Why were immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s often treated with resentment?

People feared losing jobs and opportunities to the newcomers

Which of the following was NOT a reason Europeans established colonies in the Americas?

To escape the encroaching Mongol Horde

What was the French and Indian War fought over in North America?

Control of the Ohio Valley just west of the English colonies

What issue did Federalists and Anti-Federalists passionately disagree about?

How strong the federal government should be

What was a unique danger that African American troops faced in fighting for the Union?

If captured, they faced being sold into slavery or execution

Why didn't the South keep up with the rapid industrial advancements of the North?

Their slave-based agricultural practices were too lucrative

How do you feel about high school next year?

Terrified!, Excited!, A little bit of both...

After winning independence, Americans were afraid of having a strong central government. Why?

They feared the freedoms they just fought for would be lost

Why did southern states secede from the Union after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860?

They wanted to preserve a state's right to allow slavery

The Electoral College is responsible for...

casting the actual votes to elect the President.

How did agrarians differ from industrialists in antebellum America?

One preferred farming while the other preferred industry

What are natural rights?

Inherent rights that human beings are born with

How were the lives of slaves and women similar in the early-to-mid-1800s?

Both were denied the basic rights afforded to white men

What was Manifest Destiny?

The belief that the US would expand from ocean to ocean

Why did the South fear an imbalance of representation of free and slave states in the Senate?

Being outnumbered/outvoted meant slavery could be abolished

Colonists resented the Stamp Act, not because they were being taxed to pay off war debt, but...

because they had no representation for their own interests.

What was the Monroe Doctrine's main purpose?

To keep Europe from meddling in the Western Hemisphere

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?

To list basic freedoms of people and the limits of gov't

How did the invention of the cotton gin affect cotton production in the South?

Cotton production increased, making slaves more valuable

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain

What effect on the rest of the world did the American Revolution have?

It inspired other nations to have their own revolutions

What is NOT a reason that pioneers moved west in the early-to-mid 1800s?

Bodacious surfing waves along the Pacific coastline

What is the purpose of our government's system of checks and balances?

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Why did life in the English colonies differ from region to region?

Settlers adapted to distinct lands, resources, & climates

After Great Britain won, they issued the Proclamation of 1763, meaning colonists could not...

move west of the Appalachian Mountains.

A democracy where elected representatives lead the nation

Why were American Indians removed from their homelands via the "Trail of Tears"?

To allow for westward expansion by American citizens

How did the Constitutional Convention resolve the dispute between large and small states?

A bicameral Congress -- House of Representatives and Senate

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1
Why were immigrants to the United States in the late 1800s often treated with resentment?
People were afraid of trying the new foods that they brought
People envied their success and abilities
People feared losing jobs and opportunities to the newcomers
People thought the country already had too many people
2
Which of the following was NOT a reason Europeans established colonies in the Americas?
To practice their religious beliefs without persecution
To conquer new lands and expand territory for their homeland
To profit off of the new lands and its resources
To escape the encroaching Mongol Horde
3
What was the French and Indian War fought over in North America?
Control of the Ohio Valley just west of the English colonies
Control of the lucrative maple syrup market
Control of the Chesapeake Bay for safe shipping passage
Who would get to be best friends with the American Indians
4
What is the correct spelling of my name? (LAST CHANCE...)
K O R N I E K
K O R I N E K
K O R N I K
K O R E N I K
5
What issue did Federalists and Anti-Federalists passionately disagree about?
How the people would be taxed
How the people would be represented in Congress
Whether to expand as a nation westward
How strong the federal government should be
6
What was a unique danger that African American troops faced in fighting for the Union?
They could be forced to fight for the Confederacy
If captured, they faced being sold into slavery or execution
They were attacked by their own fellow soldiers
They were not given any weapons to fight with
7
By helping the American patriots in their revolution, who become our first foreign ally?
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Bavaria
8
Why didn't the South keep up with the rapid industrial advancements of the North?
They did not trust machines
Trains were too loud and disrupted their laid-back style
Their slave-based agricultural practices were too lucrative
They were opposed to the pollution caused by factories
9
How do you feel about high school next year?
Terrified!
Excited!
A little bit of both...
10
After winning independence, Americans were afraid of having a strong central government. Why?
They did not want the rule of law, but preferred chaos
It could provoke another war with Great Britain
They feared the freedoms they just fought for would be lost
States would have far too much power.
11
Why did southern states secede from the Union after Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860?
They wanted to ally with Mexico against his wishes
They did not like his whiskers -- not one bit
They wanted to preserve a state's right to allow slavery
They did not want the factory system imposed upon them
12
The Electoral College is responsible for...
deciding which student council members receive scholarships.
running national elections.
casting the actual votes to elect the President.
determining the Top 25 college football rankings.
13
How did agrarians differ from industrialists in antebellum America?
One was agnostic while the other was indentured
One preferred agitation while the other preferred inundation
One was aggressive while the other was industrious
One preferred farming while the other preferred industry
14
Who warned the American people not to let political party loyalty divide the nation?
George Watson
Thomas Jefferson
George Jefferson
George Washington
15
When Great Britain got word of the Declaration of Independence, they considered it...
an opportunity for reconciliation and problem solving.
an act of treason.
a definitively well-written, interesting thought piece.
bloody rubbish of the detestable, incorrigibly uncouth sort.
16
What are natural rights?
Rights given to citizens upon passing a citizenship test
Inherent rights that human beings are born with
Rights that people vote for and receive after an election
Rights most graciously bestowed upon loyal subjects by Kings
17
How were the lives of slaves and women similar in the early-to-mid-1800s?
Neither were paid for doing work
Both were denied the basic rights afforded to white men
Both were considered legal property
Neither were officially citizens of the US
18
What was Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the US would expand from ocean to ocean
Foreign policy predicting America would become a world power
The idea that the US was inevitably headed for a civil war
The notion that slavery was bound to end naturally
19
Why did the South fear an imbalance of representation of free and slave states in the Senate?
They could lose tax revenue for their states
They might lose the respect of their esteemed colleagues
Being outnumbered/outvoted meant slavery could be abolished
They might lose future elections
20
Which branch of government creates laws?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Presidential Branch
21
Colonists resented the Stamp Act, not because they were being taxed to pay off war debt, but...
because no one knew how to use stamps.
because they were unhappy with the result of the war itself.
because taxes were a brand new concept.
because they had no representation for their own interests.
22
What was the Monroe Doctrine's main purpose?
To get James Monroe re-elected to the presidency
To establish Uncle Sam as an American icon
To keep Europe from meddling in the Western Hemisphere
To end attacks on American ships
23
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
To detail the separation of powers
To make clear what the people cannot do
To list basic freedoms of people and the limits of gov't
To explain of how our government works
24
Which branch of government approves and carries out these law?
Judicial Branch
Defense Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
25
What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment passed after the Civil War?
To allow freedman to hold elected office
To abolish slavery
To give the freedom of speech to former slaves
To reform the criminal justice system
26
What was the name of the secret network of people who helped slaves escape to the North?
The Soul Train
The Secret Subway
The Underground Railroad
The Fugitive Freeway
27
How did the invention of the cotton gin affect cotton production in the South?
It made harvesting more difficult, lowering cotton supply
Its efficiency meant that slavery was no longer needed
Synthetic fibers and wool replaced cotton
Cotton production increased, making slaves more valuable
28
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To bring attention to the treatment of the American Indians
To outline our new system of government and legal framework
To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
So Tommy J could have the opportunity to flex on his h8rz
29
What effect on the rest of the world did the American Revolution have?
It encouraged Kings to give more freedoms to their people
It made people afraid of America -- very afraid
It inspired other nations to have their own revolutions
It made them totes jelly that we got ours and they had nunya
30
What is NOT a reason that pioneers moved west in the early-to-mid 1800s?
Fertile farmland in Oregon
Gold was found in California in 1848
Bodacious surfing waves along the Pacific coastline
To escape religious persecution back East
31
What demographic overwhelmingly supported Andrew Jackson in the election of 1828?
American Indians
aristocratic elites
republicans
common people
32
What is the purpose of our government's system of checks and balances?
To explicitly list the rights of people
To ensure that anyone can be President
To share power equally among the states
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
33
Are you planning on studying for tomorrow's test?
Yes
No
34
The Articles of Confederation could not impose ______, leaving the central government too weak.
taxes
selective service
jury duty
punishments
35
Why did life in the English colonies differ from region to region?
The colonies were founded at different times
Each region was assigned a different lifestyle by the King
Settlers adapted to distinct lands, resources, & climates
Different colonies had different people, duh!
36
According to the "Founding Fathers", where does the government's power to rule come from?
The people being governed
God
The King
The Electoral College
37
After Great Britain won, they issued the Proclamation of 1763, meaning colonists could not...
import anymore slaves from Africa.
return to Europe for any reason.
move west of the Appalachian Mountains.
become full British citizens.
38
Which branch of government interprets the legality and constitutionality of these laws?
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Jude Law Branch
Legislative Branch
39
What is a republic?
A dictatorship where authoritarian rule controls everything
A monarchy where a King or Queen rules by birthright
A democracy where elected representatives lead the nation
An oligarchy where the wealthiest influential people rule
40
What is it called when most people get what they want when making decisions?
Electoral College
Minority Rights
Majority Rule
Popular Vote
41
Why were American Indians removed from their homelands via the "Trail of Tears"?
To provide more room for the tribes
To allow for westward expansion by American citizens
To encourage tribes to adopt the white man's culture
To enable Indians to have more fertile farmlands
42
How did the Constitutional Convention resolve the dispute between large and small states?
A bicameral Congress -- House of Representatives and Senate
It didn't...
It allowed the President to choose the representatives
The large and small states would take turns ruling

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