Question 1

What did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?

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A)   An executive and a judicial branch
B)   The ability to raise money to finance the war
C)   A way to amend the articles
D)   The ability to conduct foreign relationsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The core of Antifederalists' opposition to the Constitution centered on what fear?

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A)   The Constitution gave too much power to the common man.
B)   The doctrine of separation of powers would not work in practice.
C)   The Constitution did too little to protect the institution of slavery.
D)   Distant power might infringe on people's individual liberties.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In 1776, members of the Continental Congress agreed that a federal government should have the power to

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A)   raise taxes.
B)   overrule state law.
C)   punish criminals.
D)   run a postal service.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Compare the Federalist and Antifederalist positions on the ratification of the Constitution.

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Question 5

Why were some states reluctant to include "equality language" in their bills of rights and constitutions?

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A)   They were afraid the words could be construed to apply to slaves.
B)   Such language could spark slave rebellions in the North.
C)   Women might believe they were equal to men.
D)   Children as young as twelve might believe they could vote.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention create a presidency out of the reach of direct democracy?

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A)   They devised the Electoral College.
B)   They allowed state legislatures to choose the president.
C)   They provided for a popular vote to elect the president.
D)   They said that the Senate and House would vote for a president.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The Continental Congress gave the job of organizing the Northwest Territory to Thomas Jefferson. Discuss the terms of the three bills that subsequently evolved and passed Congress.

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Question 8

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Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
-Constitutional clause that tacitly acknowledged the existence of slavery in the United States by setting the numerical base for apportioning both representation and taxation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antifederalists
B)  Articles of Confederation
C)  Federalists
D)  gradual emancipation
E)  New Jersey PlanF) Newburgh ConspiracyG) Northwest OrdinanceH) republicanismI) Shays's RebellionJ) three-fifths clauseK) Treaty of Fort StanwixL) United States ConstitutionM) Virginia PlanN) A) and G)
O) C) and J)

Question 9

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Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
-Farmer-led 1786-87 uprising centered in western Massachusetts. Dissidents protested taxation policies of the eastern elites who controlled the state's government. The uprising caused leaders throughout the country to worry about the confederation's ability to handle civil disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antifederalists
B)  Articles of Confederation
C)  Federalists
D)  gradual emancipation
E)  New Jersey PlanF) Newburgh ConspiracyG) Northwest OrdinanceH) republicanismI) Shays's RebellionJ) three-fifths clauseK) Treaty of Fort StanwixL) United States ConstitutionM) Virginia PlanN) B) and C)
O) B) and E)

Question 10

Which state passed gradual emancipation laws in 1780?

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A)   Delaware
B)   Maryland
C)   Pennsylvania
D)   VirginiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
-A law passed in four northern states that balanced civil rights against property rights by providing a multi-stage process for freeing slaves, distinguishing persons already alive from those not yet born and providing benchmark dates when freedom would arrive for each group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antifederalists
B)  Articles of Confederation
C)  Federalists
D)  gradual emancipation
E)  New Jersey PlanF) Newburgh ConspiracyG) Northwest OrdinanceH) republicanismI) Shays's RebellionJ) three-fifths clauseK) Treaty of Fort StanwixL) United States ConstitutionM) Virginia PlanN) E) and K)
O) E) and L)

Question 12

In a new distinction between democracy and republicanism, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention

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A)   believed that America should move closer to a pure democracy.
B)   gave a direct voice to the people only in the House.
C)   gave a direct voice to the people in both the House and the Senate.
D)   believed that only common people should govern.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Who, along with Alexander Hamilton, was instrumental in calling for the Philadelphia meeting in May 1787 to discuss the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patrick Henry
B)   James Madison
C)   Benjamin Franklin
D)   Thomas JeffersonE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Who had to ratify the Constitution before it could go into effect?

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A)   The state legislatures of twelve states
B)   A simple majority of the state legislatures
C)   All thirteen states in ratifying conventions
D)   Nine states in ratifying conventionsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What were the major components of the final version of the Articles of Confederation, and what were the Articles' shortcomings?

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Question 16

Why did politicians prefer to work in state government instead of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Robert Morris was a poor superintendent of finance.
B)   The states resented their lack of power in Congress.
C)   State government was still seen as more relevant.
D)   The Federalists and the Antifederalists couldn't get along.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What was a shared feature of all the state constitutions drawn up during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   A governor with strong powers
B)   A commitment to republicanism
C)   A call for a strong centralized government
D)   Two houses: upper and lowerE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Describe the basic structural features of the U.S. Constitution as set forth in the Great Compromise.

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Question 19

Use the following to answer questions :
Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
-A bogus coup threatened by Continental army officers and congressional leaders in 1782-83; they thought the forceful demand for military back pay and pensions would create pressure for stronger taxation powers. General Washington defused the threat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antifederalists
B)  Articles of Confederation
C)  Federalists
D)  gradual emancipation
E)  New Jersey PlanF) Newburgh ConspiracyG) Northwest OrdinanceH) republicanismI) Shays's RebellionJ) three-fifths clauseK) Treaty of Fort StanwixL) United States ConstitutionM) Virginia PlanN) D) and K)
O) A) and K)

Question 20

Discuss the events that led to Shays's Rebellion, the revolt itself, and the outcome.

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Confederat...

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