FALL U.S. History Midterm Review

Which document announced the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

Which of the following is NOT one of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Abolition of slavery

• Protection against unreasonable searches

Which issue was a major grievance the colonists had against Britain?

• Taxation without representation

• Too much freedom of religion

• Excessive land grants

• Free trade with other countries

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To protect individual liberties

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish trade laws

Which of the following best describes a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the federal government

• It could not collect taxes

• It allowed the President to veto laws

• It established a strong national army

Which right is protected by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

How did industrialization in the U.S. affect child labor?

• It eliminated child labor

• It increased the use of child labor in factories

• It had no effect on child labor

• It made child labor illegal

Which of the following best explains why the Declaration of Independence was significant?

• It ended the Revolutionary War

• It formally stated the colonies' reasons for breaking away from Britain

• It established the first American government

• It created the Bill of Rights

Explain how the Bill of Rights addresses the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence.

• By establishing a monarchy

• By protecting individual freedoms that were previously denied by Britain

• By increasing taxes on citizens

• By creating new colonies