WorksheetsUS History EOC Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 2hrs 29mins
"The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty, which you so highly prize."
-George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
According to the statement above, President Washington wanted US citizens to be aware of...
the need to have strong allies
the danger of letting any one man serve too long as president
the need to have a government in which powers are divided
how important it is that citizens see themselves as one nation
James Oglethorpe established the colony of Georgia...
to plant tobacco to sell
to bring more slaves to the new world
to allow debtors and the less wealthy to start a new life
to establish a Roman Catholic colony
For what purpose did the United States want to build the Panama Canal?
It would make it easier for manufacturers in New York to reach Western markets
It would allow eastern US cities to trade more easily with Europe
It would allow US ships to travel back and forth between the Atlantic and Pacific more easily
It would make it easier for US troops to reach Cuba to fight the Spanish
How would a congressman from Georgia most likely have voted regarding the Wilmot Proviso?
He would have opposed it
He would have supported it
He would have abstained from voting for fear of causing controversy
If he were from Atlanta, he would have supported it; but if he were from a rural area, he would have opposed it
"It is of great importance to our country generally, and especially to our navigating and whaling interests, that the Pacific Coast and, indeed, the whole of our territory west of the Rocky Mountains, should speedily be filled up by a hardy and patriotic population."
-James K. Polk
James K. Polk's administration was based on Manifest Destiny. The Manifest Destiny contributed to...
the expansion of the United States to the Pacific Ocean
the increase in slaves in the South
the increase of factories in the Northern states
the acceptance of minorities in America
Which of the following is associated with the area highlighted on the map above?
The Louisiana Purchase
The Northwest Ordinance
The Erie Canal
The Compromise of 1850
Overproduction during the 1920s ultimately resulted in...
the 19th Amendment to the Constitution
rapid inflation that destroyed the stock market
falling prices that led to economic depression
the end of the New Deal
"All persons are equal before the law, so that no person can hold another as a slave; and the Congress shall have power to make all laws necessary and proper to carry this declaration into effect everywhere in the United States"
-Thirteenth Amendment
What effect did the Thirteenth Amendment have on the United States?
It changed elections by granting African Americans the right to vote
It ended the slavery debate forever by outlawing the institution throughout the country
It helped the North win the Civil War by freeing the slaves in Confederate states, while maintaining slavery in the Union
It granted land and the right to and education to freed slaves
The primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau during the Civil War reconstruction was to
make sure freed African-Americans were not enslaved again
help Civil War veterans find employment
assist former slaves and low-income people after the Civil War
fight the Ku Klux Klan
"Unless our conception of patriotism is progressive, it cannot hope to embody the real affection and the real interest of the nation"
Which early 20th-century reformer opened Hull House as a settlement house to help the poor and immigrants?
Jacob Riis
Upton Sinclair
Susan B. Anthony
Jane Addams
Which event was a direct result of the Manhattan Project?
D-Day
Stalin's decision to try to force Western nations out of Berlin
Hitler's decision to persecute the Jewish people
dropping the atomic bomb
Which was one of the greatest contributions Chinese and Irish immigrants made to the development of the western United States?
They helped build several mining towns
They fought valiantly against hostile Native American tribes
They played a significant role in constructing the nation's railroads
They helped populate the Northwest Territory
The political cartoon shown is about
the danger of snakes
watching out for British soldiers
the need for Colonial unity
protesting the Stamp Act
What was the difference between Angel Island and Ellis Island in terms of immigration?
Ellis Island turned away more immigrants
Angel Island received Asian immigrants and Ellis Island received European
Angel Island rejected more immigrants
People did not change their names when they came to Ellis Island
President Lyndon B. Johnson described his domestic plan for the nation as...
a "Great Society" meant to end poverty
a step back from the New Deal
Reaganomics
the Second New Deal
"Society is produced by our wants, and government by wickedness; the former promotes our happiness positively by uniting our affections, the latter negatively by restraining our vices. The one encourages intercourse, the other creates distinctions. The first is a patron, the last a punisher."
-Thomas Paine, The Age of Reason
According to the quotation above, Paine believed that...
society is produced by our wickedness
everyone has the right to free speech and opinions
government restrains people and is a punisher
government promotes happiness
The Daughters of Liberty supported the American Revolution by...
stealing gunpower from the British
passing notes to soldiers
organizing boycotts of British goods
printing pamphlets that made fun of the British
-sinking of the Lusitania
-unrestricted submarine warfare
-?
Which of the following terms completes the list above?
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Boston Massacre
JFK assassination
the Zimmerman Telegram
Which of the following tended to be true of immigrants who came to the United States from other countries during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
They tended to be wealthy and had the money to book passage to the United States
They were usually dispersed once they arrived in the United States in order to better assimilate into US society and not be easily recognized as foreigners
They tended to live together in ghettos, along with other immigrants with whom they shared the same language and cultural background
They refused to join unions because they tended to favor business owners over immigrant workers
Which of the following most contributed to a suspicion of immigrants and a mistrust of those with different political beliefs in the years following WWI?
the opening of Ellis Island
the Red Scare
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the Soviet invasion of Germany
"Territorial disputes have at all times been found one of the most fertile sources of hostility among nations. Perhaps the greatest proportion of wars that have desolated the earth have sprung from this origin. This cause would exist among us in full force. We have a vast tract of unsettled territory within the boundaries of the United States. There still are discordant and undecided claims between several of them, and the dissolution of the Union would lay a foundation for similar claims between them all."
-Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist Papers, 1787
Analyze the text above. Which statement BEST describes what Hamilton believes to be the cause of disputes?
forcing the Native Americans off their land
a ruling monarchy
people fighting for territory
none of the above
It was a time in the 1700s in which great advances in technology led to massive economic changes and innovations in methods of production. What was it?
the First Great Awakening
manifest destiny
the abolitionist movement
the industrial revolution
The Harlem Renaissance is best described by which of the following statements?
It was a political movement meant to give power to the common man
It was a militant black movement meant to achieve civil rights for African Americans by force
It was an artistic movement among the African American community in literature, art, and music
It was a poem written by W.E.B. DuBois that called for social change
The United States wanted to win the space race because it
wanted to start a colony on the moon to deal with earth's overpopulation
wanted to start a colony on the moon that US citizens could relocate to in the event of a nuclear war
feared that the USSR would use its space technology to develop nuclear weapons capable of destroying the United States
hoped to fulfill Kennedy's dream of developing a satellite shield capable of destroying Soviet missiles
What impact did the nation's railroads have on steel and other industries, following the Civil War?
Very little because it was almost 1900 before the first railroads were available for use
Industries thrived because railroads made it easier to ship products and materials
They competed with steel and forced manufacturers to become more creative
They hurt the steel industry by allowing builders to get iron more easily
Which of the following is an example of tensions caused by sectionalism?
western frontiers fighting over land
southerners disagreeing over whether or not to secede from the Union
disputed between northerners and southerners over slavery
nativists in New York City attacking immigrants from Europe
What did President Roosevelt label writers who exposed scandals and areas in need of reform during the early 20th century?
journalists
isolationists
muckrakers
progressives
To achieve their goal of annexing territories rich in raw materials and natural resources, the Japanese had to first eliminate the threat of the United States' Pacific Fleet. This reality led to...
the decision to bomb Pearl Harbor
the use of kamikaze pilots
an invasion of the Philippines
Japan's decision to use the atomic bomb
Which statement best describes France's importance during the Revolutionary War?
France trained the Colonials to be better soldiers
Without France's ships, soldiers, and supplies, America would have lost the war
Marquis de LaFayette helped Washington win more battles
France kept British ships occupied away from American harbors
A member of the SCLC in the 1960s would have been most supportive of
the war in Vietnam
Nixon's views on civil rights
peaceful protests to achieve social justice
conservative political ideas
A midwestern farmer in 1931 would have been most fearful of...
Hitler's rise to power in Germany
the chance of nuclear war
rising farm prices
the Dust Bowl
After the Spanish-American War, what became of the region depicted in the map below?
it became a US state
it remained part of Spain
It entered a period of civil war before eventually becoming an unorganized territory of the United States and, eventually, an independent nation
It entered a time of civil war, before eventually becoming an independent state, and, eventually, part of Japan
The quotation, "No taxation without representation!" is most associated with
southern discontent prior to the Civil War
the colonies' anger over laws like the Stamp Act
the rise of conservatism in the 1960s
the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980
President Andrew Johnson's relationship with Congress from 1865 to 1869 can best be described as
cooperative because both wanted to unite the nation
combative because Congress wanted to punish the South more than the president
awkward because Johnson became president after Congress had already begun Reconstruction
hostile because Johnson attempted to have several congressmen impeached
Which of the following statements would an isolationist most agree with?
"If the United States expands it is nothing short of imperialism. To annex the territories of Cuba or the Philippines would not only be unwise, it would violate the very principles of self-determination on which this nation is founded."
"Southeast Asia is too important to be abandoned. The United States must maintain a presence in the Philippines if it hopes to protect its national interests in the years to come."
"The Philippines is half a world away. We should fight, instead, to maintain a presence in Cuba and the Caribbean."
"We must build up our military. Any conflict in Europe is a conflict that will eventually affect us in the United States. Let us not invite war; but let us be prepared should it insist on knocking on our door."
The Virginia colony was built largely due to the labor of people who agreed to work for a master for a set number of years in exchange for that master paying their way to North America. These laborers were then promised land once their time of servitude was over. Such workers were known as
slaves
contract laborers
nativists
indentured servants
"The position of the United States is quite clear. If any foreign power attempts to claim territory in the Americas, this nation will view such action as an act of aggression. No longer is this hemisphere a land to be conquered by European tyrants."
-US Public Official, 1820
The above quotation is most likely referring to...
the Declaration of Independence
the Missouri Compromise
the Monroe Doctrine
manifest destiny
What were the Fourteen Points?
Woodrow Wilson's proposals for peace following World War I
Great Britain and France's demands for peace from Germany
conditions imposed upon Germany at the end of the war
reasons officially presented to President Wilson by the US Senate explaining why that body had refused to approve US membership in the League of Nations
Henry Ford's creation of the assembly linen led t o mass production. In turn, mass production led to...
consumerism
isolationism
imperialism
communism
Which of the following statements represents a common criticism of the Articles of Confederation?
"The document is too weak. It gives no power to the people and too much to the government."
"This document fails because it once again allows a national government to impose unjust taxes."
"The document is not effective because it grants no substantial power to the national government."
"The document cannot be accepted because it does not require the British to recognize our independence."
Which of the following statements best describes Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?
It was a victory that convinced France to officially support the Americans
Washington's cunning move trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown and ended the war
A daring move in freezing weather, it occurred in the dead of night on Christmas, 1776
A masterful escape, it allowed Washington's army to escape from New York to fight another day
Which of the following can be attributed to the presidency of Andrew Jackson?
the secession of the Confederate states
the return of the two-party system
the end of the Federalist Party
more regulations favorable to Eastern business elites
What did Rosie the Riveter represent?
the Feminist movement
women taking on male jobs during World War II
fashion in the 1940s
the Jazz Age
What effect did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education have on segregation?
It struck down segregation in public schools
It reinforced segregation by upholding the concept of states' rights
It had little effect on segregation because states neither acknowledged it nor implemented it
It had limited effect because whenever states refused to follow it, the executive branch usually refused to get involved and enforce the decision
Which of the following did the Northwest Ordinance prohibit from the area depicted in the shaded area of the map?
slavery
public education
white settlers
farmers
"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan -- to do all which may achieve and cherish as just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations."
According to the quotation above, Lincoln's version of the Union after the Civil War can best be described as...
a nation in which the North dominates the South
one in which the South is severely punished for its rebellion
a healed nation in which Southerners and Northerners are reunited
a new nation with a new model of government
Which of the following is true regarding colonial governments?
They tended to be somewhat independent, due to England's policy of salutary neglect
Due to the necessity for unity, colonial governors and legislative bodies rarely allowed tensions to arise between them
The House of Burgesses established representative government in New England
Desiring to start a country of their own, colonists rejected all previous models of English government in order to experiment with totally new ideas
The French and Indian War caused England to accumulate a large debt. To recover from his debt, England began taxing the Colonies more. What was the result of this action?
The Colonists accepted the taxation because they felt they owed England
There was little or no result from the action
The Colonists felt treated unfairly which led to protests
The Colonists asked the French to intervene
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Declaration of Independence?
It established the US government by dividing power between an executive, a legislative, and a judicial branch
It made the colonies' split with England official by formally proclaiming the United States to be a free nation
It has been used by many totalitarian governments to put down rebellions worldwide
It revolutionized political thought by rejecting the ideas of the Enlightenment as it established a body of laws for the new United States
The Bill of Rights guaranteed...
that everyone had to pay taxes
that there would be no checks and balances
that the President could rule on Supreme Court cases
protection of privacy, rights, and individual freedom
When Great Britain tried to restrict US trade, President James Madison responded by...
blocking British trade and declaring war in 1812
asking France to intervene
shutting down diplomatic relations with Great Britain
attacking the British navy
Identify the battle which ended the Indian resistance to westward expansion
The Battle of Little Big Horn
The Battle of Wounded Knee
Ghost Dance
Battle of Dead Buffalo Lake
The labor movements in America led to...
lower wages and longer hours for American workers
safer working conditions, the end of child labor, and higher wages
the hiring of more immigrants
more accidents in factories and an increase in the number of workers hurt on the job
The passing of the 18th Amendment led to an increase of...
temperance societies
arrests for drunknness
liquor sales on the Black Market
people being hospitalized for drinking
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's use of executive powers led Japanese-Americans to
return to Japan
join the American army
live in internment camps
stop speaking Japanese
Abolitionists were social reformers who fought for...
improved education
temperance
the rights of women
the end of slavery
The picture above was taken in 1936. The houses in the image are part of a
factory
Hooverville
junkyard
miner's house
How did advocates of mercantilism feel about the colonies?
They opposed colonies as unjust and violations of natural rights
They supported colonies for economic reasons
They opposed having a king rule over colonies
They felt strongly that colonies should be free to govern themselves
The picture above shows the conditions of the slaves being transported on
the Middle Passage
the Mississippi River
the Panama Canal
the Thames River
Harry S. Truman lost the support of southern Democrats during the 1948 election predominantly because
he supported integrating the US military
he supported segregating the US military
he decided to drop the atomic bomb
he issued the Truman Doctrine
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
-Neil Armstrong
The quote above is from the Moon Landing. Which invention allowed people to hear this quote across the United States?
telephone
internet
television
newspapers
Computers and cellular phone have influenced US culture in a similar way to
the Emancipation Proclamation
the invention of railroads and television
the creation of the atomic bomb
Jacksonian Democracy
The impact of the formation of the National Organization of Women was
more women were forced to quit their jobs to raise children
women were given educational, career, and political opportunities
an increase in feminist literature
a decrease in grassroots activism
Why was Thomas Paine's Common Sense so influential in the colonies?
He was a well respected leader with extensive political experience
He was a member of the British aristocracy who chose to live in the colonies
He resigned his seat in the House of Lords to protest British colonial policies
He presented his arguments in language most colonists could understand
"There are still great difficulties that remain and many hard issues to be settled. The questions that have brought warfare and bitterness to the Middle East for the last thirty years will not be settled overnight. But we should all recognize the substantial achievements that have been made. One of the agreements that President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin are signing tonight is entitled, 'A Framework for Peace in the Middle East.""
-President Jimmy Carter, 1978
What is President Carter referring to in this quotation?
the signing of the Oslo Accords
the signing of the Geneva Accord
the signing of the Tripartite Accord
the signing of the Camp David Accords
Watergate is remembered as an important event in US History because it
resulted in only the second presidential impeachment in history
nearly destroyed the Reagan presidency
forced a US president to resign in disgrace
ended the political career of Lyndon Johnson
Which of the following was the primary reason for the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1960?
To make Cubans aware of the benefits of democracy
To overthrow the communist government of Fidel Castro
To warn the Soviet Union against involvement in Latin America
To establish normal diplomatic relations with Cuba
After World War II, the United States implemented what was known as the Marshall Plan. The purpose of this plan was to...
supply West Berlin with much-needed supplies, despite the Soviets decision to block access to the city
Prevent Communists from taking over countries in Southeast Asia
Provide returning US soldiers with jobs, homes, and educational opportunities as they returned from the war
Provide European nations with the money they needed to rebuild after WWII, in order to prevent the spread of Communist ideas
"It was during the First World War that a silent pilgrimage took its first steps within the borders of this country... It would not end until the 1970s... Over the course of six decades, some six million black southerners left the land of their forefathers and fanned out across the country for an uncertain existence in nearly every other corner of America"
-Isabel Wilkerson, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, 2010
What was a primary reason for the demographic shit described in this excerpt?
Increased demand for sharecroppers in the North
Increased availability for manufactured goods in the North
A lack of educational institutions for African Americans in the South
Limited economic opportunities for African Americans in the South
Which of the following allowed Britain, France, and their allies to obtain US weapons without having to pay cash upfront?
The Nuremberg Laws
The Lend-Lease Act
The Neutrality Act of 1939
Cash and Carry
