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WorksheetsEnd of Year Standard Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
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1.
State Constitutions Between 1777 and 1781, seven states developed new constitutions that included some type of general declaration of rights. In addition, several states included protection of the rights to assemble, free exercise of religion, and freedom of the press within the general body of their state constitutions.
Which statement best reflects the goal of the states?
Which statement best reflects the goal of the states?
a)
To create a strong central government.
b)
To balance the power between business owners and farmers.
c)
To break down the wall between church and state.
d)
To protect the civil liberties of their citizens.
2.
ARTICLE I. The legislative, executive, and judiciary departments shall be separate and distinct, so that neither exercise the powers properly belonging to
the other.—Constitution of Georgia, 1777
What principle of American government is bestillustrated by this excerpt?
the other.—Constitution of Georgia, 1777
What principle of American government is bestillustrated by this excerpt?
a)
A strong executive is necessary for effective government.
b)
The court system should answer to the people through elections.
c)
Government works best when powers are divided among multiple branches.
d)
Property owners should hold the most power within state governments.
3.
. . . proscribing any citizen as unworthy the public confidence . . . unless he profess [declare] or renounce this or that religious opinion, is depriving him injuriously of those privileges and advantages to which, in common with his fellow citizens, he has a natural right. . . .
—Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, 1786
Which Constitutional principle is based on this belief?
—Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, 1786
Which Constitutional principle is based on this belief?
a)
right to due process
b)
separation of church and state
c)
independence of the judicial branch
d)
establishment of an executive branch
4.
Which democratic principle of U.S. government is expressed in the excerpt?
a)
federalismstanding army.
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
checks and balances
d)
separation of powers
5.
Why was it difficult for the U.S. government to respond to Shays’ Rebellion?
a)
The national government had no standing army.
b)
The state governor supported the actions of the rebels.
c)
U.S. citizens had a right to armed protest protected by the Bill of Rights.
d)
The U.S. court system denied the government any authority in the western territories.
6.
The Committee are already receiving urgent appeals from women all over the United States to send them our publications. . . . a large printing fund will therefore be needed by the Committee, and we appeal first to the men of this country, who control so large a part of its wealth, to make liberal donations toward this great educational work. We also ask every thoughtful woman to send her name to the Secretary to be inserted in the Pledge Book, and if she is able, one dollar.
National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee, “An Appeal to the Women of the United States,” 1871
According to the excerpt, how did supporters of women’s suffrage campaign for change?
National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee, “An Appeal to the Women of the United States,” 1871
According to the excerpt, how did supporters of women’s suffrage campaign for change?
a)
They created pamphlets to bring awareness to women’s voting rights.
b)
They relied on female representatives in the legislature to promote the issue.
c)
They waited for the United States to pass the Nineteenth Amendment.
d)
They appealed only to wealthy women for financial and political support.
7.
Which of the following ideas is not reflected in the Declaration of Independence?
a)
natural rights
b)
natural rights
c)
equal rights
d)
abolition of slavery
8.
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence describes the source of government’s authority?
a)
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
b)
“These united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”
c)
“Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes.”
d)
“Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
9.
A Declaration of Rights made by the Representatives of the Freemen of the State of North Carolina.
Section I. That all political power is vested in and derived from the People only.
Section II. That the people of this State ought to have the sole and exclusive Right of regulating the internal Government and Police thereof.
N.C. Constitution, Declaration of Rights, 1776
Courtesy of Documenting the American South, UNC Library
Which democratic ideal summarizes this excerpt from North Carolina’s original constitution?
Section I. That all political power is vested in and derived from the People only.
Section II. That the people of this State ought to have the sole and exclusive Right of regulating the internal Government and Police thereof.
N.C. Constitution, Declaration of Rights, 1776
Courtesy of Documenting the American South, UNC Library
Which democratic ideal summarizes this excerpt from North Carolina’s original constitution?
a)
federalism
b)
rule of law
c)
separation of powers
d)
popular sovereignty
10.
Louisiana adopted a law in 1890 that required railroad companies to provide racially segregated accommodations. In 1892, the state of Louisiana prosecuted Plessy, a man who was seventh-eights Caucasian and one-eighth Black, for refusing to leave a passenger car designated for whites. The Supreme Court, in an opinion written by Justice Brown, upheld the Louisiana law, reasoning that the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution was designated to enforce the political equality of blacks and whites but not intended to abolish social inequality. Thus, the Fourteenth Amendment did not encompass segregation, and states could permissibly exercise their police power to enforce segregation as a matter of public policy.
What was the effect of the Supreme Court ruling in Plessyv. Ferguson (1896) on civil rights in the United States?
What was the effect of the Supreme Court ruling in Plessyv. Ferguson (1896) on civil rights in the United States?
a)
Segregation was declared constitutional, and African Americans were given full access to civil rights.
b)
Segregation was declared unconstitutional, and African Americans were given full civil rights.
c)
Segregation was declared constitutional, preventing African Americans from gaining full civil rights.
d)
Segregation was declared unconstitutional, and African Americans were prevented from gaining full civil rights.
11.
"The Declaration of Independence states all people have certain unalienable rights."
What does certain unalienable rights mean?
What does certain unalienable rights mean?
a)
New citizens have no rights.
b)
No rights can be taken away.
c)
Only certain people have rights.
d)
Certain rights can never be taken away.
12.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
This quote is from what American document?
This quote is from what American document?
a)
Constitution
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Olive Branch Petition
d)
Mayflower Compact
13.
All bills shall be read three times in each house and shall be signed by the presiding officer of each house before being presented to the Governor. If the Governor approves, the Governor shall sign it and it shall become a law; but if not, the Governor shall return it with objections, together with a veto message stating the reasons for such objections, to that house in which it shall have originated, which shall enter the objections and veto message at large on its journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such reconsideration three-fifths of the members of that house present and voting shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objections and veto message, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered; and if approved by three-fifths of the members of that house present and voting, it shall become a law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor.
North Carolina Constitution, 1971. Article II, Section 22.
Which democratic ideal is represented in this excerpt?
North Carolina Constitution, 1971. Article II, Section 22.
Which democratic ideal is represented in this excerpt?
a)
limited government
b)
separation of powers
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
popular sovereignty
14.
Excerpt from court testimony of Oscar Neebe, a participant in the Haymarket Affair
My wife told me that the police—these honorable men to protect law and order—when they got on that wagon they waved that flag and hollered and hurrahed just like a lot of wild Indians—and they were wild Indians in those days. They searched hundreds of houses, and money was stolen by searching houses, and watches were stolen, and nobody knew whether they were stolen by the police or not. Captain Schaack knows it. His gang was one of the worst in this city. You need not laugh about it, Captain Schaack. You are one of them. You are an Anarchist, as you understand it. You are all Anarchists, in this sense of the word, I must say. . . . I organized trades unions. I was for reduction of the hours of labor, and the education of laboring men . . . A.R. Parsons, “Oscar Neebe’s Remarks,” in Anarchism: Its Philosophy and Scientific Basis, 1887
Which issues were labor strikes addressing in the late 1800s?
My wife told me that the police—these honorable men to protect law and order—when they got on that wagon they waved that flag and hollered and hurrahed just like a lot of wild Indians—and they were wild Indians in those days. They searched hundreds of houses, and money was stolen by searching houses, and watches were stolen, and nobody knew whether they were stolen by the police or not. Captain Schaack knows it. His gang was one of the worst in this city. You need not laugh about it, Captain Schaack. You are one of them. You are an Anarchist, as you understand it. You are all Anarchists, in this sense of the word, I must say. . . . I organized trades unions. I was for reduction of the hours of labor, and the education of laboring men . . . A.R. Parsons, “Oscar Neebe’s Remarks,” in Anarchism: Its Philosophy and Scientific Basis, 1887
Which issues were labor strikes addressing in the late 1800s?
a)
violence in the workplace, paid vacation, and sick days
b)
shorter work hours, poor working conditions, and education
c)
shorter work hours, poor working conditions, and education
d)
access to management positions, education leave, and wage hikes
15.
Always remember that your father never sold his country. You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home. A few years more, and white men will be all around you. They have their eyes on this land. My son, never forget my dying words. This country holds your father’s body. Never sell the bones of your father and your mother.
Chief Joseph, Nez Perce Chief, The Dublin University Magazine, 1879
Based on the excerpt, how did the values and beliefs of American settlers affect the lives of the Nez Perce?
Chief Joseph, Nez Perce Chief, The Dublin University Magazine, 1879
Based on the excerpt, how did the values and beliefs of American settlers affect the lives of the Nez Perce?
a)
The Nez Perce and other settlers made enduring treaties to share the land with American settlers.
b)
The Nez Perce and other residents of the land accepted the policies of peace with American settlers.
c)
American settlers believed in the private ownership of land and resources and took property from the American Indians.
d)
American settlers advocated sharing resources and established a long-lasting communal relationship between all cultures.
16.
Use the table below to answer the question.
U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Year GDP in Billions of 1967 Dollars 1950 $1,418.5
1960 $1,970.8
1970 $2,873.9
1980 $3,873.9
1990 $4,897.3
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
The American Work Force, 1992–2005
What is one factor that led to the trend shown in this table?
U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Year GDP in Billions of 1967 Dollars 1950 $1,418.5
1960 $1,970.8
1970 $2,873.9
1980 $3,873.9
1990 $4,897.3
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
The American Work Force, 1992–2005
What is one factor that led to the trend shown in this table?
a)
decrease in interest rates
b)
expansion of government services
c)
participation in a global economy
d)
reduction in production levels
17.
Which aspect of United States culture is best represented by the sign in this photograph?
a)
assimilation
b)
diversity
c)
isolationism
d)
nationalism
18.
Which region of the United States is known for having the largest Spanish-speaking population and growing Hispanic cultural influence?
a)
Pacific Northwest
b)
Pacific Northwest
c)
New England
d)
Southwest
19.
Which perception best completes this list?
Perceptions of the South as a
Region of the United States
• Hospitality toward others
• Large Protestant populations
• ?
Perceptions of the South as a
Region of the United States
• Hospitality toward others
• Large Protestant populations
• ?
a)
Support for labor unions
b)
Reliance on agriculture
c)
Liberal political views
d)
Fast-paced urban lifestyles
20.
Mountaintop coal mining is a surface mining practice involving the:
• removal of mountaintops to expose coal seams, and
• disposing of the associated mining overburden in adjacent valleys—“valley fills”
—Environmental Protection Agency, “Mid-Atlantic Mountaintop Mining,” 2011
What is one result of this activity?
• removal of mountaintops to expose coal seams, and
• disposing of the associated mining overburden in adjacent valleys—“valley fills”
—Environmental Protection Agency, “Mid-Atlantic Mountaintop Mining,” 2011
What is one result of this activity?
a)
loss of valuable flatlands
b)
high levels of carbon dioxide
c)
damage to existing ecosystems
d)
persistent drought and wildfires
21.
Why is the Colorado River Basin unable to meet the water needs of states in the Southwest?
a)
heavy rainfalls led to erosion of earthen dams
b)
chemical spills contaminated farm areas
c)
urban areas developed rapidly
d)
reservoir surfaces evaporated
22.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 was responsible for regulations that ensured gasoline sold in the United States contained a minimum volume of renewable fuel, called theRenewable Fuels Standard. The regulations aimed to double, by 2012, the use of renewable fuel, mainly ethanol made from corn.
—U.S. Energy Information Administration
Which region would most benefit economically from the Renewable Fuels Standard?
—U.S. Energy Information Administration
Which region would most benefit economically from the Renewable Fuels Standard?
a)
Gulf Coast
b)
Midwest
c)
New England
d)
Southwest
23.
Which of these regions of the United States is most often identified with a desert environment?
a)
the Southwest
b)
the Pacific Northwest
c)
the Midwest
d)
the Great Plains
24.
The events described in the timeline contributed to the formation of which region?
a)
Silicon Valley
b)
the Rust Belt
c)
Imperial Valley
d)
the Sun Belt
25.
The State Water Project, spanning more than 600 miles from Northern to Southern California, includes 34 storage facilities, 20 pumping plants . . . and approximately 700 miles of canals, tunnels, and pipelines, including the 444-mile California Aqueduct.
—California Department of Water Resources, 2012
Which statement best explains why this system was developed?
—California Department of Water Resources, 2012
Which statement best explains why this system was developed?
a)
Groundwater is more accessible with more advanced technology.
b)
Water removal is necessary to prevent flooding problems.
c)
Arid locations require freshwater from external sources.
d)
Urban areas need special water treatment processes.
26.
Which conclusion is best supported by the maps?
a)
Advances in technology improved the environment.
b)
Fewer natural resources slowed population growth.
c)
The need for land to cultivate crops increased greatly.
d)
The depletion of timber limited trade opportunities.
27.
What was one reason for the construction of this dam?
a)
a decrease in the amount of irrigation needed by regional farms
b)
an increase in the demand for electricity as the population grew
c)
an increase in the need for protection of native animals’ habitats
d)
a decrease in the amount of natural resources available in the area
28.
We had nothing . . . after Captaine Smith’s departure, there remained not past sixty men, women and children, most miserable and poor creatures; and those were preserved for the most part, by roots, herbs, acornes, walnuts, berries, now and then a little fish. This was that time, which still to this day we called the starving time; it were too vile to say, and scarce to be believed, what we endured. . .Generall Historie of Virginia, John Smith, 1624
Based on the excerpt, how did the harsh environmental conditions affect the Jamestown Colonists?
Based on the excerpt, how did the harsh environmental conditions affect the Jamestown Colonists?
a)
The harsh weather brought American Indians to help the Colonists.
b)
The harsh weather both reduced and destroyed the tobacco crops.
c)
The harsh weather convinced the settlers to return to their homeland.
d)
The harsh weather decreased the quality of life for the settlers by making it difficult to obtain enough food.
29.
The Committee are already receiving urgent appeals from women all over the United States to send them our publications. . . . a large printing fund will therefore be needed by the Committee, and we appeal first to the men of this country, who control so large a part of its wealth, to make liberal donations toward this great educational work. We also ask every thoughtful woman to send her name to the Secretary to be inserted in the Pledge Book, and if she is able, one dollar.
National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee, “An Appeal to the Women of the United States,” 1871
According to the excerpt, how did supporters of women’s suffrage campaign for change?
National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee, “An Appeal to the Women of the United States,” 1871
According to the excerpt, how did supporters of women’s suffrage campaign for change?
a)
They created pamphlets to bring awareness to women’s voting rights.
b)
They relied on female representatives in the legislature to promote the issue.
c)
They waited for the United States to pass the Nineteenth Amendment.
d)
They appealed only to wealthy women for financial and political support.
30.
A Declaration of Rights made by the Representatives of the Freemen of the State of North Carolina.
Section I. That all political power is vested in and derived from the People only.
Section II. That the people of this State ought to have the sole and exclusive Right of regulating the internal Government and Police thereof.
N.C. Constitution, Declaration of Rights, 1776
Courtesy of Documenting the American South, UNC Library
Which democratic ideal summarizes this excerpt from North Carolina’s original constitution?
Section I. That all political power is vested in and derived from the People only.
Section II. That the people of this State ought to have the sole and exclusive Right of regulating the internal Government and Police thereof.
N.C. Constitution, Declaration of Rights, 1776
Courtesy of Documenting the American South, UNC Library
Which democratic ideal summarizes this excerpt from North Carolina’s original constitution?
a)
federalism
b)
rule of law
c)
separation of powers
d)
popular sovereignty
31.
That if any person shall write, print, utter. . . any false, scandalous and malicious writing or writings against the government of the United States, or either house of the Congress of the United States, or the President of the United States, with intent to defame the said government . . . then such person, being thereof convicted before any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.
Alien and Sedition Acts, 1798
Transcript Courtesy of the Avalon Project at Yale Law School
Based on the excerpt, which statement explains an effect of passage of the Sedition Act?
Alien and Sedition Acts, 1798
Transcript Courtesy of the Avalon Project at Yale Law School
Based on the excerpt, which statement explains an effect of passage of the Sedition Act?
a)
Public criticism of government was prohibited.
b)
It became more difficult for new immigrants to vote.
c)
The president gained new powers to deport foreigners.
d)
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was protected.
32.
How did migration to the Western Territory help to develop the United States?
a)
Westward migration helped American Indians preserve their cultural identity.
b)
Westward migration created densely populated urban and suburban areas.
c)
Westward migration encouraged civil rights legislation for slaves.
d)
Westward migration expanded industry and the national economy.
33.
How did the Great Migration affect American society?
a)
African-American people created a new urban culture in the North.
b)
The South promoted progressive laws and economic opportunities.
c)
The South promoted progressive laws and economic opportunities.
d)
The African-American population increased in southern coastal cities.
34.
How did the U.S. government respond to conflicts over slavery before the Civil War?
a)
by granting the right to vote to all citizens
b)
by granting all residents of a state citizenship
c)
by passing a series of compromises to appease citizens
d)
by protecting privacy rights and preventing illegal searches
35.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
only one branch of government
- the legislative ,one vote per state,no authority to regulate foreign and interstate commerce
lack of standard currency ,no executive branch to enforce laws ,no national court system to protect individual rights ,no power to raise an army, unanimous vote required for amendments to the Articles
How did conflicts that developed from weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation affect the political development of the United States?
only one branch of government
- the legislative ,one vote per state,no authority to regulate foreign and interstate commerce
lack of standard currency ,no executive branch to enforce laws ,no national court system to protect individual rights ,no power to raise an army, unanimous vote required for amendments to the Articles
How did conflicts that developed from weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation affect the political development of the United States?
a)
They increased the power of the state governments.
b)
They accelerated the possible development of a monarchy.
c)
They prevented the government from developing a republic.
d)
They required the creation of a stronger national government.
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