Question 1

Which form of government admits no limitations on its power and allows no competing centers of political power?

Accepted Answer

Totalitarianism is a form of government in which the ruling party or individual has total and absolute control over all aspects of society and allows no competing centers of political power. All opposition is suppressed, and individual rights are often nonexistent. This is in contrast to authoritarian government, which may have some limitations on its power and allows for some competing centers of political power in society. Democratic and republican forms of government both involve a separation of powers and checks and balances to limit the power of the ruling government.

Question 2

Which of the following delegates first declared the united colonies should be free and independent from the British Crown?

Accepted Answer

Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduced the resolution declaring independence to the Continental Congress on June 7, 1776.

Question 3

A system of government in which citizens vote directly on public issues in a society could best be described as ______.

Accepted Answer

In a direct democracy, citizens have the power to directly participate in decision-making and vote on public issues, rather than electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf (as in a representative democracy).

Question 4

When did the Second Continental Congress get replaced by the model used in the present day?

Accepted Answer

The Second Continental Congress was replaced by the model used in the present day in 1781 with the ratification of the Articles of Confederation, which established a more formal system of government for the newly formed United States.

Question 5

Virginia Representative ______ offered a motion in Congress declaring American independence on June 7, 1776.

Accepted Answer

The Virginia representative who offered a motion in Congress declaring American independence on June 7, 1776 was Richard Henry Lee. The motion was seconded by John Adams and it eventually led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, which was primarily written by Thomas Jefferson.

Question 6

In devising a system of government, basic questions must be resolved with regard to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In devising a system of government, basic...

Question 7

Which of the following battles secured the win for the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, and it ended with a decisive victory for the American forces. The surrender of British General Cornwallis and his troops marked the end of the war and secured American independence. The other battles listed may have had significant moments during the war, but they did not have the same impact on the overall outcome as the Battle of Yorktown.

Question 8

Which of the following was a unique exception to the suppression of female participation in colonial times?

Accepted Answer

Religion was a unique exception to the suppression of female participation in colonial times. Women were allowed to participate in religious activities and were often leaders in religious communities.

Question 9

Which form of government suppresses the voices of its own citizens to maintain a group in power while allowing some economic or social institutions to exist without government control?

Accepted Answer

In an authoritarian government, a small group or individual has complete control over the citizens and suppresses dissent to maintain power. However, they may choose to allow certain economic or social institutions to exist without government control. This is different from a totalitarian government, which seeks to control every aspect of citizens' lives. Democratic and republican governments prioritize individual freedoms and citizen input, rather than restricting them.

Question 10

American independence came as an immediate result of victory in which of the following battles?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution and resulted in a decisive victory for the United States, leading to the surrender of British forces and ultimately securing American independence. The other battles listed were significant in the war, but did not directly result in American independence.

Question 11

What pamphlet, authored by Esther DeBerdt Reed and published in June 1780, laid out the necessity for colonial women to organize aid to the revolutionary cause?

Accepted Answer

The pamphlet authored by Esther DeBerdt Reed and published in June 1780 that laid out the necessity for colonial women to organize aid to the revolutionary cause is "The Sentiments of the American Woman."

Question 12

Monarchies, theocracies, and oligarchies all share which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Monarchies, theocracies, and oligarchies are all forms of government that concentrate power in the hands of a select few individuals or groups. They typically do not allow for external challenges to their power or authority and instead rely on internal mechanisms of control to maintain their position.

Question 13

The systematic design to keep women out of involvement in government and public life could best be described as ______.

Accepted Answer

The description of "protective oppression" best fits the systematic design to limit women's involvement in government and public life. This term suggests that women were seen as needing protection from the influences and responsibilities of public life, but that this "protection" was actually a form of oppression that prevented them from achieving equal rights and opportunities.

Question 14

In 1770, the confrontation between a mob of Bostonians and a small group of British soldiers beginning with taunts and snowballs and ending in the deaths of five American colonials was referred to as the ______.

Accepted Answer

The confrontation between Bostonians and British soldiers in 1770 that resulted in the death of five American colonials is known as the Boston Massacre.

Question 15

Those rules, laws, and structures that channel and shape political actions are described as ______.

Accepted Answer

Political institutions are the structures that govern and regulate political actions. They include formal institutions such as legislatures, courts, and bureaucracies, as well as informal institutions such as norms, customs, and traditions. These institutions play a key role in shaping political behavior and decision-making.

Question 16

Replacement of British textiles, in particular, brought colonial women together in which of the following organizations?

Accepted Answer

The organization that brought colonial women together to replace British textiles was the Daughters of Liberty. This group organized boycotts of British goods and encouraged colonists to produce their own clothing and goods, especially in response to the Townshend Acts of 1767 which taxed imported goods such as textiles. The other organizations listed did not have a focus on textiles or the colonial economy.

Question 17

During the time of the Second Continental Congress, which of the following groups were opposed to independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the time of the Second Continental...

Question 18

As America moved toward revolution, colonial Americans saw improvements in ______.

Accepted Answer

Despite increasing tensions with Great Britain, colonial America did not see significant improvements in social equality and liberties, particularly for marginalized groups such as enslaved people, Native Americans, and women. In fact, social inequality persisted in many areas, especially in the southern plantation societies where slavery was deeply entrenched. Therefore, the best choice is C as it acknowledges that social equality improved in some areas of colonial America while recognizing that significant inequality remained in other regions.

Question 19

In April of 1773, a group of ______ in Massachusetts petitioned the government for a redress of their grievances, expressing their own natural rights as a reason for their freedom.

Accepted Answer

In April 1773, a group of African Americans in Massachusetts petitioned the government for their freedom, citing their natural rights. This was part of the early abolitionist efforts in the American colonies.

Question 20

After the Battle of Yorktown, American independence was secured with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as a sovereign nation, securing American independence. The Treaty of Gent, Treaty of Brussels, and Treaty of Versailles are all unrelated to the American Revolution.

Quiz 1: Introduction: American Political Stories: Claiming Rights, Demanding to Be Heard