U.S. History Key Concepts Assessment

The video provides a rhythmic overview of U.S. history, starting from the colonial era with Jamestown and the Mayflower Compact, moving through the American Revolution with key figures like Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson, and the formation of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. It covers early republic court cases, the Industrial Revolution's impact, westward expansion, and concludes with the Civil War and Reconstruction amendments.

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It established self-government in the Plymouth Colony.

• It was the first written constitution in America.

• It was a peace treaty with the British.

• It established a trade agreement with Native Americans.

Which event directly led to the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Mayflower Compact

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Boston Tea Party

• The founding of Jamestown

Who was a key figure in the Sons of Liberty?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Democratic, Republican, Independent

• Military, Civil, Judicial

Which amendment grants the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What was a major impact of the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in factory jobs

• Increased need for slaves in the South

• Reduction in agricultural production

• Decline in technological advancements

Which invention is associated with the Industrial Revolution?

• The printing press

• The airplane

• The telegraph

• The steam engine

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

• To create a new trade route

• To establish a new constitution

• To balance the power between free and slave states

• To end the Civil War

Which battle marked a turning point in the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bunker Hill

What did the 15th Amendment achieve?

• Granted citizenship to all born in the U.S.

• Granted voting rights regardless of race

• Abolished slavery

• Gave women the right to vote