Early U.S. History Review Questions

Why is the Articles of Confederation important?

• It ended the Revolutionary War

• It set up the Supreme Court

• It created the Bill of Rights

• It organized the government

What did James Madison do for the Constitution?

• Chief Justice

• Arranged the Louisiana Purchase

• Led the Continental Army

• Wrote the Bill of Rights

What caused the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors

• Conflicts during the Civil War

• Disagreements over the Gold Rush

• French takeover of Texas lands

What happened when the U.S. bought Louisiana?

• The U.S. doubled its land and got the Mississippi River

• The first national bank was created

• Slavery ended in new territories

• The nation split into three countries

What is one purpose of the U.S. Constitution in the Preamble?

• Give kings power

• Establish justice and peace

• Give citizens unlimited wealth

• Eliminate state governments

Match each role to the correct branch of government.

• Interprets Laws

• Executive

• Carries Out Laws

• Legislative

• Makes Laws

• Judicial

What was added to the Constitution to satisfy Anti-Federalists?

• Foreign trade agreement

• Royal family clause

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Peace

Which power is only for the national government?

• Declare war

• Maintain parks

• Run schools

• Issue building permits

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• Monroe Doctrine

• U.S. Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

• Emancipation Proclamation

Why was control of the Mississippi River important after the Louisiana Purchase?

• It protected gold mines

• It let states print money

• It stopped hurricanes

• It helped trade and moving goods