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1
What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?
to put an end to attacks on U.S. ships
to encourage foreign trade with Europe
to punish Great Britain and France over impressment
to prevent European interference in the Americas
2
Which of these is NOT included in the First Amendment?
freedom to assemble
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom to vote
3
Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The militia surrendered to the British.
The militia narrowly won.
The British won decisively.
The British won but suffered many losses.
4
What right is protected by the Second Amendment?
the right to own a gun
the right to pay taxes
the right to public education
the right to vote in elections
5
What decision was made at the Second Continental Congress?
to demand a repeal of the Tea Act
to form an army
to declare war on Great Britain
to make a gesture of peace
6
Why is Shay's Rebellion important?
it showed the strength of Massachusetts
it led to the passage of a new Constitution
it led to another war with Great Britain
it was the beginning of a civil war
7
How did many of the Loyalists view the Patriots?
as foreign invaders
as brave solidiers
as agreeable neighbors
as ungrateful rebels
8
Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
fight a defensive war and tire the British out
defeat the British in one large battle
avoid battles with the British
9
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental Army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
long travel distances
unfamiliar territory
10
Which of these is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
to put laws into effect
to veto decisions of the Supreme Court
to propose new bills for Congress
to resolve disputes over laws
11
What name is given to the Supreme Court's power to declare a law unconstitutional?
impeachment
veto power
judicial review
federalism
12
How did Parliament respond to the colonists' protests against the Stamp Act?
They arrested those who complained about the Act.
They refused to sell stamps in the colonies.
They repealed the Stamp Act.
They increased the tax on paper.
13
Which of the these was a result of the French and Indian War?
The colonists were free to move across the Appalachians.
The British government stayed out of colonial politics.
The British government had a large war debt.
The colonists were given their independence.
14
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
to flee from hostile tribes
in search of a better climate
to locate fertile farmland
in search of food
15
What was Great Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party?
the Intolerable Acts
the Stamp Act
the Proclamation of 1763
the Boston Massacre
16
Which of these was a major issue that divided Federalists and Republicans?
how to divide the nation's wealth equally
how large and powerful the federal government should be
how many terms the president should serve in office
how large and powerful the military should be
17
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
to encourage colonists to join the army
to persuade British troops to leave Boston
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies
18
What did Americans fear about a strong central government?
laws would be passed preventing settlement of new lands
rights for which people fought would be lost
states would have too much power
another war could occur with Great Britain
19
What was the main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be prepared to attend college
to be able to read the Bible
to become political leaders
to become wealthy landowners
20
What did the Great Compromise decide?
the system of checks and balances
the process of selecting the president
representation in Congress
the names of the political parties
21
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
poorly trained soldiers
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
22
Which of these characterizes an American Indian cultural region?
People have the same leader.
People share a similar language.
People migrated together.
People come from the same family.
23
Which of these is a power shared by the national and state governments?
declaring war
negotiating treaties
raising taxes
printing money
24
Why did people in different regions of the colonies adapt different ways of life?
The regions had different geographies and resources.
The leaders of the colonies decided how people would live.
The people all had different reasons for settling there.
People with specific skills settled in each area.
25
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He became wealthy after conquering the Incas.
He wrote a book about his travels to Asia.
He told stories about his trip around Africa.
He brought treasures back from his journey to the Americas.
26
Why did Great Britain and France seize U.S. merchants ships?
They hoped the U.S. would become their ally.
They wanted the U.S. to pay a ransom for their ships.
They hoped to force the U.S. into war.
They hoped to prevent the U.S. from supplying their enemy.
27
What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?
People in Great Britain were only taxed on property.
People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes.
They had no representative to vote on the tax.
They did not believe in any form of taxation.
28
Which of these best describes the Separatists?
They were English soldiers.
They shared a common occupation.
They were wealthy English investors.
They shared religious beliefs.
29
Did Izzy Machado rock your face off during the concert last week?
I still haven't recovered.
YES!
Yes
yes
30
What became evident when the colonists and British troops clashed at Lexington and Concord?
The British troops were eager to start a war.
The colonial militia was no match for the British troops.
The British were fearful of the colonial militia.
The colonists were willing to fight for their rights.
31
What was an effect of Columbus's voyages to the Americas?
a reduction in the European population
a delay in future Spanish explorations
a transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas
a war between Spain and France
32
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
Laws were written to abolish slavery.
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa.
It was limited to the Southern colonies.
It expanded throughout the colonies.
33
Which of these is a purpose of the Bill of Rights?
determine the election process
limit the power of the government
outline the responsibilities of Congress
rewrite the Constitution
34
Why did the London Company send settlers to Virginia?
to establish a trading post
to start a moneymaking colony
to create maps of the area
to make peace with American Indians
35
Which of these was most important in determining the way of life of an American Indian group?
religious celebrations
land ownership
language skills
food sources
36
What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address?
Support the French Revolution.
Do not let political parties divide the nation.
Do not look him directly in the eyes!
Pay taxes without complaint.
37
Which of these was an important achievement of the Adam's administration?
the Federalist Party grew strong
alliances with other countries were strengthened
the nation was at peace
the country grew in size
38
What was the original purpose of the convention in May of 1787?
to end Shay's Rebellion
to write a new Constitution
to revise the Articles of Confederation
to rewrite the Declaration of Independence
39
What did the Republicans think of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
it was a way to increase citizen's rights
it was necessary to keep order in the new country
it was an attack on the right to free speech
it was a tool to remove political parties
40
Which of these groups benefited from the Proclamation of 1763?
African slaves
British soldiers
American Indians
American colonists
41
Which of these settled in the Spanish borderlands?
miners and treasure seekers
soldiers and missionaries
farmers and ranchers
pirates and runaway slaves
42
Which of these enabled American Indians to settle in permanent villages?
herding
trading
farming
hunting
43
What event became known as the Glorious Revolution?
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom.
Parliament was formed with cooperation from the king.
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans.
The king was removed and Parliament continued to make laws.
44
How do natural rights differ from other rights?
People are born with natural rights.
Natural rights come from the government.
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
People can vote to choose natural rights.
45
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to colonists?
It gave the colonists the ability to choose representatives.
It defined crimes and punishments.
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors.
It specified what was due the colonists as English citizens.
46
Washington's foreign policy is best described as
alliance building
aggressive
expansionist
isolationism
47
How do scientists think people migrated from Asia to the Americas during the last Ice Age?
They sailed to Mexico and then drifted North.
They traveled south from Canada.
They sailed across a narrow strait.
They traveled across a land bridge.
48
Which of these was a goal of Spanish conquistadors who came to America?
to conquer a large empire for Spain
to learn about the culture of the Aztec people
to trade with native people
to establish farming communities
49
Republicans believed the economy should be based on
finance
agriculture
business
industry
50
A turducken is a
chicken who once ate a turkey, but thinks he's a duck
chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey and sent from heaven
duck with chickens for parents that comes from Turkey
a turkey who is best friends with a duck and a chicken
51
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to start the American Revolution
to instruct how a country wins its freedom
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
to explain why the colonies were separating
52
All of these were part of Washington's cabinet except?
Treasury Department
Ministry of Magic
Department of War
Department of State
53
Which of these gained territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War?
Spain
France
Great Britain
American Indians
54
Which of these describes an indentured servant?
Cecelia made and sold candles to wealthy landowners.
Jonathon paid his debt to a farmer by working without pay.
Sarah was sold to a landowner and worked as a cook.
Samuel paid rent on his farm with a portion of his crops.
55
The number of members of which of these is affected by population?
Senate
the President's cabinet
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
56
What effect did Common Sense have on the colonies?
It instilled fear of war in the colonies.
It petitioned the king to end the quarrel with America.
It convinced many colonists that American should be free.
It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.
57
Which of these describes the mood in the colonies following Lexington and Concord?
Colonists were eager to start a war.
Colonists began moving back to England.
Colonists mostly sided with the Loyalists.
Colonists were reluctant to start a war.
58
How did the Columbian Exchange affect many American Indian groups?
They grew in number.
They died from diseases.
They became prosperous.
They were forced to move.
59
Which of these is NOT a way people can participate in the government?
belonging to a political party
joining special interest groups
participating in elections
passing laws
60
All of these were results of the War of 1812 except?
national pride in the U.S. grew
the U.S. gained international respect
the U.S. gained large amounts of land in North America
American Indian resistance on the frontier was weakened
61
Which of these describes what the American Indians believed about their environment?
They were part of a community of living things.
That the land should remain unchanged.
They owned the land on which they lived.
They were the rulers of the region in which they lived.
62
Which group formed the Sons of Liberty?
British soldiers
Patriots
American Indians
Loyalists
63
Which of these events led to the passing of the 12th Amendment?
the Alien and Sedition Acts
the Whiskey Rebellion
the election of 1800
the establishment of a national bank
64
Which generalization best sums up the founding of the English colonies?
They were founded by people with a variety of goals.
They were founded by businesspeople to make money.
They were founded to provide a new start for poor people.
They were founded by groups seeking religious freedom.
65
Which of these best explains why different cultural regions formed in North America?
Groups needed to distinguish themselves from other groups.
Groups adapted to the environment they settled in.
Groups chose where they lived based on their special skills.
Groups settled in the areas at various times.
66
Before 1760, which statement best describes the colonies?
The colonies had assemblies that passed laws.
The colonies had representatives in Parliament.
The colonies depended upon the British government.
The colonies were united into one government.
67
Which of these made the laws in most of the colonies?
the English governor
the king of England
the elected assembly
the church leaders
68
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience.
He was highly educated.
He wanted the role.
He was very wealthy.
69
The Continental Army was composed of
troops from Great Britain
only troops from the New England colonies
troops from all over the colonies
only troops from Virginia and Maryland
70
The name Boston Massacre was given to the events of March 5, 1770 in order to
describe the truth about what happened
warn of deadly disease in the city
create trouble for the colonists
create anti-British feelings
71
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
They wanted American independence.
The king was unpopular.
The cost was too high.
They planned to move to America.
72
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
General Burgoyne resigned
European countries came to America's aid
British troops gained confidence
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
73
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
how to balance the interests of large and small states
how to balance the interests pf eastern and western states
how to address the concerns of foreign countries
how to address the concerns of farmers
74
Which of these was a strong influence on the shelters used by each American Indian group?
wealth
education
climate
religion
75
Which of these describes one way American Indians adapted the environment to meet their needs?
Great Plains people made clothing from animal hides.
Northwest Coast people ate fish.
Southwest people made many things with corn.
Eastern Woodlands people burned trees to plant corn.
76
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
To be allowed to choose the king.
To denounce their English citizenships.
To be governed by the English king.
To be given the same rights as English citizens.
77
What is the primary work of Congress?
enforce the laws
interpret the laws
support the president
make the laws
78
All of these are duties of the executive branch except?
proposing new taxes
carrying out laws
negotiating treaties
nominating federal judges
79
What is a republic?
a parliamentary form of government
country led by elected representatives
a government led by a powerful few
a country led by a president
80
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Citizens were able to choose the monarch.
The king was denied power over citizens.
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens.
Citizens would determine whether laws would be passed.
81
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
an act of treason
an act of loyalty
an act of bravery
an act of terrorism
82
Federalists believed the country should be run by
the wealthy and well educated
middle class farmers
strong military leaders
direct democracy
83
What was the effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It limited the power of the king.
It established a democratic government.
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes.
It established a Bill of Rights.
84
Which of these describes the experience of the first Jamestown settlers?
They found the area already settled by the Dutch.
They were welcomed by the American Indians.
They where challenged by the environment.
They quickly established a prosperous settlement.
85
What was the result of America victories at Trenton and Princeton?
It showed the Americans could defeat the British.
The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.
The Hessians joined the Americans.
It proved Washington was wrong about his soldiers.
86
Which of these was a goal of the first European explorers?
to exchange ideas with native peoples
to establish trading posts
to explore North and South America
to find a water route to Asia
87
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?
to share power between the state and national governments
to make it difficult to amend the Constitution
to outline the responsibilities of elected officials
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
88
In which way were colonial public schools like the public schools of today?
All children were required to attend.
The schools were paid for with tax dollars.
Teachers were hired by the parents.
The schools taught reading and writing.
89
The Middle Passage refers to
the ocean crossing of the slaves
a step in climbing the social ladder
the route taken to reach New York
a system of trade between colonies
90
What is the federal system?
the shared power between states and the national government
individual states having power over the national government
a single leader who makes all government decisions
government run by one political party
91
What was the goal of the First Continental Congress?
to find a solution to the conflicts with Great Britain
to declare war on Great Britain
to create taxes that would be acceptable to the colonists
to bring representatives from Britain and America together
92
Which of these nations became an American ally after Saratoga?
Canada
Mexico
Russia
France
93
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries?
to learn about the customs of the American Indians
to teach their religion to the American Indians
to trade with the American Indians
to protect the American Indians
94
Which belief spurred the Great Awakening?
Women are not as educated as men.
People have lost their faith.
Farm life is better than city life.
Success comes from making money.
95
Which of these describes the relationships between the French and the American Indians?
The American Indians were slaves to the French.
The French converted the American Indians.
They were business partners.
They were enemies.
96
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
God
Parliament
the king
the people
97
Which of these was a major motivation for European exploration?
leisure
education
profit
freedom
98
What did America gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?
British land in Canada
land east of the Mississippi River
access to all British colonies
the right to punish Loyalists
99
Which of these was most important to the survival of the American Indians?
warm and mild climate conditions
land and home ownership
trade to meet their daily needs
ability to use natural resources
100
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not set up a postal system
Congress could not impose taxes
Congress could not declare war
Congress could not create an army or navy
