semester review

What were the key arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the debates exemplifying civil discourse?

• The need for a strong central government vs. states' rights

• The role of the monarchy in government

• The importance of a national religion

• The benefits of a parliamentary system

What were the main issues addressed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• The abolition of slavery

• The Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise

• The establishment of a national bank

• The creation of the Bill of Rights

Which events were significant in the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown

• The War of 1812

• The drafting of the Declaration of Independence

What were the causes of the American Revolution?

• The Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and mercantilism

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil War

What principles are associated with limited government and republicanism?

• Absolute monarchy

• Popular sovereignty

• Divine right of kings

• Feudalism

What is one of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Excessive taxation without consent

• Freedom of speech restrictions

• Unfair trade practices

What was a key issue addressed during the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

• Women's suffrage

• The Great Compromise

• Abolition of slavery

• Universal healthcare

What was a reason for the growth of representative government during the colonial period?

• Influence of European monarchies

• Desire for self-governance

• Expansion of the British Empire

• Technological advancements

What was a reason for the development of the plantation system in the United States?

• Industrialization

• Transatlantic slave trade

• Urbanization

• Technological innovation

What is an example of responsible citizenship?

• Ignoring laws

• Serving on juries

• Avoiding voting

• Disobeying rules