American Government: Roots, Context, and Culture pp Multiple-Choice Questions 1. How does the Preamble to the Constitution begin? a. “We the People…” b. “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” c. “When in the Course of human events…” d. “In Order to form a more perfect Union…” Answer: a Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.1 Topic: Roots of American Government: We the People Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Trace the origins of American government. Page Reference: 4 Skill Level: Remember the Facts Difficulty Level: Easy 2. What was the most common initial reason for settlement in North America by the first colonists? a. family reunification b. religious freedom c. flight from diseases rampaging through Europe d. commerce Answer: d Test Bank Item Title: TB_Q1.1.2 Topic: Roots of American Government: We the People Learning Objective: LO 1.1: Trace the origins of American government. Page Reference: 5