Question

1. What was the main argument the British used to justify taxing the thirteen colonies after the French and Indian War?

A. Colonies should contribute to the expenses involved in providing for their defense
B. Taxes were uniform throughout the British colonies
C. Tax money was being used to protect the mining interests of the British Empire
D. The written constitution provided Parliament with the power to tax colonies

2. In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was influenced most by John Locke’s idea of
A. the rights of the accused
B. natural rights
C. due process of law
D. the right to privacy

3. The main criticism of the Articles of Confederation was that they failed to
A. provide adequate powers for the central government
B. limit the powers of the president
C. prevent the development of military rule
D. allow for the admission of new states

Answer 1

1. Probably A or D 2. B 3. A

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