Question 1

In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament:

Accepted Answer

The British Parliament responded to the Boston Tea Party by passing the Coercive Acts (also known as the Intolerable Acts), which included closing Boston Harbor and placing Massachusetts under direct British control, to punish the colonists and restore order.

Question 2

The colonists began using the word American to describe themselves:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The Pilgrims drew up the Mayflower Compact because:

Accepted Answer

The Mayflower Compact was drawn up because the Pilgrims landed outside the jurisdiction of the Virginia Company, which had granted them permission to settle in its territory. This document was a social contract in which they agreed to form a government and abide by its rules for the good of the colony.

Question 4

Which of the following is a reason that contributed to the resentment felt by British colonists in America toward their motherland after the Seven Years' War?

Accepted Answer

The British colonists felt resentment because they believed they did not receive due credit for their contributions to the victory in the Seven Years' War, and they were burdened with taxes to pay off war debts.

Question 5

The framers of the Constitution brought with them _____ when they met in Philadelphia in 1787.

Accepted Answer

The framers of the Constitution brought with them their hands-on political experience when they met in Philadelphia in 1787. This experience was gained through their service in state and local governments, as well as their participation in the Continental Congress.

Question 6

After the British victory in the Seven Years' War, the:

Accepted Answer

The British victory in the Seven Years' War left Britain with a large debt, leading the British government to impose taxes on the American colonists to help pay for the expenses of the war and the maintenance of British troops in the colonies. This marked the beginning of a series of events that eventually led to the American Revolution.

Question 7

The first time a majority of American colonists joined together to oppose British rule was during:

Accepted Answer

The Stamp Act Congress in 1765 was the first time a majority of American colonies united to oppose British taxation, marking a significant step towards collective action against British rule.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

The Mayflower Compact was written by the Pilgrims, who were a group of English Protestants seeking religious freedom, before they disembarked from the Mayflower in 1620 to settle in what is now Massachusetts. It was a social contract in which they agreed to form a government and abide by its rules for the good of the colony.

Question 9

In the context of the colonists' participation in colonial governments, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Colonists participating in colonial governments gained firsthand experience with governance, dealing with local issues and understanding the complexities of administration. This involvement laid the groundwork for the development of political thought and practice that would later influence the formation of the United States.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about the Stampact?

Accepted Answer

The Stamp Act required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp. This included legal documents, magazines, newspapers, and many other types of paper used throughout the colonies.

Question 11

The First Continental Congress:

Accepted Answer

The First Continental Congress called for a continued boycott of British goods as a means of protesting the Intolerable Acts and other grievances against British rule, aiming to pressure Britain into repealing these acts.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the Second Continental Congress?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Following Paine's publication of Common Sense , the Second Continental Congress:

Accepted Answer

Following Paine's publication of "Common Sense," the Second Continental Congress suggested that all colonies establish state governments separate from Britain, indicating a move towards independence.

Question 14

Which of the following was a result of the Sugar Act of 1764?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The _____, which was written more than two hundred years ago, continues to be the supreme law of the land.

Accepted Answer

The Constitution, written over two hundred years ago, is recognized as the supreme law of the United States, outlining the national frame of government.

Question 16

In the context of the Continental Congress, which of the following is true of the committees of "safety" or "observation"?

Accepted Answer

Committees of safety or observation were established by American colonists to enforce the boycott of British goods and to take action against those who violated the boycott. They played a crucial role in organizing resistance against British policies and were instrumental in spreading the revolutionary sentiment. Reporting violators to the press was one of the methods they used to enforce the boycott and encourage compliance among the colonists.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the pamphlet Common Sense ?

Accepted Answer

Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine in 1776, argued for American independence from Britain, emphasizing that America did not need to be connected to Britain to be economically self-sufficient. This pamphlet played a crucial role in influencing public opinion towards supporting independence.

Question 18

Which of the following was an argument by James Otis, Jr. against the Stampact?

Accepted Answer

James Otis, Jr. argued against the Stamp Act by emphasizing "no taxation without representation," meaning that the colonists should not be taxed by the British Parliament without having representatives in it.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of t he Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, established in 1639, are considered one of the first written constitutions in the Western tradition. They called for the establishment of a government where civil laws would be made by an assembly of elected representatives from each town, emphasizing the democratic principle of governance by the people's representatives rather than by a distant monarch or an imposed governor. This document is significant for its early contribution to the principles of self-governance and democracy in the American colonies.

Question 20

The earliest colonial legislature in America was the _____.

Accepted Answer

The Virginia House of Burgesses, established in 1619, was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America, making it the earliest colonial legislature in America.

Quiz 2: The Constitution