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1.
Who won the French & Indian War?
a)
The French who wanted to increase its holding in North America.
b)
The Indians who wanted their land returned to them.
c)
The British who wanted to remain a world power.
d)
The Spanish who wanted revenge on the British.
2.
The Proclamation of 1763 restricted--
a)
colonists from moving back to Great Britain.
b)
the western movement of settlers.
c)
the control of colonial legislatures.
d)
the amount of tea imported from Europe.
3.
Colonists opposed taxes from Great Britain because the--
a)
colonies had no representation in Parliament.
b)
taxes were too high.
c)
British people had no representation in Parliament.
d)
colonists wanted American Indians and French to pay all the taxes.
4.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress to which Georgia did not attend?
a)
To dismiss the current British King.
b)
To discuss the problems with Great Britain and promote independence.
c)
create new taxes for the British.
d)
appoint new colonial governors to collect the taxes.
5.
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
a)
George Washington
b)
Lord Charles Cornwallis
c)
Patrick Henry
d)
Samuel Adams
6.
What significant event happened at the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
a)
End of the Revolutionary War.
b)
Colonists were shot after taunting British soldiers.
c)
Site of the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War.
d)
The French joined the American colonists in fighting the British.
7.
What does the Declaration of Independence state people have a right to do if a government violates their personal rights?
a)
Replace the President with a king
b)
Re-write the Constitution
c)
Change the government
d)
Hold a new election
8.
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent member of the Continental Congress who helped--
a)
warn the colonists of the British arrival.
b)
gain French support for American independence.
c)
secure money from Holland to finance the American Revolution.
d)
the British king fight against the American colonists.
9.
When did the Second Continental Congress sign the document creating "free and independent states."
a)
March 5, 1770
b)
December 16, 1773
c)
April 19, 1775
d)
July 4, 1776
10.
What battle that ended with an American victory was the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
a)
Battle of Bunker Hill
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Battle of Quebec
d)
Battle of Saratoga
11.
In which event were colonists shot after taunting British soldiers?
a)
Lexington & Concord
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
First Continental Congress
d)
Boston Massacre
12.
The major author of the Declaration of Independence was Thomas Jefferson. Which members of the Continental Congress helped him frame it?
a)
John Hancock & Samuel Adams
b)
John Adams & Benjamin Franklin
c)
Benjamin Harrison & Richard Henry Lee
d)
Thomas Stone & Philip Livingston
13.
Which words describe the Eastern Woodlands region?
a)
Flat, grassy lands
b)
Rainy w/ rocky beaches and mountains
c)
Thick forests, 4 seasons, many rivers
d)
Hot, dry deserts w/ mesas
14.
Which words describe the Plains region?
a)
Flat, grassy lands
b)
Rainy w/ rocky beaches and mountains
c)
Thick forests, 4 seasons, many rivers
d)
Hot, dry deserts w/ mesas
15.
A pueblo was made from these materials:
a)
Birch bark and saplings
b)
Adobe, sticks, and stones
c)
Boards cut from Cedar trees
d)
Buffalo hides and poles
16.
Why did longhouses have openings in the top?
a)
So rain could get in
b)
To let smoke out
c)
To provide shelter for birds
d)
None of the above
17.
Native Americans are believed to have come to North America from where?
a)
Europe
b)
Mexico
c)
Asia
d)
Atlantis
18.
All of the cultural groups have differences, but one thing is similar to them all. What is it?
a)
They looked the same.
b)
They used environmental resources to survive.
c)
They spoke the same language.
d)
They all lived in longhouses.
19.
Which word means, "to speak for?"
a)
represent
b)
compact
c)
stock
d)
majority rule
20.
What cash crop helped the Virginia Colony to grow?
a)
rice
b)
tobacco
c)
corn
d)
potatoes
21.
What do we call a person who makes a journey for religious reasons?
a)
indentured servant
b)
slave
c)
pilgrim
d)
colonist
22.
If more than half the people in a group agree to a law or decision, everyone has to follow it. This is called ...
a)
slavery
b)
proprietary colony
c)
royal colony
d)
majority rule
23.
Someone who agreed to work without pay in exchange for paid passage to the New World was called a(n)...
a)
slave
b)
indentured servant
c)
pilgrim
d)
governor
24.
Lumber is an example of a ________, which can be used to make a product.
a)
raw material
b)
demand
c)
stock
d)
cash crop
25.
What is the practice of holding people against their will and forcing them to work without pay called?
a)
indentured servitude
b)
slavery
c)
royal colony
d)
compact
26.
What is another word for an agreement that people sign?
a)
stock
b)
compact
c)
raw material
d)
majority rule
27.
What nation started colonies in the Americas first?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Netherlands
d)
Spain
28.
What does the word legislature mean?
a)
lawmaking branch of government
b)
church supported by the government
c)
person who speaks for other people
d)
agreement among people, groups, or nations
29.
What was England's first permanent settlement in North America?
a)
Roanoke
b)
New Netherland
c)
Plymouth
d)
Jamestown
30.
Which colony made huge profits as a result of tobacco sales to Europe?
a)
Brazil
b)
New Netherland
c)
Plymouth
d)
Virginia
31.
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
a)
a photograph of reenactors at Jamestown
b)
The Pocahontas Disney movie
c)
Marco Polo's book about his travels to China
d)
a biography of Johannes Gutenberg
32.
Who settled the Plymouth colony?
a)
Pilgrims
b)
conquistadors
c)
the French
d)
Christopher Columbus
33.
On what ship did the pilgrims sail?
a)
Nina
b)
Pinta
c)
Mayflower
d)
S.S. Turkey
34.
What agreement did the pilgrims sign on their way to North America?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Constitution
c)
The Mayflower Compact
d)
The Girl Scouts' Oath
35.
Which colony is known as "The Lost Colony?"
a)
Jamestown
b)
Plymouth
c)
Roanoke
d)
New Netherland
36.
What Native American helped bring about peace between colonists and Native Americans, and later married John Rolfe?
a)
Squanto
b)
Samoset
c)
Pocahontas
d)
Sitting Bull
37.
What word(s) did John Smith find carved into a post when he returned to Roanoke Island?
a)
HELP US
b)
CREETEAN
c)
CROATOAN
d)
CROAKIN
38.
Which of the following was not the cause of the death of many Native Americans?
a)
European diseases
b)
being over-worked
c)
starvation
d)
extreme weather
39.
The French and the Dutch settled in North America mostly because they were interested in what?
a)
fur trade
b)
tobacco
c)
freedom of religion
d)
learning Native American languages
40.
What tribe did Pocahontas belong to?
a)
Iroquois
b)
Cherokee
c)
Powhatan
d)
Navajo
41.
How could the Enlightenment best be described?
a)
a rebellion against the British.
b)
a period of time when the North and the South fought over states' rights.
c)
movement of religious excitement that swept through the colonies.
d)
movement in the 1700's that stated science, reason, and logic could improve society.
42.
Which was NOT a way Massachusetts was punished for the Boston Tea Party?
a)
its charter was canceled.
b)
Boston Harbor was closed.
c)
colonial governor had to approve when legislature could meet.
d)
Bostonians had to search and recover discarded tea.
43.
What was the central issue between Britain and its American colonies?
a)
the colonists' right to religious freedom.
b)
the presence of British troops in the colonies.
c)
the power to tax the colonists.
d)
the restrictions Parliament placed on trade.
44.
Ideas about spiritual, social, and political equality arose in the colonies during a religious movement known as
a)
Puritanism
b)
the Enlightenment
c)
the Great Awakening
d)
Separatism
45.
How did the English Bill of Rights affect England's North American colonies?
a)
The Great Awakening took place.
b)
A movement to end slavery developed.
c)
Several colonies decided to unite under the Dominion of New England.
d)
Colonists became more interested in being governed by representatives they elected.
46.
What side did Native Americans take in the French & Indian War?
a)
the French
b)
the British
c)
Native Americans did not fight in the French & Indian War.
d)
different groups sided with each country.
47.
What viewpoint best describes a New England colonists' opinion on education?
a)
children should be able to read the Bible.
b)
trade is important, so people should be able to make simple calculations.
c)
only a literate community can keep accurate records to eliminate future mistakes.
d)
children need to learn to read, write, and do arithmetic.
48.
The Congress may pass laws and they go into effect if the President signs the law. However the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional. This is an example of
a)
A) Supremacy
b)
B) Veto power
c)
C) Federalism
d)
D) Checks and Balances
49.
Which BEST illustrates the principle of Checks and Balances?
a)
A) The taxing power of states
b)
B) The military powers of the president
c)
C) Senate confirmation of presidential appointments
d)
D) Congressional hearings to consider a proposed law to favorites
50.
What role do the federal courts play in checking the power of the Legislative Branch?
a)
A) Congress creates courts and may impeach judges
b)
B) Federal judges and justices are appointed for life
c)
C) they review laws of Congress for compliance with the Constitution
d)
D) the President may veto Congressional legislation with judicial approval
51.
Another term for a rule or law
a)
tax
b)
sign
c)
ordinance
52.
The ________ system makes up the Judicial Branch of government
a)
Money
b)
Court
c)
Game
d)
None
53.
Which PLAN from the Constitutional Convention wanted equal representation in Congress?
a)
New Jersey
b)
Virginia
c)
New York
d)
Arizona
54.
The AOC failed because it gave too much power to the _______ and not enough to the _________
a)
states/federal government
b)
federal government/states
c)
people/constitution
d)
unified/Britain
55.
The Great Compromise was the agreement between which two plans?
a)
New York/NewJersey
b)
Illinois/Iowa
c)
Virginia/New Jersey
d)
Virginia/Pennsylvania
56.
Which of the following is a requirement for election to the U.S. Senate?
a)
30 years of age
b)
7 years US citizen
c)
Live out of state
d)
Be a male
57.
What is the name of the first government of the United States?
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Northwest Ordinance
d)
Declaration of Independence
58.
This branch interprets the laws
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Presidential
59.
This branch makes the laws
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
d)
Supreme Court
60.
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it went into effect?
a)
9
b)
13
c)
27
d)
245
61.
Bicameral means there are ___ branches or houses
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
five
62.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
9th
d)
10th
63.
How many total Senators are there in the United States?
a)
50
b)
2
c)
100
d)
75
64.
This means the sharing of power between the State and National Government
a)
Federalism
b)
Anti-Federalism
c)
Anarchism
d)
Constitutionalism
65.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."
a)
perfect union
b)
common defense
c)
liberty
d)
general welfare
66.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"
a)
domestic tranquility
b)
justice
c)
perfect union
d)
general walfare
67.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
a)
common defense
b)
domestic tranquility
c)
perfect union
d)
liberty
68.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our home and country should be a peaceful and happy place to live."
a)
liberty
b)
domestic tranquility
c)
common defense
d)
perfect union
69.
"for us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?
a)
We the People
b)
do ordain and establish
c)
to ourselves and our posterity
d)
in order to form a more perfect union
70.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"
a)
domestic tranquility
b)
justice
c)
common defense
d)
perfect union
71.
Which monarch ruled Great Britain during the 1770's?
a)
King James
b)
King Charles II
c)
Queen Elizabeth
d)
King George III
72.
Where did the Pilgrims land in 1620?
a)
Jamestown
b)
St. Augustine, Florida
c)
Cape Cod
d)
New Netherland
73.
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
74.
Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
75.
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?
a)
Executive
b)
Judicial
c)
Legislative
76.
What are the first three words of the Constitution?
a)
In order to
b)
We the people
c)
Once upon a
d)
The United States
77.
_____ of the members of the Congress must agree to change the Constitution.
a)
1/2
b)
2/3
c)
3/4
d)
All
78.
How many houses make up the legislative branch under the Constitution?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
79.
What term refers to the idea that the national government shares power with state governments?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Ratification
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and Balances
80.
What term refers to the process of approving the Constitution?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Ratification
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and Balances
81.
True or False:
All houses of Congress must pass a bill for it to become law.
All houses of Congress must pass a bill for it to become law.
a)
True
b)
False
82.
What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Ratification
c)
Federalism
d)
Checks and Balances
83.
What amendment protects freedom of speech?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
84.
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
a)
The Bill of Rights
b)
The Preambles
c)
The Vetos
d)
The Federalisms
85.
What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?
a)
Federalism
b)
Amendment
c)
Ratification
d)
Veto
86.
Where was the Constitutional Convention?
a)
Washington D.C.
b)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
c)
Boston, Massachussettes
d)
New York, New York
87.
“This new national government will have the power to overwhelm the states and exercise tyranny over the people.”
Which group would make such a statement about the Constitution?
Which group would make such a statement about the Constitution?
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke
c)
Federalists
d)
members of Shays's Rebellion
88.
The principle of popular sovereignty is represented by what phrase in the Preamble to the Constitution?
a)
"form a more perfect union"
b)
"insure domestic Tranquility"
c)
"provide for the common defense"
d)
"We the People"
89.
Which term describes a two-house legislature?
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
congress
d)
executive
90.
What is the importance of Marbury vs. Madison?
a)
The federal government can regulate trade among states
b)
Federal courts can declare laws unconstitutional
c)
State governments cannot regulate federal bureaus
d)
State courts cannot hear cases about federal laws
91.
The 1st political parties were established because of arguments between which 2 people?
a)
John Adams & Ben Franklin
b)
Thomas Jefferson & George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson & Alexander Hamilton
d)
Alexander Hamilton & George Washington
92.
What did Alexander Hamilton want to create for the economy?
a)
National Bank
b)
State Government Agencies
c)
New Businesses
d)
New trade with France
93.
“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far as we are now at liberty to do; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity of existing engagements. I hold the maximum [principle] no less applicable to public than private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them…” -President George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
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President Washington was offering this advice because he believed—
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President Washington was offering this advice because he believed—
a)
the destiny of the United States was to rule other countries
b)
the United States should seek alliances with other nations
c)
alliances could draw the United States into foreign wars
d)
the United States should break its agreements with France.
94.
They have brought into the lower house a sedition bill, which…undertakes to make printing certain matters criminal…Indeed this bill & the alien bill both are so [against] the Constitution as to show they mean to pay no respect to it. --The writings of Thomas Jefferson, 1798
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Based on this excerpt, you can conclude that Jefferson believes the bill violates--
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Based on this excerpt, you can conclude that Jefferson believes the bill violates--
a)
the First Amendment and its protections of freedom of speech.
b)
Washington’s farewell address.
c)
the Fifth Amendment and the guarantee of due process.
d)
the Declaration of Independence.
95.
What made New Orleans a significant port to people living in the Ohio Valley?
a)
The taxes collected in New Orleans supported towns in the Ohio Valley.
b)
New Orleans was a fortified city that protected the Missouri River against invasion.
c)
Many of the goods needed by the people of the Ohio Valley were manufactured in New Orleans.
d)
New Orleans was an important trade center near the mouth of the Mississippi River.
96.
What is one reason that France sold Louisiana to the United States?
a)
Napoleon wanted to establish friendly relations with the United States.
b)
Napoleon wanted to prevent British occupation of the territory.
c)
Napoleon wanted to reestablish American neutrality.
d)
Napoleon needed money to finance his wars in Europe.
97.
The main reason that the United States established protective tariffs was to –
a)
increase political support for the Federalists
b)
end the slave trade.
c)
promote U.S. industry.
d)
raise funds for the Louisiana Purchase.
98.
Which controversial legislation of President John Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?
a)
The Embargo Act
b)
The Judiciary Act
c)
The Monroe Doctrine
d)
The Alien and Sedition Acts
99.
What is the importance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
A state court determined the outcome of the rebellion.
b)
A congressional act allowed the troops to establish order.
c)
The military action established the U.S. government’s power to enforce laws.
d)
The military action established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review.
The military action established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review.
100.
[T]he object of your mission is to explore the Missouri river, & such principal stream of it, as, by it's course & communication with the waters of the Pacific Ocean, may offer the most direct & practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce.
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The excerpt above suggests that Jefferson's primary interest in the riversin the Louisiana Territory was their use as —
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The excerpt above suggests that Jefferson's primary interest in the riversin the Louisiana Territory was their use as —
a)
energy sources
energy sources
b)
natural resources
c)
political boundaries
d)
economic assets
economic assets
101.
-British Defeated at New Orleans
-Enemy Captures Washington, DC
-"Old Ironsides" Wins Victory
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To which event do the headlines refer
-Enemy Captures Washington, DC
-"Old Ironsides" Wins Victory
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To which event do the headlines refer
a)
War of 1776
b)
War of 1812
c)
War for Independence
102.
Which issue is one reason for the development of political parties in the early republic?
a)
There was an agreement over the war with Great Britain in 1812.
There was an agreement over the war with Great Britain in 1812.
b)
There was disagreement over the role and strength of the national government.
There was disagreement over the role and strength of the national government.
c)
There was disagreement over the Louisiana Purchase.
There was disagreement over the Louisiana Purchase.
d)
The Founding Fathers were split over including the Bill of Rights in the Constitution.
103.
Who continued to support the French Revolution even after it grew more violent in the 1790's?
a)
Alexander Hamilton
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
John Jay
d)
The French King and Queen
104.
What is a Tariff?
a)
A tax on foreign goods.
b)
A certificate which promises to repay loaned money.
c)
A type of popular scarf worn in the late 1700's.
d)
A type of crop that was grown in many southern states.
105.
Nationalism is a a sense of pride in?
a)
Nation
b)
state
c)
area
d)
region
106.
Suffrage is the right to
a)
Vote
b)
Own property
c)
Move from state to state
107.
The War of 1812 ended conflict between the United States and ________?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Portugal
d)
Great Britain
108.
Andrew Jackson was known as the "President for the ______"
a)
People
b)
Future
c)
Common Man
d)
Lawyers
109.
The Embargo Act was a cease (stop) on trading with_______________________
a)
France
b)
England
c)
All European Nations
d)
Native Americans
110.
Supreme Court has the power to review laws and determine their constitutionality this is....
a)
Judiciary Act 1789
b)
Judicial Review
c)
Civic Review
d)
Court Act 1799
111.
This replaced the Embargo Act by only refusing to trade with Britain and France
a)
Nuetrality Act
b)
Non-Intercourse Act
c)
XYZ Affair
d)
Alien and Sedition Act
112.
Jackson rewarded his closest friends with government jobs. This is known as
a)
the spoils system
b)
mudslinging
c)
nominating conventions
d)
bureaucracy
113.
What led to the Nullification Crisis?
a)
the Tariff of 1828/Tariff of Abominations
b)
the Indian Removal Act
c)
the Election of 1832
d)
the veto of the national bank
114.
Why did Jackson veto the bank bill?
a)
it was unconstitutional and favored the rich
b)
it was led by Henry Clay
c)
he just loved vetoing bills
d)
the bank was failing
115.
Which statement best describes the economy of the South?
a)
plantations with slave labor
b)
small farms with no slaves
c)
business and manufacturing
d)
a mix of farming and manufacturing with slave labor
116.
The law that offered Native Americans lands west of the Mississippi River in exchange for their lands in the east was called
a)
The Indian Removal Act
b)
U.S. and Indian Land Exchange
c)
Monroe Doctrine
117.
Which of the following did not take place during the time of Andrew Jackson?
a)
The Nullification Crisis
b)
The Trail of Tears
c)
Removal of Native Americans
d)
The Civil War
118.
What nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
a)
Oregon Country
b)
Louisiana Purchase
c)
Florida
d)
British Canada
119.
Why was the Iroquois Confederacy formed?
a)
to establish treaties with white colonial governments
b)
to create a system of free trade
c)
to establish peace between the five tribes
d)
to establish common rules and regulations for all tribes
120.
What Native American group settled in New York State and organized a Confederacy?
a)
Cherokee
b)
Seminoles
c)
Iroquois
d)
Sioux
121.
Which of the following foods was very important for the Iroquois?
a)
rice
b)
salmon
c)
barley
d)
corn
122.
The Constitutional principle that divides the government into three branches is known as
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Popular Sovereignty
123.
The United States Constitution begins with the Preamble, which is a
a)
Description of the procedure for amending the Constitution
b)
Description of the powers of the three branches
c)
List of all the delegates that signed the Constitution in Philadelphia
d)
List of the goals for establishing a new government
124.
According to Article Seven of the United States Constitution, how many states had to ratify the Constitution before it could become law?
a)
9 of 13
b)
All 13
c)
7 of 13
d)
12 of 13
125.
What branch of the United States government holds their jobs for life?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
Senate Branch
126.
A Presidential power that is used to reject a bill passed by congress:
a)
Impeachment
b)
Veto
c)
Ratify
d)
Constituency
127.
The advisory body that helps the President make decisions and set government policy:
a)
National Convention
b)
Bipartisan
c)
Cabinet
d)
Supreme Court
128.
Which pair of leaders brought about the development of American political parties in the late 1790’s?
a)
John Adams and Alexander Hamilton
b)
George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
c)
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
d)
Thomas Jefferson and George Washington
129.
In 1793, George Washington declared that the United States would remain neutral in the
a)
Battle for lands near the Ohio River.
b)
Fight for Native American lands.
c)
War between France and Britain.
d)
Spanish revolution.
130.
Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?
a)
A prison uprising in Massachusetts
b)
Native Americans assisting settlers
c)
Attacks by disgruntled British after the Revolution
d)
The refusal of Western Pennsylvanian farmers' to pay a tax
131.
Why did Napoleon sell Louisiana to the United States?
a)
To reduce the cost of helping Native Americans
b)
To establish a friendly relationship with Thomas Jefferson
c)
To govern more land in North America
d)
To raise money to fund his conquest of Europe
132.
A feeling of loyalty and intense pride in one’s country is called?
a)
devotion
b)
treason
c)
nationalism
d)
independence
133.
Who was the United States president during the Era of Good Feelings?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
James Monroe
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
James Madison
134.
Who was the United States president during the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
James Monroe
c)
James Madison
d)
John Quincy Adams
135.
Who referred to the election of 1824 as a “Corrupt Bargain?”
a)
John Adams
b)
John Tyler
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
Martin Van Buren
136.
Since the Electoral College failed to reach a majority decision in the election of 1824, how was John Quincy Adams actually chosen to become president?
a)
Chosen by the Senate
b)
Chosen by the popular vote
c)
Chosen by the House of Representatives
d)
Ordered by the Supreme Court
137.
What early 19th century belief increased the desire for more canals and railroads?
a)
Manifest Destiny
b)
Slavery
c)
Civil Rights
d)
Religious Freedom
138.
The Erie Canal was important because it,
a)
transported labor forces to and from southern plantations
b)
extended trade routes to the Gulf of Mexico
c)
opened trade routes as far west as the Mississippi River Valley
d)
reinforced the railroad’s monopoly on the transportation of goods
139.
In what way did the plantation system in the South change the structure of United States society?
a)
It created a highly educated workforce.
b)
It contributed to the growth of slavery.
c)
It made the south dominant in manufacturing.
d)
It promoted more equality between men and women.
140.
This Act was passed prior to the outbreak of the Civil War in order to ease tensions over the issue of slavery in new territories.
a)
California Act
b)
New York Compromise
c)
Missouri Compromise
d)
Kansas-Nebraska Act
141.
The belief that states had rights and powers within the Union.
a)
Constitution
b)
States' Rights
c)
Federalism
d)
Confederacy
142.
Even though these states had slavery, they did not join the Confederate states.
a)
Western States
b)
State of Confusion
c)
Border States
d)
Southern States
143.
The Civil War began when Confederate forces launched an attack at which location?
a)
Fort Sumter
b)
Fort Williams
c)
Fort Western
d)
Fort Apache
144.
More factories, population, and a better navy
a)
Southern advantages
b)
Northern advantages
c)
Reasons for Southern victory
d)
Cause of the battle of Gettysburg
145.
What was the effect of the cotton gin on slavery in the South?
a)
It reduced the need for slaves on plantations.
b)
It made slavery more important to the South.
c)
It helped improve the slaves' work conditions.
d)
It had no significant effect on slaves or slavery.
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