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WorksheetsKB: QTR 3 U.S. HISTORY STUDY SET
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
2.
The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--
a)
population
b)
equality for every state
c)
state size
d)
money
3.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
4.
Kentucky and Virginia passed resolutions in order to protest the
a)
Alien and Sedition Acts
b)
Treaty of Neutrality
c)
War of 1812
d)
XYZ Affair
5.
How many terms did Washington serve as President of the US?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
6.
What was the main purpose of the of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Limit European influence in the Americas
b)
Stake a claim to Mexican territory
c)
Establish full control over Canada
7.
Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
a)
Treaty of Ghent
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Versailles
d)
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
8.
What angered Americans about the XYZ Affair?
a)
The French demanded a bribe
b)
The French demanded a loan
c)
Americans felt insulted by France
d)
All of the above
9.
We bought Louisiana from which country?
a)
England
b)
Great Britain
c)
Spain
d)
France
10.
What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
a)
It defined the scope of Congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.
b)
It limited the power of the President to veto acts of Congress.
c)
It placed restrictions on Congressional power under the "elastic" clause of the U.S. Constitution.
d)
It established the right of the U.S. Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
11.
What was the Embargo Act?
a)
Forbid trade with Spain
b)
Made turtles illegal
c)
Close American trade with Britain and France
d)
Encouraged trade with all foreign nations
12.
Who won the War of 1812?
a)
England
b)
United States
c)
Native Americans
d)
No one
13.
Who was hired by Thomas Jefferson to travel west after the Louisiana Purchase. They were to map the land all the way to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
War Hawks
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Lewis and Clark
14.
Who was the biggest "loser" from the War of 1812?
a)
Americans
b)
Canadians
c)
British
d)
Native Americans
15.
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
a)
1st
b)
4th
c)
9th
d)
10th
16.
What was the main purpose of the of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Limit European influence in the Americas
b)
Stake a claim to Mexican territory
c)
Establish full control over Canada
d)
Establish control over Europe
17.
The key issue of the Nullification Crisis was a debate over:
a)
Individual power of states over federal authority
b)
Abolishment of slavery
c)
Women’s right to vote and run for office
d)
Relocation of Indians to western territories
18.
What freedom gives you the right to write or publish anything just as long as it is non-threatening or not an outright lie?
a)
petition
b)
religion
c)
speech
d)
press
19.
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure
a)
4th
b)
2nd
c)
8th
20.
This group was in favor of a strong central government to protect the nation
a)
Anti-Federalists
b)
Patriots
c)
Federalists
21.
Why was the Election of 1800 considered a revolution by many?
a)
There were riots and protests before Jefferson could become president
b)
The Democratic-Republicans defeated the British-controlled Federalists
c)
It was the first peaceful transition of democratic power
d)
America completed the shift from theocracy to democracy
22.
Which headline best provides the best example of the first amendment?
a)
"Religious University Forced to Close by State"
b)
"Mormons Hold State Convention Downtown"
c)
"Congress Declares a National Day of Remembrance"
d)
"Protesters Arrested at Anti War Rally"
23.
During their expedition, Lewis and Clark traveled on which two rivers?
a)
Ohio River and Missouri River
b)
Missouri River and Columbia River
c)
St. Lawrence River and Missouri River
d)
Colorado River and Columbia River
24.
The Louisiana Territory is located west of the Mississippi River and east of the _________________.
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Appalachian Mountains
c)
St. Lawrence River
d)
Mississippi River
25.
A major goal for the Lewis and Clark expedition was to -
a)
Locate the mouth of the Mississippi River
b)
find a water route to the pacific ocean
c)
Create a map of the Appalachian Mountains
d)
Find a water route to the Atlantic Ocean
26.
This plan for government was favored by large states because representation in congress was based on population.
a)
the New Jersey Plan
b)
the Virginia Plan
c)
Shays' Plan
d)
The Compromise Plan
27.
Which group of states benefited the most from the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
Eastern States
b)
Northern States
c)
Southern States
d)
Western States
28.
Southern States benefited from the Three-Fifths Compromise because-
a)
they had very small populations
b)
they had very large populations
c)
they had a warm climate
d)
they had large populations of slaves
29.
The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-
a)
bicameral
b)
unicameral
c)
one camel
d)
Three camels
30.
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
a)
Every slave was counted.
b)
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
c)
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
d)
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.
31.
What was the effect of Washington's handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
It reflected the citizens' resistance to being taxed without their consent.
b)
It demonstrated that the federal government was strong enough to uphold the laws.
c)
It showed that the Federal government would punish citizens for manufacturing their own goods.
d)
It reinforced the belief that the state governments had more authority than the federal government.
32.
The Federalists and Democratic-Republican parties mainly formed due to their disagreements about
a)
the expansion of territories to the West
b)
whether the federal government or the states should have the most authority
c)
the ratification of the 12th amendment to the Constitution
d)
taxation without representation
33.
What Resolutions suggested that states could nullify, or overrule federal laws.
a)
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolution
b)
The North & South Carolina Resolution
c)
The Alien & Sedition Resolution
d)
The XYZ Affair Resoultion
34.
The US received what territory from the Adams-Onis Treaty?
a)
Texas
b)
Missouri
c)
Alabama
d)
Florida
35.
Which of the following stopped European colonization in America.
a)
Adams-Onis Treaty
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Watauga Compact
d)
Convention of 1818
36.
What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
To tax whiskey
b)
Demonstrated the U.S. government’s power to enforce laws
c)
To create more whiskey
d)
Demonstrated the Supreme Court's power to create new laws
37.
Marbury v. Madison created:
a)
the Supreme Court's right to declare a law unconstitutional
b)
the right to vote
c)
the ability to regulate trade between countries
d)
the right to pout until you get what you want
38.
The Democrat Republicans allowed what Laws to expire?
a)
The Alien & Sedition Acts
b)
The Affordable Health Care Act
c)
The Intolerable Acts
d)
The Coercive Acts
39.
What caused Jefferson to pass the Embargo Act?
a)
French Revolution
b)
War of 1812
c)
Impressment of American sailors
d)
Native American attacks
40.
Why is the Bill of Rights important?
a)
It lists the freedoms of American citizens.
b)
It makes sure people follow the laws.
c)
It makes sure everyone has a job.
d)
It says what power the government has.
41.
What is it?
a)
Great Seal
b)
Great Beal
c)
Good Seal
d)
Kongres
42.
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict
a)
precedent
b)
neutrality
c)
domestic
d)
foreign
43.
Supported and composed of the "common man" (farmers & tradesmen)?
a)
Federalists
b)
Democratic Republicans
44.
Why is the Whiskey Rebellion so important?
a)
The rebellion showed the weaknesses of the government under the Constitution.
b)
The rebellion convinced many to resist the government of the U.S
c)
The rebellion showed the strength of the government under the Constitution.
d)
The rebellion gave the army a chance to practice combat.
45.
True or False: Thomas Jefferson was a leader in the Democratic-Republican Party.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
What does the green shade on the map represent?
a)
Louisiana Territory
b)
Great Britain
c)
Spain
d)
United States
47.
According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation's economy?
a)
The establishment of a national bank.
b)
The creation of a trade alliance with France
c)
The abolition of consumption taxes
d)
The passage of a trade embargo against Great Britain
48.
Shay's Rebellion started as a protest against
a)
unfair taxes and farmer debt
b)
the death penalty
c)
no judicial system
d)
debtors' prisons
49.
Three French agents demanded money and a public apology this event was known as the_______?
a)
ABC Affair
b)
Quasi War
c)
XYZ War
d)
XYZ Affair
50.
The XYZ Affair was between who?
a)
French and British
b)
Natives and Americans
c)
Americans and French
d)
French and Natives
51.
It became a crime to write anything insulting or false about the government became known as what act?
a)
Alien Act
b)
Sedition Act
c)
Quasi Act
d)
XYZ Act
52.
What did agents XYZ want?
a)
World Peace
b)
Energy Independence
c)
A Bribe
d)
A Minimum Wage
53.
This Act made the wait for citizenship increased from 5 to 14 years.
a)
The Alien Acts
b)
The Sedition Acts
c)
The Intolerable Acts
d)
The Coercive Acts
54.
Who won in the election of 1800
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Aaron Burr
d)
Justin Campbell....Yep I just did that....wooooow
55.
In the 4th Amendment it states that law enforcement cannot do this unless they have permission from the owner or a search warrant signed by a judge.
a)
search and seizure
b)
trial by jury
c)
rights of accused
d)
freedom of religion
56.
Thomas Jefferson tied with who in the Election of 1800?
a)
Aaron Burr
b)
John Adams
c)
James Madison
d)
Bill Clinton
57.
What was the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812 and when was it fought?
a)
Battle of Saratoga, 1777
b)
Battle of Yorktown, 1781
c)
Battle of New Orleans, 1812
d)
Battle of New Orleans, 1815
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