US History Chapter 2 Quiz

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    Which statement best describes relations between the British and the colonists after the French and Indian War?

    • The British began to respect colonial culture.
    • The colonists began to question British authority.
    • The British began to treat the colonists as equals.
    • The colonists became more dependent on Britian.
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Thomas Jefferson, the Three-Fifths Compromise, the First Continental Congress and Britain’s relationship with the colonists after the French and Indian War are being discussed in this U. S. History quiz. Know much about the topics? Let’s find out!

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  • 2. 

    The political ideas of Thomas Jefferson were greatly influenced by

    • The Olive Branch Petition

    • The Albany Plan of Union

    • The Enlightenment

    • The Battle of Yorktown

    Correct Answer
    A. The Enlightenment
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the Enlightenment. Thomas Jefferson, being an influential figure in the American Revolution and one of the founding fathers, was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment philosophy. This intellectual movement emphasized reason, individual rights, and the pursuit of knowledge. Jefferson's political ideas, such as the belief in natural rights, limited government, and the separation of powers, align with the principles of the Enlightenment. His drafting of the Declaration of Independence reflects these ideas and demonstrates his commitment to the Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following was designed to ensure that one branch of the government would never become too powerful?

    • The Electoral College

    • The Cabinet

    • The Bill of Rights

    • The system of checks and balances

    Correct Answer
    A. The system of checks and balances
    Explanation
    The system of checks and balances was designed to prevent any one branch of the government from becoming too powerful. This system ensures that each branch has the ability to limit the powers of the other branches, thus maintaining a balance of power. Through checks and balances, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches can monitor and restrain each other's actions, preventing any one branch from dominating the others and protecting against potential abuses of power.

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  • 4. 

    The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved the issue of

    • How enslaved people were to be counted in the population

    • Whether the larger states could have more representaties in Congress

    • Whether Congress would have one or two houses

    • How many representatives each state would have in the Senate

    Correct Answer
    A. How enslaved people were to be counted in the population
    Explanation
    The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved the issue of how enslaved people were to be counted in the population. This compromise stated that enslaved individuals would be counted as three-fifths of a person for the purposes of determining the population of a state. This compromise was necessary because it directly impacted the representation of states in Congress. By counting enslaved individuals as a fraction of a person, it ensured that states with larger enslaved populations would have more representatives in Congress, giving them greater political power.

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  • 5. 

    The First Continental Congress voted to

    • End the boycott of imports from Britain

    • Call for the formation of colonial militias

    • Imprison all British tax collectors

    • Adopt the Declaration of Independence

    Correct Answer
    A. Adopt the Declaration of Independence
    Explanation
    The First Continental Congress did not adopt the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The First Continental Congress, which took place in 1774, was a meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen British colonies in North America. Its main purpose was to address grievances against the British government and find a peaceful resolution to the growing tensions. While the Congress did take significant actions, such as calling for a boycott of British goods and drafting a petition to the King, it did not adopt the Declaration of Independence.

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