Question

part a: multiple choice questions (circle the correct answer)

1. the main purpose of the declaration of independence (1776) was to:

a. create the u.s. constitution
b. explain why the colonies were separating from britain
c. establish the bill of rights
d. form a national army

1. the articles of confederation were weak mainly because:

a. states had no power
b. congress could not tax or enforce laws
c. it created a powerful executive branch
d. it abolished state governments

1. which document influenced the u.s. bill of rights and protected individual freedoms in virginia?

a. magna carta
b. english bill of rights
c. virginia declaration of rights
d. mayflower compact

1. the federalist papers were written to:

a. oppose the constitution
b. support the ratification of the constitution
c. declare independence from britain
d. create the articles of confederation

1. anti-federalists were most concerned that the new constitution would:

a. create too weak a government
b. lack a bill of rights
c. abolish slavery
d. include women’s voting rights

1. the northwest ordinance was important because it:

a. banned new states from joining the union
b. created rules for admitting new territories and banned slavery in them
c. forced states to pay taxes
d. ended the revolutionary war

Explanation:

1. The Declaration of Independence (1776) was mainly to explain the colonies' separation from Britain.
2. The Articles of Confederation were weak as Congress couldn't tax or enforce laws.
3. The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights and protected individual freedoms in Virginia.
4. The Federalist Papers were written to support the Constitution's ratification.
5. Anti - Federalists were concerned the new Constitution lacked a Bill of Rights.
6. The Northwest Ordinance was important as it created rules for new territories and banned slavery.

Answer:

1. B. Explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
2. B. Congress could not tax or enforce laws
3. C. Virginia Declaration of Rights
4. B. Support the ratification of the Constitution
5. B. Lack a Bill of Rights
6. B. Created rules for admitting new territories and banned slavery in them