Quiz Me! - Documents Test your knowledge about documents in all eras. 1 / 10 What was the result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act? The Great Compromise “Bleeding Kansas” The Democratic Party gained prominence The secession of Kansas 2 / 10 Which of the following is not part of the Judiciary Act of 1789? It allowed for Judicial Review. Created the office of Attorney General. It called for thirteen lower courts. There would be six justices for the Supreme Court. 3 / 10 Why did the people of England create the English Petition of Right in 1628? King Charles asked the people to outline which rights they wanted. England wanted to be the first country to create a list of rights of citizens. King Charles I abolished Parliament and took away freedoms from the English people. It was created to avoid war with the American colonies. 4 / 10 What are the key ideas in the Second Treatise of Civil Government of 1690 that influenced the American founding documents? All men are created equal with unalienable rights. If citizens obeyed the government everyone would live in peace. Monarchs get their just power from nature. People should not overthrow an abusive government. 5 / 10 What law, passed by Congress and signed by President Andrew Jackson, resulted in the “Trail of Tears?” The Emancipation Proclamation The Declaration of Sentiments The Kentucky and Virginia Resolution The Indian Removal Act 6 / 10 Which document advocated that states should have the right to nullify federal tariffs? Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act South Carolina Exposition and Protest Declaration of Independence 7 / 10 What impact did Common Sense have on the American Revolution? Thomas Paine was promoted to Chief War Officer under George Washington. The document led people to side with the loyalists and denounce the American Revolution. It was widely read and began to change the minds of colonists to support the war. The pamphlet reached people in England who immediately began to side with the rebel colonists. 8 / 10 What document declared slaves in rebelling states to be “forever free”? The Constitution of the Confederate States of America Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address The Gettysburg Address The Emancipation Proclamation 9 / 10 Why was the English Bill of Rights a unique document for its time? It was added to the English Constitution. It allowed English citizens to vote for the first time. The monarchy could not take away certain civil and political rights without Parliament's approval. It was the first document that limited the power of the king. 10 / 10 All of the following are sections within the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT: The Grievances The formal declaration The Preamble The Bill of Rights Your score is Restart quiz
