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1
Which of these enabled American Indians to settle in permanent villages?
hunting
trading
farming
herding
2
How did Parliament respond to the colonists' protests against the Stamp Act?
They increased the tax on paper.
They repealed the Stamp Act.
They refused to sell stamps in the colonies.
They arrested those who complained about the Act.
3
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
poorly trained soldiers
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
4
Which of these describes the mood in the colonies following Lexington and Concord?
Colonists mostly sided with the Loyalists.
Colonists were eager to start a war.
Colonists began moving back to England.
Colonists were reluctant to start a war.
5
What decision was made at the Second Continental Congress?
to demand a repeal of the Tea Act
to form an army
to make a gesture of peace
to declare war on Great Britain
6
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
in search of food
to flee from hostile tribes
to locate fertile farmland
in search of a better climate
7
What was the original purpose of the convention in May of 1787?
to end Shay's Rebellion
to revise the Articles of Confederation
to write a new Constitution
to rewrite the Declaration of Independence
8
In which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?
Teachers were hired by the parents.
The schools were paid for with tax dollars.
The schools taught reading and writing.
All children were required to attend.
9
Did Izzy Machado rock your face off during the concert last week?
yes
I still haven't recovered.
YES!
Yes
10
Which of these is a purpose of the Bill of Rights?
determine the election process
limit the power of the government
rewrite the Constitution
outline the responsibilities of Congress
11
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
Parliament
the people
God
the king
12
What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?
They had no representative to vote on the tax.
People in Great Britain were only taxed on property.
People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes.
They did not believe in any form of taxation.
13
Which of these settled in the Spanish borderlands?
soldiers and missionaries
farmers and ranchers
miners and treasure seekers
pirates and runaway slaves
14
What is the federal system?
the shared power between states and the national government
a single leader who makes all government decisions
individual states having power over the national government
government run by one political party
15
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
an act of bravery
an act of treason
an act of terrorism
an act of loyalty
16
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
The colonial militia was no match for the British troops.
The British were fearful of the colonial militia.
The British troops were eager to start a war.
The colonists were willing to fight for their rights.
17
Which of these describes what the American Indians believed about their environment?
They were the rulers of the region in which they lived.
That the land should remain unchanged.
They were part of a community of living things.
They owned the land on which they lived.
18
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
They planned to move to America.
They wanted American independence.
The cost was too high.
The king was unpopular.
19
How did the Columbian Exchange affect many American Indian groups?
They grew in number.
They were forced to move.
They became prosperous.
They died from diseases.
20
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the church leaders
the king of England
the English governor
the elected assembly
21
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He was very wealthy.
He was highly educated.
He had experience.
He wanted the role.
22
What right is protected by the Second Amendment?
the right to pay taxes
the right to own a gun
the right to public education
the right to vote in elections
23
What was an effect of Columbus's voyages to the Americas?
a reduction in the European population
a delay in future Spanish explorations
a war between Spain and France
a transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas
24
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 comes from making money.
25
Which of these nations became an American ally after Saratoga?
France
Mexico
Russia
Canada
26
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to start the American Revolution
to explain why the colonies were separating
to instruct how a country wins its freedom
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
27
Republicans believed the economy should be based on
industry
business
agriculture
finance
28
What was Great Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party?
the Stamp Act
the Boston Massacre
the Proclamation of 1763
the Intolerable Acts
29
Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
British soldiers
American colonists
African slaves
American Indians
30
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
To be given the same rights as English citizens.
To be allowed to choose the king.
To denounce their English citizenships.
To be governed by the English king.
31
What was the effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It established a democratic government.
It limited the power of the king.
It established a Bill of Rights.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
32
What did the Great Compromise decide?
the system of checks and balances
representation in Congress
the names of the political parties
the process of selecting the president
33
What effect did Common Sense have on the colonies?
It convinced many colonists that American should be free.
It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.
It petitioned the king to end the quarrel with America.
It instilled fear of war in the colonies.
34
Which of these describes the relationships between the French and the American Indians?
The American Indians were slaves to the French.
They were enemies.
The French converted the American Indians.
They were business partners.
35
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
36
Which of these is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
to propose new bills for Congress
to resolve disputes over laws
to put laws into effect
to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
37
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not set up a postal system
Congress could not impose taxes
Congress could not declare war
Congress could not create an army or navy
38
Which of these events led to the passing of the 12th Amendment?
the Whiskey Rebellion
the election of 1800
the establishment of a national bank
the Alien and Sedition Acts
39
Which of these was most important in determining the way of life of an American Indian group?
religious celebrations
land ownership
food sources
language skills
40
Why is Shay's Rebellion important?
it showed the strength of Massachusetts
it led to the passage of a new Constitution
it led to another war with Great Britain
it was the beginning of a civil war
41
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
as foreign invaders
as agreeable neighbors
as ungrateful rebels
as brave solidiers
42
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
The colonies had representatives in Parliament.
The colonies depended upon the British government.
The colonies were united into one government.
The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.
43
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to colonists?
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It gave the colonists the ability to choose representatives.
It defined crimes and punishments.
It specified what was due the colonists as English citizens.
44
The Continental Army was composed of
troops from all over the colonies
only troops from Virginia and Maryland
only troops from the New England colonies
troops from Great Britain
45
Why did people in different regions of the colonies adapt different ways of life?
People with specific skills settled in each area.
The regions had different geographies and resources.
The leaders of the colonies decided how people would live.
The people all had different reasons for settling there.
46
What is the primary work of Congress?
interpret the laws
make the laws
enforce the laws
support the president
47
The number of members of which of these is affected by population?
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
the President's cabinet
Senate
48
Which of these gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?
Great Britain
Spain
American Indians
France
49
What name is given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?
veto power
impeachment
judicial review
federalism
50
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
They where challenged by the environment.
They were welcomed by the American Indians.
They found the area already settled by the Dutch.
They quickly established a prosperous settlement.
51
What was the result of America victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.
It showed the Americans could defeat the British.
It proved Washington was wrong about his soldiers.
The Hessians joined the Americans.
52
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
to outline the responsibilities of elected officials
to make it difficult to amend the Constitution
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
to share power between the state and national governments
53
How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?
They sailed to Mexico and then drifted North.
They traveled across a land bridge.
They traveled south from Canada.
They sailed across a narrow strait.
54
Which of these best describes the Separatists?
They were wealthy English investors.
They were English soldiers.
They shared a common occupation.
They shared religious beliefs.
55
Which of these is a power shared by the national and state governments?
printing money
declaring war
negotiating treaties
raising taxes
56
Which of these is NOT a way people can participate in the government?
joining special interest groups
passing laws
participating in elections
belonging to a political party
57
The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770 in order to
create trouble for the colonists
warn of deadly disease in the city
create anti-British feelings
describe the truth about what happened
58
Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted the environment to meet their needs?
Great Plains people made clothing from animal hides.
Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.
Southwest people made many things with corn.
Northwest Coast people ate fish.
59
Which of these was a major issue that divided Federalists and Republicans?
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how many terms the president should serve in office
how large and powerful the military should be
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
60
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne resigned
British troops gained confidence
European countries came to America's aid
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
61
Which of these was an important achievement of the Adam's administration?
the country grew in size
the nation was at peace
the Federalist Party grew strong
alliances with other countries were strengthened
62
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He became wealthy after conquering the Incas.
He brought treasures back from his journey to the Americas.
He wrote a book about his travels to Asia.
He told stories about his trip around Africa.
63
What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
to punish Great Britain and France over impressment
to put an end to attacks on U.S. ships
to prevent European interference in the Americas
to encourage foreign trade with Europe
64
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Cecelia made and sold candles to wealthy landowners.
Jonathon paid his debt to a farmer by working without pay.
Samuel paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops.
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook.
65
Washington's foreign policy is best described as
expansionist
alliance building
isolationism
aggressive
66
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
fight a defensive war and tire the British out
avoid battles with the British
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
defeat the British in one large battle
67
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
68
Why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchants ships?
They hoped to force the U.S. into war.
They hoped to prevent the U.S. from supplying their enemy.
They hoped the U.S. would become their ally.
They wanted the U.S. to pay a ransom for their ships.
69
Why did the London Company send settlers to Virginia?
to establish a trading post
to make peace with American Indians
to create maps of the area
to start a moneymaking colony
70
Which of these best explains why different cultural regions formed in North America?
Groups adapted to the environment they settled in.
Groups settled in the areas at various times.
Groups chose where they lived based on their special skills.
Groups needed to distinguish themselves from other groups.
71
Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?
to explore North and South America
to establish trading posts
to exchange ideas with native peoples
to find a water route to Asia
72
A turducken is a
chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey and sent from heaven
a turkey who is best friends with a duck and a chicken
duck with chickens for parents that comes from Turkey
chicken who once ate a turkey, but thinks he's a duck
73
What did Americans fear about a strong central government?
states would have too much power
another war could occur with Great Britain
laws would be passed preventing settlement of new lands
rights for which people fought would be lost
74
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
to encourage colonists to join the army
to persuade British troops to leave Boston
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies
75
How do natural rights differ from other rights?
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
People are born with natural rights.
Natural rights come from the government.
People can vote to choose natural rights.
76
All of these are duties of the executive branch except?
proposing new taxes
carrying out laws
negotiating treaties
nominating federal judges
77
What was the main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to become wealthy landowners
to be able to read the Bible
to be prepared to attend college
to become political leaders
78
Which of the these was a result of the French and Indian War?
The colonists were given their independence.
The colonists were free to move across the Appalachians.
The British government had a large war debt.
The British government stayed out of colonial politics.
79
What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address?
Support the French Revolution.
Do not look him directly in the eyes!
Do not let political parties divide the nation.
Pay taxes without complaint.
80
All of these were part of Washington's cabinet except?
Ministry of Magic
Department of State
Department of War
Treasury Department
81
All of these were results of the War of 1812 except?
national pride in the U.S. grew
the U.S. gained international respect
American Indian resistance on the frontier was weakened
the U.S. gained large amounts of land in North America
82
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
how to address the concerns of farmers
how to address the concerns of foreign countries
how to balance the interests of large and small states
how to balance the interests pf eastern and western states
83
Which of these was a goal of Spanish conquistadors who came to America?
to learn about the culture of the Aztec people
to trade with native people
to conquer a large empire for Spain
to establish farming communities
84
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
to create taxes that would be acceptable to the colonists
to bring representatives from Britain and America together
to declare war on Great Britain
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
85
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
Patriots
British soldiers
Loyalists
American Indians
86
What is a republic?
a parliamentary form of government
a government led by a powerful few
country led by elected representatives
a country led by a president
87
Federalists believed the country should be run by
direct democracy
strong military leaders
the wealthy and well educated
middle class farmers
88
Which of these was a strong influence on the shelters used by each American Indian group?
wealth
education
religion
climate
89
The Middle Passage refers to
the route taken to reach New York
the ocean crossing of the slaves
a step in climbing the social ladder
a system of trade between colonies
90
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to learn about the customs of the American Indians
to teach their religion to the American Indians
to protect the American Indians
to trade with the American Indians
91
What did America gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?
British land in Canada
access to all British colonies
land east of the Mississippi River
the right to punish Loyalists
92
Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?
ability to use natural resources
trade to meet their daily needs
warm and mild climate conditions
land and home ownership
93
Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?
They were founded by people with a variety of goals.
They were founded by businesspeople to make money.
They were founded by groups seeking religious freedom.
They were founded to provide a new start for poor people.
94
Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won but suffered many losses.
The militia surrendered to the British.
The militia narrowly won.
The British won decisively.
95
Which of these was a major motivation for European exploration?
education
profit
freedom
leisure
96
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
The king was removed and Parliament continued to make laws.
Parliament was formed with cooperation from the king.
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
97
What did the Republicans think of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
it was a tool to remove political parties
it was necessary to keep order in the new country
it was an attack on the right to free speech
it was a way to increase citizen's rights
98
Which of these characterizes an American Indian cultural region?
People share a similar language.
People have the same leader.
People migrated together.
People come from the same family.
99
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
Citizens would determine whether laws would be passed.
The king was denied power over citizens.
100
Which of these is NOT included in the First Amendment?
freedom of religion
freedom to assemble
freedom of speech
freedom to vote
