EOC US History Review

1. Emily was born in the colonies. Her parents emigrated from England in the early 1700s. Her parents came because they were searching for freedom of religion and because her father wanted to work in a large city and make money by exporting agricultural goods. In which colony did Emily's family live? (USHC 1.1)

• Massachusetts

• Pennslyvania

• Connecticut

• Georgia

What was the American colonists' primary objection to the taxes imposed by the Stamp Act? (USHC 1.2)

• It was the first time the British tried to control the colonies

• It set the rate so high that it harmed the colonial economy

• It had not been approved by colonial representatives

• It interfered with merchants' right to free trade

Which important U.S. document influenced this excerpt below? (USHC 1.3)

“The representation of the French people…have determined to set forth in a solemn declaration the natural, unalienable, and sacred rights of man…[and reinforce] the happiness of all.”

-French National Assembly

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which newspaper headline best illustrates the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation? (USHC 1.4)

• “Whiskey Rebellion Begins in Western Pennsylvania”

• “New York Imposes Tariff on Connecticut Goods”

• “Supreme Court Denied Power of Judicial Review”

• “Land Ordinance of 1785 issued by Congress”

George Mason wrote in 1787 that “The purse and the sword must not be in the same hands.”

Which principle in the U.S. Constitution best reflects the concern expressed in this quotation? (USHC 1.5)

• due process of law

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

• independent judiciary

The Virginia and Kentucky resolutions presented the argument that (USHC 1.6)

• States had the power to organize political parties.

• Congress had no power to pass laws pertaining to immigration

• Congress should consult the states before declaring war.

• States could nullify acts of Congress.

Which was one important outcome of this court decision below? (USHC 1.7)

“We are unanimously of opinion, that the law passed by the legislature of Maryland, imposing a tax on the Bank of the United States, is unconstitutional.”

- McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819

• the principle of no taxation without representation

• the establishment of a federal government

• the strengthening of judicial review

• the creation of a national bank

What was the result of many of the Supreme Court decisions made under Chief Justice John Marshall between 1801 and 1805? (USHC 1.7)

• The system of slavery was weakened

• The federal government was strengthened.

• The rights of workers were supported.

• Antitrust laws were upheld.

Which characteristic is most commonly associated with the westward expansion of the United States? (USHC 2.1)

• Industrialism

• Mercantilism

• Individualism

• Reformism

During the 1800s, what was frequently cited as a justification for U.S. expansionist policies in clashes with other nations? (USHC 2.2)

• Bill of Rights

• Social Contract

• Manifest Destiny

• Gospel of Wealth