FROM COLONIZATION TO INDEPENDENCE MODULE EXAM

What was the main colonial objection to British taxes?
the lack of representation in Parliament
the impact on economic ties with France
the burden of earlier taxes
the poor economy after the Seven Years' War

the lack of representation in Parliament

What does the Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty mean?
Popular rulers are always the most effective rulers.
The will of the people can be fallible.
Divine will is the source of proper political institutions.
Citizens are the source of all political power.

Citizens are the source of all political power.

Why were the Battles of Saratoga a significant moment in the American Revolutionary War?
They led to France entering the war on the colonial side.
The colonial victories effectively ended all major fighting during the war.
They took trade and supply options from the colonial side.
The British defeats shifted the war back to New England.

They led to France entering the war on the colonial side.

Which sentence best describes the Articles of Confederation?
a loosely defined constitution mostly focused on judicial matters
a strong statement of unity against foreign influence in the Americas
a weak treaty that left most government functions to the states
a complex constitution creating several branches of government

a weak treaty that left most government functions to the states

How is the judicial branch of government different from the others?
It was created much later than the others.
It is passive and independent.
Its power has decreased over time.
It combines the powers of the other two branches.

It is passive and independent.

How did George Washington's political beliefs affect his term as president?
His belief in legislative power limited presidential power.
His passion for states' rights resulted in constrained presidential power.
His beliefs on limited individual power inspired term limits.
His reliance on the military made military service essential.

His beliefs on limited individual power inspired term limits.

How was the First Great Awakening different from the Enlightenment?
It placed more emphasis on institutions than individuals.
It made people content with tyrannical rulers.
It was more focused on faith than reason.
It made people more resigned to the status quo.

It was more focused on faith than reason.

Why were some Founding Fathers upset about the final draft of the U.S. Constitution?
They thought the new government wasn't strong enough to unite the states.
They would be shut out of the political process in the new government.
They wanted more guarantees for state rights and individual rights.
They believed the competition under the Articles of Confederation was healthy.

They wanted more guarantees for state rights and individual rights.

What political goal did George Washington and Alexander Hamilton have in common?
resisting the creation of a national bank
a strong federal government
increasing the power of the states
disbanding the military

a strong federal government

Which of the following was a major cultural difference between England and the communities established by the first English settlers in North America?
acceptance of Christianity
levels of religious freedom
reliance on farming
language

levels of religious freedom

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment?
third
eighth
tenth
first

eighth

How was agriculture different in the Middle Colonies and the South?
The Middle Colonies had a better climate and longer growing season.
The Middle Colonies quickly turned away from agriculture.
The South was focused on growing massive amounts of cash crops.
The South turned away from the plantation model sooner.

The South was focused on growing massive amounts of cash crops.

How did the Puritans affect the development of early New England society?
They installed a government that resembled the monarchy of England.
They created a uniform community focused on faith and family.
They removed barriers to immigration from the north.
They created traditions of working on economically ineffective projects.

They created a uniform community focused on faith and family.

What are the checks and balances?
articles that allow each branch to adapt its powers
budget controls that prevent branches from overspending
tools that each branch can use to exacerbate tyranny
powers that allow the each branch to curb the others

powers that allow the each branch to curb the others

Which constitutional amendment eventually expanded the power of the Bill of Rights?
twentieth
twenty-fifth
eleventh
fourteenth

fourteenth

Which colony had the best initial relations with Native Americans?
Rhode Island
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts

Pennsylvania

Which word describes the lifestyle that the first English settlers of America lived?
constrained
rushed
harsh
cultivated

harsh

Why did the Intolerable Acts lead colonists to justify rebellion against Britain?
It appeared that Britain was trying to pass ownership of the colonies to another power.
They seemed to punish every colony but the one responsible for rebellion.
They revealed the strength of the colonial charters.
It seemed as if Britain was taking away the colonies' ability to govern themselves.

It seemed as if Britain was taking away the colonies' ability to govern themselves.

Why was trade with Europeans so disruptive to Native American life during the colonial period?
It rapidly introduced new technologies.
It took away Native Americans' source of economic power.
It made Native Americans less likely to go to war.
It spread power equally to all tribes.

It rapidly introduced new technologies.

Where was the second half of the American Revolutionary War primarily fought?
New England
the Caribbean
the Middle Colonies
the South

The South