MCAS MCAS History and Social Studies

Question 1

Which document declared the American colonies independent from Britain in 1776?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Mayflower Compact

Question 2

What was the main purpose of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, founded in 1630?

Accepted Answer

To found a Puritan religious community

Answer

To establish a trading post for fur

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To create a military base

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To grow tobacco for export

Question 3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

13th Amendment

Answer

14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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19th Amendment

Question 4

What is the term for a system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions?

Accepted Answer

Representative democracy

Answer

Monarchy

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Theocracy

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Direct democracy

Question 5

Who was the first European explorer to establish a settlement in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Samuel de Champlain

Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Leif Eriksson

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

Answer

To allow one branch to control all others

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To ensure the President has more authority

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To limit the number of laws passed