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Semester Exam Quizziz: Units 1-5

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what way were the New England colonies different from the rest?

a)

Many agrarian plantations were established there

b)

Prisoners were sent to there

c)

Puritans and Pilgrims settled there

d)

Catholics settled and sought refuge there

2.

What geographic features of New England affected the development of the economy?

a)

Rich soil, warm climate for plantations

b)

rocky soil and protective harbors allow them to focus on fishing and shipbuilding

c)

mountains that produced metals like gold and silver

d)

warm waters for farming rice

3.

New England's economy was based off of shipbuilding , lumbering, and fishing. What physical characteristics made this possible?

a)

thick forests, natural harbors, swift rivers

b)

tall mountains with fertile soil

c)

temperate climate, grasslands, and lots of lakes

d)

natural harbors, arid climate, and rocky soil

4.

What contributed most to the spread of slavery in the colonies?

a)

how close plantations were to natural harbors

b)

demand for manufactured goods

c)

lack of immigrant labor

d)

production of cash crops

5.

Jamestown and Plymouth Rock are both places/events found in what historical era?

a)

Jacksonian Era

b)

Colonization Era

c)

Revolutionary Era

d)

Civil War Era

6.

What colony was founded as a safe haven for Catholics to protect them from being persecuted?

a)

California

b)

Georgia

c)

Rhode Island

d)

Maryland

7.

Which was the primary reason France colonized North America?

a)

form tolerant religious communities

b)

Lower the population

c)

convert the Native Americans to Christianity

d)

Make money off the fur trade

8.

Why were representative governments like Virginia House of Burgesses needed in colonial America?

a)

distance from Great Britian

b)

teachings of the church of England

c)

economic system of mercantilism

d)

make trade with the Native Americans

9.

What was an outcome of the Treaty of Paris 1783?

a)

Great Britain recognized the US as an independent country

b)

Spanish claims to Florida were resolved

c)

British agreed to stop impressing American soldiers

d)

Canada was given to the US

10.

What was the American victory in the American Revolution that gave us the "foreign recognition and support" of a key ally?

a)

Trenton

b)

Concord

c)

Gettysburg

d)

Saratoga

11.

Declaration of independence lists what 3 unalienable rights?

a)

1) freedom of speech 2) religion 3) and press

b)

1) right to love 2) live 3) and eat

c)

1) life 2) liberty 3) property

d)

1) life 2) liberty and 3) the pursuit of happiness

12.

George Washington was one of our Founding Fathers. How did he show his commitment to our new nation?

a)

winning naval battles against the British

b)

writing the Declaration of Independence

c)

serving as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

d)

Becoming a diplomat to France

13.

Colonists chanting: "No taxation without representation!" was meant to protest which of the following?

a)

the Albany convention

b)

the British slave trade

c)

the economic policies of England after the French and Indian War

d)

the consequences of the Great Awakening

14.

A grievance against King George had been that he refused to make laws that benefited the colonists. How was this grievance addressed in the Constitution?

a)

Congress can override a president's veto

b)

Congress can establish Judicial Courts

c)

Congress can regulate trade between the states

d)

The president can appoint a judge with the consent of the Senate

15.

George Mason complained that there was no "Declaration of Rights" in the new Constitution for the U.S. What is he specifically criticizing about the government?

a)

how difficult it is to amend the constiution

b)

individuals were not protected enough by the new constitution

c)

did not establish a judicial branch

d)

the requirements to become president

16.

Which example shows the First Amendment being guaranteed?

a)

Southern Baptists hold a convention downtown

b)

Religious school is closed down

c)

We have a national day of remembrance

d)

protesters are arrested at rally

17.

The president being able to veto a law passed by Congress is an example of what constitutional principle?

a)

Individual Rights

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Republicanism

18.

How did the Northwest Ordinance help us expand westward?

a)

provides a review process for laws in new territories

b)

deals with getting new territories from American Indians

c)

provides procedures for establishing new territories and creating states

d)

Gives the president the power to add new territory to the US

19.

What principle of government is reflected in the Bill of Rights?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Republicanism

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Individual Rights

20.

Which correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

a)

enforces the fugitive slave law

b)

census bureau is set up to count the population

c)

election of senators was determined by state legislatures

d)

a portion of the slave population was counted for representation in legislative branch

21.

Which had the greatest effect on the outcome of the Great Compromise and 3/5 Compromise?

a)

Economic differences between the large and small states

b)

the political groups that supported different foreign allies

c)

religious differences between the large and small states

d)

the demand for manufactured goods

22.

The Magna Carta influenced the Founding Fathers to include what in the Constitution?

a)

legal protections for people accused of crimes

b)

3 branches of government to check each other

c)

judicial review

d)

laws that banned slavery

23.

Which best shows the Constitutional principle of Popular Sovereignty in action?

a)

"The place for holding elections of senators will be decided by the state legislatures"

b)

"House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen by the people"

c)

"Each House shall judge its own elections and qualifications of its members"

d)

"Power is shared between the federal and state government"

24.

The 4th amendment protects US citizens from-

a)

cruel and unusual punishment

b)

being drafted into the army

c)

being deprived of trial by jury

d)

excessive surveillance by the government

25.

When citizens are going to jury duty, they are upholding which amendment?

a)

1st amendment

b)

5th amendment

c)

9th amendment

d)

6th amendment

26.

Name the next event in the sequence:

1) Declaration of Independence signed

2) Articles of Confederation adopted

3) Confederation problem trigger

4)________________________________

a)

US Constitution

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Northwest Ordinance

27.

Anti-federalists argued against ratification of the Constitution because-

a)

did not like the Great Compromise

b)

wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation

c)

wanted a government like Great Britian

d)

believed that states' rights were not being protected

28.

Which of the following is something a federalist would say?

a)

"A strong central government will give us stability"

b)

"We need to keep the states independent"

c)

"We just got rid of a tyrant, we need to not create another one"

d)

"Only a minority of Americans wanted independence"

29.

What was one of the results of constructing the National Road?

a)

Improved transportation to western states

b)

road construction becomes a big business in the US

c)

state governments had to work together to maintain the roads

d)

Laws were created to make travel safer out West

30.

The War of 1812 leads to an increase in US manufacturing because-

a)

use of paper money decreased

b)

agriculture imports increased

c)

imports of raw materials increased

d)

supply of British goods decreased

31.

Marbury v. Madison established the principle that the Supreme court could-

a)

settle any election disputes

b)

strike down any law they deem unconstitutional

c)

overturn an impeachment hearing

d)

resolve a dispute about commerce

32.

The Sedition Act passed under John Adams violated what constitutional right?

a)

freedom of the press

b)

right to remain silent

c)

freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

d)

freedom of religion

33.

Under Monroe, there was an a period of time known as the "Era of Good Feelings" because-

a)

The US had a lot of alliances with foreign nations

b)

the economy was booming and shipping expanded

c)

elections were decided by the House of Representatives

d)

US had a sense of unity and national purpose

34.

Using the map above, what letter represents the territory Thomas Jefferson purchased from France, that doubled the size of the US?

a)

E

b)

A

c)

B

d)

D

35.

Monroe Doctrine sets the standard for American foreign policy for years to come. What is that standard?

a)

US could trade with Asian countries

b)

US can use organizations like the United Nations to solve conflicts

c)

US will use military to overthrow dictators

d)

US would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of countries in the Western Hemisphere

36.

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-

a)

national military was needed to deal with foreign threats

b)

court system needed to settle issues between states

c)

the federal government had the power to enforce taxes

d)

federal government could raise tariffs to protect manufacturing

37.

Hamilton's goal was to stabilize the nation's economy through the creation of-

a)

A trade alliance with France

b)

A national bank

c)

A national crisis center

d)

a monarchy

38.

A big issue that led to the development of political parties was-

a)

the power of the federal government

b)

role of the Supreme Court

c)

expansion of US territory

d)

diplomatic relations with foreign nations

39.

What was the biggest cause of the War of 1812?

a)

taking of American ships by the Spanish

b)

British impressment of American sailors into the navy

c)

violation of American fishing rights in the Great Lakes

d)

attacks by the Barbary pirates

40.

In his Farewell Address, George Washington warns Americans to steer clear of-

a)

disputes between the states

b)

taxing the American people

c)

expanding west

d)

permanent alliances

41.

What stated that the US would not tolerate anymore European presence in Latin America?

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Alien and Sedition Acts

c)

Washington's Farewell Address

d)

Ms. Dickerson's retirement speech

42.

What happened to exports and imports after the Embargo Act went into effect?

a)

Both imports and exports fell

b)

both imports and exports grew

c)

only imports fell

d)

only exports fell

43.

Which best describes the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

states can nullify federal law

b)

immigration to Europe will be banned

c)

peace must be kept through European alliances

d)

Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited

44.

Whiskey Rebellion

Marbury v. Madison

Alien and Sedition Act


These are all examples of:

a)

domestic issues during early republic

b)

weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

c)

issues at the Constitutional Convention