YAWP Ch. 6 Reading Exam Questions with
Verified Solutions
1. In April 1789, what significant event did thousands gather to witness in New York?
a) The signing of the Declaration of Independence b) The inauguration of the first
Congress
c) George Washington taking the d) The ratification of the Constitution
presidential oath of office
2. What was the purpose of the Constitution according to the text in Yawp?
a) To create a monarchy b) To strengthen the government to
withstand internal conflicts
c) To abolish state governments d) To establish a national religion
3. What was the main reason farmers in western Massachusetts were struggling in 1786 and
1787?
a) Heavy burden of debt b) Lack of farming tools
c) Poor weather conditions d) High taxes on crops
4. What did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide for the federal government?
a) A way to raise revenue b) A strong military force
c) A national education system d) A unified currency
5. Who led the group of armed men known as the "Shaysites"?
a) George Washington b) Thomas Jefferson
c) Daniel Shays d) Alexander Hamilton
, 6. What tactic did the "Shaysites" use to prevent judges from issuing foreclosures?
a) Forming blockades around courthouses b) Writing petitions to the government
c) Holding peaceful protests d) Negotiating with creditors
7. What was the main reason for Shays's Rebellion according to the protesters?
a) To overthrow the government b) To protect their rights and demand
redress for
grievances
c) To support the British monarchy d) To expand territory
8. What did James Madison believe Shays's Rebellion demonstrated the need for?
a) A stronger central government b) More state autonomy
c) A new monarchy d) Increased military presence
9. What was the primary issue addressed at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
a) The abolition of slavery b) The inability of the federal government
to levy taxes
c) The expansion of U.S. territory d) The election of a new president
10. What was James Madison's intention regarding the Articles of Confederation?
a) To revise them slightly b) To abolish them completely
c) To produce a completely new d) To strengthen the existing articles
national constitution
11. What did Madison believe was possible to create with his research?
a) A small, localized government b) An extended republic
c) A monarchy d) A single-party state
12. According to the Virginia Plan, how many branches of government were proposed?
a) One b) Two
c) Three d) Four
Verified Solutions
1. In April 1789, what significant event did thousands gather to witness in New York?
a) The signing of the Declaration of Independence b) The inauguration of the first
Congress
c) George Washington taking the d) The ratification of the Constitution
presidential oath of office
2. What was the purpose of the Constitution according to the text in Yawp?
a) To create a monarchy b) To strengthen the government to
withstand internal conflicts
c) To abolish state governments d) To establish a national religion
3. What was the main reason farmers in western Massachusetts were struggling in 1786 and
1787?
a) Heavy burden of debt b) Lack of farming tools
c) Poor weather conditions d) High taxes on crops
4. What did the Articles of Confederation fail to provide for the federal government?
a) A way to raise revenue b) A strong military force
c) A national education system d) A unified currency
5. Who led the group of armed men known as the "Shaysites"?
a) George Washington b) Thomas Jefferson
c) Daniel Shays d) Alexander Hamilton
, 6. What tactic did the "Shaysites" use to prevent judges from issuing foreclosures?
a) Forming blockades around courthouses b) Writing petitions to the government
c) Holding peaceful protests d) Negotiating with creditors
7. What was the main reason for Shays's Rebellion according to the protesters?
a) To overthrow the government b) To protect their rights and demand
redress for
grievances
c) To support the British monarchy d) To expand territory
8. What did James Madison believe Shays's Rebellion demonstrated the need for?
a) A stronger central government b) More state autonomy
c) A new monarchy d) Increased military presence
9. What was the primary issue addressed at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
a) The abolition of slavery b) The inability of the federal government
to levy taxes
c) The expansion of U.S. territory d) The election of a new president
10. What was James Madison's intention regarding the Articles of Confederation?
a) To revise them slightly b) To abolish them completely
c) To produce a completely new d) To strengthen the existing articles
national constitution
11. What did Madison believe was possible to create with his research?
a) A small, localized government b) An extended republic
c) A monarchy d) A single-party state
12. According to the Virginia Plan, how many branches of government were proposed?
a) One b) Two
c) Three d) Four
