24. What was the main reason for the inclusion of the Fugitive Slave Law in the Compromise of 1850?

to foster support for the admission of another free state

6. Which two factors influenced the election of these representatives?

political involvement following emancipation, passage of the 15th amendment

19. Based on this information, which group most likely had the majority of members in the convention?

former Confederates who were hoping to restore their supremacy

Sample: What do the stripes on the United States flag represent?

the number of original colonies

22. This source describes how Crazy Horse

fought the army to protect his people.

13. Why was William Blount's census of the land ceded by North Carolina important for establishment of the state of TN?

It would prove the population was large enough to form a state government

10. The Transylvania Purchase was important because it

included lands which would become part of middle Tennessee

12. Based on the source, Oglethorpe helped establish a colony in effort to provide a

new beginning for poor people and refugees

23. The differences outlined in this table resulted in

the development of the first political parties.

16. Based on this source, how did William Brownlow "meet the issues" that faced the state of Tennessee?

by retracting the rights of pro-secessionists

15. Which phrase completes the table?

Large population from diverse European and African backgrounds

20. During the 1800s, European immigrants primarily came to the United States to

establish farms or work in urban factories

14. Which phrase best expresses Thomas Paine's purpose for writing this pamphlet?

to inspire Americans to continue to fight for independence

1. What caused the defeat of Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War?

the weakened relationship between the western settlers and Cherokee Indians

11. According to this platform, Douglas would most likely support legislation that would

protect slavery where it already exists

3. Which factor best completes the list?

large inland port on the bank of the Mississippi River

4. What factor best completes the list?

the constitution was adopted when nine states voted for ratification

9. Based on this chart, why was the election of 1876 considered controversial?

Hayes won the Electoral College vote but did not win the popular vote.

7. How did the adoption of the Fundamental Order of Connecticut influence the development of colonial self-government?

It allowed colonists to create their own laws for the area.

18. In this speech, President Lincoln explained that he intended to

respect the rights of Southern States

17. What was the main result of Andrew Jackson's presidency on U.S. politics?

It strengthened the power of the executive branch.

21. What happened in California after gold was discovered at this location?

A migration to California began by people coming to the area from all over.

5. The Supreme Court's interpretation of this section of the Constitution increased congressional power by

authorizing the federal regulation of interstate commerce

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Sample: What is the capital of Tennessee
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Nashville
Memphis
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24. What was the main reason for the inclusion of the Fugitive Slave Law in the Compromise of 1850?
to foster support for the admission of another free state
pacify free states for the decision to maintain slavery in Washington D.C.
to address problems caused by allowing popular sovereignty in territories
to reward slave states for contributing funds to settle land claims
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6. Which two factors influenced the election of these representatives?
adoption of new federal tariffs
political involvement following emancipation
increasing migration of Exodusters
passage of the 15th amendment
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19. Based on this information, which group most likely had the majority of members in the convention?
civil rights advocates who were focused on election reform
Republicans who were attempting to protect the rights of minorities
former Confederates who were hoping to restore their supremacy
conservatives who were interested in rebuilding the economy
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Sample: What do the stripes on the United States flag represent?
the number of federal holidays
the number of states
the number of presidents
the number of original colonies
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22. This source describes how Crazy Horse
encouraged his people to become farmers.
wanted to sign a treaty to protect the land.
fought the army to protect his people.
did everything the military asked him to do.
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13. Why was William Blount's census of the land ceded by North Carolina important for establishment of the state of TN?
It determined that North Carolina had no right to cede its territory
It increased the number of representatives in North Carolina
It would prove that the American Indian population was lower than expected
It would prove the population was large enough to form a state government
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8. Which headline describes an action Congress was unable to accomplish under the Articles of Confederation?
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3
1
4
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10. The Transylvania Purchase was important because it
served as a refuge for pioneers escaping from British troops
forced the removal of Cherokees refusing to leave the lands
included lands which would become part of middle Tennessee
limited the western boundaries of Virginia and the Carolinas
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12. Based on the source, Oglethorpe helped establish a colony in effort to provide a
safe place for religious people and communities
new beginning for poor people and refugees
home for former enslaved peoples
military barrier against native peoples
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23. The differences outlined in this table resulted in
an agreement to end the slave trade.
an attempt to further define federalism.
the development of the first political parties.
trade imbalances due to conflicting economies.
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16. Based on this source, how did William Brownlow "meet the issues" that faced the state of Tennessee?
by organizing the Underground Railroad
by adopting the Emancipation Proclamation
by retracting the rights of pro-secessionists
by denying voting rights o former slaves
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15. Which phrase completes the table?
Small population of mostly young, unmarried Englishmen
Large population from diverse European and African backgrounds
Small population of American Indians who learned English customs
Medium population of mostly Puritan and Quaker church members
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20. During the 1800s, European immigrants primarily came to the United States to
work on the railroads or serve in the military
establish farms or work in urban factories
create model neighborhoods in cities in the South
mine for and sell precious metals in the West
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14. Which phrase best expresses Thomas Paine's purpose for writing this pamphlet?
to honor American soldiers for winning a major battle
to inspire Americans to continue to fight for independence
to encourage citizens to begin making a peace settlement
to motivate loyalists to support independence
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1. What caused the defeat of Fort Loudoun during the French and Indian War?
the British colonists' lack of trade relations with Spanish colonies
the British army's failure to capture land in the Ohio River Valley
the weakened relationship between the western settlers and Cherokee Indians
the lack of trade networks between the colonists and American Indians
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11. According to this platform, Douglas would most likely support legislation that would
require wages for enslaved persons
follow the ideals of abolitionists
protect slavery where it already exists
end the plantation system
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2. Which location on this map shows the location of colonial New York?
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2
1
3
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3. Which factor best completes the list?
many wealthy plantation owners
large population of indentured servants
many well-built roads through the Smoky Mountains
large inland port on the bank of the Mississippi River
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4. What factor best completes the list?
citizens voted for officials who wanted to ratify the constitution
the states sent edits to the document in order to support ratification
the constitution was adopted when nine states voted for ratification
citizens signed petitions in their states for ratifying the constitution
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9. Based on this chart, why was the election of 1876 considered controversial?
More than half of the states favored a democratic candidate.
Hayes won the Electoral College vote but did not win the popular vote.
There were no third party candidates running for office.
Tilden was unable to win the Electoral College vote or the popular vote.
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7. How did the adoption of the Fundamental Order of Connecticut influence the development of colonial self-government?
It enabled colonists to establish trade treaties with other nations.
It allowed colonists to practice freedom of religion.
It allowed colonists to create their own laws for the area.
It enabled colonists to protect their land from native peoples.
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18. In this speech, President Lincoln explained that he intended to
impose marital law in the South
refuse to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act
respect the rights of Southern States
expand the legal rights of slaves
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17. What was the main result of Andrew Jackson's presidency on U.S. politics?
It established the importance of political skill over military experience.
It led to a power struggle between the executive and judicial branches.
It strengthened the power of the executive branch.
It ended the debate over states' rights.
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21. What happened in California after gold was discovered at this location?
Sutter organized a local government that petitioned Congress to join U.S.
The Mexican government stopped new settlers from coming to the area.
A migration to California began by people coming to the area from all over.
John Sutter organized an armed revolt to seize California from Mexico.
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5. The Supreme Court's interpretation of this section of the Constitution increased congressional power by
authorizing the federal regulation of interstate commerce
creating a federal agency to collect taxes from the states
allowing the federal government to issue money to the states
enabling the federal government to increase military spending

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