The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it —

established a method for admitting new states to the Union

Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

To protect individual freedoms from the federal government

The innovation shown in this photograph most affected the U.S. economy by —

allowing more efficient movement of goods

Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

Supreme Court is responsible for "Judicial Review"

Why did western economies develop so differently from the North and South?

west had lots of free land and natural resources

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

U.S. had massive debt from the Revolutionary War.

A major result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Violence erupts in Kansas over the spread of slavery.

The primary goal of the American Temperance Society

decrease America's consumption of alcohol

British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because...

It put strict limits on westward expansion.

result of the 15th Amendment

African-Americans could vote in the election of 1878

One advan. the Confed. had over the Union during the Civil War was that Confederate forces had

knowledge of the terrain where most battles were fought

Why is American government commonly called a "republic?"

citizens vote for representatives in congress.

the Emancipation Proclamation

freed the slaves living in Confederate-controlled states

Which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers have agreed on?

America needed a much stronger central government

Which of these describes a result of the Thirteenth Amendment?

African Americans in the South could move elsewhere.

As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —

expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean

How did geography influence the early economic development of New England?

Cold climate and poor soil prevented large-scale farming

The rights listed above were —

defined by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

Colonization Americas by European countries is prohibited.

increased the demand for slavery in the south.

How did the completion of the Erie Canal effect the U.S. economy in the 1800's?

The cost of shipping goods to the midwest decreased

After Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, the main priority of the US was to ...

plan to bring Confederate states back into the Union

"interchangeable parts" were mostly responsible for the development of...

The industrial factory system in America

Andrew Jackson was responsible for...

Winning the Battle of New Orleans, establishing the Democratic Party

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

American victory secured an alliance with France.

How did the Industrial Revolution directly effect women in the 1800s?

Women seeking work migrated from rural areas to cities.

Plymouth Colony was established by...

Puritans escaping religious persecution in Europe.

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1
The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it —
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
more than doubled the size of the United States
proposed treaties with American Indians
2
Why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?
To strengthen the authority of the federal government
To improve the organization of the judiciary
To give each state an equal amount of power
To protect individual freedoms from the federal government
3
The innovation shown in this photograph most affected the U.S. economy by —
decreasing the need for canals
allowing more efficient movement of goods
transporting workers from southern states to northern states
reducing the costs of settling in western territories
4
Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
Supreme Court is responsible for "Judicial Review"
Federal government is superior to all state governments.
Supreme Court judges elected by popular vote.
government has authority to regulate trade between states.
5
Why did western economies develop so differently from the North and South?
west had best natural harbors and rivers for moving goods.
west had lots of free land and natural resources
west did not have enough land to accommodate immigrants.
west relied heavily on slavery to harvest cash crops
6
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
U.S. had massive debt from the Revolutionary War.
The Article of Confederation were destroying the government
7
A major result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Violence erupts in Kansas over the spread of slavery.
Missouri Compromise boundary extended to Pacific coast.
Kansas enters Union as slave state by popular sovereignty.
Abolitionist from Nebraska moved to Kansas quickly.
8
The primary goal of the American Temperance Society
create a self-sufficient utopian society
outlaw slavery in the west
decrease America's consumption of alcohol
create asylums for the mentally ill.
9
which state was responsible for the Nullification Crises?
South Carolina
California
Virginia
Massachusetts
10
Who was responsible for designing the National Bank of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
11
British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because...
it prevented the north from industrializing the economy
It put strict limits on westward expansion.
they feared it would lead to attacks from American Indians
it forced them to share in the fur trade with France.
12
result of the 15th Amendment
women could become leaders of major church organizations.
Confederate leaders were banned from state legislatures.
Southern African-Americans could freely move to the north.
African-Americans could vote in the election of 1878
13
One advan. the Confed. had over the Union during the Civil War was that Confederate forces had
knowledge of the terrain where most battles were fought
numerous factories for producing weapons and ammunition
an extensive railroad system for moving troops and supplies
a larger number of military troops in reserve
14
The Harper's Ferry Raid contributed to the start of the...
War of 1812
American Revolution
The Mexican-American War
The American Civil War
15
According to Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the economy?
a trade embargo against Great Britain
The abolition of consumption taxes
establishing a national bank
The creation of a trade alliance with France
16
Why is American government commonly called a "republic?"
citizens vote for representatives in congress.
congress is controlled by Republicans
congress votes on laws and government actions
the national government is divided into 3 branches.
17
Which of these was NOT a result of the Mexican-American War?
The Mexican Cession
USA established an official border with Mexico.
Slavery was abolished in Texas
United States acquired California
18
the Emancipation Proclamation
freed the slaves living in Confederate-controlled states
required northerners to return escaped slaves to the south.
abolished slavery in America
cause South Carolina to secede from the United States
19
Which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers have agreed on?
Three-Fifths Compromise was necessary to peace in America
the Constitution needs a Bill of Rights.
America needed a much stronger central government
Universal suffrage for all citizens should be guaranteed
20
Which of these describes a result of the Thirteenth Amendment?
Confederate soldiers were prohibited from holding office.
African Americans in the South could move elsewhere.
State governments were forced to protect civil rights.
African Americans in the North could vote.
21
As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —
expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean
acquiring land for a southwestern railroad
reserving western territory for American Indians
securing the southern border of the country
22
How did geography influence the early economic development of New England?
Cold climate and poor soil prevented large-scale farming
long, deep rivers encouraged people to live farther inland
warm, wet climate encouraged the development of cash crops
Short coastlines made it difficult to export goods by sea.
23
The concept of state's rights is established by...
The Missouri Compromise
The 1st Amendment
The Declaration of Independence
The 10th Amendment
24
The rights listed above were —
defined by President G. Washington in his Farewell Address
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
defined by Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
25
When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold constitutional rights from the...
Second Amendment
Sixth Amendment
First Amendment
Ninth Amendment
26
Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
Power to nullify laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.
Colonization Americas by European countries is prohibited.
International peace can be maintained without alliances.
The immigration of Europeans to the US must be discouraged.
27
The Cotton Gin
helped make transportation and communication easier.
decreased the demand for slavery in the south
decreased the demand for textile factories in the north
increased the demand for slavery in the south.
28
How did the completion of the Erie Canal effect the U.S. economy in the 1800's?
Number of ships passing through port cities decreased.
it provided much needed fresh water to fast growing cities
The cost of shipping goods on eastern roads increased.
The cost of shipping goods to the midwest decreased
29
In early 1800s, young women in New England could find employment outside their homes as...
cloth weavers in textile mills
writers and editors for local newspapers
sailors on cargo ships
nurses and teachers
30
After Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, the main priority of the US was to ...
establish union forts in the former Confederate states
complete construction of a new capitol city.
Elect a new president of the Confederacy
plan to bring Confederate states back into the Union
31
The 8th Amendment protect Americans from...
illegal search and seizure
poll taxes and literacy tests
cruel and unusual punishment
being punished for expressing their opinions.
32
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
To create communities founded on religious tolerance
To create joint ventures with other European powers
to reduce over-population in Europe
to profit from the fur trade
33
"interchangeable parts" were mostly responsible for the development of...
The Underground Railroad
The industrial factory system in America
The Erie Canal
the Temperance Movement
34
Who was NOT an abolitionist?
Frederick Douglass
William Lloyd Garrison
Andrew Jackson
Harriet Tubman
35
Andrew Jackson was responsible for...
Winning the Battle of New Orleans
establishing the Democratic Party
Winning the Battle of Bull Run
drafting the first copy of the declaration of independence
36
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
The British Army gained complete control of Virginia.
Great Britain suffered their greatest defeat of the war.
It allowed America to invade and conquer Canada.
American victory secured an alliance with France.
37
How did the Industrial Revolution directly effect women in the 1800s?
Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers.
Laws were passed to improve safety in factories.
Women seeking work migrated from rural areas to cities.
It allowed women to earn the right to vote by working.
38
Plymouth Colony was established by...
escaped slaves hoping to create a "free colony."
Puritans escaping religious persecution in Europe.
Landowners hoping to profit from exporting cash crops.
wealthy businessmen seeking new trade partners.
39
Which government act reversed Supreme Court's "Dred Scott" decision?
Dawes Act
fourteenth Amendment
Compromise of 1850
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
40
Which president was responsible for approving the Indian Removal Act?
Robert E. Lee
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
John Adams

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