US History STAAR Review

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Who helped construct the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Irish & Chinese Immigrants

Answer explanation

The Transcontinental Railroad was constructed with the help of Irish and Chinese immigrants, making them the correct choice.

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Which amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise, and protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances?

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1st Amendment

Answer explanation

The 1st Amendment matches the definition. It protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government.

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Which Democratic-Republican purchased the territory of Louisiana for the United States in 1803?

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Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, purchased the Louisiana territory for the United States in 1803.

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Where was the physical boundary of the Proclamation of 1763? Options: The Smoky Mountains, The Rocky Mountains, The Appalachian Mountains, The Ohio River Valley

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The Appalachian Mountains

Answer explanation

The physical boundary of the Proclamation of 1763 was the Appalachian Mountains. It served as a barrier to prevent westward expansion by the colonists.

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What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

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Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Paris of 1783 resulted in Great Britain recognizing the United States as an independent country.

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The American colonists used the slogan, "No taxation without representation," to express their belief in the need for -

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the consent of the governed

Answer explanation

The American colonists used the slogan, 'No taxation without representation,' to express their belief in the need for the consent of the governed.

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1st shots of the American Revolution - Start of the Revolutionary War. “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”

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Lexington & Concord, MA

Answer explanation

The first shots of the American Revolution, known as the 'Shot Heard 'Round the World,' were fired in Lexington & Concord, MA. This event marked the start of the Revolutionary War.

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Turning point battle b/c this victory convinces France to join forces with the Continental Army.

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Saratoga

Answer explanation

The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point battle because it convinced France to join forces with the Continental Army.

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What is the name of the agreement that created a bicameral legislature with the lower house being based on population and with the upper with each state having the same number of representatives?

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Great Compromise

Answer explanation

The agreement that created a bicameral legislature with the lower house based on population and the upper house with each state having the same number of representatives is called the Great Compromise.

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What settled the dispute of how slaves would be counted for the purpose of representation and taxation?

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Three Fifth Compromise

Answer explanation

The dispute of how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation was settled by the Three Fifth Compromise.