WorksheetsSTAAR Practice - Part 2
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness are rights considered to be...
transferable
inherited
unalienable
legislated
How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?
by introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies
by requiring colonists to enlist in the military
by limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have
by preventing colonists from trading with other foreign countries
Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in northern states rather than southern states during the mid-nineteenth century?
northern states had lower population densities
citizenship requirements in southern states were not as strict
southern states had smaller industrial sectors
governments in northern states were less corrupt
The eighth amendments includes: no excessive fines, no excessive bail and ...
cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted
people cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves
warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established
a defendant cannot be denied a speedy trial
The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development?
New York City becoming a vital commercial center with country's busiest sea port
New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade
Washington DC becoming the cultural and political center of the nation
Boston becoming one of the country's largest transportation hubs
The U.S. in the mid-1800's experienced the following:
1. the industrial revolution expanded
2.______________________________
3.overcrowding, pollution and crime became widespread, 4.reform movements were organized to address social problems
cities grew rapidly
demand for artisans increased
farms experienced a shortage of labor
government regulation of factories increased
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that ...
the federal govt. had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal govt. could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was need for resolving disputes between states
Why did the siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War?
several important Confederate generals were killed
Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River
the Confederate territory was divided in half
several casualties were inflicted on the Union forces.
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
the Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens
a strong federal govt. will be more stable than a loose confederation of states
the Constitution will allow states to establish banks
a republican system of govt. will better represent large states
What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?
can the federal govt. regulate interstate commerce
can a state regulate a federal agency
can a state overturn a federal law
can the federal govt. levy taxes on states
President Hayes proposed a change in federal policy toward American Indians. He stated, "I see no reason why Indians who can give satisfactory proof of having by their own labor supported their families for a number of years, and who are willing to detach themselves from their tribal relations, should not be admitted to the benefit of the homestead act..." This new policy did which of the following?
promoted individual land ownership among American Indians
forced white settlers to leave reservation lands
ended federal oversight of tribal governments
granted American Indians the right to attend public schools
One environmental consequence of the large scale cultivation of cotton in the South was ....
widespread soil exhaustion caused by decades of farming
drought caused by overuse of river water to irrigate farmland
air pollution caused by the use of cotton gins
widespread water contamination caused by fertilizer runoff
John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty. How did he demonstrate this commitment?
by Writing the Articles of Confederation
by serving as commander in chief of the Continental Army
by organizing Committees of Correspondence
by signing the Declaration of Independence
Which of these was a primary reason Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. in the early 1850's?
to seek gold
to purchase inexpensive farmland
to avoid the plague
to escape religious persecution
Which amendment prohibits federal and state govts. from the following:
1.passing laws to aid a religious institution
2.requiring individuals to attend religious services
3.punishing individuals for their religious beliefs
4. levying taxes to support religious institutions
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
How did advancements in industrial technologies affect businesses during the late nineteenth century?
by making handcrafted goods more affordable
by improving production methods and increasing competition
by forcing producers to manufacture multiple products
by causing an increase in wages for factory workers
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
the British victory extended the fighting for another year
the American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental Army
the British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority
the American victory convince France to ally with the U.S.
What assurance did the following argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?
" In the...republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments...Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself."
the amendment process would allow state govts. to nullify federal law
making the federal govt. superior to state govts. would ensure greater stability
the rights of the citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of govt.
giving greater power to the federal govt. would allow it to assist states in times of crisis
Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700's?
a lack of skilled labor in the American colonies
demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops
a lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies
demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies
The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
the purchase of the Louisiana territory from France
the election of George Washington to a second term as president
the establishment of the First Bank of the U.S.
the attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
Who is the source of the following statement on foreign policy"
"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations to them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop."
George Washington's Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
The Federalist papers
Poll taxes, literacy tests and Grandfather clauses are examples of ways southern states weakened the effects off the ...
Compromise of 1850
Fifteenth Amendment
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Dred Scott v Sandford decision
Which reasons did the U.S. five for declaring war on Mexico in 1846?
to overturn a corrupt Mexican govt.
to defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression
to end a Mexican slave rebellion
to respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates
Why were the following Union tactics effective during the Civil War? They included:
1.enforcement of an embargo of Confederate goods
2.enforcement of a naval blockade of Confederate ports
Confederate states were unable to collect tariffs on manufactured goods
Union forces were able to use the blockades to gain international support
Confederate states were unable to use agricultural exports as a source of revenue
Union forces were able to earn money for supplies by selling confiscated bales of cotton
How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion?
by funding a transportation network in uninhabited regions
by establishing a process for territories to govern themselves
by promoting growth of southern plantation economies
by creating a national bank to loan money to land investors
Freedmen's Bureau provided the following:
1.provided food, shelter and clothing
2.negotiated and enforced labor contract
3._________________________________________
established schools
certified applications for political office
granted small business loans
provided funds for farming supplies
Which factor contributed to the creation of the following documents:
1.the Mayflower Compact
2.the charter establishing the Virginia House of Burgesses
3.the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
the opportunity to trade with American Indians
the distance of the colonies from Great Britain
the doctrine of the Church of England
the economic system of mercantilism
Why were southern delegates to the Continental Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?
It increased the political influence of the South
it allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens
it decreased the federal tax on property in the South
it allowed the south to expand its industrial output
In Marbury v Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that ...
only the courts may regulate interstate commerce
the president may veto legislation
the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional
only the president may issue an executive order
Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
colonists who were born in America were prohibited from holding an elected office
colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes
colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army
colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia
The headline from the Daily Star- September 18, 1850 read
"Congress Passes the Fugitive Slave Act." What was a direct result of this event announced in the headline?
the abolitionist movement gained momentum in the North
members of the US Senate sought to end Black Codes in the southern states
the federal govt. allowed the expansion of slavery into all new western territories
abolitionist moved to the south to avoid living under the new law
A diary entry by a Mormon in 1846 stated " our enemies continued to harass us in the fall of 1845...They commenced burning houses, grain stacks and driving off cattle...The persecution became so general that for the sake of peace, _______________________________" What phrase correctly completes the excerpt?
we joined the local congregation
we agreed to leave
we asked the federal govt. for aid
we sued our tormenters
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?
any congressional action required executive approval
congress lacked the power to declare war
most congressional decisions required the approval of at least 9 states
congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade
1.File an application
2.Be interviewed
3.Take language and civics test
4.Take the oath of allegiance
These are some of the steps in becoming...
registered voter
member of the US armed forces
candidate for elected office
naturalized U.S. citizen
1.Establishment of the South's first state funded public school system
2.Implementation of a more equitable taxation system
3.Prohibition of racial discrimination in public transportation and accommodations
These reforms were instituted by...
governors during the colonial era
Reconstruction govts. after the Civil War
Patriots during the American Revolution
revivalists after the Second Great Awakening
What was one result of industrialization in the U.S. during the mid-1800's
sectional differences increased
the federal govt. prohibited immigration
job opportunities decreased
fewer public lands were devoted to transportation
The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800's. One major difference was that western states...
relied on subsistence farming
used natural harbors for shipping
focused on mining and agriculture
traded freely with other nations
Reasons for European Exploration included
1.to find new sea routes to India and China
2.to find gold, silver and other treasure
3._______________________________________
to spread democratic ideals
to improve efficiency in manufacturing
to locate potential military allies
to claim new territory
Some believe the assassination of Abraham Lincoln changed the course of Reconstruction. What was usually cited as an aspect of that change?
Congress imposed taxes on cotton imports to pay war debts
the 13th Amendment was approved by Congress
Radical Republicans took control of Congress
The 12th Amendment established a process for choosing a president and vice president. The purpose of the amendment was to...
reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch
ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office
One effect of the Dawes Act was that it...
harmed the communal structure of American Indian Society
limited the voting rights of American Indians
caused many American Indian tribes to create written constitutions
The newspaper headlines read, "Missouri Compromise Declared Unconstitutional" and "The Triumph of Slavery" refers to which Supreme Court Decision?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Dred Scott v. Sandford
What factors most encouraged growth of the Colonial Transatlantic Trade?
invention of the steam engine
profitability of cash-crop agriculture
development of the factory system
Ralph Waldo Emerson led what reform movement?
Temperance
Second Great Awakening
Abolititonism
Transcendentalism
Some factors that contributed to early industrialization in the US were an abundance of laborers, the availability of capital and ...
growth of labor union
increased govt. regulation
new transportation systems
How did Samuel Morse's invention contribute to the US growth and development?
boosted the speed of cross country mail
enabled instantaneous long distance transmission of information
allowed manufactured good to be produced at lower costs
The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified in order to ...
protect the voting rights of African American men
establish legal requirements for the education of former slaves
abolish the institution of slavery
A direct result of building the national road was
it cooperated closely by state governments to maintain road quality
to become a major industry in the US
to improve transportation to western states that expanded trade and settlement
Boston and New Orleans were both founded as...
port cities
industrial centers
farming communities
What was one major effect of the Second Great Awakening?
people were inspired to join reform movements to address social problems, and return to religion
politicians were encouraged to promote states rights rather than federal unity
religious leaders petitioned legislatures to extend suffrage to women
The abolitionist movement achieved its goal with the passage of which of which amendment?
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect the US expansion?
by funding a transportation network in uninhabited regions
promoting the growth of southern plantation economies
establishing a process for territories to govern themselves
The Freedmen's Bureau provided food, shelter, clothing, negotiated and enforced labor contracts as well as ...
established schools
provided funds for farming supplies
granted small business loans
Why did Congress honor this woman by putting her on a coin?
because she was an influential First Lady
because she designed the nation's first flag
because she fought for women's suffrage
because she was the first lady elected to Congress
The US foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to ...
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemishphere
deter Spain for inciting revolution in former US colonies
encourage European powers to invest in Latin America
keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
