Question 1
Shay's Rebellion resulted in a movement to:
grant national suffrage.
strengthen the national government.
outlaw slavery within the new nation.
increase trade with the British Empire.
Question 2
Anti-federalists were afraid of potential abuses to personal liberty by a strong national government. This resulted in the Federalist promise of:
judicial review.
the Bill of Rights.
a commerce clause.
the creation of the electoral college.
Question 3
The Articles of Confederation was approved by 12 of the 13 states, but Maryland held up the final ratification over what issue?
Religious tolerance
Western land claims
Slavery
Universal suffrage
Question 4
The first country to recognize American independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War was:
Spain.
The Netherlands.
France.
Great Britain.
Question 5
In 1781, the first written constitution of the United States took effect. It was the:
US Constitution.
Articles of Confederation.
Federalist Papers.
Declaration of Independence.
Question 6
What was a voting reform present within the New Jersey state constitution of 1776?
It did not require property ownership.
It granted some women the opportunity to vote.
It granted universal suffrage to everyone inhabiting the state.
It granted suffrage only to those men who were born in the state.
Question 7
During the final phase of the American Revolution, General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender his entire force at:
Charleston.
Yorktown.
Wilmington.
Cowpens.
Question 8
The purpose of the 12th Amendment to the US constitution was to:
stop citizens of one state from suing citizens of another.
prevent men of different parties from serving as president and vice president.
create a bicameral congress.
establish judicial review.
Question 9
During the Revolutionary War, which of the following was NOT an important American military leader?
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
Nathaniel Greene
William Howe
Question 10
Smaller states were opposed to the Virginia Plan, thus the New Jersey plan was developed and offered as an alternative by:
Thomas Jefferson.
Edmund Randolph.
William Paterson.
James Madison.
Essay questions
1. Compare and contrast the Federalist and Democratic-Republican attitudes toward the national government. Include a clear discussion of the differences their leaders held.
2. Assess both Patriot and British strengths and weaknesses when the Revolution began. How did the United States win the War against such a powerful adversary?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.