WGU D673 Exam Questions and Correct Answers 100% Verified Graded A+
1st Amendment - Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
2nd Amendment - Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment - No quartering of soldiers in homes
4th Amendment - Protection from unreasonable searches & seizures
5th Amendment - Due process, no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy
6th Amendment - Right to a speedy, public trial by jury
7th Amendment - Right to jury trial in civil cases
8th Amendment - No cruel or unusual punishment, fair bail/fines
9th Amendment - People have other rights not listed in the Constitution
10th Amendment - Powers not given to the federal government go to the states or people
,13th Amendment - Abolished slavery
14th Amendment - Citizenship, equal protection, due process
15th Amendment - Right to vote can't be denied because of race
19th Amendment - Women's right to vote
22nd Amendment - President limited to 2 terms
24th Amendment - Abolished poll taxes in federal elections
25th Amendment - Presidential succession & disability procedures
26th Amendment - Voting age lowered to 18
France - Pursued fur trade and fishing opportunities, wanted to increase global influence
by claiming new territories, aimed to spread Christianity, and prioritized trading posts and
alliances with natives.
England - Sought wealth through trade and agricultural development, aimed to establish a
permanent presence and expand territory, established some colonies, and focused on permanent
settlements.
, Spain - Sought gold, silver, and other valuable resources, expanded territory extensively
across the Americas, focused on converting Native American people to Christianity, and
established a strict colonial regime, exploiting local resources and labor
The New England Colonies - Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New
Hampshire, were established in the early 1600s. These colonies were known for their rocky
terrain and harsh winters, which made large-scale farming difficult. Instead, the people of New
England turned to fishing, shipbuilding, and trading to build their economy.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony - Founded in 1630, was one of the most significant
Puritan settlements. Here, education and religion were closely linked, leading to the founding of
Harvard College in 1636, the first college in North America.
Rhode Island - Founded by Roger Williams in 1636, was known for its religious tolerance
and separation of church and state, setting it apart from its neighbors.
The Middle Colonies - New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. These
colonies enjoyed a mild climate and fertile soil, making them the "breadbasket" of the colonies,
with a strong agricultural economy focused on wheat, barley, and oats. Trade and commerce
thrived in major ports like Philadelphia and New York City.
Pennsylvania - Founded by William Penn in 1681 as a haven for Quakers and others
seeking religious freedom. Penn's vision of tolerance and democracy greatly influenced the
colony's governance and social structure.
1st Amendment - Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
2nd Amendment - Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment - No quartering of soldiers in homes
4th Amendment - Protection from unreasonable searches & seizures
5th Amendment - Due process, no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy
6th Amendment - Right to a speedy, public trial by jury
7th Amendment - Right to jury trial in civil cases
8th Amendment - No cruel or unusual punishment, fair bail/fines
9th Amendment - People have other rights not listed in the Constitution
10th Amendment - Powers not given to the federal government go to the states or people
,13th Amendment - Abolished slavery
14th Amendment - Citizenship, equal protection, due process
15th Amendment - Right to vote can't be denied because of race
19th Amendment - Women's right to vote
22nd Amendment - President limited to 2 terms
24th Amendment - Abolished poll taxes in federal elections
25th Amendment - Presidential succession & disability procedures
26th Amendment - Voting age lowered to 18
France - Pursued fur trade and fishing opportunities, wanted to increase global influence
by claiming new territories, aimed to spread Christianity, and prioritized trading posts and
alliances with natives.
England - Sought wealth through trade and agricultural development, aimed to establish a
permanent presence and expand territory, established some colonies, and focused on permanent
settlements.
, Spain - Sought gold, silver, and other valuable resources, expanded territory extensively
across the Americas, focused on converting Native American people to Christianity, and
established a strict colonial regime, exploiting local resources and labor
The New England Colonies - Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New
Hampshire, were established in the early 1600s. These colonies were known for their rocky
terrain and harsh winters, which made large-scale farming difficult. Instead, the people of New
England turned to fishing, shipbuilding, and trading to build their economy.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony - Founded in 1630, was one of the most significant
Puritan settlements. Here, education and religion were closely linked, leading to the founding of
Harvard College in 1636, the first college in North America.
Rhode Island - Founded by Roger Williams in 1636, was known for its religious tolerance
and separation of church and state, setting it apart from its neighbors.
The Middle Colonies - New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. These
colonies enjoyed a mild climate and fertile soil, making them the "breadbasket" of the colonies,
with a strong agricultural economy focused on wheat, barley, and oats. Trade and commerce
thrived in major ports like Philadelphia and New York City.
Pennsylvania - Founded by William Penn in 1681 as a haven for Quakers and others
seeking religious freedom. Penn's vision of tolerance and democracy greatly influenced the
colony's governance and social structure.
