What was the ultimate result of the Battle of Yorktown?

the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783

Which of the following is not a right given by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?

equality for economic opportunity

Why is James Madison often called the “Father of the Constitution"?

wrote almost the entire constitution himself

Why did the English drive the Dutch from New York?

England was jealous of New York’s prosperity under the Dutch

Rallies, Conventions, Demonstrations & Songs, Poems, Posters & Mudslinging are examples of?

the rise of a popular political culture

What is one way the Erie Canal was important to the infrastructure and economic growth of US?

it made it easier for people to travel and trade

What major role did West Africans play in the European settlement of the Americas?

They supplied the much needed labor to cultivate cash crops

What was the purpose of Committees of Correspondence?

To keep colonist informed of British actions

What did Shay's Rebellion show about the Articles of Confederation?

a stronger national government was needed

What was the main reason for issuing the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?

attempt to stop Euro. colonization in the Americas

What effect did the Great Awakening have on religious life in the colonies?

It helped make religion in the colonies more democratic.

What role did tobacco play in Virginia’s early colonial period?

It became the foundation of Virginia's economy.

President George Washington’s leadership during the Whiskey Rebellion was important because it?

showed the new government could enforce federal law

Why is the War of 1812 been called the Second War for American Independence?

The Brit. gov never fully respected the US as a free nation

This quote represents what "The powers not delegated to the US...are reserved to the states.“

provides for a Federal system of government

Which of the following were principles of Jacksonian Democracy? (2-Choices)

extended voting rights to all adult males, a stronger executive branch and weaker congress

What was important about the Northwest Land Ordinance of 1785 on slavery?

It banned slavery in the territory north of the Ohio River

Why would the Ninth Amendment guarantee your right to personal privacy?

It was designed to protect rights that may not be stated

Why did Native Americans begin to move to new lands west of the colonial settlements?

English colonist continuing to migrate west.

What best describes the common soldier in the early years of the Revolutionary War?

poorly fed, clothed and trained

A bicameral legislature and 3/5 Compromise are examples of what?

compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention

What role did Benjamin Franklin play in America’s Revolutionary War victory?

An ambassador who convinced the French to aid the Americans.

Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin and interchangeable parts impact American Industry?

created jobs for unskilled and minimally skilled workers

What would supporters of Manifest Destiny in 1840 support?

gain Spanish lands west of the Louisiana Territory

How did the Marquis de Lafayette aid the American effort during the Revolutionary War?

He planned the battle that finally defeated Cornwallis

What would the new United States control according to the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

All lands from N.England to Miss. River and N to great lakes

What belief did President Thomas Jefferson change when he acquired the LA Territory from France

the Constitution should be strictly interpreted

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1
What was the ultimate result of the Battle of Yorktown?
a victory for the Continental navy
the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1783
the capture of Hessian mercenaries
a British retreat into Virginia
2
Which best describes the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
divided into 3 branches
a loose alliance of states
STRONG & UNIFIED
Lead by a KING
3
Which of the following is not a right given by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?
equality for economic opportunity
openly criticize the government
to petition
to freely worship in the manner of personal choice
4
Why is James Madison often called the “Father of the Constitution"?
proposed the Great Compromise
wrote almost the entire constitution himself
freed slaves
strongly influenced the shape of the Constitution
5
Why did the English drive the Dutch from New York?
England wanted a base from which to fight the Spanish.
The Dutch had been persecuting English settlers.
England and Holland had gone to war in Europe.
England was jealous of New York’s prosperity under the Dutch
6
Rallies, Conventions, Demonstrations & Songs, Poems, Posters & Mudslinging are examples of?
an increase in popular participation in politics
the rise of a popular political culture
a typical day in the United States House of Representatives
an attempt to create a political image
7
What is one way the Erie Canal was important to the infrastructure and economic growth of US?
it limited the # of large cities in New York
it made travel more enjoyable
it connected New York City to Canada
it made it easier for people to travel and trade
8
What major role did West Africans play in the European settlement of the Americas?
Supplied weapons needed to control rebellious Native Am.
They were the largest consumers of colonial-made goods
They taught Europeans the methods for farming tobacco
They supplied the much needed labor to cultivate cash crops
9
What was the purpose of Committees of Correspondence?
To keep colonist informed of British actions
To show support for the British rule
To protest the Stamp Act
To keep colonist under British control
10
What did Shay's Rebellion show about the Articles of Confederation?
Americans’ commitment to democracy
a stronger national government was needed
the government abused it's power
the states had too little power
11
What was the main reason for issuing the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
establish American control over Canada
Stake claim to Mexican territory
provide economic help to Latin America nations
attempt to stop Euro. colonization in the Americas
12
What effect did the Great Awakening have on religious life in the colonies?
It reinforced the social order in the colonies.
Boosted the political and spiritual authority of ministers.
It helped make religion in the colonies more democratic.
It strengthened traditional Puritan teachings.
13
What role did tobacco play in Virginia’s early colonial period?
It was banned by the Church of England
It was traded for Native American crops.
It became the foundation of Virginia's economy.
It was not as profitable as raising livestock.
14
Temperance Movement, Abolitionists, & those seeking free public education have what in common?
all sought equality for women
all were passed by congress
all were social reforms
all were supported by southerners
15
President George Washington’s leadership during the Whiskey Rebellion was important because it?
stopped British Northwest fort construction
farmers limited grain production
assured his 3rd term reelection
showed the new government could enforce federal law
16
Comprised of small towns and farms, rocky not very fertile soil, short growing season for crops
The Southern Colonies
The New England Colonies
The Mid-Atlantic Colonies
17
Why is the War of 1812 been called the Second War for American Independence?
The British blocked US access to the port of New Orleans
The US continued to resist taxes imposed by Great Britain
The Brit. gov never fully respected the US as a free nation
US and GB had not signed a peace treaty after the Rev. War
18
This quote represents what "The powers not delegated to the US...are reserved to the states.“
provides for a feudalistic system of government
provides for a monarchical system of government
provides for a Federal system of government
provides for a dictatorial system of government
19
Which of the following were principles of Jacksonian Democracy? (2-Choices)
abolished political parties
extended voting rights to all adult males
a stronger executive branch and weaker congress
increased power of the wealthy
20
Which Event completes the series of events?
Bacon's Rebellion
The French and Indian War
King Phillip's War
The Half-Way Covenant
21
What was important about the Northwest Land Ordinance of 1785 on slavery?
It banned slavery in the territory north of the Ohio River
It gave citizens in the power to vote on slavery
It outlawed slavery in all states of the Union
allowed states to be free or slave on a rotating schedule
22
Why would the Ninth Amendment guarantee your right to personal privacy?
It directly states personal privacy is a right
It was designed to protect rights that may not be stated
It lets the government to determine what rights are allowed
It's part of the rights of those accused of breaking the law
23
Why did Native Americans begin to move to new lands west of the colonial settlements?
Widespread crop failure and famine
A strong desire to farm the Ohio River Valley
English colonist continuing to migrate west.
Decline in Native population
24
What best describes the common soldier in the early years of the Revolutionary War?
unsuccessful because of poor leadership
poorly fed, clothed and trained
experienced, strong tradition of bravery
motivated by greed and hatred to ALL things British
25
A bicameral legislature and 3/5 Compromise are examples of what?
compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention
provisions found in the Articles of Confederation
grievances included in the Declaration of Independence
amendments included in the Bill of Rights
26
What role did Benjamin Franklin play in America’s Revolutionary War victory?
Pres. of the Continental Congress drafted Treaty of Paris.
An ambassador who convinced the French to aid the Americans.
He was the leader of the Continental Army
He was a general and fought along troops, won major battles.
27
What was Elizabeth Cady Stanton attempting to gain at The Seneca Falls Conference
suffrage for all women
banning of alcohol
public education for all
abolition of slavery
28
Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin and interchangeable parts impact American Industry?
both made production of cotton less expensive
both were used to increase wages for workers
both allowed manufacturing to occur using less labor
created jobs for unskilled and minimally skilled workers
29
What would supporters of Manifest Destiny in 1840 support?
closing the western frontier to settlement
gain Spanish lands west of the Louisiana Territory
selling the Oregon Territory to Russia
ending the American System in the Western Hemisphere
30
How did the Marquis de Lafayette aid the American effort during the Revolutionary War?
He taught Washington modern military tactics.
Benedict Arnold would give West Point over to the British.
He set up the first loan the Americans received from France.
He planned the battle that finally defeated Cornwallis
31
Triangular Trade describes the trade patterns between which regions?
Africa, the Americas @ West Indies
New England, Middle Colonies, England
New England, Georgia and Canada
Africa, the Americas & Europe
32
What would the new United States control according to the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
Florida peninsula
British Canada and southern Spanish lands
New England and all the lands west of Miss. river
All lands from N.England to Miss. River and N to great lakes
33
General of British forces, led them to victory in early battles, surrendered at Yorktown.
George III
Marquis De Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin
Lord Charles Cornwallis
34
What belief did President Thomas Jefferson change when he acquired the LA Territory from France
the US should not add more territories
the Constitution should be strictly interpreted
the federal government should limit individual rights
the government should not be involved in the economy

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