The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the --

development of different economies in the two regions

founding of trade schools in some colonies

establishment of import taxes in some colonies

pattern of religious differences in the two regions

Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?

the profitability of cash-crop agriculture

the invention of the steam engine

the development of the factory system

the establishment of protective tariffs

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

by preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

by introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies

by requiring colonists to enlist in the military

by limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have

Which of the following best completes this diagram?

colonists organized boycotts of British goods

colonists sought military support from France

colonists signed the Declaration of Independence

colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor

Which of these completes this graphic organizer?

Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts

Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts

King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief

King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament

The rights above were --

defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence

established by a series of Supreme Court decisions

established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address

John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty, How did he demonstrate this committment?

by signing the Declaration of Independence

by writing the Articles of Confederation

by serving as commander in chief of the Continental army

by organizing Committees of Correspondence

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent."

"He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people."

"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretend offenses."

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury..."

"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly."

"He has obstructed the...Laws for establishing Judiciary powers."

"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us..."

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes

colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office

colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army

colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

the American victory convinced France to ally with the United States

the British victory extended the fighting for another year

the American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental Army

the British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority

Which event occurred as the result of General Cornwallis's surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?

Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris

France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Brittain

the Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation

the Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states

any congressional action required executive approval

Congress lacked the power to declare war

Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade

What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

to revise the Articles of Confederation and make them stronger

to bring together government and business leaders

to respond to new economic threats from the British Crown

to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new consitution

Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

a portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation

a federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed

the census bureau was established to help apportion representation

the election of senators was delegated to state legislatures

With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous

a bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified

the Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation

universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed

why did the Anti-Federalists demand that a bill of rights be added to the U.S. Constitution?

to protect individual freedoms from the federal government

to strengthen the authority of the federal governement

to give each state an equal amount of power

to improve the organization of the judiciary

The Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment. Which of the following gives an example of one way?

two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amendment

the president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment

three-fourths of state governors sign a petition in favor of proposing the new amendment

a majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing the amendment

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

people can choose whether and how to participate in religious services

states have the power to regulate public education

persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty

citizens have eh right to be judged by a jury of their peers

This list provides examples of --

domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic

topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention

weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation

issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments

According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?

the establishment of a national bank

the passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain

the abolition of consumption taxes

the creation of a trade alliance with France

disagreements between these two cabinet members led to --

the establishment of the first U.S. political parties

the creation of reservations for American Indians

a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights

a compromise over slavery in western territories

In Marbury v. Madison , the Supreme Court first stated the principle that --

the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

only the courts may regulate interstate commerce

the president may veto federal legislation

only the president may issue an executive order

Which action completes this graphic organizer?

British impressment of U.S. Sailors

French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

British invasions of countries allied with the United States

French embargoes on trade with the United States

How did the War of 1812 affect the US economy?

the use of federal paper currency increased

imports of raw materials increased

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to --

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

to keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?

votes were cast by secret ballot

property qualifications for voting were strengthened

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?

the election of Andrew Jackson as president

the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson

which constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?

Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?

Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?

Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law?

Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?

What is the most likely outcome of the US government imposing protective tariffs on US trade?

foreign goods would be more expensive in the United States

American goods would be less expensive in foreign countries

American goods would be more expensive in foreign countries

foreign goods would be less expensive in the United States

One attempt to resolve this issue without violence involved which action?

The Cherokee Nation challenged Georgia's anti-Cherokee laws before the U.S. Supreme Court

Georgia asked the federal government for funds to purchase Cherokee land

The Cherokee Nation asked President Andrew Jackson to negotiate with Georgia

Georgia offered to grant U.S. citizenship to the Cherokees

Which of the following correctly completes this graphic organizer?

President Jackson ignores a Supreme Court ruling

President Jackson annexes the land west of the Mississippi River

President Jackson introduces a bill to Congress

President Jackson vetoes an act passed by Congress

What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

to acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

to persuade American Indians to become farmers

to gain access to important rivers

to punish American Indians who were allies of the British

American History Fall Final 2020

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History, Social Studies

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8th Grade

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Erika McDaniel

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which motive best completes the diagram?

to promote free enterprise

to extend democracy

to expand empires

to found utopian communities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders

Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold

both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires

Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religions persecution, while Jamestown was funded for commercial profit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

created a general council to manage the colonies

experienced strict control by Parliament

established their own representative self-government

appointed governors who reported to the king

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of --

freedom from debts

religious freedom

economic freedom

freedom of speech

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which colony correctly completes this diagram?

Maryland

Virginia

South Carolina

Georgia

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?

Virginia

Maryland

Georgia

Massachusetts

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?

long coastlines offered abundant natural resources

proximity to flooding rivers limited development

natural harbors provided access to markets

extreme climates limited productive activity

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American History Fall Final 2020

50 questions

Which motive best completes the diagram?

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?

The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of --

Which colony correctly completes this diagram?

Which American colony's economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?

The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the --

Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table?

Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?

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