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WorksheetsHistory Final Review
Total questions: 175
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
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1.
Which is a primary source for evidence that Columbus sailed to find a new route to Asia in 1492?
a)
a television show about the explorations of Columbus
b)
a painting showing Columbus landing in the New World
c)
a diary entry written by a crew member aboard Columbus ship
d)
a letter from the current ambassador from Spain describing the voyage
2.
Which number indicates the areas once controlled by Spain?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
The Mississippi River runs from Minnesota to which body of water?
a)
the Atlantic Ocean
b)
the Gulf of Mexico
c)
the Ohio River
d)
the Rio Grande
4.
Which was an economic route during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries that consisted of three major port cities?
a)
Incense Route
b)
Middle Passage
c)
Triangle Trade Route
d)
Silk and Spices Route
5.
Which of the following areas was NOT involved in the Triangular trade?
a)
North America
b)
China
c)
Europe
d)
West Africa
6.
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
a)
Causes of English Colonization
b)
Discovery of the Northwest Passage
c)
Effects of the Exploration of the Americas
d)
Cultural Contributions of Native American Indians
7.
What document granted English nobility power at the expense of King John I and created parliament?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Navigation Acts
c)
English Bill of Rights
d)
Proclamation of 1763
8.
What was the English Civil War?
a)
Fighting between King Charles I and Parliament over who truly ruled England
b)
Dispute between the English and French over the Ohio River Valley
c)
A rebellion of nobles against King John I
d)
The overthrow of Catholic James II in favor of Protestant William and Mary
9.
Why was the English Bill of Rights significant?
a)
Made Parliament an equal part in ruling with the King
b)
Limited the power of the King more than the Magna Carta
c)
Gave rights to the common people of England
d)
All of the above
10.
What is Mercantilism?
a)
Economic theory that has countries trying to maximize the amount of silver and gold they possess
b)
Military theory that prioritizes control over trade routes
c)
Political theory that gives power back to the people
d)
Social theory that states people always work in their own self-interest
11.
Under mercantilism, what were the thirteen American colonies expected to provide to Great Britain?
a)
laborers to work in British factories
b)
finished American-manufactured goods
c)
raw materials and markets for British products
d)
officials to represent colonial interests in Parliament
12.
What were the Navigation Acts of 1651?
a)
Series of laws that forced the English colonies to only trade with England
b)
Document that limited the power of the King
c)
Act that called for the execution of King Charles I
d)
Regulations for merchant ships bound for the Indian Ocean
13.
How did the British Navigation Acts affect colonial profits?
a)
The laws limited production of goods, creating a demand; therefore, profits increased.
b)
The laws increased the production cost of the actual good; therefore, profits decreased.
c)
The laws encouraged monopolies, removing all competition; therefore, profits increased.
d)
The laws limited trade to the British Crown, restricting access to other markets; therefore, profits decreased.
14.
What policy did England enact towards the colonies that essentially allowed them self-rule and a blind eye towards smuggling so long as England still got its trade goods and payments?
a)
Salutary Neglect
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Navigation Acts
15.
Who originally captured the slaves that were sold on the Triangular trade?
a)
British colonists
b)
European bounty hunters
c)
African tribes
d)
Chinese merchants
16.
What was the Middle Passage?
a)
Voyage between Europe and India for trade routes
b)
Military route giving access to Montreal and Quebec
c)
Trade route between Africa and North America where many slaves died
d)
Mythical passage connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
17.
What wiped out many Native American settlements?
a)
Deforestation
b)
Diseases
c)
Scarce resources
d)
Trade Routes
18.
As European settlements expanded what were Native Americans forced to do?
a)
pledge allegiance to the British Crown
b)
become an agricultural society like the Europeans
c)
relocate to specific areas and modify their lifestyle
d)
adapt to the religious beliefs of majority settlers in the area
19.
Which term was used to describe early colonists who worked for a specific number of years in exchange for their passage to America?
a)
Indentured Servants
b)
Patrons
c)
Sharecroppers
d)
Slaves
20.
What was the major reason the original colonial settlers of Plymouth Colony, Maryland, and Pennsylvania came to America?
a)
to search for gold and silver
b)
to bring spices to the New World
c)
to secure freedom from religious persecution
d)
to convert Native American Indians to Christianity
21.
When Captain Newport returned with two ships in 1608 he found only ten survivors who were fit to work. Soon after Newport docked, Jamestown caught fire. The conflagration destroyed most of the equipment and possessions already there. Newport’s orders from the Virginia Company of London, the joint-stock enterprise that owned the colony, were to return with goods that would begin to repay the investors. Thus, the settlers spent too much of their time and energy sawing trees and splitting boards, not for their own homes but for export to England. Problems continued for the settlement. The locally governing seven-man Jamestown council spent more time scheming for position instead of organizing the workforce. The Virginia Company continued to send more settlers without proper supplies, adding to the burden of feeding the colony. In addition, the new arrivals were "mostly gentlemen" and few or no tradesmen. - Ivor Noël Hume
Which colonial settlement is the topic of this excerpt?
Which colonial settlement is the topic of this excerpt?
a)
Charles Town, SC
b)
Jamestown, VA
c)
Plymouth, MA
d)
St. Augustine, FL
22.
When Captain Newport returned with two ships in 1608 he found only ten survivors who were fit to work. Soon after Newport docked, Jamestown caught fire. The conflagration destroyed most of the equipment and possessions already there. Newport’s orders from the Virginia Company of London, the joint-stock enterprise that owned the colony, were to return with goods that would begin to repay the investors. Thus, the settlers spent too much of their time and energy sawing trees and splitting boards, not for their own homes but for export to England. Problems continued for the settlement. The locally governing seven-man Jamestown council spent more time scheming for position instead of organizing the workforce. The Virginia Company continued to send more settlers without proper supplies, adding to the burden of feeding the colony. In addition, the new arrivals were "mostly gentlemen" and few or no tradesmen. - Ivor Noël Hume
According to this account, who owned the colony?
According to this account, who owned the colony?
a)
The settlers
b)
Captain Newport
c)
Virginia Company of London
d)
the locally governing seven-man council
23.
When Captain Newport returned with two ships in 1608 he found only ten survivors who were fit to work. Soon after Newport docked, Jamestown caught fire. The conflagration destroyed most of the equipment and possessions already there. Newport’s orders from the Virginia Company of London, the joint-stock enterprise that owned the colony, were to return with goods that would begin to repay the investors. Thus, the settlers spent too much of their time and energy sawing trees and splitting boards, not for their own homes but for export to England. Problems continued for the settlement. The locally governing seven-man Jamestown council spent more time scheming for position instead of organizing the workforce. The Virginia Company continued to send more settlers without proper supplies, adding to the burden of feeding the colony. In addition, the new arrivals were "mostly gentlemen" and few or no tradesmen. - Ivor Noël Hume
Why did the settlers spend “…too much of their time and energy sawing trees and splitting boards, not for their own homes but for export to England”?
Why did the settlers spend “…too much of their time and energy sawing trees and splitting boards, not for their own homes but for export to England”?
a)
In order to begin repaying investors
b)
To earn money they could later pay as tribute to local Native American groups
c)
In order to make money so they could buy their own homes
d)
The local Native American tribes forced the settlers into manual labor
24.
When Captain Newport returned with two ships in 1608 he found only ten survivors who were fit to work. Soon after Newport docked, Jamestown caught fire. The conflagration destroyed most of the equipment and possessions already there. Newport’s orders from the Virginia Company of London, the joint-stock enterprise that owned the colony, were to return with goods that would begin to repay the investors. Thus, the settlers spent too much of their time and energy sawing trees and splitting boards, not for their own homes but for export to England. Problems continued for the settlement. The locally governing seven-man Jamestown council spent more time scheming for position instead of organizing the workforce. The Virginia Company continued to send more settlers without proper supplies, adding to the burden of feeding the colony. In addition, the new arrivals were "mostly gentlemen" and few or no tradesmen. - Ivor Noël Hume
What is implied by the phrase "burden of feeding the colony”?
What is implied by the phrase "burden of feeding the colony”?
a)
Despite all settlers participating in hunting and farming, food was scarce
b)
Local Native Americans had only agreed to provide food for a limited number of settlers
c)
The colonists only had a limited amount of farmland available for growing crops
d)
The colony was afraid of starving from lack of food and too many people
25.
All our riches for the present do consist in Tobacco, wherein one man by his own labor hath in one year raised himself to the value of 2001 sterling; and another by the means of six servants hath cleared at one crop a thousand.” - Secretary of the Virginia Colony, John Porry 1619
John Porry indicates the importance and value of what item to the Virginia Colony?
John Porry indicates the importance and value of what item to the Virginia Colony?
a)
labor
b)
servants
c)
tobacco
d)
time
26.
Mayflower Compact “In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, etc. Having undertaken for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honor of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together in a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Cod, the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini 1620.”
What did the Mayflower Compact establish?
What did the Mayflower Compact establish?
a)
A Constitution
b)
A Civil Body Politic
c)
All laws governing Plymouth
d)
The advancement of the Christian Faith
27.
Mayflower Compact “In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord King James, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, etc. Having undertaken for the Glory of God and advancement of the Christian Faith and Honor of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the First Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together in a Civil Body Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In witness whereof we have hereunder subscribed our names at Cape Cod, the 11th of November, in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King James, of England, France and Ireland the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini 1620.”
According to the Mayflower Compact, why did the colonists at Plymouth need to form a Civil Body Politic?
According to the Mayflower Compact, why did the colonists at Plymouth need to form a Civil Body Politic?
a)
to be obedient to the King
b)
to be establish their own King
c)
to plant the first colony in Northern Pars of Virginia
d)
to better order themselves and for their own preservation
28.
Which colonial leader founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony and established a puritan theocracy?
a)
Anne Hutchinson
b)
Thomas Hooker
c)
Roger Williams
d)
John Winthrop
29.
Which colonial leader serves as a positive example of women serving leadership roles in colonies?
a)
Anne Hutchinson
b)
Thomas Hooker
c)
Roger Williams
d)
John Winthrop
30.
This colonial leader believed in religious toleration and separation of church and state:
a)
Anne Hutchinson
b)
Thomas Hooker
c)
Roger Williams
d)
John Winthrop
31.
Which colonial leader believed in equal voting rights?
a)
Anne Hutchinson
b)
Thomas Hooker
c)
Roger Williams
d)
John Winthrop
32.
Why were Anne Hutchinson and her followers banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
a)
Hutchinson had been convicted of adultery.
b)
They attempted to overthrow the colony’s elected government.
c)
Hutchinson’s religious views led to her excommunication from the Puritan church.
d)
Their advocacy of the banning of alcohol put them at odds with the rest of the colonists.
33.
What did North American rivers provide that caused many early colonists to settle near them?
a)
popular camping sites
b)
protection from enemies
c)
water power for factories
d)
resources suitable for agriculture
34.
Which of the following was NOT one of the three types of British colony?
a)
Military Colony
b)
Royal Colony
c)
Charter Colony
d)
Proprietary Colony
35.
According to the map, what economic activity did New York and South Carolina both participate in?
a)
Fishing
b)
Forestry
c)
Fur
d)
Tobacco
36.
According to the map, which region(s) relied on shipbuilding?
a)
Southern Colonies only
b)
Middle and Southern Colonies
c)
New England and Middle Colonies
d)
New England and Southern Colonies
37.
According to the map, Virginia depended mostly on what economic activity?
a)
Iron Goods
b)
Forestry
c)
Ship Building
d)
Tobacco
38.
Why would the British Crown favor the Middle Colonies over the Northern Colonies and the Southern Colonies?
a)
The Northern Colonies were more likely to revolt over taxes against the British Crown.
b)
The Middle Colonies were more self-sufficient than the Northern and Southern Colonies
c)
The Southern Colonies were sparsely populated and required the British Crown to find and fund additional labor sources.
d)
The Middle Colonies were considered the "breadbasket" because of the vast amount of agricultural produce grown there.
39.
Large plantations with rich soil made which colony wealthy from the sale of tobacco?
a)
Connecticut
b)
Massachusetts
c)
New York
d)
Virginia
40.
Why did the Southern Colonies need more labor resources than the other colonies did?
a)
They had larger plantations and higher production quotas.
b)
They had larger plantations and wanted to secure their southern borders.
c)
They had higher production quotas and wanted to improve their social status
d)
They had higher production quotas and wanted to secure their southern borders.
41.
What geographic feature marked the western boundary of the colonies?
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Mississippi River
c)
New Hampshire
d)
New Jersey
42.
What kind of place did Oglethorpe desire for Georgia to be?
a)
a prison colony for criminal from Europe
b)
a colony for people being persecuted for religious reasons
c)
a place where people who owed debts could make a fresh start
d)
a colony where better relations could be made with the regions Indian tribes
43.
What was the first legislative body in the British American colonies?
a)
Virginia House of Burgesses
b)
Georgia Senate
c)
Parliament
d)
Massachusetts Bay House of Preachers
44.
What happened due to the Thirteen English Colonies importing more goods than they exported?
a)
the balance of trade was in England's favor
b)
the balance of trade was in the Colonist's favor
c)
the Colonists decreased production of goods to sustain life
d)
the Colonists were free to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries
45.
During the period 1700 to 1770, the American colonial population increased from about 250,000 people to over 2,000,000. What was the main cause of this growth?
a)
increased immigration from Europe
b)
a sharp reduction of the colonial death rate
c)
changes in the birth rate among the colonists
d)
a rapid increase in the slave trade in the northern colonies
46.
Which of the following was NOT a major reason that the English and Native Americans consistently fought throughout the 17th and 18th centuries?
a)
English claims on Native American lands
b)
Differences in culture and social norms
c)
Superior technology and economy of the Native tribes
d)
All three are correct
47.
Which of the following had the greatest negative impact on Native American settlements?
a)
Native Americans did not have a concept of land ownership, but Colonists believed land could be bought and owned
b)
Native Americans grew maize and beans, and they hunted for food, but Colonists were only interested in timber and animal furs
c)
Native Americans relied on trade and climate to create and economy while Colonists relied on minerals and tobacco
d)
Native Americans were mobile and agrarian while Colonists created permanent settlements and relied on sea trade
48.
Which of the following wars between Britain and the Native Americans resulted in the head of Metacom being placed in Boston's town square?
a)
Pequot War
b)
King Philip's War
c)
Opechancanough's War
d)
French and Indian War
49.
How did the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening influence colonial society?
a)
People wanted more social and political equality
b)
Women were encouraged to work outside the home.
c)
Society began to demand total loyalty to the British crown.
d)
Native American mistreatment was now punishable by law.
50.
What was the global conflict that the French and Indian War was a part of?
a)
War of Spanish Succession
b)
Seven Years War
c)
Queen Anne's War
d)
King Philip's War
51.
What led to the start of the French and Indian War?
a)
Competition over claims in the Ohio River Valley between France and Britain
b)
Violations of treaties between France and Native Americans that led to Britain siding with Natives
c)
Fighting over shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean
d)
The assassination of Lord de Montcalm in Quebec
52.
Why did many colonies object to the Albany Plan of Union in 1754?
a)
A. Threats to colonial safety had ended.
b)
The plan gave too much power to Native Americans
c)
A. The colonies had just been given representation in Parliament.
d)
Colonial assemblies did not want to give up their individual power
53.
Which best describes Native American participation in the French and Indian war?
a)
Native Americans took no part in the conflict.
b)
Most Native Americans allied with the French against the British.
c)
All Native Americans allied with the colonists against the British.
d)
Some Native American groups allied with the British, while other Native American groups allied with the colonists
54.
How was the French and Indian War an example of cooperation between a European country and Native Americans?
a)
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the conflict after colonial approval
b)
The fur trade companies funded the soldiers the French needed to fight the British.
c)
The guerilla war battle techniques the Natives taught to the French proved effective
d)
The alliance between the English and Native Americans forced foreigners from Canada
55.
What was the result of the Braddock Expedition?
a)
Disastrous defeat for the British, depriving them of troops in the colonies
b)
Native American massacre of forces at Fort William Henry
c)
Successful British capture of Fort Duquesne
d)
Defeat of the French thanks to innovative tactics by James Wolfe
56.
Why was scalping a common practice by Native American warriors?
a)
They were murderous savages
b)
Scalps served as proof of their skill as warriors
c)
warriorsNatives only scalped the British as punishment for violating their territory
d)
Hair was a key ingredient in Native witch rituals
57.
Who was the British Secretary of State who came up with the two-part plan to defeat the French through a naval blockade and financial borrowing to pay for a colonial army?
a)
William Pitt
b)
Edward Braddock
c)
Lord de Montcalm
d)
King George II
58.
What was the final battle of the French and Indian War?
a)
Battle of Abraham Plains
b)
Battle of Fort Duquesne
c)
Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
d)
Battle of New Orleans
59.
How did the British respond to Pontiac's Rebellion and the Native attacks on their forts?
a)
Infecting Native Americans with smallpox through diseased blankets
b)
Negotiating a surrender to Pontiac
c)
Massacre of the Huron tribe
d)
Hiring Prussian mercenaries to attack the Native tribes
60.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
a)
A declaration that British colonists couldn't pass a boundary line to settle in new territory
b)
Proclamation that British colonists have legal rights in the courts
c)
Act that said the Native Americans would become British citizens
d)
Legislature that dictated the absorption of France into the British Empire
61.
What was the main reason Great Britain established the Proclamation Line of 1763?
a)
To allow Canada to control the Great Lakes region.
b)
To make a profit by selling land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
c)
To prevent American industries from developing in the Ohio River Valley
d)
To avoid conflicts between American colonists and Native American Indians
62.
What was a result of the French and Indian War that led directly to the American Revolution?
a)
French colonies expanded west of the Appalachians.
b)
The British lost most of their colonies in the Americas.
c)
Native American Indians were given lands west of the Appalachians.
d)
England decided to make the American colonists help pay war debts.
63.
Which part of the Thirteen Colonies is represented by Cluster A?
a)
Frontier Region
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
New England Colonies
d)
Southern Colonies
64.
What was the main cause for the differences between the three clusters shown in the diagram?
a)
geographic conditions
b)
political beliefs
c)
relations with England
d)
religious practices
65.
“The great capital argument, which I find on this subject, . . . is this; that no Englishman is, or can be taxed, but by his own consent: by which must be meant one of these three propositions; either that no Englishman can be taxed without his own consent as an individual; or that no Englishman can be taxed without the consent of the persons he chooses to represent him; or that no Englishman can be taxed without the consent of the majority of all those, who are elected by himself and others of his fellow-subjects to represent them. Now let us impartially consider, whether any one of these propositions are in fact true . . .” The Objections to the Taxation Considered (Adapted from Soame Jenyns)
From whose point of view is this excerpt written?
From whose point of view is this excerpt written?
a)
British colonists
b)
French colonists
c)
King George III
d)
British Parliament
66.
“The great capital argument, which I find on this subject, . . . is this; that no Englishman is, or can be taxed, but by his own consent: by which must be meant one of these three propositions; either that no Englishman can be taxed without his own consent as an individual; or that no Englishman can be taxed without the consent of the persons he chooses to represent him; or that no Englishman can be taxed without the consent of the majority of all those, who are elected by himself and others of his fellow-subjects to represent them. Now let us impartially consider, whether any one of these propositions are in fact true . . .” The Objections to the Taxation Considered (Adapted from Soame Jenyns)
According to the excerpt, what did Soame Jenyns believe?
According to the excerpt, what did Soame Jenyns believe?
a)
The King had the right to tax the colonists.
b)
The English colonists should not be taxed at all.
c)
No Englishman can be taxed without his own permission.
d)
The taxes being placed on the colonists were fair and equal.
67.
What was the first major taxation act passed by Parliament after the French and Indian War?
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Declaratory Act
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Townshend Acts
68.
Which act of Parliament levied taxes on all newspapers, pamphlets, and other public and legal documents in the American colonies?
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Stamp Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Townshend Acts
69.
I AM sorry to be obligated to acquaint my Readers, that as The STAMP ACT, is fear'd to be obligatory upon us after the First of Novemeber ensuing, (the fatal Tommorrow) the Publisher of this Paper unable to bear the burthen (burden), has thought it expedient TO STOP awhile, in order to deliberate, whether any Methods can be found to elude the Chains forged for us, and escape the insupportable Slavery, which it is hoped, from the last Representations (demonstrations) now made against that Act, may be effected. Meanwhile, I must earnestly Request every individual of my Subscribers, many of whom have been long behind Hand, that they would immediately Discharge their respective Arrears (pay their overdue subscriptions) that I may be able, not only to support myself during the Interval, but be better prepared to proceed again with this Paper, whenever an opening for that Purpose appears, which I hope will be soon. WILLIAM BRADFORD
This newspaper article was published in response to which action by Parliament?
This newspaper article was published in response to which action by Parliament?
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Declaratory Act
c)
Quartering Act
d)
Sugar Act
70.
I AM sorry to be obligated to acquaint my Readers, that as The STAMP ACT, is fear'd to be obligatory upon us after the First of Novemeber ensuing, (the fatal Tommorrow) the Publisher of this Paper unable to bear the burthen (burden), has thought it expedient TO STOP awhile, in order to deliberate, whether any Methods can be found to elude the Chains forged for us, and escape the insupportable Slavery, which it is hoped, from the last Representations (demonstrations) now made against that Act, may be effected. Meanwhile, I must earnestly Request every individual of my Subscribers, many of whom have been long behind Hand, that they would immediately Discharge their respective Arrears (pay their overdue subscriptions) that I may be able, not only to support myself during the Interval, but be better prepared to proceed again with this Paper, whenever an opening for that Purpose appears, which I hope will be soon. WILLIAM BRADFORD
Who was the intended audience of William Bradford?
Who was the intended audience of William Bradford?
a)
his subscribers
b)
King George III
c)
the British Parliament
d)
the French Monarchy
71.
I AM sorry to be obligated to acquaint my Readers, that as The STAMP ACT, is fear'd to be obligatory upon us after the First of November ensuing, (the fatal Tomorrow) the Publisher of this Paper unable to bear the burthen (burden), has thought it expedient TO STOP awhile, in order to deliberate, whether any Methods can be found to elude the Chains forged for us, and escape the insupportable Slavery, which it is hoped, from the last Representations (demonstrations) now made against that Act, may be effected. Meanwhile, I must earnestly Request every individual of my Subscribers, many of whom have been long behind Hand, that they would immediately Discharge their respective Arrears (pay their overdue subscriptions) that I may be able, not only to support myself during the Interval, but be better prepared to proceed again with this Paper, whenever an opening for that Purpose appears, which I hope will be soon. WILLIAM BRADFORD
When William Bradford states “…whether any Methods can be found to elude the Chains forged for us”, what is he comparing taxation to?
When William Bradford states “…whether any Methods can be found to elude the Chains forged for us”, what is he comparing taxation to?
a)
Prisoners
b)
Representation
c)
Ships at sea
d)
Slavery
72.
What group of vigilantes, formed in response to the Stamp Act, attacked and intimidated official British tax collectors?
a)
Sons of Liberty
b)
Loyalists
c)
Daughters of Liberty
d)
Committees of Correspondence
73.
What legislative body was formed by officials from nine of the thirteen colonies to organize a boycott of British goods in response to taxation in 1765?
a)
Stamp Act Congress
b)
House of Burgesses
c)
Continental Congress
d)
American Parliament
74.
What was the British response to the Stamp Act congress and the Sons of Liberty's protests?
a)
Invade America with British troops
b)
Call for the arrest of John Adams and John Hancock
c)
Repeal the Stamp Act, but pass the Declaratory Act
d)
Return to a policy of Salutary Neglect
75.
What was the Declaratory Act?
a)
Parliament asserting its right to tax the colonies whenever they wanted
b)
Demanding colonists house British soldiers
c)
Forbidding the colonists from settling in the Western territories
d)
Pushing for a halt on smuggling activities
76.
What was the second major round of taxes passed by Parliament after the repeal of the Stamp Act?
a)
Townshend Acts
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Intolerable Acts
d)
Coercive Acts
77.
What major conflict between the colonists and British was caused by protests of the Townshend Acts?
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Lexington and Concord
c)
Boston Tea Party
d)
Siege of Boston
78.
What founding father led the legal defense for the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
James Madison
79.
After the repeal of the Townshend Acts, what was the only major remaining tax on the colonists?
a)
Tea Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Stamp Act
d)
Declaratory Act
80.
What did the Tea Act do?
a)
Raised taxes on Tea
b)
Allowed the British East India Company to dump cheap tea in the colonies
c)
Forbade the drinking of tea in the colonies
d)
Forced the colonists to only drink tea
81.
What was the response of the colonists to the Tea Act?
a)
Boston Tea Party
b)
Tarring and Feathering of Tax Collectors
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
Tea Act Congress
82.
Which act of Parliament was an attempt to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party?
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Stamp Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Townshend Acts
83.
What were the Intolerable Acts?
a)
Coercive Acts passed by Parliament to punish Boston for their Tea Party
b)
False acts passed by the Continental Congress to confuse Loyalists
c)
Protests by the Colonists against the Townshend Acts
d)
Acts passed by parliament to repeal taxes on Tea
84.
Which of the following was NOT one of the Intolerable Acts?
a)
Quebec Act
b)
Quartering Act
c)
Blockade and Occupation of Boston
d)
Stamp Act
85.
What was the Quartering Act?
a)
Forced colonists to house and provide for British soldiers in Boston
b)
Drawed and quartered any rebellious colonists
c)
Forced colonists to pay taxes of 25% on their entire income
d)
Killed a quarter of the colonists in America
86.
What legislative body, comprised of 12 of the 13 colonies, was created in response to the Intolerable Acts to organize boycotts of British goods?
a)
First Continental Congress
b)
Second Continental Congress
c)
House of Burgesses
d)
Stamp Act Congress
87.
Why were colonial boycotts of British goods before the Revolutionary War effective?
a)
They reduced the profits of British merchants.
b)
They lowered the prices of imported products.
c)
They left British troops short of supplies in the colonies
d)
They allowed the Americans to start their own factories.
88.
What was the "shadow government" of the colonies comprised of colonial leaders communicating through written letters?
a)
Committees of Correspondence
b)
Sons of Liberty
c)
Continental Congress
d)
Stamp Act Congress
89.
Boston Nov. 4 1772 …In order to ascertain the Sense of the People of the province a Committee is appointed, of which our Patriot Otis is Chairman, to open a free Communication with every town. A State of Rights with the violation of them is to be reported by this Committee, and transmitted to each Town. I wish our Mother Plym would see her way clear to have a Meeting and second Boston by appointing a Committee of Communication & Correspondence. The sooner this is done, I think the better…. Sam Adams
In the letter, Sam Adams insists upon the creation of what establishment?
In the letter, Sam Adams insists upon the creation of what establishment?
a)
Committees of Correspondence
b)
Sons of Liberty
c)
Continental Congress
d)
the Daughters of Liberty
90.
Boston Nov. 4 1772 …In order to ascertain the Sense of the People of the province a Committee is appointed, of which our Patriot Otis is Chairman, to open a free Communication with every town. A State of Rights with the violation of them is to be reported by this Committee, and transmitted to each Town. I wish our Mother Plym would see her way clear to have a Meeting and second Boston by appointing a Committee of Communication & Correspondence. The sooner this is done, I think the better…. Sam Adams
Who does Adams refer to as the Chairman of the Committee?
Who does Adams refer to as the Chairman of the Committee?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
John Adams
d)
James Otis
91.
American colonists who wanted to remain part of Britain and accepted the taxes were called:
a)
Loyalists
b)
Sons of Liberty
c)
Patriots
d)
Traitors
92.
American colonists who believed the taxes were unjust and called for separation from Britain were called:
a)
Loyalists
b)
Patriots
c)
Sons of Liberty
d)
Traitors
93.
What were the colonial soldiers trained to be quickly be ready for combat after the Intolerable Acts were passed called?
a)
Minutemen
b)
Patriots
c)
Loyalists
d)
Sons of Liberty
94.
Why did Thomas Gage send troops to Concord in May of 1775?
a)
To assassinate colonists and put loyalists in their place
b)
To burn down colonial homes and destroy property
c)
To destroy colonial weapons and ammo, as well as capture Sons of Liberty leaders
d)
To sample Concord jellies
95.
At what city did Revere and Dawes meet and ride together?
a)
Boston
b)
Lexington
c)
Medford
d)
Menotomy
96.
The first major battle of the Revolutionary War, a skirmish between British soldiers and minutemen outside of Boston, was:
a)
Battle of Lexington and Concord
b)
Battle of Trenton
c)
Battle of Boston
d)
Battle of Yorktown
97.
Who fired first at the Battle of Lexington?
a)
British
b)
Patriots
c)
French
d)
Unknown
98.
The legislative body that convened after Lexington and Concord, and had to weigh the question of independence, was the:
a)
Second Continental Congress
b)
First Continental Congress
c)
Stamp Act Congress
d)
House of Burgesses
99.
“…I long to hear that you have declared an independency-and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.” -Abigail Adams
In the excerpt Abigail Adams is asking her husband to be more favorable to whom?
In the excerpt Abigail Adams is asking her husband to be more favorable to whom?
a)
His ancestors
b)
the ladies
c)
all men
d)
tyrants
100.
“…The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave…If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come! “…Gentlemen may cry peace, peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun!...Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is that gentlemen wish? …Is life so clear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” - Patrick Henry, Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, 1775
In this speech, what does Patrick Henry declare?
In this speech, what does Patrick Henry declare?
a)
liberty cannot be won by fighting
b)
war is unavoidable and he welcomes it
c)
the American colonies should be careful now
d)
an appeal to the British parliament is necessary
101.
What document by Thomas Paine, written in 1775, convinced many Americans that independence was necessary?
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Federalist Papers
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
Common Sense
102.
"...This new world hath been the asylum for the persecuted lovers of civil and religious liberty from every part of Europe. Hither have they fled, not from the tender embraces of a mother, but from the cruelty of the monster; and it is so far true of England, that the same tyranny which drove the first emigrants from home, pursues their descendants still... "A government of our own is our natural right,... O ye that love mankind! Ye that dare oppose not only the tyranny but the tyrant, stand forth! Every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression. Freedom hath been hunted round the globe...Europe regards her like a stranger, and England hath given her warning to depart. O receive the fugitive, and prepare in time an asylum for mankind." - Thomas Paine, Common Sense, January 1776
Which statement best conveys Thomas Paine's view of the new world's role for mankind?
Which statement best conveys Thomas Paine's view of the new world's role for mankind?
a)
a land of beautiful estates
b)
a center of colonial manufacturing
c)
a model land of prosperous villages
d)
a refuge from tyrants and persecution
103.
What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
a)
George Washington surprised a force of Hessians after a night-time crossing of the Delaware
b)
The British technically won after Americans ran out of ammunition, but suffered a large number of casualties
c)
After a French defeat of the British Navy in the Chesapeake Bay, Washington besieged the city and forced General Cornwallis to surrender
d)
An American army led by Horatio Gates captured John Burgoyne's army and turned teh tide of the war
104.
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
a)
The formal declaration of war against Britain in 1776
b)
The surrender document of John Burgoyne at Saratoga
c)
A last-ditch effort at peace between the colonies and Britain in 1775
d)
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine after the defeat at Long Island
105.
Who was the English philosopher who influenced the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
John Locke
c)
Robert Walpole
d)
Henry Clinton
106.
Which of the following was NOT one of the "Inalienable Rights" described by the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Life
b)
Pursuit of Happiness
c)
Liberty
d)
Property
107.
What was General Howe's main strategy in the Revolutionary War?
a)
Capture the major cities of New York City, Philadelphia, and Charleston
b)
Create a large Loyalist army in the South and surround Washington at Philadelphia
c)
Defeat the Continental Army in open combat and capture George Washington
d)
Hold out in New York City until the French brought reinforcements
108.
What happened at the Battle of Long Island?
a)
General Howe outmaneuvered General Washington and crushed the Continental Army, resulting in the capture of New York City
b)
Horatio Gates' inexperienced militia army was soundly defeated by General Clinton, resulting in the collapse of Continental defense in the South
c)
Patriot militia defeated a large army of Loyalists, ending the idea of Cornwallis raising a Loyalist army in the South
d)
The Continental Army, trained by Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge, successfully held the British army to a draw
109.
In order to increase their troop numbers in the colonies, what did the British Army do?
a)
Force Patriot prisoners to fight for the British
b)
Abandon their colonies in India and the Caribbean to bring more troops to Americadefeated by General Clinton, resulting in the collapse of Continental defense in the South
c)
Pay Hessian mercenaries to fight in America
d)
Bribe the French, Spanish, and Dutch to betray the Americans
110.
What happened at the Battle of Trenton?
a)
George Washington surprised a force of Hessians after a night-time crossing of the Delaware
b)
The British technically won after Americans ran out of ammunition, but suffered a large number of casualties
c)
After a French defeat of the British Navy in the Chesapeake Bay, Washington besieged the city and forced General Cornwallis to surrender
d)
An American army led by Horatio Gates captured John Burgoyne's army and turned the tide of the war
111.
Why did John Burgoyne march south from Canada in 1777?
a)
To meet up with General Howe at Albany, control the Hudson River, and cut off the Northern Colonies
b)
Raise a Loyalist army in the South to fight Washington in Philadelphia
c)
Meet with John Andre and betray West Point to the British
d)
Capture the colonial weapons depots in Lexington and Concord
112.
What happened at the Battle of Saratoga?
a)
George Washington surprised a force of Hessians after a night-time crossing of the Delaware
b)
The British technically won after Americans ran out of ammunition, but suffered a large number of casualties
c)
After a French defeat of the British Navy in the Chesapeake Bay, Washington besieged the city and forced General Cornwallis to surrender
d)
An American army led by Horatio Gates captured John Burgoyne's army and turned the tide of the war
113.
Which of the following was NOT one of the foreign powers to aid the United States following Saratoga?
a)
France
b)
Spain
c)
Netherlands (The Dutch)
d)
Russia
114.
Who was Baron von Steuben?
a)
A veteran of the French and Indian War who used guerilla tactics against General Cornwallis
b)
An American general who felt unappreciated after winning Saratoga and turned traitor
c)
A Prussian general who helped train American troops at Valley Forge
d)
An American general who, despite his reputation for brilliance after Saratoga, showed his ineptitude at Camden
115.
What happened at the Battle of Monmouth?
a)
The Continental Army, trained by Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge, successfully held the British army to a draw
b)
General Howe outmaneuvered General Washington and crushed the Continental Army, resulting in the capture of New York City
c)
Horatio Gates' inexperienced militia army was soundly defeated by General Clinton, resulting in the collapse of Continental defense in the South
d)
Patriot militia defeated a large army of Loyalists, ending the idea of Cornwallis raising a Loyalist army in the South
116.
Who was Benedict Arnold?
a)
A veteran of the French and Indian War who used guerilla tactics against General Cornwallis
b)
A Prussian general who helped train American troops at Valley Forge
c)
An American general who felt unappreciated after winning Saratoga and turned traitor
d)
An American general who, despite his reputation for brilliance after Saratoga, showed his ineptitude at Camden
117.
What happened at the Battle of Camden?
a)
General Howe outmaneuvered General Washington and crushed the Continental Army, resulting in the capture of New York City
b)
The Continental Army, trained by Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge, successfully held the British army to a draw
c)
Horatio Gates' inexperienced militia army was soundly defeated by General Clinton, resulting in the collapse of Continental defense in the South
d)
Patriot militia defeated a large army of Loyalists, ending the idea of Cornwallis raising a Loyalist army in the South
118.
Who was Horatio Gates?
a)
An American general who felt unappreciated after winning Saratoga and turned traitor
b)
A Prussian general who helped train American troops at Valley Forge
c)
A veteran of the French and Indian War who used guerilla tactics against General Cornwallis
d)
An American general who, despite his reputation for brilliance after Saratoga, showed his ineptitude at Camden
119.
Who was Francis Marion?
a)
A veteran of the French and Indian War who used guerilla tactics against General Cornwallis
b)
A Prussian general who helped train American troops at Valley Forge
c)
An American general who felt unappreciated after winning Saratoga and turned traitor
d)
An American general who, despite his reputation for brilliance after Saratoga, showed his ineptitude at Camden
120.
What offer did the British Army do with the enslaved African Americans of the South?
a)
Offered them freedom if they fought for the British Army
b)
Executed them to make sure the Loyalist stayed happy
c)
Made them slaves of the British officers
d)
Set their tools and fields on fire so the South would make no money
121.
What happened at the Battle of King's Mountain?
a)
General Howe outmaneuvered General Washington and crushed the Continental Army, resulting in the capture of New York City
b)
Horatio Gates' inexperienced militia army was soundly defeated by General Clinton, resulting in the collapse of Continental defense in the South
c)
The Continental Army, trained by Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge, successfully held the British army to a draw
d)
Patriot militia defeated a large army of Loyalists, ending the idea of Cornwallis raising a Loyalist army in the South
122.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
George Washington surprised a force of Hessians after a night-time crossing of the Delaware
b)
The British technically won after Americans ran out of ammunition, but suffered a large number of casualties
c)
After a French defeat of the British Navy in the Chesapeake Bay, Washington besieged the city and forced General Cornwallis to surrender
d)
An American army led by Horatio Gates captured John Burgoyne's army and turned teh tide of the war
123.
Why were the Americans able to win at the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
The French Fleet, under the Comte de Grasse, cut off Cornwallis from Clinton's reinforcements
b)
The British were betrayed by their African American slaves
c)
Superior technology such as the breech-loading rifle
d)
Daniel Morgan and his sharpshooters assassinated General Cornwallis
124.
What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Agreement of Boston
c)
Treaty of Tordesillas
d)
Treaty of Saratoga
125.
What was the first government of the United States?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
Constitution
126.
What was the biggest legislative success of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Passing the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
b)
Paying off the debt from the Revolutionary War
c)
Creating an official alliance with Britain
d)
Passing the first income tax on the wealthy
127.
Which of the following was a major flaw in the Articles of Confederation?
a)
All governmental power was held by the federal government
b)
The federal government couldn't impose taxes
c)
Articles couldn't conduct foreign affairs or make alliances
d)
The states began a civil war to grab control of the federal government
128.
The Federal Government’s inability to properly manage which event led some American’s to call for giving more power to the Federal Government?
a)
Shay’s Rebellion
b)
Slave Rebellions
c)
War of 1812
d)
Quasi-War
129.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
Create a new system of government
b)
Modify the Articles of Confederation
c)
Declare war on Britain over the Ohio River Valley forts
d)
Mint a new system of currency to replace the inflated currency of the war
130.
Which of the following was an influence on the Founding Fathers in writing the Constitution?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Enlightenment Philosophy of Locke and Montesquieu
c)
English Bill of Rights
d)
All of the above
131.
Who was the main contributor to creating the Constitution?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
James Madison
d)
John Hancock
132.
What was the legislative plan that called for a stronger national government with two proportional legislatures and a judicial/executive branch chosen by the legislature?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
Connecticut Plan
c)
New Jersey Plan
d)
3/5 Compromise
133.
What was the legislative plan that called for an amended Articles government that had a weak executive office and a one-house, one-vote-per-state legislature?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
Connecticut Plan
c)
New Jersey Plan
d)
3/5 Compromise
134.
What was the legislative plan that compromised between large and small states by having one legislative house with proportional representation and one legislative house with equal representation?
a)
Virginia Plan
b)
Connecticut Plan
c)
New Jersey Plan
d)
3/5 Compromise
135.
How did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention resolve the issue of the slave population?
a)
3/5th Compromise
b)
Great Compromise
c)
Slave Trade Compromise
d)
Emancipation Proclamation
136.
What is the concept of Federalism?
a)
The sharing of power between federal and state governments
b)
The usage of tax dollars to raise a federal government
c)
The empowerment of the federal government at the expense of the states
d)
The political philosophy of the Federalist party
137.
What is the concept of checks and balances?
a)
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the power of other branches
b)
The idea that no branch of the military should be more powerful than the other
c)
A way of balancing national bank and checking accounts
d)
The balancing of state and federal governments
138.
Which group feared this new Constitution would give the federal government too much power?
a)
Antifederalists
b)
Federalists
c)
Loyalists
d)
Patriots
139.
What did the advocates for the Constitution do to try and persuade people to ratify it?
a)
Write the Federalist Papers
b)
Assassinate key anti-federalist politicians
c)
Lead an insurrection against the Articles government
d)
Win key elections to state ratifying posts
140.
What compromise did the Federalists offer the Anti-Federalists in exchange for ratifying the constitution?
a)
Passing a Bill of Rights
b)
Limiting the power of the Judicial Branch
c)
Electing George Washington as the first President
d)
Creating a third legislative house
141.
What type of government did the Constitution create?
a)
Confederation
b)
Democracy
c)
Republic
d)
Kingdom
142.
Who was the first President elected under the Constitution government?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
143.
Which of the following was NOT one of the freedoms granted to Americans by the First Amendment?
a)
Freedom of Speech
b)
Freedom of Assembly
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Freedom of Bearing Arms
144.
Which of the following Amendments is not correctly matched with its definition?
a)
Fourth Amendment - Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures
b)
Sixth Amendment - Due Process
c)
Seventh Amendment - Right to Trial by Jury
d)
Eighth Amendment - Prohibits Cruel and Unusual Punishment
145.
What does the 10th Amendment do?
a)
States have all powers that are not expressly delegated to the federal government
b)
Federal law automatically supersedes state law
c)
States have the right to leave the United States
d)
State governments can overrule federal laws
146.
Amendment XIV to the Constitution of the Unites States: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
According to the document, what does being born in the United States ensure?
According to the document, what does being born in the United States ensure?
a)
citizenship
b)
right to an attorney
c)
right to be president
d)
right to own a firearm
147.
“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. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government…”
According to this document, where do governments get their power?
a)
money
b)
the Army
c)
their control of land
d)
the consent of the governed
148.
How are amendments to the Constitution ratified?
a)
Passage in both Legislative houses by 2/3 majority
b)
Executive order of the President
c)
Ratification by 3/4 of the states legislatures or conventions
d)
Judicial review of the Supreme Court
149.
Who ran against George Washington in the 1788 Election?
a)
John Adams
b)
James Madison
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Election was Uncontested
150.
What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?
a)
The Supreme Court
b)
District and Circuit Courts
c)
Secretary of the Court
d)
All of the above
151.
Which of the following members of Washington's Cabinet is NOT matched with his correct position?
a)
Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of the Treasury
b)
Thomas Jefferson - Secretary of State
c)
John Adams - Attorney General
d)
Henry Knox - Secretary of war
152.
What was the major problem that Alexander Hamilton's economic plan sought to solve?
a)
Large amount of debt after the Revolutionary War
b)
Lack of international trade regulations
c)
Inability of Congress to tax the individual states
d)
Debates over trade rights between the states
153.
Which of the following was NOT a key point of Hamilton's economic plan?
a)
Excise tax on whiskey
b)
Creation of a National Bank
c)
Assumption of state debt by National government
d)
Abolishing tariffs placed by the Articles government
154.
What compromise did the Republicans demand in exchange for supporting Hamilton's economic plan?
a)
Enforcement of Fugitive Slave Laws
b)
Building the new capital in a Southern state
c)
Repealing the Constitution
d)
Passing the Bill of Rights
155.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
a)
Drunk federal soldiers attacking state legislators in South Carolina
b)
Whiskey manufacturers in Massachusetts refusing to produce alcohol after religious conversions
c)
Veterans of the Revolutionary War burning whiskey distilleries to protest not being paid
d)
Farmers in Pennsylvania arming themselves in protest of Hamilton's tax on whiskey
156.
Whiskey Rebellion Proclamation BY AUTHORITY By the president of the United States of America A Proclamation …And whereas, by a law of the United States entitled "An act to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions," it is enacted that whenever the laws of the United States shall be opposed… it shall be lawful for the President of the United States to call forth the militia of such state to suppress such combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed. …the very existence of government and the fundamental principles of social order are materially involved in the issue, and that the patriotism and firmness of all good citizens are seriously called upon… G. WASHINGTON
According to this document, why should it be lawful for the President to call forth a state militia?
According to this document, why should it be lawful for the President to call forth a state militia?
a)
for fundamental principles
b)
for the firmness of all good citizens
c)
for the very existence of government
d)
to suppress insurrections, repel invasions, and duly execute laws
157.
How did George Washington respond to the French Revolution?
a)
Sided with Alexander Hamilton and joined the British War Effort
b)
Supported Thomas Jefferson and allied with France
c)
Agreed with Edmund Randolph and created a trade agreement with Spain
d)
Declared American neutrality in European Wars
158.
What was the Genet Affair?
a)
Controversy over the British practice of impressing American sailors to serve in the Navy
b)
Diplomatic scandal where a French ambassador attempted to recruit American citizens to fight in the Revolution
c)
Trade Agreement between America and France that gave America control over New Orleans
d)
Foreign policy issue where French officials demanded bribes from the American government in order to negotiate with France
159.
What member of Washington's cabinet resigned following the Genet Affair, and began creating the Democratic-Republican party to oppose the Federalists?
a)
John Adams
b)
Henry Knox
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Thomas Jefferson
160.
Which of the following was NOT a major diplomatic dispute between America and Britain during Washington's presidency?
a)
British Impressment of American sailors
b)
British refusal to abandon forts in the Northwest territory
c)
British restrictions on American trade through tariffs and naval seizures
d)
British attacks on American soldiers in the Caribbean
161.
What agreement ended the crisis between America and Britain, and assured peace between the two nations for the next twenty years?
a)
Jay's Treaty
b)
XYZ Affair
c)
Genet Affair
d)
Pinckley Agreement
162.
What did George Washington advise in his Farewell address?
a)
Avoid alliances with foreign powers
b)
Maintain neutrality in the French Revolution
c)
Don't divide America into political parties
d)
All of the above
163.
I feel for those Members of the new Congress, who, hitherto, have given an unavailing attendance at the theatre of business. For myself, the delay may be compared to a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit, that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm. I am sensible, that I am embarking the voice of my Countrymen and a good name of my own, on this voyage, but what returns will be made for them, Heaven alone can foretell. Integrity and firmness is all I can promise; these, be the voyage long or short, never shall forsake me although I may be deserted by all men. For of the consolations which are to be derived from these (under any circumstances) the world cannot deprive me. With best wishes for Mrs. Knox, and sincere friendship for yourself - I remain. Your Affectionate, G: Washington
According to the text, what promises were made by Washington?
According to the text, what promises were made by Washington?
a)
integrity and firmness
b)
he will be a great president
c)
the world cannot deprive him
d)
he will return to Mount Vernon
164.
Why was the Election of 1796 so bitterly contested?
a)
It was the first election with genuine political parties
b)
Washington's Jay Treaty had turned popular opinion against him
c)
Jefferson was regarded as a traitor due to the Genet Affair
d)
Adams' XYZ Affair had led to his resignation
165.
Why did John Adams, a Federalist, have Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic Republican, as his Vice President?
a)
The constitution had the Vice President be the candidate with the second-most electoral votes
b)
Adams wanted to try and reconcile with Jefferson following their disputes
c)
Washington refused to resign unless both men took the office
d)
Jefferson bribed Congress to choose him as Vice President
166.
What was the XYZ Affair?
a)
Controversy over the British practice of impressing American sailors to serve in the Navy
b)
Diplomatic scandal where a French ambassador attempted to recruit American citizens to fight in the Revolution
c)
Trade Agreement between America and France that gave America control over New Orleans
d)
Foreign policy issue where French officials demanded bribes from the American government in order to negotiate with France
167.
What was the Quasi-War?
a)
The fighting between Americans and Natives in the Northwest territory
b)
The second war between Great Britain and America
c)
A trade dispute between the United States and Spain over Florida
d)
An unofficial conflict between the French and American navies
168.
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
a)
Law that forbade the government from going to war with France
b)
Diplomatic scandal where a French ambassador attempted to recruit American citizens to fight in the Revolution
c)
A series of laws that made it more difficult to immigrate into America and forbade criticizing the government
d)
Official declaration of war against Mars
169.
An Act Concerning Aliens. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States at any time during the continuance of this act, to order all such aliens as he shall judge dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States, or shall have reasonable grounds to suspect are concerned in any treasonable or secret machinations against the government thereof, to depart out of the territory of the United States, within such time as shall be expressed in such order, which order shall be served on such alien by delivering him a copy thereof, or leaving the same at his usual abode, and returned to the office of the Secretary of State, by the marshal or other person to whom the same shall be directed. And in case any alien, so ordered to depart, shall be found at large within the United States after the time limited in such order for his departure, and not having obtained a license from the President to reside therein, or having obtained such license shall not have conformed thereto, every such alien shall, on conviction thereof, be imprisoned for a term not exceeding three years, and shall never after be admitted to become a citizen of the United States.
According to this document, how is it determined that an alien must depart the United States?
According to this document, how is it determined that an alien must depart the United States?
a)
they do not have a license
b)
they are convicted of a crime
c)
during a time of war all aliens must depart
d)
the president judges them to be dangerous
170.
An Act Concerning Aliens. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States at any time during the continuance of this act, to order all such aliens as he shall judge dangerous to the peace and safety of the United States, or shall have reasonable grounds to suspect are concerned in any treasonable or secret machinations against the government thereof, to depart out of the territory of the United States, within such time as shall be expressed in such order, which order shall be served on such alien by delivering him a copy thereof, or leaving the same at his usual abode, and returned to the office of the Secretary of State, by the marshal or other person to whom the same shall be directed. And in case any alien, so ordered to depart, shall be found at large within the United States after the time limited in such order for his departure, and not having obtained a license from the President to reside therein, or having obtained such license shall not have conformed thereto, every such alien shall, on conviction thereof, be imprisoned for a term not exceeding three years, and shall never after be admitted to become a citizen of the United States.
Which president signed into law the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Which president signed into law the Alien and Sedition Acts?
a)
John Adams
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
George Washington
171.
What were the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
a)
Declarations of secession by Virginia and Kentucky
b)
Statements which said states could nullify federal laws that were unconstitutional
c)
A proposed plan to join the two states of Virginia and Kentucky
d)
Earliest drafts of the Constitution, written by the two state delegations
172.
Who wrote the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?
a)
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
b)
John Adams and Charles Pinckney
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
George Washington and Martha Washington
173.
Why did Adams lose to Jefferson in the Election of 1800?
a)
New states added to the nation that leaned more Republican
b)
Jefferson's popularity compared to Adams
c)
Controversy over Adams' handling of the Alien/Sedition Acts and Fries' Rebellion
d)
All of the above
174.
What controversy ensued over the 1800 election?
a)
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr got a tie vote in the electoral college
b)
John Adams outlawed voting for any Republicans
c)
The Federalist candidate Patrick Henry was arrested on conspiracy charges
d)
George Washington considered coming back to the Presidency
175.
How was the tie between Jefferson and Burr decided?
a)
The House of Representatives voted, and Alexander Hamilton persuaded delegates to vote for Jefferson instead of Burr
b)
Jefferson and Burr had an honor duel to decide who would be president
c)
Jefferson conceded the race after Florida’s voting results were tallied, giving Burr the presidency
d)
Burr happily accepted being vice president since that had been the original Republican plan
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