Which statement best compares the US in 1800 to the US in 1898? (79)

The country was physically smaller in 1800 than in 1898

The Three-Fifths Compromise (4)

determined representatives by counting 3/5's of state slaves

Why did labor unions form? (41)

Workers needed to increase their bargaining power.

Why might states in the South have objected the passage of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? 69

it would ban slavery in a particular region

The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was significant because it (56)

marked the start of the women's right movement

Why was the decision in Marbury v. Madison significant? (64)

it formed judicial review and reverse lower courts decisions

Which of these was not a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783? (50)

Land west of the thirteen colonies was given to France.

What is a federal system of government designed to do? (52)

divide power between state and national governments

What was the transcontinental railroad meant to connect? (39)

the eastern United States to the West

The national debt can best be defined as the amount of money owed (12)

by the nation to foreign countries and the nation's citizens

Use your knowledge of Social Studies to select 2 main purposes of the Bill of Rights (51)

protect freedoms/limit power of central government

The temperance movement was a (54)

effort to get people to use discipline to stop drinking

The main goal of Reconstruction was to (32)

readmit the former Confederate states into the Union.

The Freedmen’s Bureau was a/an (78)

organization to aid poor southerners/educate freed slaves.

The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document (49)

conveyed a message that was not consistent with slavery.

In the context of the history of the West, what is a reservation? (40)

a tract of public land set aside for Native Americans

The main threat faced by Americans in the Northwest Territory was (13)

Native American tribes supplied with guns by the British

The Industrial Revolution is best defined as a (21)

era of growth when machines became important to industry

The framers of the Constitution created a system of checks and balances to (5)

keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

What did ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment mean for African Americans? (33)

provided African Americans with a future free from slavery.

After Reconstruction, southern governments passed the Black Codes to (34)

limit the civil rights of freed African Americans.

Which is not one of the ways Massachusetts was punished for the Boston Tea Party? (45)

Bostonians had to search for and recover the discarded tea.

How did interpretation of 10th Amendment contribute to tensions leading to Civil War? (77)

it allowed the states to create their own laws about slavery

How did the cotton gin affect the South? (61)

it made cotton farming more profitable

The electoral college is a (11)

delegates from each state who cast the votes for president.

How did the US view its role in the Western Hemisphere under the Monroe Doctrine? (71)

US wanted to keep nations from becoming colonized

Why was the idea of taxation without representation important to the revolutionary cause? (48)

Colonist believed King was taxing them without their consent

Which contributions did Horace Mann make to the education reform movement? (55)

extended length of the school year and fought for equality

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established which procedure? (2)

admission of a state into the Union

Why do American men 18 years old or older have to register with selective service? (10)

so the government can contact them in case of a draft

Which part of the Preamble of US Constitution addressed when the govt creates armed forces (70)

providing for the common defense

How did Southern states often restrict African American voting rights after the 15th Amendment? (58)

by enforcing poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses

What was the “spoils system” practiced by newly-elected president Andrew Jackson? (17)

rewarding supporters by giving them government jobs

In the early 1800s southerners opposed tariffs because tariffs (18)

angered their European trading partners.

Why did Congress pass the Indian Removal Act of 1830? (62)

to make land available for miners and farmers

The Boston Tea Party clearly demonstrated how (44)

unhappy colonists were with new British laws.

The Articles of Confederation made it difficult for Congress to protect the nation by (3)

declaring it impossible to force states to provide soldiers.

In his farewell address George Washington warned against (14)

burdening future generations with debt.

What impact did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 have on the United States? (73)

temporarily reduced tension in Congress on issue of slavery

Which issue discussed at the constitutional convention eventually led to the Great Compromise?

the means of representation in congress

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1
Which statement best compares the US in 1800 to the US in 1898? (79)
The US has more wealth in 1800 than in 1898
More immigrants in 1800 than in 1898
The country was physically smaller in 1800 than in 1898
More overland transportation routes in 1800 than in 1898
2
The Three-Fifths Compromise (4)
determined representatives by counting 3/5's of state slaves
freed three-fifths of slaves in southern states
decided to give an extra delegate to each state
granted three-fights of freed slaves the right to vote
3
Why did labor unions form? (41)
Immigrants did not want to compete with natives for jobs.
Factory managers would only hire union labor.
Workers needed to increase their bargaining power.
Women wanted equal treatment in the workplace.
4
Why might states in the South have objected the passage of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? 69
it would ban slavery in a particular region
it would require raising taxes to purchase the territory
it would increase competition for growing cash crops
the education in the territory would attract enslaved people
5
The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 was significant because it (56)
granted women right to participate in voting
revealed need for temperance and education reform
forced government to discuss petition against slavery
marked the start of the women's right movement
6
Why was the decision in Marbury v. Madison significant? (64)
it limited the use of the elastic clause of the Constitution
it formed regulation for interstate commerce
it formed judicial review and reverse lower courts decisions
it strengthened the contract clause of the Constitution
7
Which of these was not a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783? (50)
The war was officially over.
Great Britain recognized the independence of the US.
America’s borders were set.
Land west of the thirteen colonies was given to France.
8
What is a federal system of government designed to do? (52)
stretch reserved authority of states
give all authority to executive branch
limit role of central government to postal services
divide power between state and national governments
9
What was the transcontinental railroad meant to connect? (39)
Canada to Mexico and Central America
Canada to the southern United States
the southern United States to the North
the eastern United States to the West
10
The national debt can best be defined as the amount of money owed (12)
to the nation by the citizens and by foreign countries
to the federal government by individual states
by the federal government to domestic debtors
by the nation to foreign countries and the nation's citizens
11
Use your knowledge of Social Studies to select 2 main purposes of the Bill of Rights (51)
limit power of state government/ empower central government
outline rights of fed. government/strengthen economy
protect freedoms/limit power of central government
dictate how citizens engage government/how amendments pass
12
The temperance movement was a (54)
effort to get people to use discipline to stop drinking
initiative to restrict use of alcohol to religious ceremony
study of the effects of daily alcohol consumption on males
bid to ban the manufacture of hard liquor and beer
13
The main goal of Reconstruction was to (32)
provide newly freed slaves with land and money.
revive the economies of northern states after the Civil War.
establish a new national government following the Civil War.
readmit the former Confederate states into the Union.
14
The Freedmen’s Bureau was a/an (78)
group that established rules for freedmen in the U.S.
organization made up of a group of freed African Americans.
organization to aid poor southerners/educate freed slaves.
group designed to rebuild the economy of the South.
15
The Declaration of Independence raised questions about slavery because the document (49)
colonial leaders did not believe slavery should be legal
ensured that slaves would have to fight in the Revolution
proposed passing laws that would grant rights to slaves
conveyed a message that was not consistent with slavery.
16
Differences between North and South: Which of the following does NOT describe the North?
economy based on agriculture
Water Power used for factories
Short growing season
huge population due to immigration
17
In the context of the history of the West, what is a reservation? (40)
a promise to have something held for personal use
an area designated for Native Americans to breed livestock
a condition upon which the carrying out of a treaty depends
a tract of public land set aside for Native Americans
18
The main threat faced by Americans in the Northwest Territory was (13)
Native American attacks on supply lines into the territories
tornadoes that destroyed much of the farmland
harsh winter conditions and inadequate forts
Native American tribes supplied with guns by the British
19
Which of these slogans might a Federalist have shouted at a party rally? (15)
States Rule!
Jefferson for President!
Central Government over All!
Power to the People!
20
The Industrial Revolution is best defined as a (21)
era of explosive encounters between workers & factory owners
era of growth when machines became important to industry
era of turmoil/upheaval within the United States government
era of excitement about approaches to controlling Nature
21
What issue was resolved by the Great Compromise during the Constitutional convention?
a Bill of Rights
Territorial expansion
the slave trade
Congressional representation
22
The framers of the Constitution created a system of checks and balances to (5)
strengthen the powers held by each branch of government
keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful
give the people opportunity to control the branches of govt
outline the powers held by each branch of government
23
Term? US believed it was their God-given right to own land from the Atlantic to Pacific (59)
imperialism
Providence
Manifest Destiny
interstate commerce
24
What did ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment mean for African Americans? (33)
African Americans had same opportunities as white Americans.
provided African Americans with a future free from slavery.
African Americans were compensated for labor during slavery.
It gave African American citizens the right to vote.
25
After Reconstruction, southern governments passed the Black Codes to (34)
limit the civil rights of freed African Americans.
take steps to integrate African Americans into south
show the government that the South could not be controlled.
provide work opportunities for freed African Americans
26
Federalist and Anti-Federalists compromised on the Constitution with the adding of (72)
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Preamble to the Constution
Bill of Rights
27
Which is not one of the ways Massachusetts was punished for the Boston Tea Party? (45)
Bostonians had to search for and recover the discarded tea.
The colonial governor had to approve the legislature
Boston Harbor was closed.
Its charter was canceled.
28
How did interpretation of 10th Amendment contribute to tensions leading to Civil War? (77)
it allowed the states to create their own laws about slavery
it gave limited power to states
it created economic inequality among states
it allowed people in the states to maintain their own armies
29
How did the cotton gin affect the South? (61)
it led to a decrease in factory jobs
it made cotton clothing more expensive
it led to the decline of slavery
it made cotton farming more profitable
30
The electoral college is a (11)
name given to all voters who cast ballots in elections.
group of voters hand-picked by the president-elect.
delegates from each state who cast the votes for president.
school for the study of voting practices and campaigning.
31
How did the US view its role in the Western Hemisphere under the Monroe Doctrine? (71)
US wanted to prevent nations from fighting one another
US wanted to keep nations from becoming colonized
US was going to take over other nations
US wanted to prevent nations from becoming independent
32
Why was the idea of taxation without representation important to the revolutionary cause? (48)
Colonist believed King was taxing them without their consent
Great Britain only taxed colonists to force them into war.
Colonists felt Great Britain should only tax certain items.
Britain would end taxation if colonists had kept the peace.
33
Which contributions did Horace Mann make to the education reform movement? (55)
developed new ways of instructing students with handicaps.
He fought for improvements to the education of women.
He was responsible for the integration of public schools.
extended length of the school year and fought for equality
34
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established which procedure? (2)
drafting of male citizens into state militia
election of state governors by the people
admission of a state into the Union
collection of property taxes from state residents
35
Differences between the North and South: Which is of the following does NOT describe the South?
very few cities
Climate ideal for agriculture
economy based on manufacturing
Plantations owned by wealthy few
36
Why do American men 18 years old or older have to register with selective service? (10)
so the government can contact them in case of a draft
so the local court system can call on them for jury duty
so that state colleges can tell them about financial aid
so that state-based political campaigns can get them to vote
37
Which part of the Preamble of US Constitution addressed when the govt creates armed forces (70)
forming a more perfect union
promoting the general welfare
establishing justice
providing for the common defense
38
How did Southern states often restrict African American voting rights after the 15th Amendment? (58)
by using state militias
by using federal and supreme court rulings
by enforcing poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses
by cancelling federal elections
39
Which group did the 14th Amendment exclude from U.S. citizenship? (35)
African Americans
Native Americans
Confederacy supporters
antislavery supporters
40
What was the “spoils system” practiced by newly-elected president Andrew Jackson? (17)
damaging the reputations of one’s political opponents
raising the wages of one’s staff after a victory
rewarding supporters by giving them government jobs
celebrating one’s victory over a period of months
41
In the early 1800s southerners opposed tariffs because tariffs (18)
benefited only northern merchants.
were higher in the South than in the North and West.
decreased the price of the goods they needed.
angered their European trading partners.
42
Why did Congress pass the Indian Removal Act of 1830? (62)
to provide river access to factory owners to power mills
protect American Indians from settlers encroaching on land
to make land available for miners and farmers
to organize territory west of the Mississippi River
43
The Boston Tea Party clearly demonstrated how (44)
angry colonists were even before the Boston Massacre.
unhappy colonists were with new British laws.
much colonists cared for tea in relation to other imports.
easily colonists could tell cheap tea from expensive tea.
44
The Articles of Confederation made it difficult for Congress to protect the nation by (3)
not creating a national budget for defense spending.
placing high tariffs on imports of military supplies.
not instituting a mandatory draft.
declaring it impossible to force states to provide soldiers.
45
How was life in southern cities similar to plantation life in the 1800s? (57)
Public education was widely available.
Local governments funded water systems.
Business owners maintained streets.
Slaves did most of the work.
46
In his farewell address George Washington warned against (14)
burdening future generations with debt.
establishing political unity within the nation.
maintaining the institution of slavery.
observing good faith and justice towards all nations.
47
Which best describes the list? Declaration of Ind., Articles of Confed., US Constitution (76)
The Prosperous Nation
The American Revolution
Colonization of North America
Creation of a New Nation
48
What impact did the Missouri Compromise of 1820 have on the United States? (73)
established route of transcontinental railroad
temporarily reduced tension in Congress on issue of slavery
established US Indian Policy in western territories
slowed settlement and trade in western territories
49
On what grounds can a federal court strike down a state or federal law? (9)
The law goes against existing laws.
The law repeats basic common sense.
The law overlaps existing laws.
The law is unconstitutional.
50
Which group suppressed political/economic rights of African Americans through violence? (68)
Ku Klux Klan
carpetbaggers
Know Nothing Party
Copperheads
51
Which issue discussed at the constitutional convention eventually led to the Great Compromise?
the legality of slavery in the states
the means of representation in congress
the creation of a common currency
the creation of the Electoral college
52
How did Susan B. Anthony influence the course of US History? (66)
she improved the working conditions in factories
she organized women to protest for equality
she inspired enslaved people to fight for freedom
she promoted the building of public schools
53
What determines how many members represent each state in the House of Representatives? (6)
state tax revenues, which indicate how valuable a state is
apportionment, way to keep number of representatives at 435
the US Constitution, which assigned a fixed number of seats
the US Census, a nationwide population count every 10 years
54
What was the main issue debated during the Second Continental Congress? (47)
whether foreign allies would be beneficial
whether to seek a peaceful or violent solution
how to plan a surprise attack against Britain
how to convert more colonists to the Patriot cause
55
What did President Washington believe about political parties?
They would lead to economic depression
They could lead to an abuse of power over the people
They could lead to a weak central government
They would lead to armed rebellion
56
As drafted by the Second Continental Congress the Articles of Confederation established the (1)
three branches of the United States government.
process of electing representatives to the Congress.
requirements for being president of the Congress.
first national government of the United States.
57
The president can check the power of the legislative branch by (8)
vetoing a law.
petitioning Congress.
issuing an executive order.
granting a pardon.
58
What factor most influenced large-scale westward migration in mid-1800's? (74)
expansion of the railroad system
establishment of local business
development of the telegraph system
growth of textile industries
59
What resulted from the Confederate attack and capture of Fort Sumter in 1861? (65)
it increased the support for secession in the south
encouraged European nations to aid the Confederacy
it decreased the support for the war in the North
persuaded the Union to compromise with the Confederacy
60
How did US Constitution resolve determining representation in legislative branch? (67)
it created a two house Congress
it created the Electoral College
it created a four year term for office of President
it created a Supreme Court
61
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, affect the United States? (20)
It enabled the US to collect $18 million in property taxes
It drew the border line that divides the US and Mexico
It forced the US to give up vast acres of territory
It increased the size of the US by almost 25 percent.
62
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address reflected ideas from the Declaration in that it emphasized (29)
giving freedom and equal rights to slaves.
valuing liberty, equality, and democracy.
establishing a limited government.
protecting the rights of individuals.
63
Why do historians use a variety of sources when they are writing a research article? (75)
to discover opinions identical to their own
to show how knowledge changes with technology
to show their ability to use information resources
to ensure that their conclusions are valid
64
As a result of the First Continental Congress, (46)
colonists agreed to comply with majority of British rules
King George agreed to comply with the colonists’ demands.
the Declaration of Independence was drafted.
the Declaration of Rights was drafted.
65
What is one of the fundamental differences between capitalism and socialism? (42)
Under socialism, unions are organized by industry
Under socialism, the govt owns the factories/raw materials
Under capitalism, unions use collective bargaining
Under capitalism, the govt can interfere in the marketplace
66
The Emancipation Proclamation was an order from Lincoln (28)
calling for all Confederate slaves to be freed.
ending slavery in the United States.
granting slaves U.S. citizenship.
requiring slaves to join Union troops.
67
Which statement best describes working conditions at textile mills in the early 1800s? (22)
Workers were fired after a single absence
Workers suffered from health problems, such as chronic cough
Each worker was free to choose the time the workday began
Workers were fed three times a day to keep them healthy
68
Which issue most led to the Constitutional Convention? (63)
managing disputes among the states
creating government checks and balances
the process of becoming an American citizen
the role of the VP

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