US History Midterm Review

Question 1

Which document stated that the American continents were closed to future colonization?

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The Monroe Doctrine

Question 2

Which of the following was the source of the New England covenant community?

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The Mayflower Compact

Question 3

American Indian populations were most impacted by the introduction of European--

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diseases

Question 4

Thomas Paine's publication of Common Sense influenced many American colonists to support the

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idea of separation from England

Question 5

The first state to secede at the beginning of the Civil War was

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South Carolina

Question 6

Which group established an intolerant colony in Massachussetts based on religious standing?

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Puritans

Question 7

In which of the following documents did England prohibit settlement west of the Appalachians?

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The Proclamation of 1763

Question 8

Slavery was introduced to the colonies to provide labor for

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plantations

Question 9

Which group advocated for strong central government amd appealed to manufacturing?

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Federalists

Question 10

Which area developed due to their tolerance of religions and had flexible social structure?

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Middle colonies

Question 11

Which former slave became a prominent abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad?

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Harriet Tubman

Question 12

One effect of the French and Indian War was

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debt in Great Britain which lead to high taxes in colonies

Question 13

Missouri's admission to the Union started the debate over the

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the balance between free and slave states

Question 14

Which of the following was the result of Andrew Jackson's bank veto?

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Panic of 1837

Question 15

One of the fundamental beliefs of Jacksonian Democracy was that--

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ordinary citizens should participate in politics

Question 16

John Locke's ideas contributed to the Declaration of Independence because he believed in

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self-government and natural rights

Question 17

The economy in the north focused on

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manufacturing and industry

Question 18

Conflict between Native Americans and European settlers arose over the way each culture viewed

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land ownership

Question 19

The new Constitution of the United States provided a way for orderly change through

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amendments

Question 20

What was the name of colonists who believed in complete independence from Britain?

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Patriots

Question 21

During debates over ratification of the Constitution, Federalists & Anti-Federalists disagreed

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division of powers between national government & the states

Question 22

Which anti-slavery newspaper presented slavery as a violation of Christian principles?

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The Liberator

Question 23

The Trail of Tears was the name given to the

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forced relocation of Cherokee Indians from the east to west

Question 24

This quote is from which president who appealed to the "common man" to win the 1828 election?

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Andrew Jackson

Question 25

Which colony was established by the Virginia Company of London as a business venture?

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Jamestown

Question 26

The Virginia Houst of Burgesses was the first __________ in the New World.

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elected assembly

Question 27

Locke said that if a government failed to fulfill its social contract with citizens, they could

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overthrow the government for a new one

Question 28

Uncle Tom's Cabin, a novel infused with abolitionist sentiment, was written by

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Harriet Beecher Stowe

Question 29

Before/during the Revolutionary War, which region remained more loyal to England?

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South

Question 30

The election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 marked the first time

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there was calm transition of power from one party to another

Question 31

Who was the "father of the Constitution" for leading debates/keeping notes on the convention?

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James Madison

Question 32

The initial French exploration of North America resulted in

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cooperation with native groups

Question 33

Due to their being religiously conservative & intolerant the Salem Witchcraft Trials took place

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in Northern colonies

Question 34

The 3/5 Compromise was established to

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address the concern of Southern states

Question 35

The Revolutionary War ended with the French's help at the Battle of

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Yorktown

Question 36

Thomas Jefferson employed who to explore the new territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase?

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Lewis and Clark

Question 37

The founders of Rhode Island had different views from the Massachusetts Puritans on--

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religious tolerance

Question 38

Eli Whitney invented the _______ which led to the spread of slavery-based economy in the south?

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cotton gin

Question 39

In a federal system of government,

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power is shared between the state and national govenrments

Question 40

Which factor contributed to colonial victory in the American Revolution?

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lack of British popular support

Question 41

The Southern colonies were settled generally for

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economic opportunity

Question 42

The following quote is from what document written by Thomas Jefferson?

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 43

Which principle is shared by the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the US?

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limited government

Question 44

Which 1800's group supported high tariffs to raise the price of imported manufactured goods?

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Northern factory workers and owners

Question 45

The different types of economies found in the original colonies were primarily a reflection of

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geography of the areas

US History Midterm Review

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US History Midterm Review

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