The authors of the Articles of Confederation established a decentralized political system to

prevent the abuses of power that existed under British rule

Throughout the Civil War, an important advantage the North had over the South was the North

had greater manufacturing capabilities

(DOCUMENT #1) This statement most clearly expresses the author’s opinion that slavery

was the cause of economic and social problems in the south

Which statement best explains President Abraham Lincoln’s justification for the Civil War?

His office required him to defend and preserve the Union.

The Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850 settled conflicts between North and South over

admission of states to the Union

What was an important goal of European Mercantilism during the 1600’s and 1700’s?

increasing the mother country’s wealth

This 1863 poster is recruiting African Americans to help

defeat the Confederacy in the Civil War

(DOCUMENT #2) The information provided by the map best supports the conclusion that

the North had transportation advantages during the Civil War

What was a common goal of the 13, 14, and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution?

granting basic rights to formerly enslaved persons

How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754–1763) affect American colonists?

New taxes were imposed by Britain to pay its debts.

What was one major result of the North’s victory in the Civil War?

The supremacy of the national government was upheld.

The term federalism is best described as the

division of power between the national and state governments

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1
The authors of the Articles of Confederation established a decentralized political system to
promote the common goal of national sovereignty
assist southern states in gaining a manufacturing base
prevent the abuses of power that existed under British rule
cancel state debts from the Revolutionary War
2
Throughout the Civil War, an important advantage the North had over the South was the North
had superior military leaders
received support from Great Britain and France
used a strategy for fighting a defensive war
had greater manufacturing capabilities
3
(DOCUMENT #1) This statement most clearly expresses the author’s opinion that slavery
was the reason the South should secede from the Union
should be extended into the western territories
was the cause of economic and social problems in the south
caused the North to be dependent on the South
4
Which statement best explains President Abraham Lincoln’s justification for the Civil War?
His office required him to defend and preserve the Union.
he wanted to keep the South dependent on the North.
He wanted to end slavery in the United States.
To keep the support of Great Britain and France
5
The Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850 settled conflicts between North and South over
voting rights
admission of states to the Union
Supreme Court Desisions
presidential election results
6
What was an important goal of European Mercantilism during the 1600’s and 1700’s?
encouraging colonial manufacturing of textiles
increasing the mother country’s wealth
improving trade between European countries
promoting colonial self-sufficiency
7
“A house divided against itself cannot stand” (Lincoln) refered to sectional differences over
treaties with European nations
the issue of slavery
the treatment of Native American Indians
the funding for internal improvements
8
Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Sojourner Truth all supported the
nullification theory of States rights
passage of Black Codes
plantation system in the South
abolitionist movement
9
This 1863 poster is recruiting African Americans to help
assist in the efforts of the Underground Railroad
settle land in the South and in border states
defeat the Confederacy in the Civil War
enforce the terms of the Fugitive Slave Act
10
(DOCUMENT 4) Which speaker most accurately represents the opinions of President Abraham Lincoln
Speaker A
Speaker D
Speaker B
Speaker C
11
(DOCUMENT #2) The information provided by the map best supports the conclusion that
the transcontinental railroad linked the West and the South
the South’s transportation system was more efficient
the North had transportation advantages during the Civil War
most railroads were owned and operated by the US government
12
Which heading best completes the partial outline shown here?
Impact of Industrialization
Examples of Religious Revivalism
Rise of Sectionalism
Events Leading to the Mexican War
13
What was a common goal of the 13, 14, and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution?
allowing the states to veto federal laws
creating a "separate but equal" society
punishing the south for succeeding from the Union
granting basic rights to formerly enslaved persons
14
(DOCUMENT #4) The solution proposed by Speaker A is known as
popular sovereignty
federal supremacy
the spoils system
nullification
15
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754–1763) affect American colonists?
New taxes were imposed by Britain to pay its debts.
Settlements were allowed west of the Appalachians.
British troops were removed from the colonies.
Colonial trade regulations were reduced.
16
What was one major result of the North’s victory in the Civil War?
Slave owners were compensated for their losses.
The power of the Supreme Court was limited.
The influence of corporations on government was reduced.
The supremacy of the national government was upheld.
17
The term federalism is best described as the
creation of a two-house legislature in national government
establishment of three branches of government
method of reviewing laws and executive actions
division of power between the national and state governments

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Questions 17

Answers

1
The authors of the Articles of Confederation established a decentralized political system to
promote the common goal of national sovereignty
assist southern states in gaining a manufacturing base
prevent the abuses of power that existed under British rule
cancel state debts from the Revolutionary War
2
Throughout the Civil War, an important advantage the North had over the South was the North
had superior military leaders
received support from Great Britain and France
used a strategy for fighting a defensive war
had greater manufacturing capabilities
3
(DOCUMENT #1) This statement most clearly expresses the author’s opinion that slavery
was the reason the South should secede from the Union
should be extended into the western territories
was the cause of economic and social problems in the south
caused the North to be dependent on the South
4
Which statement best explains President Abraham Lincoln’s justification for the Civil War?
His office required him to defend and preserve the Union.
he wanted to keep the South dependent on the North.
He wanted to end slavery in the United States.
To keep the support of Great Britain and France
5
The Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850 settled conflicts between North and South over
voting rights
admission of states to the Union
Supreme Court Desisions
presidential election results
6
What was an important goal of European Mercantilism during the 1600’s and 1700’s?
encouraging colonial manufacturing of textiles
increasing the mother country’s wealth
improving trade between European countries
promoting colonial self-sufficiency
7
“A house divided against itself cannot stand” (Lincoln) refered to sectional differences over
treaties with European nations
the issue of slavery
the treatment of Native American Indians
the funding for internal improvements
8
Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Sojourner Truth all supported the
nullification theory of States rights
passage of Black Codes
plantation system in the South
abolitionist movement
9
This 1863 poster is recruiting African Americans to help
assist in the efforts of the Underground Railroad
settle land in the South and in border states
defeat the Confederacy in the Civil War
enforce the terms of the Fugitive Slave Act
10
(DOCUMENT 4) Which speaker most accurately represents the opinions of President Abraham Lincoln
Speaker A
Speaker D
Speaker B
Speaker C
11
(DOCUMENT #2) The information provided by the map best supports the conclusion that
the transcontinental railroad linked the West and the South
the South’s transportation system was more efficient
the North had transportation advantages during the Civil War
most railroads were owned and operated by the US government
12
Which heading best completes the partial outline shown here?
Impact of Industrialization
Examples of Religious Revivalism
Rise of Sectionalism
Events Leading to the Mexican War
13
What was a common goal of the 13, 14, and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution?
allowing the states to veto federal laws
creating a "separate but equal" society
punishing the south for succeeding from the Union
granting basic rights to formerly enslaved persons
14
(DOCUMENT #4) The solution proposed by Speaker A is known as
popular sovereignty
federal supremacy
the spoils system
nullification
15
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (1754–1763) affect American colonists?
New taxes were imposed by Britain to pay its debts.
Settlements were allowed west of the Appalachians.
British troops were removed from the colonies.
Colonial trade regulations were reduced.
16
What was one major result of the North’s victory in the Civil War?
Slave owners were compensated for their losses.
The power of the Supreme Court was limited.
The influence of corporations on government was reduced.
The supremacy of the national government was upheld.
17
The term federalism is best described as the
creation of a two-house legislature in national government
establishment of three branches of government
method of reviewing laws and executive actions
division of power between the national and state governments