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Benchmark II

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 2mins

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Class
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1.

Why was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 important?

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a)

It ensured universal suffrage for all males

b)

It extended slavery north of the Ohio River

c)

It established a reservation for Native Americans

d)

It provided a process for admission of new states to the Union

2.

Which of the following was a direct result of the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

The Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the war

b)

Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner

c)

Andrew Jackson became a national war hero

d)

Tecumseh was killed and the Indian Confederation ended

3.

In what way did Shay's Rebellion of 1786 lead to the formation of the United States Constitution?

a)

It demonstrated a need for a process for accepting territories into the union

b)

Disputes between states could not be resolved without a national judiciary

c)

It showed that farmers needed the right to vote in national elections

d)

The lack of a national army showed the need for a stronger central government

4.

Who built a strong confederacy among the Native Americans in the mid-west?

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

Tecumseh

c)

Henry Clay

d)

Crazy Horse

5.

Which of these is an example of the system of checks and balances?

a)

Congress can regulate industry.

b)

Governors can pardon federal prisoners.

c)

The president can veto bills passed by Congress

d)

The Supreme Court can impeach members of Congress.

6.

The French philosopher Montesquieu developed an idea of separation of power. Which constitutional idea did this lead to?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Three Branches

c)

Two House legislature

d)

Declaration of Independence

7.

Why is Marbury v. Madison (1803) considered a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case?

a)

demonstrated that the President had more power than Congress

b)

established the Court's power of judicial review

c)

held slavery to be unconstitutional

d)

expanded the size of the Court

8.

Why did the U.S. Congress pass the Alien & Sedition Acts of 1798?

a)

to prevent immigrants from joining the Federalist Party

b)

to prevent a war with France

c)

to prevent government opposition

d)

to prevent immigration from Canada

9.

Which of the following is one of Thomas Jefferson's presidential contributions form 1803?

a)

founded the University of Virginia

b)

wrote the Declaration of Independence

c)

purchased the Louisiana Territory from France

d)

became the leader of the Democratic-Republican Party

10.

Based on the cartoon, which of the following best explains the impact of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The United States would protect the economic interests of Europe.

b)

The United States would not allow foreign nations to form alliances.

c)

The United States would serve as a negotiator between European nations.

d)

The United States would not allow further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

11.

How did the disruption in Atlantic shipping prior to and during the War of 1812 significantly effect the economy?

a)

Imports of raw materials increased in the Northeast

b)

Americans emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs

c)

Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased

d)

American industries expanded to provide replacements for foreign goods