USHC Standard 1 Practice Questions

Choose two events that led to American Independence and explain the cause-and-effect relationship between them.

• The signing of the Magna Carta and the French Revolution

• The Boston Tea Party and the Declaration of Independence

• The Industrial Revolution and the Civil War

• The Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812

Identify 3 major influences on colonial beliefs about government. Then explain their impact on colonial and revolutionary governments.

• The Enlightenment, The Great Awakening, and The French Revolution

• The Renaissance, The Reformation, and The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment, The Great Awakening, and The English Bill of Rights

• The Scientific Revolution, The Renaissance, and The Reformation

In what ways did the power of the government increase with the Constitution? Furthermore, how did said conflicts cause tension during the convention?

• The Constitution decreased government power and resolved all conflicts

• The Constitution increased government power by establishing a strong central government, causing tension over state vs. federal power

• The Constitution had no impact on government power

• The Constitution only focused on economic policies

What was the main idea of the Enlightenment that influenced American political thought?

• Divine right of kings

• Natural rights and separation of powers

• Absolute monarchy

• Feudalism

What was the significance of the 3/5ths Compromise?

• It ended the Revolutionary War

• It established the first national bank

• It determined how slaves would be counted for representation

• It created the Bill of Rights

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

• To establish a government for the Pilgrims

• To declare independence from England

• To create a trade agreement with Native Americans

• To outline religious practices

How did the colder climate and rocky soil of New England impact its economy and way of life?

• Encouraged large-scale farming

• Led to a focus on shipbuilding and trade

• Promoted the growth of tropical crops

• Resulted in a nomadic lifestyle

What was a significant impact of religion on the society of New England?

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy

• It encouraged the development of democratic principles

• It resulted in the banning of all religious practices

• It promoted the use of slave labor

What is the primary goal of mercantilism as an economic system?

• To decrease the wealth of a nation

• To increase the power and wealth of a nation

• To promote free trade

• To eliminate governmental control

How did the Quakers differ from those in New England?

• They were more focused on agriculture

• They had a more hierarchical church structure

• They emphasized equality and pacifism

• They were primarily traders