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American History Final Review 2016
American History Final Review 2016
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A look at post American Revolution through the Civil War
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1
This was the last straw for the South. The result was that they seceded from the Union.
The Dred Scot Decision
The Kansas Nebraska Act
Election of 1860
Lincoln Douglas Debates
2
This view objected to extending slavery to new territories and states?
agitators
secession
free-soil
Popular Sovereignty
3
Which territorial gain gave us the Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska?
Louisiana Purchase
Oregon Purchase
Gadsen Purchase
Mexican Cession
4
What are the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights called?
Charters of Freedom
Federalism
Supremacy Clause
Great Compromise
5
What branch has the full power to declare war?
None of the above
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
6
How did the spirit of reform and Jacksonian democracy affect education?
none of the above
private school was created
children no longer were forced to go to school
free, public education was created
7
The Constitution lacked what according to Anti-Federalists?
lacked a bill of rights to protect individual rights
lack of a system of checks and balances
lack of a strong government
shared powers between the states
8
What branch enforces the laws?
None of the above
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
9
What did Congress pass to specify the rules for the formation of MI, OH, IN, IL, and WI?
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Constitutional Convention
Articles of Confederation
Land Ordinance of 1785
10
Establishes that federal law must be followed in cases w/ a conflict b/t federal and state law?
Militarism
Socialism
Supremacy Clause
War-Guilt Clause
11
Overturned the MO Compromise by organizing these two states on the basis of popular sovereignty
Emancipation Proclamation
Fugitive Slave Act
Compromise of 1850
Kansas Nebraska Act
12
Better weapons and poor war tactics led to?
more deaths
no impact
none of the above
less deaths
13
Who won at the Battle of Gettysburg?
it was a stalemate
South
North
14
An _____ is a principle or ______ of perfection that we are always trying to achieve.
ideal, focus
icon, standard
institution, belief
ideal, standard
15
Divided the SW into 2 territories, ended slave trade in DC, enforced the Fugitive Slave Act
Kansas Nebraska Act
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Dred Scott Decision
16
On April 12, 1861, Southern forces opened fire on _______, thus starting the Civil War.
Fort Sumter
Manassas
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
17
What is the purpose of the preamble?
explains the system of checks and balances
Gave the authors of the Constitution
an introduction explaining the purpose of the document.
Explains the branches of the government
18
A party formed because they took a firm stand against the Fugitive Slave Act and the KS/NE Act
Libertarian Party
Independent Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
19
The move from producing goods by hand to producing them by machine is known as?
improvisation
industrialization
imperialism
nullification
20
Which amendment secures freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and right to assemble?
one
four
ten
five
21
The ideal in which basic conditions are guaranteed to each person?
Equality
Democracy
Rights
Liberty
22
This man decided to fight with violence to end slavery by seizing an arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
John Brown
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
23
Jackson awarded his supporters with government jobs. This is known as what?
spoils system
nullification
spoiled brats
spoiler alert
24
What is the division of power between federal and state governments?
reserved powers
Great Compromise
Federalism
concurrent powers
25
What was the problem with popular sovereignty?
it gave the Congress too much power
it didn't keep the balance of power in Congress
it didn't allow for expansion of rights
It didn't give people a chance to vote
26
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg seen as a turning point in the war?
The North was morally defeated.
Lee lost 1/3 of his army and never attacked the North again.
Lee won control of Union territory
The South finally gained the upper hand in the war.
27
What did the Great Compromise settle?
Congress is based on equal representation and population.
none of the above
Equal representation in the Congress
Representation based on population in the Congress
28
What were the provisions of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
outlawed slavery in Louisiana Terr. at latitude 36'30"
allowed Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state
Red and Blue
enacted the Fugitive Slave Act
29
Declared all slaves living in states "in rebellion against the U.S" were free.
Freedom Act
none of the above
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
30
What was the impact of the telegraph on the Civil War?
Neither side used the telegraph
The North was able to command from afar.
The South was able to command from afar.
31
Which amendment says that the powers not delegated to the federal gov belong to the state?
two
one
nine
ten
32
The first Battle of Bull Run resulted in the South winning. What else did it do?
They South realized they would need to take more territory.
Both sides realized a quick victory was impossible.
Both sides realized they needed more supplies.
The North realized the South just got lucky.
33
Which amendment prohibits being charged twice for a crime?
four
two
ten
five
34
Which amendment says we have more rights than those listed and they can't be violated?
four
one
nine
five
35
How did the 54th Massachusetts Regiment impact the Civil War?
They gained acceptance from the Union as effective soldiers.
They won all the battles.
They refused to fight for the Union.
They had little to no effect on the Civil War.
36
Which territorial gain gave us Washington and parts of Idaho?
Mexican Cession
Oregon Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Gadsen Purchase
37
What was the name of our nation's first constitution?
Declaration of Independence
The Preamble
Articles of Confederation
Constitutional Convention
38
Jackson created what party that claimed to speak for ordinary farmers and workers?
Independent Party
Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
39
The process of finding the meaning or significance of historical events is called?
historical interpretation
bias
primary source
secondary source
40
Most wounded soldiers in the Civil War died from what?
amputation
cold
infection or disease
hunger
41
This ruling said slaves can not sue for their freedom and that they are considered property?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Bartsch v. Berman
Worcester v. Georgia
42
This law required the return of escaped slaves to their owners.
Forgiving Escape Clause
Fugitive Escape Clause
Kansas Nebraska Act
Fugitive Slave Act
43
What was the Anaconda Plan?
all of the above
Invade Richmond, VA
Take control of the Mississippi River
naval blockade stopping traffic in and out of Southern ports
44
What compromise settled the dispute on how slaves can be counted for representation and taxes?
Three-Fifths Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Compromise of 1787
the Great Compromise
45
What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention?
gathering for women's rights
gathering for abolition
gathering to avoid the Civil War
gathering for the Bill of Rights
46
The ideal in which the chance for people to pursue their hope and dreams is provided?
Equality
Liberty
Rights
Opportunity
47
Which amendment secures the right to keep and bear arms?
five
one
two
nine
48
What branch proposes and passes laws?
None of the above
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
49
What helps limit the power of one branch becoming too powerful?
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Supremacy Clause
Federalism
50
What branch serves as the Commander in Chief of U.S armed forces?
Executive Branch
None of the above
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
51
This economy is buying and selling goods for money rather than producing them for themselves.
stock economy
market economy
market shares
traditional economy
52
How has the Preamble changed over time?
The opening line "We the People" now includes all citizens.
It now means that the Legislative branch is better.
it hasn't changed
None of the above
53
Document or record of past event created by one who was present during event or that period?
primary source
secondary source
evidence
point of view
54
How did some Indians handle the removal of their people and the loss of their land?
Some looked to the courts for help
all of the above
Some went willingly
Some resisted by fighting
55
This act cleared Indians from lands east of the Mississippi River?
Indian Removal Act
Indian Go West Act
Indian Leave Now Act
Indian Sorry Act
56
The Constitutional Convention produced what "living document"?
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Treaty of Paris
Constitution of the United States
57
What was the purpose behind the Declaration of Independence?
It was an act of war against Great Britain
Both red and blue
It declared that the U.S was a free country.
none of the above
58
The War of 1812 was significant because it....?
gave Great Britain control over our government again.
gave us land in Alaska
helped our nation win our freedom.
allowed the U.S. to fight for our rights as a new nation
59
Which amendment guards against unreasonable searches, seizures of property, and arrests?
ten
two
nine
four
60
What helped the Industrial Revolution?
factories
all of the above
productivity
interchangeable parts
61
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments or excessive bail or fines?
four
ten
two
eight
62
What branch interprets the laws?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
None of the above
Judicial Branch
63
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
64
The ideal in which all people are treated the same way and valued the same
Rights
Democracy
Liberty
Equality
65
This is a special body that has the ultimate power to elect the president?
Executive Branch
Electoral College
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
