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US History Final Exam Review - Part 2
US History Final Exam Review - Part 2
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1
Early European colonial trade routes supported which economic theory?
Imperialism
Capitalism
Mercantilism
Communism
2
What event was a result of the American army's forced removal of Cherokee indians to the Oklahoma Territory?
The Path of Pain
The Trail of Tears
The March of Madness
The Journey of Joy
3
In what treaty did Spain give the United States access to New Orleans and the Mississippi River?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Paris
Jay's Treaty
Pinkney's Treaty
4
How did
Marbury v. Madison
impact the main purpose of the Judicial Branch?
It established judicial review.
It created the Impeachment power.
It limited the power of Congress.
It gave more power to the President.
5
Why did Andrew Jackson's political opponents call him "Tyrant King"?
His veto of the bank of the United States charter.
He ordered the killing of thousands of Native Americans.
His misuse of power to invade Northern Canada.
He tried to serve more than two terms as President.
6
What attracted many settlers to California in 1849?
Diverse Cultures
Improved Weather
Free Land
Gold
7
The Emancipation Proclamation help the Union win the Civil War by encouraging slaves to escape and join their army.
False
True
8
What was the first real battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Fort Sumter
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Gettysburg
First Battle of Bull Run
9
On what day was the Declaration of Independence ratified?
July 19th, 1776
July 4th, 1776
August 2nd, 1776
July 2nd, 1776
10
Why did George Washington set the precedent of establishing a Cabinet?
So that Presidents could meet with their most trusted advisors.
So that Presidents could use their power to influence elections.
So that Presidents would be able to appoint a Supreme Court.
So that Presidents would have safe place to store their possessions.
11
Which invention had a great impact on multiple forms of transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
Telegraph
Cotton gin
Factory system
Steam engine
12
Which hostile acts by the British led to the War of 1812?
A British invasion the U.S., and the burning of Washington D.C.
The British attacking U.S. ships, and impressment of sailors.
An Embargo against the United States, and restriction of trade in Europe.
British arming Native Americans, and paying them to kill Americans.
13
What impact did the French have on Native Americans in the New World?
The French avoided the Native Americans, and had no impact.
The French killed Native Americans and took their lands.
The French established a fur trade with Native Americans, and married them.
The French enslaved many Native Americans tribes.
14
What established the United States as the dominant power in North and South American, and the West?
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Joint Occupation
Monroe Doctrine
15
What are the two houses of congress?
House of Commons & House of Lords
Senate & National Assembly
Legislative Council & State Council
Senate & House of Representatives
16
The 13th amendment had what effect on a large part of the American population?
It defined American citizenship.
It freed all enslaved people.
It established the military draft.
It gave all women the right to vote.
17
How did the Colonists respond to the Coercive Acts?
With the "Shot Heard Around the World".
With the Boston Tea Party.
With the First Continental Congress.
With the ending of Tax Protests.
18
How did the United States benefit from buying the Louisiana territory for $15 million?
France was no longer a competitor in North America.
All answers are correct.
The United States controlled the Mississippi River.
The United States doubled in size.
19
Who served as a guide and translator for Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
Pocahontas
Sacagawea
Santamaria
Tecumseh
20
Which of the following was a tax on all printed material?
Tea Act
Intolerable Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
21
Who was a founding father, inventor, and helped write the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
22
The three branches of the U.S. government having to answer to each other is the concept of what?
Federalism
Imperialism
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
23
How did colonists react to Thomas Paine's book
Common Sense
?
Colonists decided to adopt the ideas and government of France.
It made colonists angry and resentful to Paine's ideas.
More colonists felt a need to support the King of England.
It inspired colonists to want their independence.
24
How did the second great awakening impact the abolitionist movement?
It changes people's opinions about slavery.
It led to an increase in sectionalism.
It changed people's opinions on states' rights.
It allowed for Abraham Lincoln to be elected.
25
Which new Political Party was formed around the goal of banning slavery in new territories?
Whig Party
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Constitutional Union Party
26
Which act allowed the government to punish those who publicly criticized the government?
Alien Act
Tyranny Act
Sedition Act
Naturalization Act
27
Which of the following reasons motivated Americans to move west?
All of the answers are correct.
To escape religious persecution.
To escape overcrowded cities.
Find new economic opportunities.
28
How did an invention by Eli Whitney change the country?
His powerloom increased the production of textiles.
His factory system made products cheaper and easier to make.
His steam engine improved transportation in America.
His cotton gin increased the demand for slaves in the the south.
29
How did Puritans act towards other religions in Plymouth and Massachusetts?
Puritans believed in no official religion.
Puritans welcomed other religions.
Puritans persecuted other religions.
Puritans joined other religions.
30
What balance did the Missouri Compromise maintain in the U.S. government?
The populations in the North and the South.
The number of enslaved and free people.
The number of free states and slave states.
The balance of power in the North America.
31
Which best defines "Bleeding Kansas"?
Death of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Route taken by escaped slaves into the new territories.
Slaves killed by slave owners on their move to the Kansas territory.
Violent events over the spread of slavery in the new territories.
32
What was the most significant impact of the Battle of Saratoga?
It resulted in the French becoming an ally to the Patriots.
General George Washington achieved his first victory of the war.
General Cornwallis, commander of the British troops, was killed.
It was the last battle of the American Revolutionary war.
33
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
Lexington and Concord
Yorktown
Bunker Hill
34
Who was the Native American woman that helped the Jamestown settlers?
Tecumseh
Pocahontas
Sacagawea
Maria Tallchief
35
What was was the first governing document created by the early colonists in America?
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
36
What were people who worked towards ending slavery in America known as? (Ex: Frederick Douglass & Sojourner Truth)
Comformists
Freedom Fighters
Abolitionists
Confederates
37
During the Revolutionary War, George Washington crossed the Delaware River before which battle?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Yorktown
38
Why did the United States believe Manifest Destiny was considered to be progress?
Because Native American tribes welcomed the western settlers.
Because the U.S. had a positive effect on Native American culture.
Because western settlers learned to respect natural resources.
Because settlers introduced new technology to the West.
39
What cash crop did John Rolfe bring to Jamestown that saved the colony?
Wheat
Corn
Tobacco
Rice
40
How did Reconstruction impact the lives of African Americans?
They were given freedom, citizenship, and men gained voting rights.
Many well paying jobs became available to African Americans.
Each one was given forty acres and a mule.
They were fully integrated into white southern society.
41
Which of these areas was surrendered to the United States after the Mexican-American War?
Ohio River Valley
California
Washington
Louisiana
42
What is mercantilism?
Growing a country's influence by increasing the military size.
When a country increases its wealth and power through trade.
Conquering other countries to increase your land claims.
Increasing a country's population through the slave trade.
43
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War?
It was a Union victory, that ended Confederates advances into the North.
Union Ironclad warships were used to bring a swift end to the Civil War.
The North surrendered, and Confederates invaded Washington.
This battle inspired Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
44
The Articles of Confederation was our...
National news paper
First constitution
Treaty among the 13 colonies
Second government
45
What was the trade route that brought slaves to America, raw materials to Europe, and manufactured goods to Africa?
Triangle Trade
Columbian Exchange
Atlantic Highway
Rectangular Trade
46
What purpose does checks and balances serve in the 3 branches of the United States government?
To check on the other branches to balance power.
To check the and balance the population of each state.
To write checks and balance money.
To check the power of the banks.
47
Who was the violent abolitionist that led a raid on Harpers Ferry?
Dred Scott
Harriet Tubman
Fredrick Douglas
John Brown
48
What was the PRIMARY cause of the Civil War?
Different views about America's role in the West.
Disagreements over Manifest Destiny.
Territories being taxed without representation in Congress.
Rivalries between states over slavery.
49
Where did Washington and his soldiers endured a long winter and learn military skills?
Yorktown, Virginia
Orlando, Florida
Saratoga, New York
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
50
John Adams issued the Alien & Sedition Acts as a result from problems with which country?
Mexico
Spain
England
France
