Use the quotation to answer the question. “THE HORRID MASSACRE IN BOSTON, Perpetrated in the evening of the fifth day of March, 1770, by soldiers of the Twenty-ninth Regiment, which with the Fourteenth Regiment were then quartered there; with some observations on the state of things prior to that catastrophe.” —anonymous account, A Short Narrative, Horrid Massacre in Boston, 1770 Who most likely wrote this passage and for what reason?

Unit 2 Test Civics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a Redcoat, to describe the risks faced by soldiers
b. a Patriot, to raise fears about the British army in the colonies
c. a Loyalist, to gain support for quartering British troops
d. a Federalist, to raise concerns about the Stamp Act
Answer explanation
The passage's emotional language and focus on the 'horrid massacre' suggest it was written by a Patriot to incite fear against British soldiers, not a Federalist. Therefore, the correct answer is b, a Patriot, to raise fears about the British army in the colonies.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct sequence of events? 1. The Declaration of Independence is issued. 2. British Parliament passes Tea Act. 3. Boston Tea Party staged to protest British policies. 4. First battles of the American Revolution are fought.
a. 2, 1, 4, 3
b. 4, 2, 3, 1
c. 2, 3, 4, 1
d. 1, 2, 4, 3
Answer explanation
The correct sequence is: 2 (Tea Act passed), 3 (Boston Tea Party), 4 (battles of the Revolution), and finally 1 (Declaration of Independence). Thus, the answer is c. 2, 3, 4, 1.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which newspaper headline reports a British action that angered colonists and led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
“Boycott British Goods!”
“The King Grants Independence!”
“British Taxes: Unfair!”
“Angry Colonists Dump Tea!”
Answer explanation
The headline "British Taxes: Unfair!" directly addresses the grievances of the colonists regarding taxation without representation, a key issue that fueled their desire for independence and led to the Declaration of Independence.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas on natural law and social contract had the most significant influence on the Declaration of Independence?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
John Locke
Answer explanation
John Locke's theories on natural law and the social contract greatly influenced the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing individual rights and government by consent, which are foundational to the document's principles.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The concept of "rule of law" in the United States can be traced back to influences from:
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Judeo-Christian tradition
All of the above
Answer explanation
The "rule of law" in the U.S. is influenced by Ancient Greece's democratic principles, Ancient Rome's legal frameworks, and the moral teachings of the Judeo-Christian tradition, making "All of the above" the correct choice.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which British act imposed taxes on common products imported to the colonies, such as glass, paper, and tea?
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
Tea Act
Answer explanation
The Townshend Acts imposed taxes on imported goods like glass, paper, and tea in the American colonies, aiming to raise revenue and assert British authority, which led to colonial unrest.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The idea that government should be divided into separate branches with distinct powers is known as:
Checks and balances
Federalism
Separation of powers
Representative democracy
Answer explanation
The idea that government should be divided into separate branches with distinct powers is known as the Separation of powers. This principle ensures that no single branch becomes too powerful, promoting a balanced government.
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