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1
Explain how typhus and smallpox affected the Native Americans in the New World.
The diseases killed approximately 90% of Native Americans
The diseases hurt them, but then gave them immunities.
The diseases did not affect the Native Americans.
2
What was one way the British punished the colonists after the Boston Tea Party?
Quartering Acts
Intolerable Actss
Townshend Acts
Sugar Act
3
Besides warm weather, what else helped to ease the awful conditions at Valley Forge?
news of a victory at Saratoga
better housing
medicine from Europe
arrival of much needed supplies
4
Richard Henry Lee & Founding Fathers petitioned to separate from Britain because they read
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
George III's rejection of the Olive Branch Petition
Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack
Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Indpendence
5
Which strength of the Patriot army was important to its eventual victory?
troops enlisted from all over Europe
coordination with a far superior navy
superior weaponry, training, and tactics
knowledge of the land
6
Which navy helped to trap the British army at Yorktown?
a fleet of French warships
a fleet of Mexican warships
a fleet of Portugese warships
a fleet of Spanish warships
7
What is the Bill of Rights?
the principles of government
First ten amendments
A compromise between large and small states
A compromise between slave and free states
8
Who has the power to create public education?
state governments
private business
the President
Congress
9
What is a constitutional amendment?
when Congress overrides a Presidential veto
an addition or change to the Constitution
a Supreme Court decision
a special Judiciary session
10
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
To protest the high price of tea
To protest the Tea Act of 1773
To protest the Intolerable Act
To protest Britain's ban on town meetings
11
Why would other SMALL states favor the New Jersey Plan?
The plan picked representatives according to population.
The plan banned slavery.
The plan ensured equal representation for ALL states.
The plan put all small states before large ones.
12
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
Letter written by Thomas Jefferson
an arrowhead from the Nez Perce tribe
Photograph of a Civil War battle
your social studies textbook
13
In the middle the colonies, what was the geography and the economy like?
mild winters and farming
swampy lands and fishing
heavily forested lands and shipbuilding
harsh winters and manufacturing
14
The exchange of goods and ideas between the New World and the Old World
Columbian Exchange
The Spice Road
Continental Exchange
15
Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
It convinced the Spanish to join the Patriots
It convinced the French to join the Patriots
It convinced Britain to join the Patriots
It was the end of the war
16
Prussian General who trained troops at Valley Forge
von Steuben
de Lafayette
Pulaski
Kosciuszko
17
This colonial leader started the Sons of Liberty & the Committees of Correspondence
John Adams
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
18
New sources and ideas NEVER change the interpretation of events.
FALSE
TRUE
19
What resolved the conflict between the two plans of government (NJ & VA)?
the Three-Fifths Compromise
the Northwest Ordinance
the Great Compromise
20
This Boston lawyer spoke out against British oppression and joined the Continental Congresses
John Adams
Samuel Adams
Daniel Boone
George Grenville
21
In addition to the Preamble what are the three main sections of the Declaration of Independence
Natural rights, British wrongs, Independence
British wrongs, need for separation, unjust taxes
22
Both primary and secondary sources are used to analyze the past.
TRUE
FALSE
23
Why did Parliament raise taxes in the colonies after 1763?
Colonists should help pay for costs of French & Indian War
colonists should be punished for protesting against taxes
Colonists enjoyed English rights but didn't live in England
the colonists were ignoring the Proclamation Line
24
Which of the following is a primary source?
a biography of Abraham Lincoln
an autobiography of Christopher Columbus
a national geography.com article
your social studies textbook
25
What were some of the conditions at Valley Forge
Lack of Food, Good Shelter
Hot, Mosquito, Diseases
Pleasant, Adequate Food
Freezing, Poor Lodging, Diseases
26
This Virginia House of Burgess member spoke against the Brits & said the colonists should split
Charles Townshend
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
William Pitt
27
Which is a list of your freedoms?
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, right to bear arms
freedom of religion and drive a car
vote, drive a car and freedom of speech
right of the president to veto laws
28
Which of the following is NOT part of the Intolerable (Coercive) Acts?
Shutting down the port of Boston
Parliament passed the Tea Act
A newer, tougher quartering act
British officials could not be tried in Massachusetts
29
What does it take to be a responsible citizen?
driving
owning a house
snapchatting
voting
30
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the first major battle
Benedict Arnold barely became a traitor here
It led to the end of the war
It was the turning point of the war
31
Historians interpret evidence in different ways.
TRUE
FALSE
32
The Articles of Confederation failed because
Congress could not declare war
the Supreme Court could overturn laws passed by Congress
the national government was too weak
Congress could not coin money
33
Which branch can VETO and make appointments in government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
34
Which group argued that the Constitution must include a Bill of Rights?
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
35
How did early exploration inspire later exploration by the Europeans?
opportunity to settle lands and gain riches
opportunity to gain religious freedom
opportunity to establish democracy
opportunity to bring Native Americans to Europe
36
Which section of the Constitution outlines the goals?
Article I
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Article II
37
Historians are NOT influenced by their own biases.
FALSE
TRUE
38
In New England, what was the geography and economy like?
long hot summers and farming
fishing, shipbuilding and cold winters
freezing summers and merchant shipping
39
Why did the British and French fight over the Ohio River Valley?
the series of forts the English built offended the French
France attacked the English colonies along the coast
the French were determined to halt British expansion
the Spanish and French formed an alliance
40
Which food/animals came FROM the New World TO the Old World
corn, pumpkins, turkeys
cows, horses
grapes, honeybees
41
What "power" can Congress do besides override VETOES and ratify TREATIES?
call special sessions of Congress
enforce laws
make laws
grant pardons
42
How did the British punish Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Insufferable Act
43
What was the New England region known for?
Whaling, merchants, shipbuilding
long, hot humid summers
moderate winters and great farming
Extended growing seasons
44
What are the Articles, or main body, of the Constitution?
an introduction, or opening
the responsibilities
the goals of the Constitution
the framework of government
45
The Continental Army was very well equipped throughout the Revolutionary War.
FALSE
TRUE
46
Portugese and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown forcing their surrender
FALSE
TRUE
47
Which branch declares laws UNCONSTITUTIONAL?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
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French hero of the American Revolution
Baron von Steuben
Baron Johann de Kalb
Marquis de Lafayette
Bernardo de Galvez
