US History Unit 4 Founding Principals

What was the cause for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles of Confederation split too much power in favor of the states.

• The Articles of Confederation gave Congress unlimited powers.

• The Articles of Confederation did not give enough power to the states.

• The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government.

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked what important governmental power?

• Tax the states

• Run a postal system

• Make treaties

• Direct a national army

Which of the following correctly identifies the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• Congress banned slavery, issued a bill of rights that granted freedom of religion and trials by jury.

• Congress banned slavery, issued a bill of rights that gave away free federal lands and provided for judge trials.

• Congress allowed slavery, issued a bill of rights that gave away free federal lands and provided jury trials.

• Congress allowed slavery, issued a bill of rights that granted freedom of religion and trials by jury.

What about Shays’ Rebellion prompted George Washington to attend the Constitutional Convention?

• Washington wanted to show his support for the farmers of Massachusetts.

• Washington wanted a weaker federal government.

• Washington feared that the new country would fall apart without a stronger federal government.

• Washington wanted to mourn the deaths of four Massachusetts farmers.

Which option correctly identifies the groups that were NOT allowed to be represented at the Constitutional Convention?

• White males, Women, and African Americans

• Native Americans, Women, and African Americans

• White males, Women, and Native Americans

• Native Americans, African Americans, and elderly white males.

Which of these best describes the Virginia Plan's provisions?

• One house legislative branch with membership based on a state’s population

• One house legislative branch with equal membership per state

• Two house legislative branch with equal membership per state in both houses

• Two house legislative branch with membership in both houses based on each state’s population

Which of the following best describes the New Jersey Plan?

• One house legislative branch with equal membership per state

• One house legislative branch with membership based on each state’s population

• Two house legislative branch with membership in both houses based on each state’s population

• Two house legislative branch with equal membership per state in each house

Which of the following best describes The Great Compromise that combined the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?

• Two house legislative branch consisting of the Senate (representation for each state based on proportional representation) and the House of Representatives (2 representatives from each state)

• Two house legislative branch consisting of the House of Representatives (representation for each state based on proportional representation and the Senate (2 representatives from each state)

• One house legislative branch in which every state has one representative and receives one vote

• One house legislative branch in which representation is based on proportional representation

Why did the South support the 3/5th’s Compromise?

• The Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population thus decreasing their membership in the House of Representatives.

• The Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population thus increasing their membership in the Senate.

• The Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population thus decreasing their membership in the Senate.

• The Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population thus increasing their membership in the House of Representatives.

Why did the North support the 3/5ths Compromise?

• Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population, thus decreasing the amount of taxes paid by their states.

• Southern states were allowed to count 3/5th’s of their slave population, thus increasing the amount of taxes paid by their states.

• Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population, thus increasing the amount of federal judges.

• Southern states were allowed to count 3/5ths of their slave population, thus decreasing the amount of federal judges.