American Revolution and Constitution

Which result of the French and Indian War eventually led to the American Revolution?

• The British lost control of their colony in Florida.

• The French gave up their policy of salutary neglect.

• The British felt that the colonists should pay off the large debt caused by the war.

• The French lost all her possessions in North America.

Why would states with small populations be more likely to support the New Jersey Plan?

• To have equal political power to largest states

• To avoid paying the same taxes as largest states

• To be able to control the economy of the country

• To have greater political power than largest states

"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands... may be justly pronounced the very definition of tyranny. Liberty requires that the three great departments of power should be separate and distinct."

According to James Madison’s quote above from Federal Paper #47, why does he believe the separation of powers is important?

• If all power is located in one branch, then the government would be too powerful

• The combination of powers into one branch would make laws pass more quickly

• Presidents should be able to oversee and control the other branches

• Citizens need to elect their own judges to avoid bad legal decisions

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?

• A judge overturning a lower court's decision.

• A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.

• A governor granting clemency (forgiveness) to a criminal.

• A governor declaring a tax-free period.

Why did the colonists protest and use the slogan 'No Taxation without Representation'?

• They had no representation in Congress.

• They were not allowed to trade with France.

• They had no representation in Parliament.

• They were against being taxed to pay for Britain's naval protection.

What was the impact of the boycotts created by the Stamp Act Congress?

• The Stamp Act was repealed.

• The Stamp Act was not enforced in the colonies.

• The Stamp Act led to the creation of the Continental Army.

• The Stamp Act led to colonists writing the Declaration of Independence.

What did the Tea Act provide to the East India Tea Company to help ease its financial problems?

• A loan to help the company out of debt

• Exclusive rights to sell tea in the colonies

• Provided new ships to make trading tea to other countries more accessible

• A financial consultant to help erase their debt

Why did Lowcountry planters resist giving the Upcountry equal representation in the Assembly?

• Lowcountry planters feared the Upcountry did not support slavery.

• The invention of the cotton gin created a surplus of slaves.

• Slavery spread throughout the North.

• Upcountry representatives required all voters to own land

How did the Sons of Liberty enforce boycotts of British products?

• By not allowing British ships into colonial ports

• By advertising the boycotts in the local paper

• Through persuasion and intimidation

• They represented the wealthy who were buying the products

Which of the following are characteristics of the South Carolina Lowcountry? Choose 2 answers that apply

• Made up of the wealthy elite

• Viewed as uncivilized

• First white settlers were traders and woodsmen

• Controlled the government in South Carolina

• Were subsistence farmers