The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to —

prevent European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

The United States acquired the Oregon Territory when —

a treaty divided U.S. and British claims to the land

Why did Anti-Federalist demand that the bill be added to the US Constitution?

to protect individual freedoms from the federal govt

According to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, before a territory can become a state it had to -

have 60,000 free men and write a constitution

Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?

The profitability of cash-crop agriculture

Ben Franklin said "There is no such thing as a public liberty w/o freedom of speech," he meant

Citizens must be allowed to discuss ideas with one another

Due Process Law: Search and Seizure; Speedy Trial; ??????

No cruel and unusual punishment

Disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to:

establishment of the first two political parties

One reason that the Mayflower Compact was written was to establish -

rules and laws for the good of the colony

Lincoln stated the states only had one legal status, in the Union ... he was debating -

The legal ability of states to secede

What was one long-term consequence of the sharecropping system?

Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt.

The authors of The Federalist Papers most likely agreed...

universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.

How did Samuel Morse’s best-known innovation contribute to U.S. growth and development?

enabled instantaneous long-distance transmission of info

How did the Stamp, Quartering, and Sugar act contribute to the start of the Revolutionary War

angered colonists who believed their liberties were violated

Which of the following was a motive for the founding of Jamestown?

economic opportunity - searching for gold

Which of these choices included in the Bill of Rights is guaranteed by the First Amendment?

the right to freely practice religion

A biography of military leader “Stonewall” Jackson would include which Civil War events?

Confederate victories as the First Battle of Bull Run

The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —

established the practice of judicial review

Which of the following is a result of the belief in the idea of Manifest Destiny?

The United States went to war with Mexico

The Mississippi River played a major role in which of the following:

the exploration of new territory acquired from France

The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified in order to —

protect the voting rights of African American men

The Emancipation Proclamation -

Encouraged African Americans to fight for the Union

Supreme Court ruling Marbury vs. Madison?

Federal Courts determined the constitutionality of a law

Which of these prompted Congress to propose the Fourteenth Amendment?

Black Codes enacted after the Civil War

Republicanism is best described as -

plan for Representative Government

What was the primary objective of the Monroe Doctrine

Prevent European colonization in the western hemesphere

Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

determined how slaves counted towards legislative population

Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the US Constitution because he believed under it?

states would surrender too much power to the federal govt

What is the reason for the government’s involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

Acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

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1
The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to —
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies
prevent European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
prevent European colonization in the Eastern Hemisphere
2
The United States acquired the Oregon Territory when —
a treaty divided U.S. and British claims to the land
the territory’s settlers voted for annexation by the USA
Mexico sold the territory to the USA for $10 million
Russia sold the land to the United States for $7.2 million
3
The abolitionist movement achieved its goal with the passage of which amendment?
14th amendment
13th amendment
19th amendment
15th amendment
4
Why did Anti-Federalist demand that the bill be added to the US Constitution?
to protect individual freedoms from the federal govt
to strengthen the authority of the fed govt
to improve organization of the judiciary
to give each state equal power
5
What role did Ulysses S. Grant have during the Civil War?
Confederate President
President
Union General
Confederate General
6
According to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, before a territory can become a state it had to -
allow woman to vote
pay off all owed taxes
abolish slavery
have 60,000 free men and write a constitution
7
Which U.S. document protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Declaration of Independence
8
Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?
The profitability of cash-crop agriculture
The establishment of protective tariffs
The invention of the steam engine
The development of the factory system
9
Ben Franklin said "There is no such thing as a public liberty w/o freedom of speech," he meant
Citizens must be allowed to discuss ideas with one another
Government can take away your Freedom of Speech
The government can make treaties with other nations
Citizens can impeach government officials
10
Due Process Law: Search and Seizure; Speedy Trial; ??????
None of the above
Freedom of Speech
No cruel and unusual punishment
Right to bear arms
11
Powers not delegated the US by the Constitution, nor prohibited by the State
Federalism
Checks and balances
Separation of Powers
Republicanism
12
Disagreements between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to:
ratification of the U.S. Constitution
a compromise over slavery in the Northern territories
establishment of the first two political parties
creation of Indian reservations
13
Which of the following is a correct characteristic of the Middle Colonies?
manufacturing
Short growing season
moderate climate
Long growing season
14
One reason that the Mayflower Compact was written was to establish -
voting rights for all men
an adendum to abolish slavery
a trade agreement with Native Americans
rules and laws for the good of the colony
15
Francis Lowell's Textile Mill most directly contributed to the increase of -
agriculture
subsistence farming
Temperance movement
industrialization
16
_{Lincoln stated the states only had one legal status, in the Union ... he was debating -}
The legal ability of states to secede
The unalienable rights of citizens
The power of states to organize militias
The right of citizens to choose representatives
17
Which groups wanted a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
Democrati-Republicans
Anti-Federalist
Republicans
Federalists
18
What was one long-term consequence of the sharecropping system?
Agricultural workers organized labor unions.
Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt.
Landowners sold property to pay wages to former slaves.
agricultural workers moved to cities to start small business
19
The authors of The Federalist Papers most likely agreed...
strong central govt would be more prosperous
a bill of rights should be included the constitution
universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed.
3/5 representation wouldn't work; it would be unequal
20
The implementation of this tariff would eventually lead to -
American Revolution
Nullification Crisis
Whiskey Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
21
How did Samuel Morse’s best-known innovation contribute to U.S. growth and development?
enabled instantaneous long-distance transmission of info
boosted the speed of cross-country mail delivery
increased national unity by reducing sectional differences
allowed manufactured goods to be produced at lower cost
22
June 17, 1776 the Continental Congress is a commission to?
Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
23
What is the significance of Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Liberator
North Star
Underground Railroad
24
How did the Stamp, Quartering, and Sugar act contribute to the start of the Revolutionary War
restricted trade with Natives
facilitated the free-enterprise economy
hurt the Southern economy
angered colonists who believed their liberties were violated
25
Which of the following was a motive for the founding of Jamestown?
economic opportunity - searching for gold
A place to escape religious persecution
A joint-stock company that wanted to get rich
To test out the implementation of the slave trade
26
Boston and New Orleans were both founded as —
industrial centers
military outposts
port cities
farming communities
27
Which event happened last during the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Saratoga
28
Which group was among the first to call for an end to slavery?
Puritans
Native Americans
Quakers
Pilgrims
29
Which groups was the first to call for the abolishment of slavery?
Quakers
Native Americans
Pilgrims
Puritans
30
Which of these choices included in the Bill of Rights is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
The right to have a lawyer present during questioning
The right to vote
the right to have a jury trial
the right to freely practice religion
31
Why did Elizabeth Cady Stanton oppose the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Women still could not vote
freedman were returned to slavery
African Americans could not vote
It treated indentured servants
32
A biography of military leader “Stonewall” Jackson would include which Civil War events?
Confederate victories as the First Battle of Bull Run
The Union vicotry at Antietham
The surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox
The Union capture of the Mississippi River
33
Which of the following was an outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision?
both
African American were not citizens
Missouri Compromise was rules unconstitutional
34
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
upheldthe power of the Executive Branch
confirmed power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
established the practice of judicial review
35
Which of the following is a result of the belief in the idea of Manifest Destiny?
Texas fought for her independence from Mexico
The Bank of the United States was created
English monarchs sent colonist over for religious freedom
The United States went to war with Mexico
36
The Mississippi River played a major role in which of the following:
the defeat of British troops at the Battle of Saratoga
the exploration of new territory acquired from France
the settlement of territory previously claimed by the Dutch
he defeat of British invaders at the Battle of Fort McHenry
37
The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified in order to —
protect the voting rights of African American men
establish legal requirements for the education of slaves
mandate fair labor contracts for former slaves
abolish the institution of slavery
38
The Emancipation Proclamation -
Encouraged African Americans to fight for the Union
encouraged Native Americants to fight for the Union
ended the Civil War
Encouraged African Americans to fight for the Confederacy
39
Supreme Court ruling Marbury vs. Madison?
State courts lacked the authority to hear Federal cases
State govt lack the power to regulate federal bureaus
Federal Courts determined the constitutionality of a law
Federal govt had the power to regulate trade within a state
40
Which of these prompted Congress to propose the Fourteenth Amendment?
Black Codes enacted after the Civil War
opposition by the south to the Emancipation Proclamation
The popular sovereignty provision in the Kansas-Nebraska Act
The positions taken in the Know-Nothing Party platform
41
Your town offers many choices for religous services, these choices are protected by:
4th amendment
2nd amendment
1st amendment
3rd amendment
42
Congress passes bill; President vetoes bill; Congress overrides... what principle is this?
Judicial Review
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Checks and balances
43
Republicanism is best described as -
plan for Representative Government
a Constitutional Monarchy in the United States
the importance of the Divine Right of Kings
a system of checks and balances for the government
44
What was the primary objective of the Monroe Doctrine
Prevent European colonization in the Eastern Hemesphere
Create Indian reservation to promote westward expansion
Prevent European colonization in the western hemesphere
To heal the wounds of the War of 1812
45
The West, in 1850, had an economy based on -
manufacturing
agriculture
mining
ranching
46
Virginia Plan; ----?---- ; New Jersey Plan.....What's the missing link?
Missouri Compromise
Direct Democracy
Checks and Balances
Great Compromise
47
Revolutionary Era....
All of the Above
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
Intolerable Act imposed
First Continental Congress
48
Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
determined the election of senators
Decided how small states would count legislative population
determined how slaves counted towards legislative population
made helping a slave a crime
49
Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the US Constitution because he believed under it?
alliances could not be formed with other countries
individual would exercise too much power over the fed govt
courts would have accountability issues
states would surrender too much power to the federal govt
50
What is the reason for the government’s involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?
Acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
Persuade Natives to become farmers
Punish Natives who were allies to the British
Gain access to important rivers
51
When citizens report for jury duty they're helping uphold a constitutional right of...??
6th Amendment
2nd Amendment
8th Amendment
10th Amendment

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