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1
The cartoon below was created by Benjamin Franklin, author of the Albany Plan. What point is making in his cartoon?
Enslaved Africans should work collectively to fight for their freedom.
The colonies should create a confederation for matters like defense.
Ameriacn Indians should come together to remove colonists from their land.
England and France should unite to protect North America from invasion.
2
What was the first constitution of the US?
the Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Northwest Ordinance
3
Which of these was one ruling of the Supreme Court in its Dred Scott v Sanford decision?
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 is unconstitutional
African Americans should return to Africa
The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 is unconstitutional
African Americans are US citizens
4
What is the supremacy clause?
Clause stating states have powers not explicitly granted to national govt.
Clause affirming the Constitutional & federal laws are supreme laws of land
Clause allowing Congress to share certain powers with State governments.
Clause that enforces division of power between state & federal governments.
5
The elastic clause is a constitutional clause that gives Congress the authority to
"coin & distribute money" as needed to improve the economy
"override a president's veto" with a 2/3 majority vote
"declare war" with consent of the president and Supreme Court
"make all laws necessary and proper" to carry out its powers
6
Which of the following is an example of an artifact that a historian might use to reconstruct a Civil War battle?
a modern map of the battlefield site
an unexploded shell found on the battlefield
a song written about the battle
an eyewitness account of the battle
7
Which of these statements describes a key difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?
Federalists protested imposition of whiskey tax; D-Rs did not
Federalists favored strong central government; D-Rs didn't
Federalists encouraged settlement in NW Territory; D-Rs did not
Federalists believed power should lie with majority of people; D-Rs didn't
8
What is required for an amendment to become part of the US Constitution?
the support of 70 percent of the US citizens
the approval of 3/4 of the US states
the support of the US president
the approval of the US Supreme Court
9
What was the Great Awakening?
a religious revival that also encouraged people to question authority
a policy that ended the quarreling between Catholics and Protestants
a famine in the South that caused many farmers to migrate to the cities
a treaty that created an alliance between several different colonies
10
"An area with particular geographic, political, or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas."
landform
civilization
region
territory
11
What was one effect of Shays' Rebellion?
It persuaded many leaders to call for a stronger federal government.
It raised people's fears of a strong federal government.
It demonstrated the strength of the state militias.
It revealed the many problems with interstate commerce.
12
Who was chosen as commanding general of the Continental Army when it was formed in 1775?
John Dickinson
Thomas Jefferson
William Smith
George Washington
13
The Kansas-Nebraska Act gave people of those territories the right to decide the slavery question by voting; known as
emancipation
universal suffrage
abolition
popular sovereignty
14
What was the main source of wealth in the American colonies?
copper
land
oil
gold
15
Which of the following is an example of how the physical features of the US posed challenges to its settlement?
A lack of major waterways prevented the development of major cities.
A harsh climate and poor soil discouraged the cultivation of land.
Large expanses of deserts made most of the nation's land uninhabitable.
Mountain ranges and deserts presented barriers to movement.
16
Which of the following was not a qualification for electing a representative to the House of Burgesses?
being a landowner
being white
being male
being a slaveholder
17
Which of these changes was not a direct result of industrialization?
increased dependence on slave labor
increased worker productivity
the shift to a market economy
the spread of the factory system
18
What is one reason many people didn't support the Louisiana Purchase Treaty?
Thought farmland in Louisiana was expensive and too dry to grow crops
Thought that a larger country would increase American sense of nationalism
Thought it would increase threat of foreign invasion from the West
They thought it unconstitutional for president to purchase foreign land
19
Which of the following best describes the landforms of the US?
a variety of rivers, plains, mountains, and plateaus
mostly rolling hills to the east and flat land to the west
mostly flat land with only one large mountain range
an abundance of mountain ranges with little flat terrain
20
Which region of the US in 1860 had population that lived on scattered farms, was where plantation agriculture dominated?
the West
the Midwest
the North
the South
21
What is one difference between primary and secondary sources?
Primary often include historic interpretation; secondary sources don't
Secondary sources are usually written documents; primary sources are not.
Secondary sources usually reflect signs of bias; primary sources do not.
Primary sources are usually eyewitness accounts; secondary sources are not.
22
Which of these newspaper headlines BEST summarizes what happened at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861?
"Thousands Die in Battle at Federal Fort"
"Southern Troops Surrender, Ending Threat to Federal Fort"
"Federal Fort Is Fired Upon, Sending Country into War"
"Compromise Is Reached over Fate of Federal Fort"
23
What would be the best title of a map of the expansion/purchases of the US from other countries?
Exploration of the West (1803-1853)
Manifest Destiny (1803-1853)
Expansion of Slavery (1803-1853)
Boundary Disputes (1803-1853)
24
Which of the following is not true of the US's territorial expansion?
The US obtained Alaska and Hawaii when signing a treaty with Japan.
The US doubled its size when it purchased land from France in 1803.
The US's original 13 states had their birth in the American Revolution.
The US added Texas after winning a war with Mexico in the mid-1800s.
25
What was one argument raised by those who opposed ratification of the Constitution in 1787?
The Constitution failed to create a judicial branch.
The Constitution gave the people too much power.
The Constitution lacked a bill of rights.
The Constitution gave state governments too much power.
26
In 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which
charged colonists high taxes for certain goods imported from England
required that colonists purchase a stamp for every piece of paper they used
closed down Boston Harbor and placed Massachusetts under British control
gave the British East India Company the sole right to sell tea in colonies
27
Which reason to study history is referenced: "History...gives us a fuller understanding of ourselves and [others]."
History helps us develop empathy for people everywhere.
History makes us better informed about public issues.
History is an interesting story.
History helps us become better thinkers.
28
Which of the following was a main belief of the Englightenment thinkers who greatly influenced the colonies?
Religious diversity is beneficial to a region's society and culture.
The government's main responsibility should be to protect people's religion
Science and reason are valuable for improving human society and government.
Instead of charging taxes, the government should raise the prices of goods.
29
What was one of the lures of America for the English colonists who began arriving in the 1600s?
The dense forests were ideal for building reclusive town and cities.
The Rocky Mountains supplied cotton that could be made into cloth.
The Southwest had harsh climates that were vital for growing corn.
The Northeast had natural harbors ideal for trade and commerce.
30
According to the Constitution, which of the following has the power to declare war?
president
Supreme Court
state legislatures
Congress
31
Imagine you read differing quotations from two historians about Columbus. Why is it possible for both to be correct?
They both focus on the skills Columbus had as a ship's captain.
They both discuss how Columbus changed history.
They have chosen to emphasize different facts in their interpretations.
They are using different primary sources for their interpretations.
32
What is historical interpretation?
the process of categorizing historical sources by usefulness
the process of assigning meaning to historical events
the act of placing historical events in chronological order
the act of locating the creator of a historical source
33
Which of the following rights became established in the colony of New York as a result of the Zenger trial?
freedom of the press
freedom of worship
right to due process of law
right to petition the government
34
Which of the following isn't part of the US's "Charters of Freedom"?
the Bill of Rights
the Magna Carta
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
35
Most federal cases are first heard in the lower courts, beginning with the
US Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
US district court
US Court of federal claims
36
Which of the following was most responsible for the expansion of the population of Africans in the American colonies?
Many Africans visited the colonies but then returned to Africa
Many Africans settled in the colonies to find opportunities.
Many Africans arrived in the colonies as indentured servants
Many Africans were forced to come to the colonies as slaves
37
Which of the following would be considered a natural resource?
coal
climate
cities
people
38
"Britain & the king are too far away to know what's best for the colonies." Who would most likely have agreed with this?
a Loyalist
a Patriot
a Quaker
a Moderate
39
Which of these MOST accurately describes the Declaration of Independence?
a list of reasons why Britain would fail to defeat the colonies in battle
a list of colonists who supported separation from Britain
a list of suggestions for improving British rule of the colonies
a list of colonists' grievances against the British king
40
Which of the following describes the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?
It lists the goals of the federal government.
It explains how the system of checks and balances works.
It defines the powers of the president and his cabinet.
It decalres that the government gets its power from the states.
41
Which of the following best describes the main message of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
Colonists should declare independence from Britain.
Colonists should remain loyal to Britain.
Colonists should appeal directly to the British king for peace.
Colonists should wait to see whether Britain would grant them freedom.
42
Why is the Constitution called a "living document"?
It can be amended in order to change with the times.
It has not been changed since it was written.
It is constantly being rewritten and changed.
It is the best form of government ever designed.
43
Which of these was used to describe Andrew Jackson's practice of rewarding his supporters with government positions?
nullification
popular democracy
corruption
spoils system
44
What type of government did the National Republican Party support?
a decentralized government that would support state's rights
a strong central government that funded internal improvements
government whose policies varied from region to region
a small-central government that has very limited powers
45
Why does the president of the US have the power to make treaties with foreign governments?
The president is head of the Senate.
The president is commander-in-chief.
The president oversees foreign relations.
The president ensures laws are enforced.
46
Which of the following is the best definition of globalization?
the spread of air pollution across natural borders
the formation of an alliance with neighboring nations
the movement of people, ideas, and goods across national borders
the negotiation of a trade agreement between two nations
47
What people did the Democratic Party speak to when Andrew Jackson created it in 1828?
wealthy and privileged people
ordinary farmers and workers
women and American Indians
free African American men
48
Which of these newspaper headlines BEST illustrates the federal system of checks and balances?
"United States Sends Troops to Iraq"
"President Vetoes Highway Spending Bill"
"State Court Declares Education Law Unconstitutional"
"Congress Criticized for Immigration Bill"
49
Which of the following best describes how colonists reacted to the Tea Act?
They ignored the law until they began running low on tea.
They boycotted and destroyed entire shipments of tea.
They continued to purchase tea from local merchants.
They attacked British soldiers guarding shipments of tea.
50
What was the main goal of abolitionists?
to end the institution of slavery
to encourage people to live moral lives
to establish a public school system
to secure the right to vote for women
51
Which of these documnets established the first written framework of self-government in the American colonies?
the English Bill of Rights
the Albany Plan of Union
the Magna Carta
the Mayflower Compact
52
Supporters of the new Constitution in 1787 were known as
Federalists
Patriots
Moderates
Loyalists
53
Maryland's Act of Religious Toleration declared that
it was illegal to do business or be friends with Quakers and Protestants
all people were free to practice any form of religion he or she believed
no Christian could be bothered for practiciing his or her religion
Catholicism & Protestantism were both the official religion of the colonies
54
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
an agreement to allow slavery in Oregon Territory
the admission of Maine to the Union as a free state
a ban on slavery in part of Louisiana Territory
the admission of Missouri to the Union as a slave state
55
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
It convinced many Indians to join the American cause.
It made it harder for the Americans to recruit fresh soldiers.
It persuaded the British to seek peace with the Americans.
It brought Spain and France into the war as American allies.
56
Which of the following was a reason that populations in cities increased in the 1800s?
Natural resources were depleting very rapidly outside the cities.
Settlers were drawn to the abundance of natural resources in cities.
Industries in cities provided economic opportunities for many.
Farm areas were growing overpopulated and crowded.
57
What important issue did the Great Compromise settle?
selection of Supreme Court justices
regulation of commerce
representation in Congress
election of the president
