AP US History: American & National Identity 2

Question 1

The Declaration of Independence's assertion that governments derive 'their just powers from the consent of the governed' most directly reflects which Enlightenment thinker's ideas?

Accepted Answer

John Locke

Answer

John Locke's theory of natural rights and government by consent shaped Jefferson's language in the Declaration.

Question 2

The phrase 'E Pluribus Unum,' featured on the Great Seal, expresses what idea about American national identity?

Accepted Answer

Unity formed out of many separate states and peoples

Answer

'E Pluribus Unum' means 'out of many, one,' symbolizing the union of diverse states and peoples.

Question 3

George Washington's Farewell Address warned against which two dangers to national unity?

Accepted Answer

Permanent foreign alliances and political factions

Answer

Washington cautioned against entangling foreign alliances and the divisive spirit of political parties.

Question 4

The concept of 'republican motherhood' that emerged after the Revolution emphasized that women should

Accepted Answer

Raise virtuous, civic-minded sons for the new nation

Answer

Republican motherhood assigned women the role of instilling civic virtue in future citizens.

Question 5

The Naturalization Act of 1790 defined eligibility for U.S. citizenship by limiting it to

Accepted Answer

Free white persons of good character

Answer

The 1790 act restricted naturalized citizenship to 'free white persons,' embedding a racial definition of belonging.

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AP US History: American & National Identity 2