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History of North America pg 2

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What were factories conditions like during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
dangerous
b)
clean
c)
quiet
d)
safe
2.
California gold rush occurred during this year
a)
1776
b)
1749
c)
1849
d)
1860
3.
What large mountain range is pictured here?
a)
Catskill Moutains
b)
Rocky Moutanins
c)
Appalachian Mountains
d)
Cascade Mountain Range
4.
The 13 colonies were ruled by what European country?
a)
Canada
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
England
5.
President of Mexico during the Mexican Revolution
a)
James Polk
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Santa Anna
d)
Chad Moeller
6.
What does the 2nd Amendment grant citizens?
a)
The Right to Bear Arms
b)
Freedom of Religion
c)
Freedom of Speech
d)
The Right to Bare Arms
7.

7th President of the United States featured on the $20.00 bill and considered to be the Father of the modern day Democratic Party

a)

James Madison

b)

James K. Polk

c)

Andrew Johnson

d)

Andrew Jackson

8.
He was the president that purchased the Port of New Orleans and the Louisiana territory.
a)
James Madison
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
9.
The framework of our government
a)
The Articles of Confederation
b)
The Preamble
c)
The Declaration of Independence
d)
The Constitution
10.
What was the main issue that got the colonists talking about revolution?
a)
crop failures
b)
taxes
c)
immigration
d)
westward expansion
11.
On which continent was the war known as the French & Indian War fought?
a)
Europe
b)
Asia
c)
North America
d)
South America
12.
The main problem with the Articles of Confederation
a)
Congress did not approve of them
b)
They gave the president too much power
c)
Power was given to each state based on its population
d)
They gave very little power to the federal government
13.
Which statement below best explains why the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was important to the development of the United States
a)
It created new taxes on imported goods
b)
It resulted in immigration from France to the United States
c)
It more than doubled the size of the country 
d)
It encouraged Native Americans to settle more land in the West
14.
During the Industrial Revolution, new technology, such as the steam boat and railroad, improved transportation. What effect did this have on the United States?
a)
transporting people and goods around the United States became faster and easier
b)
the United States was able to wage war against Canada
c)
expensive improvements hurt the American economy
d)
it had very little impact on the United States
15.

Which historical document held the country together and acted as the temporary government during the American Revolution?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Bill of Rights

16.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
a)
10
b)
12
c)
24
d)
27
17.

In which country did the first Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Ireland

b)

Great Britain

c)

In the northern states of the U.S.

d)

In the southern states of the U.S.

18.
Which of the following states was not one of the original 13 colonies?
a)
Massachusetts
b)
Georgia
c)
Ohio
d)
Virginia
19.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

James Madison

c)

James Monroe

d)

Thomas Jefferson

20.
The Indian Removal Act took place during his presidency
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
James Madison
d)
John Adams
21.
What was the primary cause of the Mexican War?
a)
Land
b)
Slavery
c)
Gold
d)
Taxes
22.

Which amendment grants you the Freedom of Speech?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

8

23.

How many total amendments are in the Constitution?

a)

10

b)

17

c)

22

d)

27

24.

The Declaration of Independence

a)

Is a document that creates our new government after the revolution

b)

Ends the American Revolution

c)

Officially alerts King George III that the colonies want to create their own country

d)

Was the temporary government used during the American Revolution

25.

Which of Sacagawea's skills was the main reason she was asked to join the Corps of Discovery?

a)

Her knowledge of geography

b)

Her knowledge of making medicines out of plants

c)

Her strong swimming skills

d)

Her ability to speak many different Native American languages

26.

Lewis used the word "fortitude" to describe Sacagawea after she saved the expedition's journals, which had been blown into the river by a sudden wind. What does "fortitude" mean?

a)

An ability to lift heavy objects

b)

Much strength and courage

c)

The anticipation of future events

d)

Her ability to tell funny jokes :D

27.

What did the original settlers of the 13 colonies have in common?

a)

They were all seeking religious freedom

b)

They were all seeking to own a business

c)

They all believed in democracy

d)

They were all in search of a better life

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