8. What was one factor that caused the British to surrender at Yorktown? (1 point)

British soldiers were suffering from disease and refused to fight.
George Washington's soldiers outnumbered the British soldiers two to one.
British troops received a false message from the king that the war was over.
French and American forces joined together to block the British from getting supplies.
9.
Sunshine State Free Press
Letter from the Editor

Many Floridians are concerned about gun control. Some people believe that limiting access to firearms may make the nation safer. Others believe that this goes against their rights as Americans. What about a compromise? Keep all firearms, but add a new, large tax on ammunition.

Which change to the article would show bias in favor of one side of the gun-control debate? (1 point)

"It is important that we reach a compromise!"
"Many Floridians think that the gun-control issue is important to address."
"Most people know that limiting access to firearms will make the nation safer."
"Others believe that this goes against their constitutional rights as Americans."
10.
Which answer best expresses what the Articles of Confederation said about taxing Americans? (1 point)

Only Congress could raise taxes, so states had a hard time paying their debts and expenses.
Only the states could raise taxes, so the national government had a hard time paying its debts and expenses.
Both the states and Congress could raise taxes, so Americans often gave so much money to the government that they had a hard time paying their own debts.
Neither the states nor Congress could raise taxes, so they depended on donations from wealthy Americans to help pay their debts and expenses.
11.
Read this question:

"If representation in Congress is to be determined by the number of people who live in each state, should slaves be counted?"

At the Constitutional Convention, how would someone from a Southern state most likely respond? (1 point)

Yes, they live in our state, and they should be counted.
Yes, they are equal to white people and should be counted.
No, slaves were not born in the states and should not be counted.
No, slaves are not equal to white people and should not be counted.
12.
George Washington was an enormously popular general. Why didn't he try to become a king? (1 point)

He believed in a republican form of government.
He knew the army would be hard to control.
He thought future monarchs would abuse power.
He was afraid he would be assassinated.
13.
Which answer best defines the civic virtue "common good"? (1 point)

Common good means honoring one's country.
Common good means something is beneficial to an entire group.
Common good means respect for many opinions, cultures, and religious beliefs.
Common good means to argue a point based on fact and respect others' views.
14.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Marbury vs. Madison case? (1 point)

The ruling determined that Congress could act against the president if it wished.
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court was more powerful than the president.
The ruling determined that laws that violated the U. S. Constitution could be thrown out.
The ruling determined that presidents could not remove judges appointed by their predecessor.
15.
Between 1763 and 1815, most of the population was made up of indentured servants, slaves, women, children, and the working class. Even so, policies were written mainly by white, male landowners.

Which answer explains why this was the case? (1 point)

The other groups of people did not live in cities, where policy writing took place.
The other groups of people did not have any power and most did not have basic rights.
The other groups of people were busy carrying out more important functions in society.
The other groups of people were mainly younger people and weren't of legal age to vote.