U.S. History Key Concepts Assessment

The video covers APUSH periods 1-5, detailing key events and themes from 1491 to 1877. It begins with the pre-Columbian era and the impact of European colonization, followed by the development of the American colonies and the conflicts leading to the American Revolution. The formation of the U.S. Constitution and the rise of political parties are discussed, along with the expansion and reform movements of the 19th century. The video concludes with the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the challenges faced by African-Americans post-war.

What was a significant consequence of the Columbian Exchange?

• The establishment of new religions

• The creation of new trade routes

• The spread of diseases to Native Americans

• The introduction of new languages

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in North America?

• France

• England

• Holland

• Spain

What was a key factor in England becoming the dominant power in North America?

• The establishment of the Jamestown colony

• The success of cash crop economies

• The defeat of the Spanish Armada

• Their alliance with France

What marked the end of salutary neglect in the American colonies?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The implementation of the Stamp Act

• The Boston Tea Party

• The start of the American Revolution

Which document served as the first national government of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

What was a major impact of the Market Revolution in the United States?

• The decrease in transportation networks

• The end of slavery

• The rise of large-scale immigration

• The decline of urban centers

Which reform movement was associated with the Second Great Awakening?

• The Abolitionist Movement

• The Women's Suffrage Movement

• The Temperance Movement

• The Labor Movement

What was the primary goal of Manifest Destiny?

• To spread democracy worldwide

• To create a global empire

• To establish trade with Asia

• To expand the United States across the continent

Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

What was a significant outcome of the Reconstruction period?

• The success of the Freedmen's Bureau

• The end of racial discrimination

• The establishment of Jim Crow laws

• The complete integration of African-Americans into society