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WorksheetsSemester Exam Quizziz: Units 1-5
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 26mins
In what way were the New England colonies different from the rest?
Many agrarian plantations were established there
Prisoners were sent to there
Puritans and Pilgrims settled there
Catholics settled and sought refuge there
What geographic features of New England affected the development of the economy?
Rich soil, warm climate for plantations
rocky soil and protective harbors allow them to focus on fishing and shipbuilding
mountains that produced metals like gold and silver
warm waters for farming rice
New England's economy was based off of shipbuilding , lumbering, and fishing. What physical characteristics made this possible?
thick forests, natural harbors, swift rivers
tall mountains with fertile soil
temperate climate, grasslands, and lots of lakes
natural harbors, arid climate, and rocky soil
What contributed most to the spread of slavery in the colonies?
how close plantations were to natural harbors
demand for manufactured goods
lack of immigrant labor
production of cash crops
Jamestown and Plymouth Rock are both places/events found in what historical era?
Jacksonian Era
Colonization Era
Revolutionary Era
Civil War Era
What colony was founded as a safe haven for Catholics to protect them from being persecuted?
California
Georgia
Rhode Island
Maryland
Which was the primary reason France colonized North America?
form tolerant religious communities
Lower the population
convert the Native Americans to Christianity
Make money off the fur trade
Why were representative governments like Virginia House of Burgesses needed in colonial America?
distance from Great Britian
teachings of the church of England
economic system of mercantilism
make trade with the Native Americans
What was an outcome of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Great Britain recognized the US as an independent country
Spanish claims to Florida were resolved
British agreed to stop impressing American soldiers
Canada was given to the US
What was the American victory in the American Revolution that gave us the "foreign recognition and support" of a key ally?
Trenton
Concord
Gettysburg
Saratoga
Declaration of independence lists what 3 unalienable rights?
1) freedom of speech 2) religion 3) and press
1) right to love 2) live 3) and eat
1) life 2) liberty 3) property
1) life 2) liberty and 3) the pursuit of happiness
George Washington was one of our Founding Fathers. How did he show his commitment to our new nation?
winning naval battles against the British
writing the Declaration of Independence
serving as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
Becoming a diplomat to France
Colonists chanting: "No taxation without representation!" was meant to protest which of the following?
the Albany convention
the British slave trade
the economic policies of England after the French and Indian War
the consequences of the Great Awakening
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?
Congress can override a president's veto
Congress can establish Judicial Courts
Congress can regulate trade between the states
The president can appoint a judge with the consent of the Senate
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?
how difficult it is to amend the constiution
individuals were not protected enough by the new constitution
did not establish a judicial branch
the requirements to become president
Which example shows the First Amendment being guaranteed?
Southern Baptists hold a convention downtown
Religious school is closed down
We have a national day of remembrance
protesters are arrested at rally
The president being able to veto a law passed by Congress is an example of what constitutional principle?
Individual Rights
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Republicanism
How did the Northwest Ordinance help us expand westward?
provides a review process for laws in new territories
deals with getting new territories from American Indians
provides procedures for establishing new territories and creating states
Gives the president the power to add new territory to the US
What principle of government is reflected in the Bill of Rights?
Checks and Balances
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
Which correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
enforces the fugitive slave law
census bureau is set up to count the population
election of senators was determined by state legislatures
a portion of the slave population was counted for representation in legislative branch
Which had the greatest effect on the outcome of the Great Compromise and 3/5 Compromise?
Economic differences between the large and small states
the political groups that supported different foreign allies
religious differences between the large and small states
the demand for manufactured goods
The Magna Carta influenced the Founding Fathers to include what in the Constitution?
legal protections for people accused of crimes
3 branches of government to check each other
judicial review
laws that banned slavery
Which best shows the Constitutional principle of Popular Sovereignty in action?
"The place for holding elections of senators will be decided by the state legislatures"
"House of Representatives shall be composed of members chosen by the people"
"Each House shall judge its own elections and qualifications of its members"
"Power is shared between the federal and state government"
The 4th amendment protects US citizens from-
cruel and unusual punishment
being drafted into the army
being deprived of trial by jury
excessive surveillance by the government
When citizens are going to jury duty, they are upholding which amendment?
1st amendment
5th amendment
9th amendment
6th amendment
Name the next event in the sequence:
1) Declaration of Independence signed
2) Articles of Confederation adopted
3) Confederation problem trigger
4)________________________________
US Constitution
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Northwest Ordinance
Anti-federalists argued against ratification of the Constitution because-
did not like the Great Compromise
wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation
wanted a government like Great Britian
believed that states' rights were not being protected
Which of the following is something a federalist would say?
"A strong central government will give us stability"
"We need to keep the states independent"
"We just got rid of a tyrant, we need to not create another one"
"Only a minority of Americans wanted independence"
What was one of the results of constructing the National Road?
Improved transportation to western states
road construction becomes a big business in the US
state governments had to work together to maintain the roads
Laws were created to make travel safer out West
The War of 1812 leads to an increase in US manufacturing because-
use of paper money decreased
agriculture imports increased
imports of raw materials increased
supply of British goods decreased
Marbury v. Madison established the principle that the Supreme court could-
settle any election disputes
strike down any law they deem unconstitutional
overturn an impeachment hearing
resolve a dispute about commerce
The Sedition Act passed under John Adams violated what constitutional right?
freedom of the press
right to remain silent
freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
freedom of religion
Under Monroe, there was an a period of time known as the "Era of Good Feelings" because-
The US had a lot of alliances with foreign nations
the economy was booming and shipping expanded
elections were decided by the House of Representatives
US had a sense of unity and national purpose
Using the map above, what letter represents the territory Thomas Jefferson purchased from France, that doubled the size of the US?
E
A
B
D
Monroe Doctrine sets the standard for American foreign policy for years to come. What is that standard?
US could trade with Asian countries
US can use organizations like the United Nations to solve conflicts
US will use military to overthrow dictators
US would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of countries in the Western Hemisphere
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that-
national military was needed to deal with foreign threats
court system needed to settle issues between states
the federal government had the power to enforce taxes
federal government could raise tariffs to protect manufacturing
Hamilton's goal was to stabilize the nation's economy through the creation of-
A trade alliance with France
A national bank
A national crisis center
a monarchy
A big issue that led to the development of political parties was-
the power of the federal government
role of the Supreme Court
expansion of US territory
diplomatic relations with foreign nations
What was the biggest cause of the War of 1812?
taking of American ships by the Spanish
British impressment of American sailors into the navy
violation of American fishing rights in the Great Lakes
attacks by the Barbary pirates
In his Farewell Address, George Washington warns Americans to steer clear of-
disputes between the states
taxing the American people
expanding west
permanent alliances
What stated that the US would not tolerate anymore European presence in Latin America?
Monroe Doctrine
Alien and Sedition Acts
Washington's Farewell Address
Ms. Dickerson's retirement speech
What happened to exports and imports after the Embargo Act went into effect?
Both imports and exports fell
both imports and exports grew
only imports fell
only exports fell
Which best describes the Monroe Doctrine?
states can nullify federal law
immigration to Europe will be banned
peace must be kept through European alliances
Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited
Whiskey Rebellion
Marbury v. Madison
Alien and Sedition Act
These are all examples of:
domestic issues during early republic
weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
issues at the Constitutional Convention
