GOAL 1 COMMON ASSESSMENT

1. Why did many American colonists oppose the British system of mercantilism? A. It placed quotas on immigration. B. It discouraged the export of raw materials to England. C. It placed restrictions on trading. D. It encouraged colonial manufacturing.

2. The difference in the economic development of the New England, Middle and Southern colonies resulted primarily form which of the following? A. geographic conditions B. customs of the immigrants C. methods of governing the colonies D. the extent of education in the colonies

3. What did Thomas Paine urge colonists to do in his pamphlet “Common Sense”? A. boycott British goods B. petition for representation in Parliament C. begin communications within the colonies to improve trade D. declare independence

4. Why was the Mayflower Compact such a significant colonial document? A. It established freedom of religion. B. It established rule of law and self-government. C. It established freedom of press. D. It established the 1st representative government.

5. In his Second Treatise on Government, John Locke wrote, “…..and it is not without reason that he seeks out and is willing to join in society with others…..fir the mutual preservation of their lives, liberties and estates.” According to Locke, why do people choose to live under governmental rule? A. The government will protect citizens from foreign enemies. B. The government will provide justice for all citizens. C. The government will protect the life, liberty and property of all citizen D. The government will join all states together into one unified nation.

6. Which was the first act to be imposed upon the colonists? A. Quartering Act B. Stamp Act C. Sugar Act D. Townshend Acts

7. From the mid 17th century to the early 18th century, the colonist experienced a policy of England not enforcing trade laws in order to keep the colonists as allies. What was this policy known as? A. mercantilism B. Intolerable Acts C. salutary neglect D. Committees of Correspondence

8. Why did the colonists object to Parliament’s taxes? A. They were only after the King closed the port of Boston. B. They believed only the colonial assemblies had the right to tax. C. The taxes were excessively high. D. They could no longer afford the fine British goods.

9. Which of the following was the greatest influence on the principles of government that Thomas Jefferson included in the Declaration of Independence? A. John Locke’s social contract theory B. Adam Smith’s ideas of free enterprise C. Louis XIV’s belief in divine right D. William Penn’s views on religious toleration

10. Which American Compromise dealt with the issue of Slavery? A. Connecticut plan B. Great Compromise C. 3/5 Compromise D. New Jersey Plan

11. One positive contribution of the Articles of Confederation was the creation of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which provided for which of the following? A. resolved the problem of representation between the large and small states B. established an orderly procedure for creating new states C. addressed the problem of slavery in the northern states D. settled the boundary between the northwestern states and Canada

12. Why, after eleven years, did it become obvious that the Article of Confederation were not successful? A. It was a different kind of government. B. Too much power was given to the central government. C. Not enough power was given to the central government. D. It favored some states over others.

13. The Great Compromise settled which conflict? A. how the slaves were to be counted in terms of population figures B. whether the Supreme Court could review the acts of the states C. representation in the legislative branch D. the election of a president by the people

14. Why were Anti-Federalists against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution? A. There was no established church. B. Too much emphasis was placed on individual rights. C. The president was not strong enough. D. The central government had too much power.

15. In order for ratification of the U.S. Constitution what did the Anti- Federalists want to be added to the Constitution? A. a king or similar monarch B. a guarantee to abolish slavery C. the election of Supreme Court justices D. guarantees of personal rights

16. “In order to lay down a due foundation for that separate and distinct exercise of the different powers of government, which to a certain extent is admitted on all hands to be essential to the preservation of liberty, it is evident that each department should have a will of its own…” The passage above was an excerpt from Federalist Number. 51. What was the desired outcome of this writing and the other Federalist Papers? A. to preserve the Articles of Confederation B. to bring back British rule of the American C. to bring a strong central government with equal braches D. to start an American monarchy

17. What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights? A. to limit the powers of the new government stated in the U.S. Constitution B. to limit the power of the Presidency C. to protect the basic rights of citizens not started in the U. S. Constitution D. to protect the powers of the Executive Branch

18. “No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.” This portion of the Third Amendment was created in response to which of the following? A. Stamp Act B. Intolerable Acts C. Petition of Rights D. English Bill of Rights

19. Which of the following best describes the Bill of Rights? A. Additions to the constitution that restrict the freedoms of Americans B. Additions to the Constitution that guarantee the rights of Americans C. Rights of citizens that can be applied at the discretion/option of the state D. Rights that only Royalists can enjoy it they become citizens

20. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;”- Declaration of Independence “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”- United States Constitution In both founding documents, what type of government is described? A. Representative government B. Self-government C. Government by educated people D. Strong central government