US History Semester Exam

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

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How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from the other rights?

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People are born with natural rights.

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The Articles of Confederation was the

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First written governing plan created by the Continental Congress.

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Which was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: No way to enforce laws passed by Congress., No way to raise money through taxes., No national court system., These were all weaknesses.

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These were all weaknesses.

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What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

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To create a plan for admitting new territories into the United States.

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Anti-federalists were in favor of

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Adding the Bill of Rights to protect individuals from the new government

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The compromise between the Anti-federalists and Federalists is the

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Bill of Rights

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What contributed to the abundance of affordable consumer goods?

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Advancements in industrial technology.

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Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most valid? Organized labor supported unlimited immigration. Most immigrants to the United States were illegal aliens. Industrial growth led to a demand for cheap immigrant labor. Few immigrants came from western Europe.

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Industrial growth led to a demand for cheap immigrant labor.

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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

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To offer free land to any citizen who was the head of the household.