US History S1 Review

Front

The part of the slave’s journey aboard the ship between Africa and the American colonies was known as the _________________  _________________

Back

Middle Passage

Answer explanation

The Middle Passage refers to the journey of slaves from Africa to the American colonies aboard ships, known for its harsh conditions and high mortality rates.

Front

Which colonial region is described below?
- rocky soil, short growing seasons
- plentiful forests
- economy=shipbuilding, fishing, merchant centers
- founded for those seeking religious freedom

Back

New England

Answer explanation

The correct choice is New England because the description matches the region's characteristics of rocky soil, short growing seasons, plentiful forests, shipbuilding, fishing, and religious freedom seekers.

Front

Which region is described by:
- plantation economy
- long growing seasons, rich soil
- relationship with Natives was violent due to land issues

Back

Southern Colonies

Answer explanation

The Southern Colonies are described by a plantation economy, long growing seasons, rich soil, and violent relationships with Natives over land issues.

Front

The battle of Yorktown was fought on land and sea

Back

True

Answer explanation

The correct answer is True because the battle of Yorktown was indeed fought on both land and sea.

Front

How did the Treaty of Paris 1783 affect previous limitation on westward expansion?

Back

Expanded the United States border to the Mississpippi River.

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Paris 1783 expanded the United States border to the Mississippi River, allowing for further westward expansion beyond the previous limitations.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a weakness in the Articles of Confederation?
- Congress couldn't collect taxes
- Weak national government
- Provided no common currency/money for all 13 states

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'All of the above' because the Articles of Confederation had weaknesses such as Congress not being able to collect taxes, a weak national government, and no common currency for all 13 states.

Front

The Land Ordinance of 1785 was a system for what?

Back

land division

Answer explanation

The Land Ordinance of 1785 was a system for land division, not voting, alliances, or secession.

Front

What were the three parts of Hamilton's Financial Plan?

Back

Paying off the national debt, creating a national bank, and imposing taxes on goods

Answer explanation

Hamilton's Financial Plan consisted of paying off the national debt, creating a national bank, and imposing taxes on goods.

Front

He bought Louisiana from France.

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson is the correct choice because he bought Louisiana from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

Front

President during the War of 1812.

Back

James Madison

Answer explanation

James Madison was the President during the War of 1812.