What did President Washington and Congress establish in the new government?

creating three levels of federal courts and defining powers

What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?

revise the Articles of Confederation

Why did the US experience a period of nationalism during President Monroe's presidency?

We had won a war against Great Britain and economic growth.

Which belief describes why Jackson supported the Indian Removal Act?

whites settling Native American lands would improve economy

What was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?

The rebellion ended without a battle when the rebels fled.

Why did the Texans declare independence in 1836?

Santa Anna tired to enforce Mexican authority over Texans.

In what way did Roger Williams disagree with the Puritan leaders of Massachusetts?

He believed in the separation of the church from the state.

Why did the War of 1812 help increase manufacturing in the United States?

The US needed to produce goods imported in the past.

How were the experiences of indentured servants different from those of enslaved people?

Indentured servants signed a contract to work without pay.

Which TWO of these actions helped the US fulfill the ideal of manifest destiny?

gaining Mexican territory following the Mexican-American War, sole ownership of the Oregon Country south of 49N latitude

Why did Democratic-Republican leaders pressure Congress to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts?

acts were unconstitutional; interfered with state govts

Which of following describes the primary function of nominating conventions?

giving party members voice in deciding political candidates

How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention handle the issue of slavery?

They decided the slave trade could not be banned until 1808.

Why did so many Chinese come to California between 1849 and 1853?

to make money in the gold mines and return to China

Which power did the Articles of Confederation give to the national government?

settling conflicts among states

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution

Which of the following points was NOT made in the Declaration of Independence?

Enslaved people have the right to be free.

Why did some southern states disagree with Hamilton's plan for paying off debt from the War?

it was unfair to the states that did not have many debts

Why was the election of 1800 significant?

The first peaceful change of political power between parties

How was the Pilgrim colony different from the Puritan colony?

Pilgrim colony was formed to escape religious persecution.

Why did American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed after the French and Indian War?

They were unable to vote for representatives who made taxes.

Which of the following effects did the creation of a national bank have on the country?

It allowed the nation to issue its own currency.

How did American writers and artists in the early 1800s differ from those in the 1700s?

used distinctively American subjects

How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?

Americans were proud that the U.S. defeated a strong country

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the California gold rush?

The price of gold increased greatly

Which two steps did Great Britain take that hurt the economy of the United States?

made US merchants pay high tariffs on exports to Britain, refused to let US ships land in West Indies ports

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Mrs. Wax U.S. History Final Exam review for Modules 3-12: Colonization through Western Expansion.

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1
What did President Washington and Congress establish in the new government?
creating three levels of federal courts and defining powers
enforcing a limit on the number of terms president can serve
allowing Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
setting the requirements to become a member of Congress
2
What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?
replace the Articles of Confederation
elect a new Congress
raise an army to fight rebellions
revise the Articles of Confederation
3
Why did the US experience a period of nationalism during President Monroe's presidency?
We had won our independence from Great Britain; strong navy.
We had won a war against Great Britain and economic growth.
We had finished building roads, canals, and railroads.
We had finished expanding its borders to the Pacific Ocean.
4
The smaller states supported the ______________ which allowed for equal representation.
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
5
Which belief describes why Jackson supported the Indian Removal Act?
whites settling Native American lands would improve economy
Native Americans were unable to adapt to white culture
wanted to protect Native Americans from neighboring militias
reduce political and legal influence of Native Americans
6
What was the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The Supreme Court ruled the whiskey tax unconstitutional.
Many protesters died in the fight against the troops.
The rebellion ended without a battle when the rebels fled.
The farmers were successful in eliminating the whiskey tax.
7
Why did the Texans declare independence in 1836?
The Mexican army attached the Texan army at the Rio Grande.
Santa Anna tired to enforce Mexican authority over Texans.
Mexican army tried to take a cannon from Texas in Gonzales.
Santa Anna placed additional taxes on Texans.
8
In what way did Roger Williams disagree with the Puritan leaders of Massachusetts?
He believed in the separation of the church from the state.
He believed church leaders should also be government leaders
He believed in not paying Native Americans when taking land.
He believed that women should be religious leaders.
9
What had to be negotiated before the states all agreed to ratify the Articles of Confederation?
whether Congress could declare war
control of the western lands
who was eligible to become President
whether to add a bill of rights
10
Why did the War of 1812 help increase manufacturing in the United States?
The US increased its imports from France during the war.
The US needed to produce goods imported in the past.
The US needed to produce goods exported in the past.
The US increased its exports to Great Britain during the war
11
Which of the following events happened first?
Texas Annexation
Mexican Cession
Oregon Country
Gadsden Purchase
12
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
George Washington
13
How were the experiences of indentured servants different from those of enslaved people?
Indentured servants were forced to follow strict laws.
Indentured servants signed a contract to work without pay.
Indentured servants were rarely granted their freedom.
Indentured servants worked in fields to farm cash crops.
14
Which of the following were NOT important parts of the New England economy?
farming
shipbuilding
trade
fishing
15
Which battle resulted in the burning of many capitol buildings?
Battle of Washington, D.C.
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Battle of the Thames River
16
Which of the following events happened last?
Gadsden Purchase
Oregon Country
Texas Annexation
Mexican Cession
17
Which of the following events happened first?
Intolerable Acts
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
18
Which battle made Andrew Jackson a hero?
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Battle of Washington, D.C.
Battle of the Thames River
19
Which TWO of these actions helped the US fulfill the ideal of manifest destiny?
giving up claims of Spanish lands west of the Nueces River
gaining Mexican territory following the Mexican-American War
claiming land in the Oregon Country up to 54 40'N latitude
sole ownership of the Oregon Country south of 49N latitude
20
Why did Democratic-Republican leaders pressure Congress to repeal the Alien and Sedition Acts?
acts violated the Neutrality Proclamation
acts hurt the interests of farmers in southern states
acts were unconstitutional; interfered with state govts
upset the acts would hurt America's relationship with France
21
Which of these laws helped promote western settlement following the Civil War?
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
Homestead Act
Interstate Commerce ACt
Dawes General Allotment Act
22
What advice did President Washington NOT give the nation is his Farewell Address?
to keep taxes low
to remain neutral
to achieve political unity
to limit public debt
23
Which of following describes the primary function of nominating conventions?
gathering party leaders to evaluate political appointments
giving party members voice in deciding political candidates
allowing party leaders to determine political candidates
permitting party memebers to attend political debates
24
After the American Revolution, ___________ recognized the U.S. as an independent country.
Great Britain
France
Spain
Canada
25
The first 10 amendments (Bill of Rights) to the Constitution were created to protect _________.
individual rights
federal rights
merchants' rights
slaveholders' rights
26
Which treaty stated Florida would be part of the US and the US would no longer claim Texas?
Convention of 1818
Rush-Bagot Agreement
None of the Above Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty
27
How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention handle the issue of slavery?
They decided individual states should regulate slave trade.
They decided that all states should be open to slavery.
They decided the slave trade could not be banned until 1808.
They decided that slavery should be banned.
28
Why did so many Chinese come to California between 1849 and 1853?
to make money in the gold mines and then open businesses
to make money in the gold mines and return to China
to find work on the new farms near Sacramento
to find work in different San Francisco industries
29
Which of the following was most responsible for regional tensions during Jackson's presidency?
limitations on land expansion
morality of slavery
tariffs on imported goods
expansion of voting rights
30
Which power did the Articles of Confederation give to the national government?
choosing a president
appointing national judges
requiring states to supply troops
settling conflicts among states
31
Which treaty stated the U.S. and Great Britain may each keep one military ship on Lake Ontario?
Convention of 1818
None of the Above Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty
Rush-Bagot Agreement
32
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
to improve ideas in the Constitution
to provide historical background of the Constitution
to persuade Americans to ratify the Constitution
to defend the Constitution against foreign criticism
33
Which of these is considered the last major incident between the US Army and Native Americans?
Wounded Knee Massacre
Long Walk
Battle of the Little Bighorn
Treaty at Fort Laramie
34
Which of the following points was NOT made in the Declaration of Independence?
King George III passed unfair laws.
All people have rights - life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Enslaved people have the right to be free.
King George III broke the social contract with Americans.
35
Why did some southern states disagree with Hamilton's plan for paying off debt from the War?
it would allow speculators to make too large a profit
it was unfair to the states that did not have many debts
it cheated bondholders who sold their bonds at low prices
it would decrease business and trade and hurt the economy
36
Why was the election of 1800 significant?
The first election to use the electoral college system
The first time candidates traveled to give campaign speeches
The first time more than one person ran for president
The first peaceful change of political power between parties
37
Who wrote the political pamphlet, Common Sense, arguing for independence?
Haym Solomon
George Rogers Clark
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
38
How was the Pilgrim colony different from the Puritan colony?
Pilgrims faced little resistance from Native Americans.
Pilgrim colony gave fewer legal rights to women.
Pilgrims had to establish their own basic laws and rules.
Pilgrim colony was formed to escape religious persecution.
39
Why did American colonists object to paying new taxes imposed after the French and Indian War?
They felt that only landowners & merchants should pay taxes.
They were unable to afford the costs related to these taxes.
They felt only local governments should pass taxes.
They were unable to vote for representatives who made taxes.
40
The colony founded by William Penn did which of the following?
created an official religion
established an elected assembly
gave Penn absolute power
eliminated slavery
41
Which of the following effects did the creation of a national bank have on the country?
It set a precedent for strictly following the Constitution.
It decreased the power of the central government.
It allowed the nation to issue its own currency.
It led to a less stable economy.
42
Which two problems led Daniel Shays and other farmers to start a rebellion in Massachusetts?
high taxes
heavy debts
a record drought
unfair legal costs
43
How did American writers and artists in the early 1800s differ from those in the 1700s?
started using older styles and subjects
used distinctively American subjects
applies American themes using old subjects
used subjects from different countries
44
Many southerners used states' rights doctrine to support their right to ________ they opposed.
appeal electoral outcomes
amend trade restrictions
veto executive appointments
nullify any federal law
45
Which of the following were NOT effects of the transcontinental railroad?
more expensive shipping rates
more manufactured goods shipped to the West
more raw materials shipped to the East
faster transportation between regions
46
How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?
Americans were happy they could trade with other countries.
Americans were happy that the war was over finally.
Americans were proud that the U.S. defeated a strong country
Americans were proud the U.S. gained new land to settle.
47
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the California gold rush?
California became a state in 1850
The transcontinental railroad was built
The population increased greatly
The price of gold increased greatly
48
Which treaty stated US fisherman may fish along Canadian coast and set the US/Canada border?
None of the Above Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty
Convention of 1818
Rush-Bagot Agreement
49
Which of the following was a consequence of Jackson's opposition to the Second Bank of the US?
judicial corruption
trade expansion
military unrest
economic inflation
50
Which two steps did Great Britain take that hurt the economy of the United States?
kept British troops in Canada
made US merchants pay high tariffs on exports to Britain
refused to let US ships land in West Indies ports
controlled forts in the Great Lakes
51
Who was George Washington's vice president?
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
52
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
prevented the British from controlling Georgia and Carolinas
Hurt the alliance of the British with Native American tribes
convinced France and Spain to help the Americans
helped bring Canada into the war to side with the Americans
53
Which of the following are NOT guaranteed by the First Amendment?
the right to freedom of religion
the right to petition
the right to freedom of speech
the right to bear arms
54
Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to lead the Continental army?
Benedict Arnold
Samuel Adams
George Washington
William Dawes
55
Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the growth of the US?
extended the borders of the country to the Pacific Ocean
roughly doubled the size of the country
acquired ports for new trading partners in Europe
nearly tripled the size of the country
56
Which of the following were contributions of Mexican Americans following the Mexican-Am War?
developing irrigation techniques in the Southwest
teaching corn and cotton planting techniques
developing dry farming techniques in the Southwest
teaching mining and ranching techniques
57
Which of the following policies did Thomas Jefferson NOT enact as president?
cutting domestic taxes
letting the Alien and Sedition Acts expire
lowering military spending
increasing the size of the military
58
Whose approval must an amendment have in order to be officially ratified?
two-thirds of both houses of Congress
two-thirds of the state legislatures
the president of the United States
three-fourths of the states
59
In the election of 1828, the public thought Adams was elite and out of touch and Jackson was a
scholar and a thoughtful man
war hero and a self-made man
reformer and a patient man
legal expert and a humble man
60
How did the XYZ affair create problems for President John Adams?
Grt Britain was angry with Adams for lending $ to its enemy.
Adam supporters were angry that he didn't ask for war
France was with Adams for refusing to reopen peace talks.
Adams paying bribes demanded by French angered Americans
61
Which power did the Articles of Confederation give to the national government?
requiring states to supply troops
settling conflicts among states
appointing national judges
choosing a president

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