US History Regents Prep

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Most of the northern border of the United States was created through treaties between the United States and

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Great Britain

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In colonial America, geography most directly influenced

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economic activities

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European Enlightenment writers of the 17th and 18th centuries, such as John Locke, influenced the colonial development of the United States by providing

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ideas about self-government and political rights

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Which document encouraged public support for declaring independence from Britain?

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Common Sense

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What was an important achievement of the national government under the Articles of Confederation (1781–1788)? Options: developing a plan for the admission of new states, establishing the first national export tax, paying off all government debts, gaining the respect of other nations

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developing a plan for the admission of new states

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Which statement best illustrates the meaning of federalism? Options: All citizens enjoy basic rights of freedom of speech, press, religion, and association. The Constitution delegates certain powers to the national government, but reserves other powers for the states. The Constitution can be changed through amendments ratified by Congress. The House of Representatives has the power to impeach the president, and the Senate has the power to conduct an impeachment trial.

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The Constitution delegates certain powers to the national government, but reserves other powers for the states.

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The authors of the United States Constitution established a bicameral legislature mainly because

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they reached a compromise between large and small states over representation

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In this passage, James Madison argues in favor of the principle of government known as

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checks and balances

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Madison was one of the statesmen who wrote articles for The Federalist mainly to

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gain support for the ratification of the United States Constitution

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President George Washington made this statement in response to concerns about United States involvement in ...

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the ongoing conflict between England and France