Question 1

As a result of the religious freedom created by the Revolution:
A) organized religion became less important in American life over the next thirty years.
B) upstart churches began challenging the well-established churches.
C) the number of religious denominations in the United States declined.
D) violent struggles between religious groups were not uncommon in the backcountry.
E) tax-supported churches flourished in every state in the new nation.

Accepted Answer

The religious freedom created by the Revolution allowed for new and upstart churches to emerge and challenge the well-established churches. This led to a diversification of religious denominations in the United States, rather than a decline. While there were some instances of religious violence, it was not widespread. Tax-supported churches were not universally flourishing in every state. Therefore, the best choice based on the given information is B.

Question 2

An example of anti-Catholicism during the 1770s was the:
A) barring of Catholics from southern state militias.
B) Second Continental Congress's refusal to accept aid from Catholic France.
C) widespread arrests of Catholics as potential British spies by Pennsylvania authorities.
D) famous attack on a Boston convent by Massachusetts minutemen.
E) First Continental Congress's denunciation of the Quebec Act.

Accepted Answer

The First Continental Congress's denunciation of the Quebec Act in 1774 can be seen as an example of anti-Catholicism, as the act guaranteed religious freedom and land rights to French Catholics in Canada. Many Protestant colonists saw this as a threat to their own religious and political dominance.

Question 3

The new state constitutions created during the Revolutionary War:
A) completely eliminated property qualifications for voting.
B) became far more democratic in the southern states than in the northern states.
C) greatly expanded the right to vote in almost every state.
D) did nothing to change the composition of elite-dominated state legislatures.
E) all retained tax-supported churches as a way of ensuring a virtuous citizenry.

Accepted Answer

The new state constitutions expanded the right to vote in almost every state, with many eliminating property qualifications for voting. This made the voting pool much larger and was a significant step towards democracy.

Question 4

The constitution of which state eliminated all property and tax qualifications for voting in 1777?
A) Vermont
B) New York
C) Maryland
D) Virginia
E) Massachusetts

Accepted Answer

Vermont's 1777 constitution was the first to eliminate all property and tax qualifications for voting, allowing more inclusive suffrage.

Question 5

For which three accomplishments did Thomas Jefferson wish to be remembered?
A) presidency, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution
B) louisiana Purchase, presidency, the Declaration of Independence
C) the Constitution, the University of Virginia, presidency
D) the "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom," the Declaration of Independence, Louisiana Purchase
E) the Declaration of Independence, the University of Virginia, the "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom"

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson wished to be remembered for authoring the Declaration of Independence, founding the University of Virginia, and writing the "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom."

Question 6

Thomas Jefferson's views on religion and Christian doctrines:
A) were very similar to those expressed by Isaac Backus, a Baptist leader.
B) show that he actively sought to stamp out religious worship.
C) indicate he did not believe in a benevolent Creator.
D) demonstrated his rejection of the divinity of Jesus.
E) found widespread acceptance among evangelicals in the new nation.

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson rejected the divinity of Jesus and was critical of many Christian doctrines. He believed in a moral system based on reason rather than revealed religion.

Question 7

In order to encourage virtue in future citizens, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams:
A) asked for the Declaration of Independence to be read every month at the town square.
B) proposed free public education.
C) wanted church attendance to be mandatory.
D) proposed that ministers become teachers in public schools.
E) wanted a second revolution.

Accepted Answer

Jefferson and Adams believed that an educated citizenry was essential for the health of the republic and proposed free public education to instill virtue and knowledge in future citizens.

Question 8

Benedict Arnold offered which justification for his treason?
A) He believed George Washington treated his soldiers poorly.
B) America's new alliance with France, a Catholic state, was too much for him to bear.
C) He was a distant cousin of King George III through marriage.
D) He believed that until the United States abolished slavery, its cause to liberty was hypocritical.
E) He considered the cause of independence already lost.

Accepted Answer

Arnold cited America's alliance with Catholic France as a reason for his treason, as he was uncomfortable with the alliance due to his Protestant beliefs.

Question 9

How did the Revolutionary War change the meaning of freedom?
A) It meant that all men now had a legal claim to an equal distribution of property.
B) It challenged the inequality that had been fundamental to the colonial social order.
C) It ended colonial society's legally established hereditary aristocracy.
D) It ended coverture, under which husbands exercised full legal authority over their wives.
E) It meant that, for the first time, men were free to pursue whatever occupations they wished.

Accepted Answer

The Revolutionary War challenged the inequality that had been fundamental to the colonial social order, especially with its emphasis on the ideals of equality and natural rights. The fight for independence from British rule was about more than just political power; it was also about creating a new society based on these ideals. The war led to a rethinking of the meaning of freedom and its relationship to citizenship and equality, and ultimately led to the abolition of slavery and other forms of social inequality. Choices A, C, D, and E are not as directly related to the change in the meaning of freedom that resulted from the Revolutionary War.

Question 10

As a result of the American Revolution, Americans rejected:
A) obedience to the male heads of household.
B) the principle of hereditary aristocracy.
C) the establishment of a republic.
D) the definition of liberty as a universal entitlement.
E) all kinds of organized religion.

Accepted Answer

The American Revolution was a rejection of the principle of hereditary aristocracy, which held that social and political power should be inherited by a privileged few. The Revolution established the idea of meritocracy, where individuals were valued based on their abilities and achievements, rather than their family lineage.

Question 11

Which statement about Revolutionary Pennsylvania is FALSE?
A) Nearly all of its prewar elites opposed independence.
B) The radical leadership that emerged included Thomas Paine and Benjamin Rush.
C) The radical leadership attacked property qualifications for voting.
D) The state's new constitution gave only limited power to the state's governor.
E) Its new constitution centralized political power in a one-house legislature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement about Revolutionary Pennsylvania is FALSE?
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Question 12

How did Pennsylvania display the Revolutionary War's radical potential?
A) Benjamin Franklin's departure for France left control of the state up for grabs, and the lower classes took over.
B) The prewar elite had supported independence, then tried to negotiate with Great Britain, costing themselves the respect of the lower classes, who took power from them.
C) Philadelphia's artisan and lower-class communities took control and put a new emphasis on freedom and on more democratic politics.
D) The Second Continental Congress had to take over the state when the people voted to abolish the position of governor, thereby showing how the new nation's power dynamic would differ greatly from the old system.
E) Just through the population retaining the old style of government, they demonstrated that major change was possible without uprooting the whole system.

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia's artisan and lower-class communities took control and put a new emphasis on freedom and on more democratic politics. This showed the radical potential of the Revolutionary War, as it demonstrated that ordinary people could take power and push for more egalitarian ideals. This contrasted with the prewar elite who had dominated politics and had only supported independence reluctantly, primarily as a means to protect their own interests.

Question 13

In his Thoughts on Government (1776), John Adams advocated state constitutions that provided for:
A) a powerful governor and a two-house legislature that reflected the division of society between wealthy and ordinary men.
B) a legislature elected and controlled entirely by the wealthy, with a weak governor elected by the people so that they would feel that they had a role.
C) voting rights for all men at least twenty-one years old.
D) centralizing political power in a one-house legislature and dispensing with the office of governor.
E) allowing women who owned a certain amount of property to vote, but preventing them from holding political office.

Accepted Answer

John Adams advocated for a state constitution that included a powerful governor and a two-house legislature that reflected the division of society between wealthy and ordinary men. He believed that this setup would balance the interests of the different social classes and prevent any one group from having too much power.

Question 14

How did the War for Independence affect anti-Catholicism in America?
A) Anti-Catholicism increased when Quebec Catholics volunteered in large numbers for the British army.
B) Because Americans resented Catholic France negotiating a separate peace with Great Britain, anti-Catholicism became more prevalent.
C) Independence led the states to impose anti-Catholic laws that they had been unable to adopt when they were under British control.
D) The alliance with France, a predominantly Catholic country, helped diminish American anti-Catholicism.
E) Spain's wartime aid to Britain led Georgian colonists to attack Catholic missions in Florida.

Accepted Answer

The alliance with France, which was predominantly Catholic, helped diminish American anti-Catholicism. This was because the French played a crucial role in securing American independence, and many Americans came to view them as allies and friends. This new perspective helped to counteract anti-Catholic sentiment in the country.

Question 15

What served as a sort of "school of political democracy" for the members of the "lower orders" in the colonies-turned-states?
A) the Protestant Church
B) the lower house of the state legislatures
C) the taverns
D) the militia
E) the first public schools

Accepted Answer

The militia served as a "school of political democracy" because it involved men from various social classes working together, fostering a sense of equality and shared responsibility in governance and defense.

Question 16

Thomas Jefferson's Virginia "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom" did the following EXCEPT:
A) eliminated religious qualifications for voting.
B) removed religious qualifications for holding political office.
C) allowed a second set of standards for Catholics.
D) removed government financial support for churches.
E) people could not be forced to pick a religion.

Accepted Answer

The Virginia "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom" did not create a separate set of standards for Catholics; it aimed to ensure religious freedom and equality for all, removing government support for churches and eliminating religious qualifications for voting and holding office.

Question 17

Which state's constitution granted suffrage to all "inhabitants" who met a property qualification, allowing property-owning women to vote until an 1807 amendment limited suffrage to males?
A) New York
B) Virginia
C) New Jersey
D) Massachusetts
E) Pennsylvania

Accepted Answer

The Constitution of New Jersey granted suffrage to all "inhabitants" who met a property qualification, which included property-owning women. However, an 1807 amendment limited suffrage to males.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of how the new state constitutions in the Revolutionary era dealt with the issue of religious liberty?
A) Several states finally allowed Jews to vote and to hold public office.
B) States increased public funding of religion because they no longer had to win British approval to do so.
C) Seven state constitutions began with a declaration of rights that included a commitment to "the free exercise of religion."
D) Thomas Jefferson wrote a "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom" in Virginia, but the House of Burgesses never adopted it.
E) Deists and evangelicals fought with one another over whether church and state should be separate.

Accepted Answer

Seven state constitutions, including those of Virginia and Pennsylvania, began with a declaration of rights that included a commitment to "the free exercise of religion." This represented a significant step toward religious liberty and tolerance in the United States.

Question 19

Christian republicanism is a scholarly idea that was characteristic of all of the following EXCEPT it:
A) was supported by some ministers.
B) was encouraged by Revolutionary leaders.
C) was motivated by a fear of corruption and vices.
D) was fearful of a lack of moral restraint.
E) was promoting free trade and markets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Christian republicanism is a scholarly idea that...

Question 20

In regards to voting for the states, what was a contentious issue?
A) being a Native American
B) being an Anglican
C) owning property
D) not owning slaves
E) being a woman

Accepted Answer

Owning property was a contentious issue because, historically, property ownership was often a requirement for voting, which excluded many people from the electoral process.

Quiz 6: The Revolution Within

As a result of the religious freedom created by the Revolution:

An example of anti-Catholicism during the 1770s was the:

The new state constitutions created during the Revolutionary War:

The constitution of which state eliminated all property and tax qualifications for voting in 1777?

For which three accomplishments did Thomas Jefferson wish to be remembered?

Thomas Jefferson's views on religion and Christian doctrines:

In order to encourage virtue in future citizens, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams:

Benedict Arnold offered which justification for his treason?

How did the Revolutionary War change the meaning of freedom?

As a result of the American Revolution, Americans rejected:

Which statement about Revolutionary Pennsylvania is FALSE?

How did Pennsylvania display the Revolutionary War's radical potential?

In his Thoughts on Government (1776) , John Adams advocated state constitutions that provided for:

How did the War for Independence affect anti-Catholicism in America?

What served as a sort of "school of political democracy" for the members of the "lower orders" in the colonies-turned-states?

Thomas Jefferson's Virginia "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom" did the following EXCEPT:

Which state's constitution granted suffrage to all "inhabitants" who met a property qualification, allowing property-owning women to vote until an 1807 amendment limited suffrage to males?

Which of the following is true of how the new state constitutions in the Revolutionary era dealt with the issue of religious liberty?

Christian republicanism is a scholarly idea that was characteristic of all of the following EXCEPT it:

In regards to voting for the states, what was a contentious issue?