Civics_Ch15_homework-1

=**Chapter 15: Homework #1**= Answer on notebook paper. Test questions will come from this assignment.

1. How was George Whitefield’s ministry different that all other religious leaders in colonial times (and in Europe)? (A) he was the first minister to not be Catholic and listen to the Pope (B) suggested colonists fight for independence (C) said people could have a personal relationship with God and didn’t need religious leaders (D) he said God gave rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (E) all of the above (F) none of above 2. He emphasized people having a “new birth,” which began (A) Christianity (B) Protestant denominations (C) churches (D) Evangelicalism (E) all above (F) none above 3. How did he feel the poor would best be helped? (A) Making them uncomfortable in their poverty so they lift themselves out of poverty (B) Tax the rich to redistribute wealth to the poor (C) Let them stay poor (D) Allow them to vote (E) all above (F) none above 4. How was George Whitefield influential? He taught colonists to (A) declare freedom (B) unite in faith and stand up for self-worth (C) vote for officials who will serve the common good (D) read and write (E) all of the above (F) none of the above 5. Which is a characteristic of Samuel Adams, which was shown when the Continental Congress thought the Revolution was turning hopeless? (A) create a large government (B) weakness – he wanted to surrender (C) resourceful – wanted factories to produce war goods (D) faith in God (E) all of the above (F) none of the above 6. Samuel Adams was involved in the Stamp Act Congress, Boston Tea Party, Committees of Correspondence, Sons of Liberty, the Continental Congresses all which earned him the nickname (A) Father of our Country (B) Father of the Constitution (C) Father of the American Revolution (D) Father of Son (E) all above (F) none above 7. Who did George Washington credit for success of the Revolution? (A) Samuel Adams (B) his army (C) his decisions (D) God (E) all of the above (F) none of the above 8. What was George Washington’s life goal when he got married? (A) surveyor (B) form a successful nation (C) win the war (D) be a farmer at Mount Vernon (E) all (F) none 9. In 1770, Washington was with some Native Americans, one of which was at the ambush of the Braddock Expedition. He said a great spirit is with Washington. Why would the native believe this? 10. Why does George Washington deserve the name “Father of our Country?” 11. What was Benjamin Franklin’s goal with the Join or Die snake? (A) independence (B) war (C) alliance with France (D) colonies unite (E) all of the above (F) none of above 12. How was Franklin vital to winning the Revolution? (A) forced British to surrender (B) advised Washington (C) got alliance with France (D) fought in battle (E) all (F) none 13. Why is James Madison called “Father of the Constitution?” (A) he wrote it (B) he had the most ideas (C) he took notes on discussions (D) he’s not (E) all (F) none 14. What did Madison see as the fatal flaw of a republic…which exists today and has a lot of influence on politicians? (A) special interest groups and unions – factions (B) right to vote (C) no term limits for everyone (D) political parties (E) all of above (F) none above 15. What did the Founding Fathers intend with religious freedom? (A) to eliminate God from society (B) to discourage citizens from being Christians (C) to not have laws that are based on Christianity (D) to not let people say Merry Christmas (E) all above (F) none 16. What was Thomas Jefferson’s major contribution? (A) wrote the Declaration of Independence (B) wrote the Constitution (C) wrote the Bill of Rights (D) wrote the Federalist Papers (E) all of the above (F) none of the above <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">17. In Colonial and Revolutionary times, African-Americans were treated e- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">18. How did James Armistead, an African-American, contribute to our winning independence? <span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">19-20. List 5 other blacks and their contributions in Revolutionary times:

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