What was the root cause of early American rebellions (like Shays/Whiskey)?

increased taxes especially on farmers

What was the significance of the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court case?

the Constitution protects slavery

What did the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 do?

It freed all slaves in Confederate controlled territories.

During Reconstruction, all of the following limited the rights & privileges of Af. Ams. except

the Freedman's Bureau & bayonet rule

Which of the following was not a cause of the War with Mexico in 1846?

all were causes of the war with Mexico

Which of the following statements about justices and the Supreme Court is true?

9 justices appointed by President & approved by the Senate

Into what three branches of government were state & eventually the federal government divided?

legislative, executive, judicial

Which of the following was not a result of the California Gold Rush in the 1840s?

Asian immigration to the US declined

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the legacies of the Civil War?

suffrage was given to all citizens regardless of race/gender

Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?

to enslave Natives and Africans to farm for them

Which of the following statements about early education in the United States is inaccurate?

Both N& S believed education was important & created schools

Which of the following statements about Congress is INACCURATE?

there are 100 Representatives and 435 Senators

Which statement is not true?

The Pacific Ocean is on the East coast of the United States.

Which of the following was not a legacy of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?

All were legacies of Lewis & Clark’s expedition.

The pamphlet Common Sense was important in that it

convinced many Americans 2 declare independence from Britain

Which of the following methods were used by slaves to resist slavery?

these were all methods of slave rebellion

Which of the following jobs is not done by the President?

Declaring war on other nations.

Which of the following was not a reason colonists came to America?

all are reasons colonists came to America

Which statement inaccurately describes the presidency of Andrew Jackson?

helped increase the size of the nation by purchasing land

Which country shares a border with the United States?

both share a border with the US

What were the effects of new technology introduced during the American Civil War?

all of these were effects of technology in the Civil War

What was the main goal of the South in the Civil War?

to win recognition as an independent nation

Document that expressed colonists desire to separate from Britain and become their own country

The Declaration of Independence

Why did Americans desire land in the West?

all are reasons we desired Western land

The idea that a strong democracy depended on well-educated citizens led to the creation of

a nationwide public school system

Which of the following was NOT a way transcontinental railroads impacted the economy of the US?

it helped us ship troops and weapons coast to coast in war

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1
Which of the following are NOT major mountain ranges in the United States?
Appalachian and Rockies
Sierra Nevadas and White Range
Coastal and Cascade
Sierra Madres and Andes
2
Who can declare war?
the Senate
the President
the Congress
the People
3
What was the root cause of early American rebellions (like Shays/Whiskey)?
increased taxes especially on farmers
inability of landowners to vote
the desire to keep and bear arms
unequal representation in Congress
4
As a result of the Revolutionary War the colonies gained their independence from the country of
France
Russia
Britain
Spain
5
What was the first law limited immigration in this country?
The Gentleman's Agreement
the Chinese Exclusion Act
Executive Order 1066
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
6
Which Supreme Court Case ruled segregation was legal as long as there was equal access?
Worchester v. Georgia
Plessy v. Ferguson
Row v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
7
Which of the following is NOT a duty of American citizens?
serving on a jury
obeying the laws & paying taxes
voting in elections
defending the nation
8
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves and why?
Indigenous people to farm cotton
Asians to mine & build railroads
Eastern Europeans to work in factories
Africans to grow sugar cane
9
What was the significance of the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court case?
segregation is legal as long as there is equal access
the Cherokee have the right to occupy their homeland
the Constitution protects slavery
the Supreme Court has the power of Judicial Review
10
The first constitution of the United States of America was the
Bill of Rights.
Mayflower Compact.
Articles of Confederation.
Declaration of Independence.
11
What type of government does the United States have today?
Federal Republic
Democratic Republic
Totalitarian Dictatorship
Constitutional Monarchy
12
What part of the Constitution protects people’s basic rights and freedoms?
the first 10 amendments
Article I
the last 10 amendments
Article II
13
Why did many people immigrate to the United States in the early and late 1800s?
Countries suffered from famine, war, or shortage of farmland
They faced religious persecution or high unemployment rates.
There was overcrowding and poverty in their homelands.
all of the above
14
What did the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 do?
It abolished slavery in the United States.
It freed all slaves in Union controlled territories.
It freed all slaves in Confederate controlled territories.
It allowed enslaved people to leave the South.
15
During Reconstruction, all of the following limited the rights & privileges of Af. Ams. except
Jim Crow Laws & Black Codes
the KKK & Plessy vs. Ferguson
the Freedman's Bureau & bayonet rule
poll taxes, literacy tests, & the grandfather clause
16
Which of the following was not a cause of the War with Mexico in 1846?
the US army building a fort in disputed territory
the annexation of Texas to the United States
disputes over the border between Texas and Mexico
all were causes of the war with Mexico
17
Which of the following statements about justices and the Supreme Court is true?
9 justices elected by the Senate & approved by the President
9 justices elected by the people and approved by the Senate
9 justices appointed by Senate and approved by the President
9 justices appointed by President & approved by the Senate
18
Into what three branches of government were state & eventually the federal government divided?
legislative, executive, parliamentary
congressional, constitutional, parliamentary
legislative, executive, judicial
parliamentary, judicial, executive
19
The Second Great Awakening
spread the democratic idea of equality before God.
offered the promise that all believers would be saved.
all of the above.
encouraged people to reform/improve society.
20
Which of the following was not a result of the California Gold Rush in the 1840s?
trade, agriculture, & population grew
Asian immigration to the US declined
California cities flourished
the world’s supply of gold doubled
21
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the legacies of the Civil War?
freed Af Am but left South bitter, angry & severely damaged.
cost hundreds of thousands of American lives.
suffrage was given to all citizens regardless of race/gender
strengthened power of the federal govt at expense of states.
22
What are the two major political parties in the United States today?
Republican & Whig
Republican & Democrat
Republican & Federalist
Democrat & Federalist
23
Which of the following is NOT a reason colonists came to America?
to enslave Natives and Africans to farm for them
job & land owning opportunities
freedome from religious persecution
access to raw materials & natural resources
24
Which of the following statements about early education in the United States is inaccurate?
South = low literacy/believed education to be private matter
Both N& S believed education was important & created schools
people believed schools paid by taxes & kids required to go
Northern cities were first to establish free public schools
25
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
French fur trappers
African Americans
No one - it was just empty land
aboriginal/indigenous tribes
26
Which of the following statements about Congress is INACCURATE?
Senators are elected every 6 years, Representatives every 2
representation --> Senate is = and House is porportional
you can be elected to Congress as many times as you want
there are 100 Representatives and 435 Senators
27
What was the last state admitted to the United States under the Constitution?
New Mexico
Hawaii
California
Alaska
28
Which statement is not true?
The Atlantic Ocean is on the East coast of the United States
The Pacific Ocean is on the East coast of the United States.
The Gulf of Mexico forms part of the US’s southern border.
The Pacific Ocean is on the West coast of the United States.
29
Which of the following was not a legacy of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?
It brought back priceless scientific knowledge
It gave the United States a claim to Oregon Country.
It opened relations with the Native Americans of the Plains
All were legacies of Lewis & Clark’s expedition.
30
The pamphlet Common Sense was important in that it
influenced the ideas in the Declaration of Independence
tried to assure King George that the colonists wanted peace.
convinced many Americans 2 declare independence from Britain
established self-government in the American colonies.
31
Which of the following methods were used by slaves to resist slavery?
breaking tools and setting fires
Working slowly or faking sick
attempted rebellions
these were all methods of slave rebellion
32
Which of the following jobs is not done by the President?
Making treaties with other countries.
Declaring war on other nations.
Serving as commander-in-chief of the military.
Signing bills into law or vetoing bills.
33
Which of the following was not a reason colonists came to America?
search for riches
all are reasons colonists came to America
religious freedom
land and job opportunities
34
If the President dies or can no longer serve, who is next in line to become President.
we elect a new one
Vice President
Speaker of the House
the Secretary of State
35
To reenter the Union, Southern states had to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, which
guaranteed voting rights to African American males.
abolished slavery.
granted voting rights to all citizens regardless of gender.
granted citizenship to African Americans.
36
Which statement inaccurately describes the presidency of Andrew Jackson?
disregarded & disrespected rulings by the Supreme Court
opened the political process to the "common man"
felt natives were inferior so ordered their removal
helped increase the size of the nation by purchasing land
37
Which country shares a border with the United States?
both share a border with the US
Canada
neither shares a border with the US
Mexico
38
The framers of the Constitution drew on what Ancient and Enlightenment ideals?
govt power should be limited and rulers are not all-powerful
representative democracy and self-government
govt power comes from people & people have natural rights
all of the above
39
The first president in the United States to be impeached was
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton
40
What is the motto of the United States?
“If at first you don’t succeed”
“YOLO”
“In God we trust”
“Oh beautiful for spacious skies”
41
What were the effects of new technology introduced during the American Civil War?
the United States became a more industrialized nation
many soldiers suffered from & died from horrible injuries
medical technology & hygiene standards advanced
all of these were effects of technology in the Civil War
42
Which Supreme Court case established three laws of Judicial Review for the Supreme Court?
Marbury v. Madison
Fletcher v. Peck
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
43
What was the main goal of the South in the Civil War?
to preserve the Union
to retain control of western territories
to maintain the right to own slaves
to win recognition as an independent nation
44
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution
requires states to give citizens equal protection of the law
granted citizenship to anyone born in this country.
all of the above
made African Americans citizens of the US
45
Document that expressed colonists desire to separate from Britain and become their own country
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
46
Which founding father created our monetary system and was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
47
Which of the following is not a natural right guaranteed people by the Declaration of Indep.
property
pursuit of happiness
liberty
life
48
Why did the United States declare war on Britain in 1812?
The British had been arming Native Americans
The British had impressed thousands U.S. sailors
All of the above
The War Hawks wanted to expand the nation’s power
49
Why did Americans desire land in the West?
all are reasons we desired Western land
expansion of land for farming
no foreign power on our border
to build ports for trade with Asia
50
The idea that a strong democracy depended on well-educated citizens led to the creation of
the establishment of land-grant colleges
a nationwide public school system
the passage of the 19th Amendment
advances in agriculture
51
Which of the following was NOT a way transcontinental railroads impacted the economy of the US?
it expanded the steel, lumber, & iron industries
it created four standardized time zones for easier business
it made shipping good faster which lead to cheaper goods
it helped us ship troops and weapons coast to coast in war
52
Who elects the members of Congress?
The Electoral College
The President
The Senate
The People
53
The early nullification crises in the nation were essential struggles over
Confederation vs. Constitution
slave labor vs. free labor
power of the federal govt. vs power of the states
industrial economy vs. agricultural economy
54
Why did Europeans bring enslaved Africans to the Americas?
to trade with local people
to harvest cotton
to work in sugarcane fields
to work as household servants
55
What was the name of the forced removal of Native Americans from their land in the 1830s?
Trail of 1,000 Miles
Dawes Act
Homestead Act
Trail of Tears
56
How many stars and stripes are on the US flag, and what do they represent?
50 stripes for the colonies and 13 stars for the states
13 stripes for the colonies and 50 stars for the states
13 stripes for the colonies and 13 stars for the states
13 stripes for the colonies and 48 stars for the states
57
Which amendment guarantees all men the right to vote regardless of “race or color”?
Fourteenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
58
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
30
27
10
18
59
Which of the following is not a legal requirement to run for president?
Served in a branch of the military
Lived in the US 14 or more years
At least 35 years old
Natural-born US citizen
60
The idea that the government must follow certain procedures established by law is known as
freedom of assembly.
natural rights.
the Bill of Rights.
due process.
61
Which of the following statements about the Declaration of Independence is inaccurate?
It was written by Thomas Jefferson & adopted on July 4, 1776
It is the Supreme Law of the Land
It declared the colonists intent to separate from Britain
It was heavily influenced by philosophe John Locke
62
What were the consequences of the Civil War?
Generations of Southerners felt bitter.
all of the above.
Millions of African Americans were freed.
The federal government gained strength.
63
What is the capital of the United States?
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
64
Which of the following Enlightenment thinkers/ideas did not impact the founding of the US?
Voltaire & Rousseau - social contract & freedom of speech
Montesquieu - separation of power/checks & balances
Locke- natural rights, power the the people, right to revolt
Hobbes - purpose of government is to control the people
65
All of the following are legacies of American colonialism EXCEPT...
Established English culture, language, and heritage.
Catholic religion, morals, and values.
Raced-based slavery and the roots of racism.
Representative government.
66
The Constitution created a federal system of government, in which
power is divided between the national and state governments.
the national government has all the power.
the states have more power than the national government.
the legislative branch is made up of one house.
67
Which of the following is NOT a primary or secondary responsibility of Congress?
interpreting the laws.
controlling government spending.
following the laws.
making the nation’s laws.
68
What gives Congress the power to “make all laws necessary and proper” to meet the needs of govt
Elastic Clause
Bill of Rights
Santa Clause
Commerce Clause
69
Which of the following were not major Native American tribes in the United States?
Chickasaw, Apache, Navajo
Aztec, Maya, Inca
Seminole, Creek, Sioux
Iroquois, Cherokee, Nez Perce
70
What song, which would become the national anthem, was inspired by the attack of Fort McHenry?
“America the Beautiful”
“Stars & Stripes Forever”
“Yankee Doodle”
“The Star Spangled Banner”
71
The Civil War was a result of issues over
regional differences.
slavery.
state’s rights debates.
all of the above.
72
What was the first state admitted to the United States under the Constitution?
Virginia
Massachusetts
California
Delaware
73
The invention of the cotton gin led to
a search for more land to the west to grow cotton.
cotton becoming a major cash crop in the South.
a demand for more slave labor.
all of the above
74
Which American law was designed to eliminate the assumed weaknesses of Native life?
The Homestead Act
The Indian Removal Act
The Dawes Act
The Gentleman's Agreement
75
What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws.
Interpret the laws.
Make the laws.
Control government spending.
76
Who is the current president of the United States?
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Donald Trump
Barack Obama
77
Who elects the president?
The Senate
The Congress
The Electoral College
The People
78
What do we say to show loyalty to the United States?
Pledge of Allegiance
Declaration of Allegiance
Oath of Allegiance
Preamble of Allegiance
79
What brought the first large wave of Mexican immigrants to the US?
the Mexican-American War
the Civil War
the Gold Rush
the Mexican Revolution
80
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in national elections?
18th Amendment
17th Amendment
20th Amendment
19th Amendment
81
Which of the following is not a major idea in the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal
The purpose of government is to protect your rights
You are entitled to freedom of speech, religion, & press
Power comes from the people
82
Which of the following is guaranteed by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution?
due process of law rights
freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion
right to bear arms
protection from unreasonable search and seizure
83
Where does the President live?
Camp David
Capitol Hill
The White House
The President's Mansion
84
In which region of the country did industrialization first take hold and why?
The southeast because of the abundance of cotton.
The northwest because of the ports to trade with Asia.
Northeast because rivers provided water power to factories.
The southwest because of the abundance of farmland.
85
According to the Dec. of Indep, if the govt does not protect the peoples’ rights the people can
execute the government’s leader.
whine and complain about it.
do nothing, just suffer through it.
revolt and create a new government.
86
How did the purchase of the Louisiana Territory affect the size of the United States in 1803?
It did not affect the size at all.
It increased it slightly.
It doubled the size.
It extended it to the present-day size.
87
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
a peace treaty with Britain
a U.S. policy against European colonization of the Americas
a peace treaty with the Cherokee
a speech given by James Monroe to get him elected president
88
Which of the following are not major rivers in the United States?
Amazon, Danube, Nile
Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio
Potomac, Hudson, Platte
Rio Grande, Colorado, Columbia
89
A person can become an American citizen by being
born of a parent who is a citizen.
these are all ways to be a citizen
going through the process of naturalization
born in the United States.
90
Which of the following were not part of the original 13 colonies?
Maryland and Delaware
Maine and Vermont
Georgia and Virginia
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
91
How did the ideals of the Great Awakening pave the way for the American Revolution?
Americans becoming more willing to challenge authority
all of the above
Colonists began to choose their own religions
Colonists became more united in a common cause/goal
92
The economy of the South in the mid-1800s depended mainly on
agriculture
fishing
manufacturing
trade
93
What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?
It was the 1st convention regarding the end of the Civil War
It was the first convention about the abolition of slavery.
1st convention for people to choose their president
It was the first convention regarding women’s rights.
94
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
the Constitution
the Articles of Confederation
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Declaration of Independence
95
Which was NOT a provision of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (ended the Mexican American War)?
Mexico gave up all claims to Texas.
The Rio Grande River was the border between Texas and Mexico
Mexico ceded California & New Mexico Territories to the US.
Texas was annexed to the United States
96
What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
18
16
25
21
97
Many Americans were opposed to immigration in the 1800s because they believed immigrants
took jobs from Americans.
were criminals.
all of the above.
spread disease.
98
What type of economic system does the US have?
Communism
Socialism
Anarchism
Capitalism
99
What is the national bird of the United States?
Turkey
Falcon
Bald Eagle
Condor
100
Why did political parties emerge in America?
Hamilton proposed the creation of a national bank.
Citizens were bored so govt wanted to spice things up
Washington wanted to categorize people by their beliefs
Jefferson & Madison could not agree on govt powers
101
What were the main ideas in the Declaration of Sentiments?
women should be treated as equals to men
women should be given equal access to jobs & education
women should be granted suffrage
do I have to actually put all of the above or do you get it?
102
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
103
The executive branch of the U.S. government has primary responsibility for
enforcing the laws that Congress passes.
passing laws.
evaluating whether laws are Constitutional.
settling problems with the law.
104
The idea that Americans though it was their “God-given right” to expand across the continent is
Manifest Destiny.
Progressive Destiny.
Expansionism.
Continentalism.
105
Which law allowed for a cheap way to settle in the West by giving free land to farmers?
The Homestead Act
The Dawes Act
The Gentleman's Agreement
The Indian Removal Act
106
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
decide what the law means
write the laws
decide if a law is Constitutional
settle problems people have with the law
107
Who was president of the United States during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
George Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
108
What is the most important responsibility of American citizens?
to petition Congress
to vote
to run for office
to obey the law
109
Which of the following was the root cause of the American Revolution?
frustration over taxation without representation
unfair juries in England
governors who were under direct control of the English crown
anger over unfair trade laws and restrictions
110
Which amendment protects the states from a too-powerful national government?
1st
10th
9th
5th
111
Which was not a reason the Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution?
Congress couldn't establish taxes to pay the national debt
Articles did't give states right to establish school system
AoC = no national leader or court system to settle disputes
changing the AoC required unanimous support of the states
112
The Constitution begins, “We the People...”. What does this mean/show?
this document was written by the people
government power comes from the people
all of the above
the unity of the people from every state
113
Which of the following statements about a president’s term in office in incorrect?
A president can be elected president only twice.
Term begins the day they are inaugurated, not elected.
A president’s term in office is four years.
The maximum number of years a president can serve is eight.
114
What is the name of the special group of advisers for the President?
The Federal Bureaucracy
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Congress
The Cabinet
115
What lasting gains and improvements did Southern African Americans make during Reconstruction?
improvements in education
lasting voting rights
widespread land ownership
economic & social equality with whites
116
In his farewell address in 1796, what two things did Washington warn against?
evils of political parties & entanglement in foreign trade
evils of political parties & entanglement in foreign affairs
entanglement in political divisions & industrial development
entanglement in foreign trade & the evils of social programs
117
Which would most likely have been a theme addressed by a transcendentalist writer?
the importance of following the law
the problems of city life
a person’s love of nature
the growth of American democracy
118
What are the two bodies that make up Congress?
Senate and the House of Lords
Upper House and the Lower House
Senate and the House of Representatives
The House of Commons and the Senate
119
What caused the first large wave of Asian immigration to the United States?
the Gold Rush
the American Civil War
Manifest Destiny
the building of the transcontinental railroad
120
When was the Constitution adopted?
September 17, 1787
January 1, 1863
July 4, 1776
December 15, 1791

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