Foundation and Westward Expansion Common Assessment

Which challenge was most commonly faced by farmers who settled the Great Plains under the Homestead Act in the late 1800s?

• Flooding from nearby rivers

• Lack of trees for building materials

• Short growing seasons due to high elevations

• Overproduction of crops for national markets

Which era (time period) is associated with these characteristics?

• -Homestead Act

• -Transcontinental Railroad

• -Cattle Industry

• -Mining Industry

• Manifest Destiny

• Western Expansion

• Great Depression

• Reconstruction

What important principle is expressed by the opening words of the U.S. Constitution, “We the People?”

• Limited government

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

What is the purpose of the clause in Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution?

• To allow the president to overrule Congress at any time

• To explain the process for amending the Constitution

• To create a system of checks and balances

• To give the Supreme Court authority over elections

Which best reflects the impact of the U.S. mining industry on nineteenth-century America?

• It led to the establishment of large-scale cotton plantations in the South.

• It caused a decline in industrial cities in the Northeast.

• It led to the rapid growth of boomtowns and increased settlement in the West.

• It resulted in the immediate end of Native American resistance in the West.

The meaning of the motto, “E Pluribus Unum,” means _________________. The significance of this motto is that it refers to the ___________________________.

• Out of Many, One; creation of the nation from 13 colonies

• One from Many; unity of the colonies within the British Empire

• Many from One; the diversity of immigrants in the US

• United We Stand; the unity after the 9/11 attacks

How did the Bill of Rights provide protection for individuals accused of a crime?

• Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Prevents the government from forcing citizens provide housing for the military

• Guarantees against self-incrimination, and guarantees due process of law

• Protects freedom of speech and religion

• Denies states the right to make laws creating a balance of power

These are Alexis de Tocqueville’s values that are crucial to American success. Which TWO answers best completes the list? Select TWO responses.

• Populism

• Egalitarianism (farmer)

• Laissez-faire (Baker)

Select the TWO images that show examples of civic duties (responsibilities).

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Which statement demonstrates an economic effect of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Stimulated the development of towns and communities.

• Increased the number of shipbuilding construction camps.

• Led to extreme weather conditions for workers.

• Attracted scammers looking for quick profits.