What does the word 'impressment' mean?

Taking men into a navy by force and with or without notice

Which part of the Virginia Resolves makes England an enemy of the state of Virginia?

Anyone who disagreed with them was an enemy of Virginia

Why did Missouri's request to the enter the Union as a slave state end up being postponed?

The Northwest Ordnance said no new states will have slavery

Who were the loyalists?

Those who were loyal to the British cause

What was the significance of Columbus' voyage to the New World?

It showed that round trip Atlantic travel was possible

A model of a person which was often tortured or burned

What were the colonists main complaint about the Sugar and Stamp Acts?

They were being taxed without representation

What position did the War Hawks have to encourage a declaration of war with England in 1812?

A war with England would justify attacking Indians

What is the realized outcome of the First Continental Congress?

People realize that separation is about liberty from Britain

What realization did Shays' Rebellion cause in regards to governmental power?

There was no way for goverment to deal with civil disorder

In the Land Ordnances of 1785 and 1787, which clause would cause future problems in the Union?

Newly formed states would prohibit slavery

What were the main differences between Redemptioners and Indentured Servants?

Redemptioners traveled as a family and set their terms

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1
Which product did the government tax to pay off debt, eventually leading to a this event?
Whiskey Rebellion
Cotton Debates
Rice Revolution
Tobacco Riots
2
What was the term for the massive increase in slave trade by the 1800s?
Goods Exchange
Middle Passage
African Expulsion
Diamond Triangle
3
During the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, how many 'witches' were hanged?
19
2
42
Hundreds
4
Which early crop did British colonists earn 2 to 3X as much on in the New World?
Wheat
Rice
Corn
Tobacco
5
What problem(s) did the Articles of Confederation create in the newly formed United States?
No centralized military
All of the Above
Government had no direct power of state taxation
No central judiciary system
6
Which Shawnee leader attempted to create a confederation of Native American tribes?
Geronimo
Potowatami
Tippecanoe
Tecumseh
7
What does the word 'impressment' mean?
Taking men into a navy by force and with or without notice
Soldiers who performed well on the battlefield
Recognition of military duty to one's country
Creating a newspaper using block lettering
8
Which 1794 battle was a major defeat for Ohio Valley Native Americans?
Battle of Tatonka
Battle of the Fallen Timbers
Battle of the Tee Pees
Battle of Pocohantas
9
Which rebellion led to 2000 colonists being killed or captured and 400+ British soldier deaths?
Indian Wars
Rebel Alliance
Pontiac's Rebellion
Powhatan's Uprising
10
Which part of the Virginia Resolves makes England an enemy of the state of Virginia?
Virginians wanted to be seen as British citizens
Virginia wanted self-taxation
Virginia wanted the same rights as British citizens
Anyone who disagreed with them was an enemy of Virginia
11
Which country established outposts in modern day Florida and New Mexico?
French
China
Spanish
British
12
Which 2 countries were the main enemies during the French & Indian Wars (aka Seven Years' War)
England and Spain
Indians and China
France and England
France and Spain
13
What result(s) did the Seven Years' War have on Britain and the American colonies?
The American colonial army had been treated poorly by Brits
Britain and the colonies became wary of each other
10,000 British troops were permanently stationed in America
All of the Above
14
Why did Missouri's request to the enter the Union as a slave state end up being postponed?
Frontiersmen had problems with Native Americans
The state was not physically accessible
Missouri was a political mess
The Northwest Ordnance said no new states will have slavery
15
What is the Bill of Rights?
All of the Above
First Ten Amendments to the Constitution
Document of clear limitations on government's power
Guarantees of Individual Liberties
16
What organization, similar to Twitter, was created to spread news among the colonies quickly?
Pony Express
Telegrams
Constitutional Conventions
Committees of Correspondence
17
What series of 85 essays, written by Madison, laid out the philosophy of the new Constitution?
Othello
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Common Sense
The Federalist Papers
18
Who were the loyalists?
Those who were loyal to the British cause
Those who were loyal to their families
Those who were apathetic toward the Revolutionary War
Those who were loyal to the Patriots cause
19
Which civilization were thought to be the first to 'discover' North America prior to Columbus?
France in 1,300 B.C.E.
Chinese in 1,200 C.E.
Norse Vikings in 1,000 C.E.
Athenian Greeks in 480 B.C.E.
20
Which of the following reasons did the rebels have success in the American Revolution?
The cause was to repulse and defeat an invading army
All of the Above
Highly motivated to defeat Britain
Militias could be called upon with rapidity
21
What was the significance of Columbus' voyage to the New World?
It showed that round trip Atlantic travel was possible
He set up friendly relations with the Tainos indians
He found that there was a shorter route to Asia
The voyage showed how rough ocean travel could be
22
What is an 'effigy'?
A polite request for a pardon
A secret trap door in a rebel's house
A type of musket
A model of a person which was often tortured or burned
23
Due to a need of citizen representation in the southern states, what was a slave recognized as?
A full citizen
3/5 of a person
They were not recognized
1/2 of a person
24
Which battle did British General Cornwallis finally surrender on in October of 1791?
Battle of Britain
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of Little Big Rock
25
What were the colonists main complaint about the Sugar and Stamp Acts?
They were being taxed without representation
Taxes were used for useless expenditures
Taxes were used to build post offices
Taxes were kept by the King of England for his own purposes
26
Which United States citizens fully supported the Constitution?
Federalists
Loyalists
Anti-Federalist
Patriots
27
What American tradition did the Wampanoag Indians (Squanto and Samoset) begin with Pilgrims?
Arbor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Groundhog Day
28
Which of the following was a reason the British had such a difficult time fighting in America?
Avoidance of slash and burn tactics
3,000 mile supply line
All of the Above
Did not receive as much support of the colonists as expected
29
What result of the Whiskey Rebellion showed that the US Constitution was working?
The government was no longer a weak entity
Citizens had a right to protest
All of the Above
Governmental militias successfully stopped the rebellion
30
Which area of the United States was bought from France for $15 million?
Louisiana Purchase
Manhattan
Mississippi River
Ohio River Valley
31
What position did the War Hawks have to encourage a declaration of war with England in 1812?
The Sedition Act was unlawful
A war with England would justify attacking Indians
England deserved it for fighting in the Revolution
France was our ally so England was our enemy
32
What practice did American colonists practice to boycott imported British goods?
Nonconsumption
Trading only with other American colonies
Burning British ships carrying goods to America
Buying only French imports
33
Which of the following was / were a condition(s) of the Treaty of Paris signed in 1783?
British had to quickly withdraw their troops
New western boundary of the US was the Mississippi River
The United States was to be recognized as a sovereignty
All of the Above
34
What is the realized outcome of the First Continental Congress?
New York becomes a major trade hub
People realize that separation is about liberty from Britain
Rebel forces are captured and tried
American ships are outfitted with cannons
35
With no ability to suppress insurrection, which event raised concern by the government?
Newburgh Conspiracy
Paul Revere's ride
Farmers burning government officials in effigy
Native American rebellion
36
What was / were a provision(s) of the Sedition Acts?
All of the Above
Political dissent was recognized as a treasonous act
Criticizing governmental leaders became a criminal offense
Conspiracy and revolt were considered illegal
37
Which American hero of several big battles became a traitor to the cause of colonial freedom?
Benedict Cumberbatch
Eggs Benedict
Benedict Arnold
Benedictine Monks
38
What early native American land formations are thought to be ceremonial in nature?
Cahokia Mounds
Bison skins
Tee Pees
Clovis Spears
39
What realization did Shays' Rebellion cause in regards to governmental power?
There was no way for goverment to deal with civil disorder
They realized Daniel Shays was too powerful
Mercenaries were the only way to deal with rebellion
Shays was one of the earliest American terrorists
40
What group eventually led to the realization that people have a direct impact on politics?
Sons of Liberty
Cousins of Britain
Brothers of Sisters
Daughters of Liberty
41
Which event, started by a lack of representative taxation, sent a direct message to Britain?
Boston Tea Party
Native American Tea Convention
Tea Peace Treaty
Tea Party Politics
42
In the Land Ordnances of 1785 and 1787, which clause would cause future problems in the Union?
A certain percentage of the land would be used for parks
Indian territories would be moved further westward
Land would be distributed only to the rich
Newly formed states would prohibit slavery
43
Which famous American leader was a military failure during the Seven Years' War?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
44
Which of the following was / were traits in George Washington that voters believed in?
He put the public good over private interests
He was known for his reputation and integrity
He put honor and honesty over ambition
All of the Above
45
Instead of yelling "The British are coming," what did Revere, Dawes, and Prescott actually say?
"Winter is coming!"
"The Regulars are coming!"
"The Redcoats are coming!"
"The French are coming!"
46
Which British general was very successful (at first) in defeating American forces?
General John Ford
General James Bowie
General Aaron Burr
General Charles Cornwallis
47
How do historians believe ancient humans came to the American continents (North and South)?
Walking across Antarctica
The Beringian Land Bridge
On boats from Asia
On boats from Africa
48
Why was the Treaty of Paris great for Americans but bad for slaves and Indians?
Slaves had to flee the country or return to slavery
All of the Above
Indians were not recognized in the treaty
Slaves had fought with the Brits during the war
49
What were the name(s) of the caravels(s) that made the voyage to the New World under Columbus?
Pinta
Nina
All of the Above
Santa Maria
50
What were the main differences between Redemptioners and Indentured Servants?
Indentured Servants were often German
Indentured Servants only served for 1 year
Redemptioners traveled as a family and set their terms
Redemptioners were more productive than Indentured Servants
51
Which offensive, led by General Andrew Jackson, led to 2,000 - 3,000 British casualties?
Battle of Concord
Battle of Red Bank
Battle of Mississippi
Battle of New Orleans
52
Which of the following was NOT something Jeffersonian politics believed in?
The source of true liberty was the American farmer
Need to reduce the size of the militia and navy
The Executive Branch was greedy and power hungry
Believed in lavish governmental state functions
53
Which future American leader ordered "...total destruction and devastation..." on Iroquois?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
54
Which two explorers, with the help of 16-year old Sacajawea, found a route to the Pacific?
Rhett and Link
Laurel and Hardy
Abbott and Costello
Lewis and Clark
55
What important document eventually replaced the Articles of Confederation?
Bill of Rights
United States Constitution
Virginia Resolves
Treaty of Paris
56
Which of the following events occurred on March 5, 1770 and led to five colonists' deaths?
Boston Massacre
Removal Act
New York Riots
British Uprising
57
Which future president invaded Spanish Florida and named himself their commander?
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
58
What does B.C.E. mean?
Before Current Epic
Before Calendar Events
Babylonian Calendar Era
Before Californian Escapades
59
What practices did Puritan settlers believe were corrupt and should be illegal?
Music
Elaborate Clothing
Dancing
All of the Above
60
Which of the following were parts of the Intolerable Acts imposed on American colonists?
All of the Above
Coercive Act
Boston Port Act
Quartering Act
61
What event led to the death of 500+ colonists and frontiersmen wanting revenge on the Indians?
Pontiac Attack
Bacon's Rebellion
Encroachment Territories
Spread on the New World
62
What British Acts required trade to be done through British ports using only English ships?
Tea Acts
Navigation Acts
Transportation Acts
Trade Acts
63
What battle was seen as the first decisive victory for the Patriots and the Continental Army?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Wounded Knee
Battle of Little Rock
Battle of New Jersey
64
What pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, used common language to incite colonists to fight?
Call of Duty
British Failures
Paine's Memoirs
Common Sense
65
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
There was no recognition of Native Americans
They had poor grammar and we hard to understand
The United States were still too new to understand politics
They did not give enough power to central government
66
Which war led to the deaths of thousands and created intense hatred toward Native Americans?
War of the Roses
King Philips War
Powhatan War
French and Indian War
67
What massive problem in the New World led to beginnings of the use of slave labor?
Bad weather conditions destroyed established outposts
There was a mini ice age which wiped out thousands
Disease had wiped out up to 90% of natives in New Spain
Native Americans constantly fought the colonists
68
In February of 1778 the Patriots gained the full support of which European ally?
Germany
France
England
Switzerland
69
What were the Sugar and Stamp Acts (1763 - 1765) meant to do?
Pay colonial soldiers for their services
Destroy the last of the Native American resistance
Help Britain pay off the war debt from the Seven Years's War
Build infrastructure in the colonies
70
What important American document was a list of grievances against King George of England?
Virginia Resolves
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Preamble to the Constitution
71
In what two towns did the British and Colonists clash leading to a declaration of war?
Wilmington and Bedford
Smithtown and Red Bank
Lexington and Concord
Boston and Philadelphia
72
Which of the following is a true statement about the First Great Awakening?
Ministers used hymns to wake up their worshippers
Non-traditional preaching was used to convert citizens
Hundreds fell asleep during religious ceremonies
Churches became a central hub for religious ceremonies
73
Which "Society of Friends" believed that all humans were equal in God's eyes?
Catholics
Puritans
Quakers
Calvinists
74
What organization was sent to the New World to set up the colony of Jamestown?
Virginia Company
Chinese Trading Company
Spanish Inquisition
French Foreign Legion
75
What event occurred in Stono, South Carolina in 1739 which resulted in slave conformity?
Slaves began using the Underground Railroad
Slaves realized they could escape with little problem
20 slaves attacked a country store and killed the owners
Slaves began marrying without permission
76
Which Treaty of Ghent provisions was / were a result(s) of the War of 1812?
Americans gave up any claims to Canada
Neither side could claim victory
No land changed hands
All of the Above

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