History Final Study Guide Section 1 Multiple Choice

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American History Final Quiz

Test your knowledge of American history with our comprehensive quiz. Covering key concepts from the American Revolution to the Constitutional Convention, this quiz is perfect for students preparing for their finals.

17 engaging multiple-choice questions
Covers influential figures and foundational documents
Assess your understanding of key historical principles

17 Questions4 MinutesCreated by ThinkingSailor47

John Locke had an important influence on the American Founders. What aspect of his thinking influenced them most? SELECT ONLY ONE:

The natural rights philosophy

The three branch system of government

The principle of religious freedom

Classical Republicanism

What is the difference between a democracy and a republic? Select only one:

In a democracy people vote directly on issues and the majority makes all decisions, but in a republic decisions are made through representatives that protect the minority rights from the majority will.

In a republic people vote directly on issues and the majority makes all decisions, but in a democracy decisions are made through representatives that protect the minority rights from the majority will.

Classical republicanism encourages citizens to… Select only one:

Compete to achieve fulfillment of their natural rights.

Work cooperatively to achieve the common good rather than one’s own personal or selfish interests.

Why did the colonists fight the British in the American Revolution? Select only one:

Because of taxation without true representation in Parliament

Because the British army was occupying colonial towns and homes

Because they felt they were being denied self-government

All of the above

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Select only one:

John Locke

Benjamin Franklin

James Madison

Thomas Jefferson

What did the Declaration of Independence do? Select only one:

Explained our Federal system of government.

Urged doubters to ratify our Constitution.

Told the King and Parliament that we were leaving the British Empire and why.

Explained the weaknesses of the Article of Confederation.

What are the three components of the Declaration of Independence? Select only one:

1) An explanation of Congress 2) An explanation of the Executive Branch 3) An explanation of the judicial system

1) An explanation of our principles and theories on natural rights and the purpose of government 2) A list of things that the British King has done wrong 3) A statement declaring us as separate and independent from the British Empire

1) A list of reasons why the King is evil 2) A list of reasons why Ms. Evers should be the Queen 3) A list of rights

What is the rule of law? Select only one:

The law must be obeyed by everyone, including those in power

Judges that decipher the law cannot be questioned or doubted

Laws are permanent and cannot be changed over time

What is Constitutional Government? Select only one:

When a nation has a Constitution that gives the leaders unlimited power.

When a nation has a Constitution that is written.

When a nation has a Constitution that explains and limits the power of government.

Madison and other Founders believed that humans are motivated primarily by self-interest. Instead of choosing either “civic virtue” or “self-interest,” he believed BOTH could be achieved simultaneously; he believed that each individual pursuing his/her economic self-interest could serve the common good.

True

False

What type of government was the Articles of Confederation? Select only one:

Federal government

Confederation government

Unitary government

Royalty and parliament

The main reason Americans wanted to change the first Constitution and form of government was… Select only one:

To national government was too weak and they needed a stronger one

To declare war on England and start the American Revolution

To form a Congress

What ACTUALLY happened at the Constitutional Convention? Select only one:

The Articles of Confederation was modified and revised but the basic structure remained the same

They gave up on revising the Articles of Confederation and instead started a whole new Constitution

The Constitution was ratified and officially adopted

What were the Federalist papers? Select TWO letters:

Newspapers used to secretly communicate information about the Revolution

A small pamphlet written by Thomas Paine published to keep soldiers in the Revolution motivated to keep fighting

A collection of essays urging people to ratify the Constitution

A collection of essay written Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay that explain the reasoning and philosophy behind the new Federal system of government

Other

Please Specify:

What is popular sovereignty? Select only one:

When the ultimate authority resides with the people.

When there are no laws limiting people and they can do whatever they want.

When popular celebrities make laws.

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