STAAR Review #1

What was the main reason for the establishment of New England colonies?

• To find gold and silver

• To establish a trade network with Native Americans

• To escape religious persecution

• To expand the British Empire

Which of the following was a consequence of the Saratoga turning point?

• The British surrendered immediately

• France supported the Americans

• The Declaration of Independence was written

• The Boston Tea Party occurred

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To create a strong central government

• To provide a weak central government to avoid abuse of power

• To establish a new monarchy

• To declare war on Britain

What was the significance of the 10th Amendment?

• It abolished slavery

• It gave women the right to vote

• It created federalism which prevents abuse of power by the states

• It guaranteed freedom of speech

What was the primary goal of Hamilton's Financial Plan?

• To establish universal suffrage

• To stabilize the new economy

• To declare war on France

• To abolish the Articles of Confederation

What was the main effect of the War of 1812 on the United States?

• It led to the creation of the United Nations

• It caused a decrease in manufacturing

• U.S. manufacturing increased because of boycott of British goods

• It resulted in the loss of U.S. territories

What was the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To ensure one branch of government has supreme power

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

• To allow the president to make all legislative decisions

• To eliminate the need for a judicial system

What was the primary reason for the Irish to immigrate to the U.S. as mentioned in the document?

• Seeking better employment opportunities

• Because of potato famine

• To escape religious persecution

• For the gold rush

What was the main goal of the Women's rights movement as stated in the document?

• To improve working conditions for women

• To end slavery

• To grant women the right to vote

• To promote educational reforms

Which of the following was a consequence of the California Gold Rush?

• The Irish and Chinese immigrants faced discrimination and tougher immigration laws

• The number of slaves in California increased significantly

• The Native Americans were granted citizenship

• The price of goods in California decreased