflciting claims to territory?

Question 11

Which group was responsible for answering these questions?

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Delegates writing the Articles of Confederation

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Settlers creating the Mayflower Compact

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Representatives drafting the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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Colonists negotiating the Albany Plan of Union

Question 12

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued-

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against increased power for the national government

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against the passage of a bill of rights

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for the dissolution of state governments

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for the creation of a strong executive branch

Question 13

Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?

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To reach a compromise between large and small states

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To follow a plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation

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To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states

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To implement the outcome of a popular vote

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