STAAR REVIEW- PART 4

What was the significance of the year 1607 in American history?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The founding of Jamestown

• The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• The writing of the U.S. Constitution

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The writing of the U.S. Constitution

Explain the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It ended the War of 1812.

• It was the first U.S. Constitution.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

Summarize the main argument in favor of protective tariffs during the early 19th century.

• They increased the cost of goods for consumers.

• They protected American industries from foreign competition.

• They reduced government revenue.

• They encouraged free trade.

What was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• British interference with American shipping

• The writing of the U.S. Constitution

• The Louisiana Purchase

Explain the impact of Andrew Jackson's election on American politics.

• It led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact.

• It expanded suffrage to more white males.

• It resulted in the Louisiana Purchase.

• It caused the War of 1812.

Identify the origin of judicial review in the United States.

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of Independence

• Marbury v. Madison

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the significance of the year 1776 in American history?

• The founding of Jamestown

• The arrival of the Pilgrims

• The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• The writing of the U.S. Constitution

Discuss the effects of the War of 1812 on the United States.

• It led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact.

• It increased national pride and manufacturing.

• It resulted in the Louisiana Purchase.

• It caused the Civil War.

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact signed in 1620?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish a self-governing colony

• To purchase land from France

• To end the War of 1812