What is an excise tax?

a tax on the production or sale of a product

Why did General Lee join the Confederate Military?

He felt loyal to his native Virginia

What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?

They had no representatives to vote of the tax

Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

to limit the power of the government

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey

The Continental Army was composed of

troops from all of the colonies.

What event helped end conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?

the marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas

Which of these describes General Grant's terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House?

They were generous so as to avoid further suffering

Why was the Declaration of Independence written

to explain why the colonies were separating from Britain

In what way were colonial schools like the public schools of today?

The schools taught reading and writing

How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?

They traveled across a land bridge

Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted to their environment?

Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.

In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?

It included a diverse population.

Why is James Madison known as the Father of the Constitution?

He was well prepared to lead discussion at the Convention

What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?

The supported the new Constitution

What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king.

Which was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Congress could not impose taxes

Why did the Mormons move west to Utah?

to settler where they could freely practice their beliefs

What was the significance of the 36*30' parallel?

It indicated where slavery was allowed and banned.

How did Marco Polo encourage exploration?

He wrote a book about his travels to Asia.

How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.

What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine

to prevent European interference in North and South America

What was an effect of the Missouri Compromise?

it temporarily ended the slave debate

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

The cost to taxpayers was too high

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition

to ask King George to make peace with the colonies

What is meant by the "due process of law" included in the 5th Amendment?

The government must follow rules as it carries out the law

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1
Who was hurt most by Jefferson's embargo on trade?
North African Pirates
American Sea Workers
France
Great Britain
2
Which of these was an incentive for settlers to travel to Oregon Country?
Canadian Citizenship
fertile farmland
gold deposits
religious freedom
3
Which of these features made the Southern colonies unique?
religious freedom
self-government
general assemblies
tobacco plantations
4
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Farm life is better than city life.
Women are not as educated as men
People have lost their faith
Success come from making money.
5
What is an excise tax?
a tax on income earned
a tax on property
a tax on money inherited or received as a gift
a tax on the production or sale of a product
6
Why did General Lee join the Confederate Military?
He had been defeated in the Presidential election
He was in favor of slavery
He felt loyal to his native Virginia
He believed in the rights of states to secede.
7
What name is given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?
impeachment
federalism
judicial review
veto power
8
What is the final step before a national bill becomes a bill?
It is passed by the Supreme Court
It is signed by the president
It is approved by the state legislators
It is voted of by the citizens
9
What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?
They had no representatives to vote of the tax
People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes
People in Great Britain were taxed only on property
They did not believe in any form of taxation
10
Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to determine the election process
to rewrite the Constitution
to limit the power of the government
to outline the responsibilities of Congress
11
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The government would not allow the trade of whiskey
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey
The government made the production of whiskey illegal
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey
12
Why is the U.S. Constitution called a "living document"?
It has changed with time
It is written by each president
It is signed each year by members of congress
It has remained the same over the years
13
The Continental Army was composed of
troops from all of the colonies.
only troops
Only troops from the New England colonies.
troops from throughout Great Britain
14
What event helped end conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the American Indians?
the arrival of Captain John Smith
the marriage of John Rolfe to Pocahontas
the discovery of the lost colony of Roanoke
the success of the trade of weapons and food
15
Why was George Washington chosen to be a Military Leader?
He was highly educated
He wanted the role
He had experience
He was very wealthy
16
Which of these describes General Grant's terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House?
They were meant to punish the Confederacy
They were stern in their demand for payment for losses
They were generous so as to avoid further suffering
They were meant to show that the North sought forgiveness
17
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
supply shortages
long travel distances
18
Why was the Declaration of Independence written
to explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
to instruct how a country wins its freedom
to start the American Revolution
19
In what way were colonial schools like the public schools of today?
Teachers were hired by the parents
The schools taught reading and writing
The schools were paid for with tax $
All children were required to attend
20
How did the Colombian Exchange affect many American Indian groups?
They grew in number
They became prosperous
They were forced to move.
They died from disease.
21
The United States acquired land in all ways EXCEPT
through settlement
through inheritance
through treaties
through war
22
Which of these did the colonists consider an act of tyranny?
The Proclamation of 1763
The First Continental Congress
The French and Indian War
The Boston Tea Party
23
What did the New England colonies have in common?
They were self-governing.
They provided financial security.
They provided religious freedom.
They were settled by Puritans.
24
How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?
The sailed across a narrow strait
They traveled south from Canada
They sailed to Mexico and then drifted north
They traveled across a land bridge
25
As stated in his Farewell Address, which term best describes Washington's foreign policy?
aggression
colonial expansion
alliance expansion
isolationism
26
Which of these became the name of New Netherland after the English took it over in 1664?
New York
New Jersey
New England
New Hampshire
27
Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted to their environment?
Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.
Great Plains people made clothing from animal hides
Southwest people made many things with corn
Northwest people ate fish
28
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
as agreeable neighbors
as ungrateful rebels
as foreign invaders
as brave soldiers
29
In which way was New Amsterdam different from other European settlements?
It included only Dutch people.
It was led by an American Indian.
It included a diverse population.
It was founded on religious beliefs.
30
Why is James Madison known as the Father of the Constitution?
He was the oldest delegate to the Convention
He was well prepared to lead discussion at the Convention
He knew more about the govt than anyone else
He wrote the first draft of the Constitution
31
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose punishments for crimes
to determine national holidays
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to petition the King's rights
32
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
Loyalists
American Indians
Patriots
British soliders
33
Which of these colonies was most motivated by making a profit?
Massachusetts.
Connecticut.
Virginia.
Pennsylvania.
34
Which of these describes the relationship between the French and the American Indians
They were business partners
The American Indians were slaves to the French
They were enemies
The French converted the American Indians
35
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
The supported the new Constitution
They questioned the justice of slavery.
They feared the power of the National government
They believed that states should have equal representation
36
What was an effect of Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king.
It established a democratic government.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens.
37
Which of these documents is most similar to the Mayflower Compact?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Bible
the Constitution
the Gettysburg Address
38
Which of these describes the Separatists?
They were wealthy English investors.
They shared a common occupation.
They shared religious beliefs.
They were English soldiers.
39
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
to flee from hostile tribes
in search of food
in search of a better climate
to locate fertile farmland
40
Which was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not declare war
Congress could not create an army and navy
Congress could not set up a postal system
Congress could not impose taxes
41
Why did the Mormons move west to Utah?
to convert American Indians to their religion
to escape poverty and debt
to settle on land provided by the government
to settler where they could freely practice their beliefs
42
What was the significance of the 36*30' parallel?
It indicated the northern border of Missouri
It showed the borders of the United States
It separated the North from the South
It indicated where slavery was allowed and banned.
43
How did Marco Polo encourage exploration?
He wrote a book about his travels to Asia.
He became wealthy after conquering the Incas
He told stories about his trip around Africa.
He brought treasures back from the Americas.
44
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
The kind was denied power over the citizens.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed
Citizens were able to choose the monarch
45
Which of these was a strong influence on the kind of shelter used by each American Indian group
climate
education
wealth
religion
46
What was one contribution of Chinese immigrants to the United States?
cultural diversity
mapmaking
sports traditions
political systems
47
What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine
to encourage foreign trade with European merchants
to prevent European interference in North and South America
to warn against impressment of US sailors
to put an end to attacks on US ships
48
What was an effect of the Missouri Compromise?
it temporarily ended the slave debate
it required southern states to pay higher taxes
it upset the balance of slave and free states in the govt
it led to the south seceding from the Union
49
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
The king was unpopular
The cost to taxpayers was too high
They planned to move to America
They wanted the Americans to have their independence
50
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition
to persuade British troops to leave Boston
to encourage colonists to join the Army
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies
to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
51
What is meant by the "due process of law" included in the 5th Amendment?
if you are accused, the law doesn't promise rights
The govt cannot deny freedom to convicted criminals
The government must follow rules as it carries out the law
If you are accused, the law requires you pay a fine
52
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans views the Alien and Sedition Acts?
as an attack on the right of free speech
as a necessity to keep order in the new nation
as a tool to remove political parties
as a way to increase citizen's rights
53
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British army?
poorly trained soldiers
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
poor leadership
54
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to learn about the customs of the American Indians
to protect American Indians
to teach their religion to the American Indians
to trade with the American Indians
55
Which is true of free African Americans living in both the North and South?
They lived side by side with white Americans
They had the same rights as everyone else.
They preferred living only with American Americans
They faced discrimination and racism
56
The Middle Passage refers to
the route taken to reach New York
the ocean crossing of the slaves
a system of trade between the colonies
a step in climbing the social ladder
57
Slaves expressed African cultural traditions in all of the following ways EXCEPT
through art
through folk tales
through music
through fieldwork
58
Following the American Rev War, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?
laws would be passed to prevent people from settling
another war would occur between Great Britain and America
rights for which people fought would be lost
states would have too much power
59
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
political parties
Parliament
monarchy
60
The actions and beliefs of the Quakers of Pennsylvania predicted which of these events?
the French and Indian War
the Mayflower journey
the failure of Roanoke
the American Revolution
61
All of these were reasons the Fugitive Slave Law failed EXCEPT
many slaves moved to Canada
hounded slave catchers returned to the South
plantation owners did not want returned slaves
Northerners refused to obey the law

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