US History Midterm

All the following are true about the British colonies in North America, EXCEPT

• The New England Colonies were settled primarily for religious reasons.

• The use of slave labor was only allowed in the Southern Colonies.

• The Southern Colonies were settled primarily for economic reasons.

• The Middle Colonies became known for cultural diversity and availability of land and jobs.

What was an important goal of European mercantilism during the 1600s and 1700s?

• increasing the mother country's wealth

• promoting colonial self-sufficiency

• encouraging colonial manufacturing of textiles

• improving trade between European nations

What was the MAIN reason that Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• to allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region

• to avoid conflicts between American Colonists and Native Americans

• to prevent American industrial development in the Ohio River Valley

• to make a profit by selling the land west of the Appalachian Mountains

What was a major outcome of the French and Indian War?

• Britain won and was given all lands west of the Mississippi River.

• Britain won and allowed the colonies to continue with a policy of salutary neglect.

• Britain won and began directly taxing the colonies to pay for the war debt.

• Britain won and made peace with all Native Americans.

How did the inclusion of a Bill of Rights affect power and rights under the United States Constitution?

• The rights of Americans have been severely limited.

• The powers of the government have been limited.

• The powers of the government have been expanded.

• The rights of all Americans have always been upheld.

What was the MAIN  reason that Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• To avoid conflicts between American Colonists and Native Americans

• To prevent American industrial development in the Ohio River Valley

• To allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region

• To make a profit by selling the land west of the Appalachian Mountain

What was the strongest complaint against Parliament's taxation of the colonists?

• That taxes were higher than those of the people of England

• That the colonists were denied representation in Parliament

• The colonies did not get their share of internal improvements

• That the English Treasury was already great and the King was being greedy

What was an important goal of European mercantilism during the 1600s and 1700s?

• Increasing the mother country's wealth

• Promoting colonial self-sufficiency

• Encouraging colonial manufacturing of textiles

• Improving trade between European nations

What purpose do the Necessary and Proper Clause, the amendment process, and the power of judicial review have in common?

• The Constitution may be adapted to meet changing conditions.

• Congress may check the power of the Executive Branch.

• State governments may limit the power of the Federal Government.

• The wording of the original Constitution may be altered.

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To provide tax revenues for the national government

• To establish the basic framework of the national government

• To establish the supremacy of the national government over the states

• To give the national government the power to regulate interstate commerce