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History

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a consequence of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

A) The end of the American Revolution and British recognition of U.S. independence
B) The beginning of the Civil War
C) The establishment of the Articles of Confederation
D) The division of the country into Northern and Southern regions

Back

Answer: A) The end of the American Revolution and British recognition of U.S. independence

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Declaration of Independence was primarily written to: A) Justify the colonies’ break from Great Britain
B) Declare war on France
C) Organize the first American government
D) Establish the Bill of Rights

Back

Answer: A) Justify the colonies’ break from Great Britain

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A) It granted too much power to the federal government
B) It lacked the power to tax
C) It created a strong national military
D) It allowed for unrestricted trade between states

Back

Answer: B) It lacked the power to tax

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?

A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) James Madison
D) Benjamin Franklin

Back

Answer: C) James Madison

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in order to: A) Limit the power of the executive branch
B) Protect individual liberties
C) Create a stronger federal government
D) Guarantee the right to vote

Back

Answer: B) Protect individual liberties

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a key principle included in the U.S. Constitution?

  • A) Universal suffrage for all citizens

  • B) The establishment of a monarchy

  • C) The separation of powers into three branches of government

  • D) The immediate abolition of slavery

Back

Answer: C) The separation of powers into three branches of government

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the U.S. Constitution?

  • A) Checks and balances

  • B) Federalism

  • C) Popular sovereignty

  • D) Hereditary monarchy

Back

Answer: D) Hereditary monarchy

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