chapter 5 test review

A __________ is a period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment.

• deppression

• inflation

Why did Shays and his men shut down the courts in Massachusetts?

• to stop paying taxes

• to prevent their land from being sold

What led farmers in Massachusetts to rebel?

• the lack of a national government

• high taxes and heavy debts

Which of these best summarizes the trade relationship between Britain and America in the late 1700s?

• Britain placed a high tariff on imports and exports, which forced Americans to pay a higher price for goods.

• Britain opened many of its ports to American ships, which allowed Americans to increase trade with other nations.

• Britain allowed American ships to continue trading with the British West Indies, which boosted America’s economy.

• Britain allowed American ships to continue trading with the British West Indies, which boosted America’s economy.

What was the most important trading partner of the United States?

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• france

• great britain

What problem did the United States have with Britain following the Revolutionary War?

• Britain refused to sign the Treaty of Paris.

• Britain restricted trade with the U.S.

• Battles broke out between Americans and British merchants.

What caused inflation in many states?

• printing too much paper money

• high levels of unemployment

Which of the following was to blame for economic and other problems in the United States after the revolution?

• Lack of natural resources
• A weak central government
• Foreign invasion
• High taxes

Why didn’t the Confederation Congress prevent British merchants from selling products in the U. S. that were cheaper than locally made products?

• Belief in the benefits of free trade.
• Desire to maintain good relations with Britain.
• congress couldn't pass taxes

• Lack of knowledge about British merchants' activities.

In 1784, Spain closed which important trade route to the U.S. that was used to send goods to eastern markets?

• lower Mississippi River

• Ohio River
• St. Lawrence River
• Hudson River