What was one result of these regional differences?

Immigrants settled in the Midwest to establish small farms

Which of these occurred during early industrialization?

Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.

How did the growth of these organizations most affect the role of women in U.S. society?

By expanding the participation of women in social reform

How did this invention contribute to the expansion of the plantation system?

By increasing the profitability of slavery

Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?

The assembly served as a model for colonial legislatures

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787

against increased power for the national government

Which statement best describes the influence of this document?

It helped establish the tradition of self- government.

Which was the reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?

The economic demands of the plantation system

The Hudson River School artists were influenced by the---

natural landscape of the United States

Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the 13 Colonies?

Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles.

How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. Economy?

Disruption in trade contributed 2 domestic industrial growth

Pres. Lincoln dieing changed the course of the war. Which of the following is part of change?

Radical Republicans took control of Congress

Marbury V. Madison, Supreme Court established an idea that eventually was used by all courts

strike down any law that the court deems unconsitutional

The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for orderly expansion of the US by placing a....

process through which states could be added to the Union

During the 1830 officials were seen to be unqualified What practice reinforced that perception?

President rewarding supporters w/ appointments to positions

Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible?

Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers

One effect of the Dawes Act was that it-

harmed the communal structure of American Indian society

Which was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

Great Britain recognized the US as an independent country.

Which of these occurred as a result of the Fifteenth Amendment?

African American men voted in the 1872 presidential election

The provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

Suspending our Legislatures & declaring there self w/ power

What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?

He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny

Which of these describes an effect of the Compromise of 1850 on escaped slaves freedmen?

Members of both groups were captured under the Fugitive Law

The population of Ireland decreased by 1/3. 1.5 Million left for the US. What was the reason?

Famine caused by a major crop failure

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

The 12th Amendment made a process 4 choosing a Pres The purpose of this amendment was to ---

prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch

These innovations in agriculture and industry resulted in

more efficient production of goods

Which of these is a guarantee in the 1st Amendment?

People can choose how to participate in religious service

Whas was a major result of the Missouri Compromise?

It temporarily relieved sectional tensions

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

The H.O.R. is composed of Members chosen every second year

After the Civil War, southern states adopted Black Codes to-

limit the impact of the 13th Amendment

How did the loss of its control of the Miss. River contribute to the defeat of the Confederacy?

It divided the Confederacy in two and cut off its supplies

Which factor accounts for this trend?

Industrial Rev. encouraged people to pursue jobs in cities.

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1
What was one result of these regional differences?
Plantation systems in the South are replaced by big business
Slavery increased in the N.West as industrialization grew
Cities in the South emerged as centers for textile mills.
Immigrants settled in the Midwest to establish small farms
2
Which of these occurred during early industrialization?
Labor laws made factories provide a safe work environment.
Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.
workers were made to attend schools to develop tech skills
Manufacturers instituted a 5 day work week.
3
How did the growth of these organizations most affect the role of women in U.S. society?
By increasing the number of women teachers in rural areas
By securing the establishments of universities for women
By expanding the participation of women in social reform
By providing economic opportunities for women in urban areas
4
How did this invention contribute to the expansion of the plantation system?
By increasing the time needed to cultivate cotton
By reducing the demand for raw cotton
By increasing the profitability of slavery
By reducing the number of slaves needed for growing cotton.
5
Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?
The assembly served as a model for colonial legislatures
King revoked Virginia's charter, the assembly was 2 powerful
An assembly sent delegates 2 Parliament 2 represent Virginia
Colonists used assembly 2 overrule decisions of the governor
6
During the Constitutional Convention of 1787
against increased power for the national government
against the passage of a bill of rights
for the creation of a strong executive branch
for the dissolution of state governments
7
Which phrase completes this excerpt?
colonial Settlments
protective Tariffs
territorial Disputes
permanent Alliances
8
Which statement best describes the influence of this document?
The 1st attempt 2 combine political and religious laws.
It established the concept of unalienable rights.
It outlined a plan for independence from British rule.
It helped establish the tradition of self- government.
9
Which was the reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade shown on the map?
The economic demands of the plantation system
Increased western migration
The construction needs of the railroad
Increased textile manufacturing
10
The Hudson River School artists were influenced by the---
environmental effects of the U.S. industrialization
migration of settlers to the U.S. fronteir
success of social reform movements in the United States
natural landscape of the United States
11
Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the 13 Colonies?
Farmers said that slave labor was expensive and inefficient.
Puritans argued that the slave trade encouraged materialism.
Manufacturers said slavery stunted the growth of factories.
Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles.
12
Which region's primary economic activity in 1861 was the cultivation of cotton?
1
2
4
3
13
How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. Economy?
The sale of bonds to international companies was illegal
Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for crops.
New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment
Disruption in trade contributed 2 domestic industrial growth
14
Which motive best completes the diagram?
to extend democracy
to promote free enterprise
to found utopian communities
to expand empires
15
Pres. Lincoln dieing changed the course of the war. Which of the following is part of change?
The 13th Amendment was approved by Congress
Congress repealed laws regulating railroad construction.
Congress imposed taxes on cotton imports to pay war debts.
Radical Republicans took control of Congress
16
Marbury V. Madison, Supreme Court established an idea that eventually was used by all courts
decide the outcome of contested election results
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
overturn impeachment that the court deems sees as unsupport
strike down any law that the court deems unconsitutional
17
The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for orderly expansion of the US by placing a....
compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West
method to purchase territory from foreign powers
procedures for military takeovers of existing countries
process through which states could be added to the Union
18
Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list?
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
10th Amendment
19
Which state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate to?
California
Oklahoma
Washington
Texas
20
During the 1830 officials were seen to be unqualified What practice reinforced that perception?
Legislators awarding government contracts to lowest bidders
The gov recruiting volunteers to serve as ambassadors
President rewarding supporters w/ appointments to positions
Voting for candidates based on religious affiliations
21
Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible?
Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers
Natural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil
Tall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soil
A temperate climate, vase grasslands, and plentiful lakes
22
The list describes the nineteenth- century experiences of immigrants from----
Italy
Japan
Germany
China
23
One effect of the Dawes Act was that it-
harmed the communal structure of American Indian society
limited the voting rights of American Indians
provided education to Indians through locally run schools
caused many Indian tribes to create written constitutions.
24
Which was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Great Britain recognized the US as an independent country.
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
The British navy agreed to stop impressing US sailors.
Seminole and Spanish claims in W. Florida were resolved.
25
Which event on the timeline contributed most directly to the outbreak of the U.S. Mexican War?
2
4
3
1
26
Which era in US history is the focus of this article?
The Reconstruction era
The antebellum era
The Jacksonian era
The Federalist era
27
Which action completes this diagram?
oversee state government agencies
eliminate protective tariffs
establish a national bank
regulate the creation of new businesses
28
Which of these occurred as a result of the Fifteenth Amendment?
Free men and women were allowed 2 apply for U.S. citizenship
African American Families divided by slavery were reunited.
Newly free men and women moved west to claim land.
African American men voted in the 1872 presidential election
29
The provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Suspending our Legislatures & declaring there self w/ power
He called legislative bodies at places unusual and distant
has prevented the population 4 the to stop foreigners
4 abolishing the free System of English Law making their own
30
What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?
He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny
He opposed the extension of slavery west of the Miss. River.
He favored the policy of popular sovereignty in territories
He was against removing Indians from their native lands
31
Which of these describes an effect of the Compromise of 1850 on escaped slaves freedmen?
Members of both groups were captured under the Fugitive Law
Freedmen could vote in the territories of Mexican Cession
Escaped slaves were welcome in the gold mines of California.
Members of both groups could be sold in Washington, D. C.
32
Which document was the focus of this presentation?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact
33
Who made this statement?
Harriet Tubman
Phillis Wheatley
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
34
The population of Ireland decreased by 1/3. 1.5 Million left for the US. What was the reason?
Famine caused by a major crop failure
Massive unemployment resulting from British occupation
Civil War between Catholics and Protestants
Political unrest during an economic recession
35
Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?
Speaker 4
Speaker 1
Speaker 3
Speaker 2
36
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.
Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.
Colonists sought military support from France.
37
These environmental modifications were made in order to construct-
housing for immigrants in urban areas
a harbor on the Mississippi River
canals that linked the Midwest to the Northeast
a transcontinental railroad
38
The 12th Amendment made a process 4 choosing a Pres The purpose of this amendment was to ---
ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office
prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch
Keep state officials from using influence on pres. elections
reduce the disputed outcomes in presidential elections
39
Which of these characteristics also describes these two states?
Founded as work colonies for debtors
Former slave states
Were havens for religious dissenters
Former Spanish colonies
40
These innovations in agriculture and industry resulted in
decreased profits for investors
less consumer choice
more efficient production of goods
higher consumer costs
41
Which of these is a guarantee in the 1st Amendment?
States have the power to regulate public education.
Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of peers.
People can choose how to participate in religious service
If accused of a crime u presumed innocent until said guilty.
42
Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the---
XYZ Affair
Nullification Crisis
Corrupt Bargain
Bank War
43
Whas was a major result of the Missouri Compromise?
It increased the # of immigrants setting in northern states.
It provided financing for canal construction
It temporarily relieved sectional tensions
It rapidly expanded railroad construction in southern states
44
The first political parties in the US formed mainly in response to disagreements over-
the doctrine of judicial review
the extent of federal power
territorial expansion to the west
taxation without representation
45
Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?
Elections for Senators and Rep will be prescribed in a State
The H.O.R. is composed of Members chosen every second year
Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections
The Senate shall choose their other Officers
46
After the Civil War, southern states adopted Black Codes to-
promote the activities of the Freedmen's Bureau
limit the impact of the 13th Amendment
punish plantation owners for the use of slavery
support Radical Reconstruction objectives in the South
47
In this excerpt, the Virginia Declaration of RIghts are describing rights they consider---
protected under religious doctrine
granted to citizens by their government
natural and possessed at birth
defined by the courts
48
Which colony correctly completes this disagram?
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
49
How did the loss of its control of the Miss. River contribute to the defeat of the Confederacy?
Losing the river removed the barrier of slave and free.
It divided the Confederacy in two and cut off its supplies
The river had provided the Confederacy with a power source
It provided direct access to the Union military operation.
50
Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?
Federalism
A bicameral legislature
The social contract
Due process
51
Which factor accounts for this trend?
Manifest Destiny inspired many people to become homesteaders
Jacksonian Democracy allowed people to vote in elections
Industrial Rev. encouraged people to pursue jobs in cities.
The 2nd Great Awakening had people to join reform movements
52
Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny?
Occupying all of North America
Returning to an agrarian economy
Abolishing slavery throughout the United States
Withdrawing from foreign affiars

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