APUSH Review Periods 1-3

Front

Paine's argument would best be supported by which of the following? The Magna Carta, The King of England, Enlightenment Principles, The Mayflower Compact

Back

Enlightenment Principles

Answer explanation

Paine's argument aligns with Enlightenment Principles, which emphasize reason, individual rights, and the questioning of authority. These ideas support his advocacy for independence and democratic governance.

Front

Whose point of view is reflected in the cartoon where Jefferson kneels before the "Alter of Gallic despotism" with God and an American Eagle trying to stop him from throwing the US Constitution into the fire fed by flames of radical writings, while the Devil symbolized by a snake supports him?

Back

Federalists

Answer explanation

The cartoon reflects the Federalists' point of view, portraying Jefferson as a threat to the Constitution, influenced by radical ideas from the French Revolution, with the Devil symbolizing chaos and opposition to order.

Front

Which of the following best describes the economic activities in the New England colonies? Mining and metallurgy, Cash crop farming, Plantation agriculture, Shipbuilding and fishing

Back

Shipbuilding and fishing

Answer explanation

The New England colonies were known for their shipbuilding and fishing industries due to their coastal geography. Unlike the Southern colonies, they did not focus on cash crops or plantations, making this the best description of their economic activities.

Front

What was a significant social characteristic of the Middle Colonies?

Back

Religious diversity

Answer explanation

The Middle Colonies were known for their religious diversity, with various groups such as Quakers, Catholics, and Jews coexisting. This contrasts with the strict Puritan laws of New England and the feudal systems in other regions.

Front

Which of the following was a primary reason for the establishment of the Southern Colonies? Religious freedom, Trade and commerce, Industrial development, Agricultural opportunities

Back

Agricultural opportunities

Answer explanation

The Southern Colonies were primarily established for agricultural opportunities, particularly for cash crops like tobacco and rice, which required large tracts of land and labor, making agriculture the main economic focus.

Front

Based on his response, Dickinson would have been the most concerned with which of the following acts? Quebec Act, Coercive (Intolerable) Acts, Currency Act, Tea Act

Back

Coercive (Intolerable) Acts

Answer explanation

Dickinson would have been most concerned with the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts, as they directly threatened colonial self-governance and were seen as punitive measures against the colonies, igniting strong opposition.

Front

Spanish soldiers who were central to the conquest of the civilizations of the Americas. Once conquest was complete, they often extracted wealth from the people they came to rule.

Back

Conquistadores

Answer explanation

The term 'Conquistadores' refers to Spanish soldiers who played a key role in conquering the Americas and extracting wealth from the indigenous populations they ruled. This directly aligns with the description provided in the question.

Front

Companies formed when investors pooled their money together in exchange for a percentage of ownership on the company through stock. Such arrangements were used to fund England's early colonial efforts.

Back

Joint-Stock Companies

Answer explanation

Joint-Stock Companies were formed when investors pooled their money for ownership in a company through stock, which was essential for funding England's early colonial efforts.

Front

Brutal transatlantic voyage of slaves endured between Africa and the American colonies.

Back

Middle Passage

Answer explanation

The Middle Passage refers to the horrific transatlantic journey endured by enslaved Africans being transported to the American colonies. It was marked by extreme overcrowding, disease, and high mortality rates.

Front

American Indian peoples who lived in present-day New Mexico and Arizona and built permanent multi-story adobe dwellings.

Back

Pueblo

Answer explanation

The Pueblo peoples are known for their unique multi-story adobe dwellings, which they built in the Southwestern United States, particularly in present-day New Mexico and Arizona. This distinguishes them from the other groups listed.