From Colonies to Constitution Review

Explain how the Stamp Act contributed to the causes of the American Revolution. Provide specific examples of colonial reactions to the act.

• It imposed a tax on all printed materials, leading to widespread protests and the formation of the Sons of Liberty.

• It restricted colonial trade with other nations, causing economic hardship and resentment.

• It required colonists to house British soldiers, leading to increased tensions and violence.

• It granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea, leading to the Boston Tea Party.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation.

• To establish a strong central government with the power to tax and regulate commerce.

• To create a loose confederation of states with a weak central government.

• To draft a new constitution to replace the British colonial charters.

• To outline the process for admitting new states to the Union.

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Analyze the role of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" in the American Revolution. How did it influence public opinion?

• It argued for the abolition of slavery, gaining support from abolitionists.

• It advocated for reconciliation with Britain, calming revolutionary fervor.

• It presented arguments for independence, swaying public opinion towards supporting the revolution.

• It proposed a new form of government, leading to the drafting of the Articles of Confederation.

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What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed the president to have too much power.

• It did not provide for a national judiciary.

• It gave too much power to the central government.

• It lacked the power to tax and regulate commerce.

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Discuss the significance of the Constitutional Convention Debates. What were the major issues debated, and how were they resolved?

• The debates focused on the abolition of slavery and were resolved by the Emancipation Proclamation.

• The debates centered on state representation and were resolved by the Great Compromise.

• The debates were about the annexation of new territories and were resolved by the Northwest Ordinance.

• The debates concerned the rights of women and were resolved by the 19th Amendment.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which key figure is known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

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Evaluate the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification of the Constitution. What were the main points of contention?

• Federalists wanted a strong central government, while Anti-Federalists feared it would lead to tyranny.

• Federalists supported the Bill of Rights, while Anti-Federalists opposed it.

• Federalists wanted to maintain the Articles of Confederation, while Anti-Federalists sought a new constitution.

• Federalists advocated for states' rights, while Anti-Federalists wanted a powerful national government.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To argue against the ratification of the Constitution.

• To support the ratification of the Constitution.

• To propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation.

• To outline the process for admitting new states to the Union.

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Describe the impact of the Boston Tea Party on the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

• It led to the repeal of the Tea Act and improved relations.

• It resulted in the Intolerable Acts, further escalating tensions.

• It caused Britain to grant the colonies independence.

• It led to the formation of the Continental Army.

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Who was the primary author of the Federalist Papers?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

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