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The formation of national labor unions in the late 1800s was mainly a response to --

• the passage of federal laws favoring workers
• new laws restricting immigration and naturalization
• poor working conditions and low wages in may industries
• economic depression that led to high unemployment

• To persuade American Indians to become farmers

• To gain access to important rivers

• To punish American Indians who were allies of the British

• To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including two churches, a synagogue, a cathedral, a mosque, and a temple. These choices are protected by the —

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What was the first English settlement in America?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts
• Jamestown, Virginia
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Houston, Texas

What year was Jamestown founded?

• 1776
• 1803
• 1607
• 1620

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1812
• 1787
• 1803
• 1776

Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid —

• becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

• being a part of a global trade network

• establishing U.S. territories overseas

• allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

The development of the factory system in the early 1800s caused —

• a decrease in free trade between nations

• an increase in government regulation of businesses

• an increase in production levels

• a decrease in immigration

What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

• They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.

• They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.

• They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.

• They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.