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THE BEAST!!! STAAR Review

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 4hrs 21mins

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1.
A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including two churches, a synagogue, a cathedral, a mosque, and a temple. These choices are protected by the —
a)
First Amendment
b)
Third Amendment
c)
Sixth Amendment
d)
Eighth Amendment
2.
Under Washington's presidential cabinet, Thomas Jefferson was Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton was Treasury Secretary. Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to
a)
the creation of reservations for Natives
b)
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
c)
the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
d)
a compromise over slavery in western territories
3.
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —
a)
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
b)
confirmed the power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce
c)
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
d)
upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president
4.
Which Supreme Court case declared that slavery would be permitted throughout the United States?
a)
McCulloch vs. Maryland
b)
Gibbons vs. Ogden
c)
Dred Scott vs. Sanford
d)
Worcester vs. Georgia
5.
The Sugar Act, Quartering Act, and Stamp Act all led to the start of the Revolutionary War by
a)
restricting colonial trade with the Natives
b)
imposing regulations on colonial agriculture
c)
angering colonists who believed their civil liberties had been violated
d)
punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament
6.
A biography on the military career of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson would include his involvement in which Civil War events?
a)
The First Battle of Bull Run and the Confederate victory at Fredericksburg
b)
The Union capture of Atlanta and the March to the Sea through Georgia
c)
The Virginia Peninsula campaign and the Union victory at Gettysburg
d)
The Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House
7.

The North had factories and many canals. The South had many plantations and fertile soil for cash crops. Which statement is true about the West?

a)

They had large farms and slave labor

b)

They had cottage industry and mild weather

c)

They had ranching and mining of metal ores/minerals

8.
The Triangular Trade involved trading between Europe, Africa, and the 13 Colonies. Which factor most encouraged the growth of this trade?
a)
Invention of the Steam Engine
b)
The Profitability of Cash-Crop Agriculture
c)
The Development of Factories
d)
The Establishment of Protective Tariffs
9.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American author who discussed individualism and wrote the famous book "Nature" Which movement did this writer most likely lead?
a)
Temperance
b)
Abolitionism
c)
The 2nd Great Awakening
d)
Transcendentalism
10.
The Whiskey Rebellion, the creation of the National Bank, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and Marbury vs. Madison are all examples of
a)
topics discussed during the 2nd Constitutional Convention
b)
domestic issues faced by leaders of the new republic
c)
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
d)
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
11.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War. Which western regions became part of the U.S. as a result?

a)

Texas and the Louisiana Purchase

b)

Oregon and the Louisiana Purchase

c)

Texas and the Mexican Cession

d)

Louisiana Purchase and Mexican Cession

12.

Images from the Hudson River School artists encouraged Americans to

a)

Fight for independence

b)

Expand westward

c)

hunt new types of animals

d)

Increase pollution of rivers and lakes

13.

-Distance from Great Britain

-Mayflower Compact

-House of Burgesses


These 3 factors contributed most to-

a)

creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians

b)

election of British colonists to Parliament

c)

growth of representative government in the British colonies

d)

expansion of British trade in the Americas

14.

-rapid population growth

-economic panic

-access to inexpensive land


These factors all led to the support for which of the following?

a)

The Kansas-Nebraska Act

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

States' Rights

d)

Spread of Slavery

15.
Early industrialization in America was possible due to an abundance of laborers, the availability of capital, and ________.
a)
new transportation systems
b)
increased government regulation
c)
a decline in agricultural production
d)
the growth of labor unions
16.
How did Samuel Morse’s best-known innovation contribute to U.S. growth and development?
a)
It enabled instantaneous long-distance transmission of information
b)
It allowed manufactured goods to be produced at lower costs.
c)
It boosted the speed of cross-country mail delivery.
d)
It increased national unity by reducing sectional differences.
17.

"The President . . . shall have Power...with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur."


This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?

a)

Federalism

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Individual Rights

18.
Lewis and Clark traveled along the Missouri River to explore new territory that President Jefferson had purchased from 
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Netherlands
19.
Thomas Jefferson is most famously remembered for writing the
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Declaration of Independence
20.
The election of President Andrew Jackson led to the idea of Jacksonian Democracy. This is the idea that
a)
All votes should be cast anonymously
b)
Anyone who votes must own property
c)
All voters should be required to pay a poll tax
d)
White men of any social class should participate in government
21.
Which of these prompted Congress to propose the Fourteenth Amendment?
a)
The popular sovereignty provision in the Kansas-Nebraska Act
b)
The positions taken in the Know-Nothing Party platform
c)
The Black Codes enacted by southern states after the Civil War
d)
The opposition by southern states to the Emancipation Proclamation
22.
In 1773, British Parliament passed the Tea Act. Angry about this tax, American colonsits dump tea in the Boston Harbor. What happened next?
a)
Parliament repealed the Tea Act
b)
King George III gave the colonies their independence
c)
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts
d)
King George III allows Americans to have representation in Parliament
23.
Which group was the first to call for an end to slavery
a)
Native Americans because they viewed the plight of slaves as similar to their own
b)
Quakers because slavery contradicted their religious beliefs
c)
British loyalists because England had ended the slave trade
d)
Puritans because New England's economy did not rely on slavery
24.
When debating about the ratification on the Constitution, which statement would a Federalist most likely agree with?
a)
"The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the nation"
b)
"The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue"
c)
"The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions"
d)
"The states are unable to protect the rights of the people"
25.
After the Battle of ________, the British surrendered to the Americans. The Revolutionary War ended.
a)
Saratoga
b)
Concord
c)
Lexington
d)
Yorktown
26.

What was the most important effect of the construction of the National Road

a)

Federal regulations were adopted to ensure safety and easy of travel

b)

State governments cooperated closely to maintain road quality

c)

Improved transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement

d)

Road construction became a major industry in the US

27.
What was one long-term consequence of the sharecropping system?
a)
Agricultural workers organized into labor unions
b)
Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt
c)
Many agricultural workers moved to cities to start small businesses
d)
Landowners sold property to pay wages to former slaves
28.

"The President may easily become king." -Patrick Henry


What concerns did Anti-Federalists have with the Constitution.

a)

requirements for running for congress

b)

the power granted to the central government

c)

the establishment of a separate judicial branch

d)

the difficulty of the amendment process

29.

Boston, Charleston and New Orleans were founded as...

a)

port cities

b)

farming communities

c)

industrial centers

d)

military forts

30.

What was one major effect of the Second Great Awakening?

a)

churches turned away from public politics and focused on internal religious issues

b)

people were inspired to join reform movements to address social problems

c)

religious leaders petitioned legislatures to give suffrage to women

d)

politicians encouraged states' rights over federal unity

31.
In the 1830's, Native Americas were forcibly relocated onto reservations. What was a major cause for this relocation?
a)
To persuade American Indians to become farmers
b)
To gain access to important rivers
c)
To punish American Indians who were allies with the British
d)
To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
32.

Which choice correctly matches the colonial region with the correct natural resource?

a)

New England = Fertile Soil

b)

Middle Colonies = Wheat

c)

Southern = Natural Harbors

d)

Western = Rocky Soil

33.
Which of the following statements is true about Ulysses S. Grant?
a)
He commanded the U.S. military in the West during the Indian Wars
b)
He led the Radical Republicans in Congress during Reconstruction
c)
He was appointed general in chief of the Union army during the Civil War
d)
He became Andrew Johnson’s vice president after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination
34.
Which document protects Americans from excessive bail and cruel punishments?
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Mayflower Compact
35.

"No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever... all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion..."


Which document was most influenced by this statute?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

d)

The Bill of Rights

36.

Which of the following documents encouraged blacks to fight for the Union, strengthened the union, and shifted the focus of war to freedom for all?

a)

President Lincoln's Inaugural Address

b)

The Gettysburg Address

c)

The Emancipation Proclamation

d)

The 13th Amendment

37.
Which of the following correctly describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
A portion of the slave population was counted for legislative representation.
b)
A federal law enforcing the return of fugitive slaves was passed.
c)
The census bureau was established to help apportion representation.
d)
The election of senators was delegated to state legislatures.
38.
Which of the following explains why Irish immigrants moved to the United States in the 1800s?
a)
Religious persecution
b)
Escaping debt
c)
Enslavement
d)
Potato Famine
39.
What was a major effect of the use of steamboats and canals?
a)
the cost to transport goods decreased
b)
the production of wagons increased
c)
new states were added to the Union
d)
railroads were no longer used
40.
Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?
a)
Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders
b)
Plymouth’s founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown’s founders expected to discover gold.
c)
Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires
d)
Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.
41.
 In 1862, Congress passed the Pacific Railway Act. What was their main goal?
a)
to promote settlement in the West
b)
to protect industry in the Northeast
c)
to improve transportation to the South
d)
to transport manufactured goods to the East
42.

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

b)

deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

c)

encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

d)

keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

43.
The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified in order to —
a)
establish legal requirements for the education of former slaves
b)
mandate fair labor contracts between African American workers and plantation owners
c)
abolish the institution of slavery
d)
protect the voting rights of African American men
44.

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of happiness

This list includes rights that are considered —

a)

Transferable

b)

Legislated

c)

unalienable

d)

inherited

45.

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

a)

By introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies

b)

By requiring colonists to enlist in the military

c)

By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have

d)

By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

46.

Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in northern states than southern states during the mid-nineteenth century?

a)

Northern states had lower population densities.

b)

Citizenship requirements in southern states were not as strict.

c)

Southern states had smaller industrial sectors.

d)

Governments in northern states were less corrupt.

47.

Eighth Amendment

No Excessive Fines

No Excessive Bail

?


Which sentence completes this diagram?

a)

People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

b)

Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

c)

Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

d)

A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

48.

The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development?

a)

New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the country’s busiest seaport

b)

New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade

c)

Washington, D.C., becoming the cultural and political center of the nation

d)

Boston becoming one of the country’s largest transportation hubs

49.

United States in the Mid-1800s

Industrial development expanded ->

?

Overcrowding, pollution, and crime are widespread ->

Reform movements were organized to address social problems

Which sentence best completes this diagram?

a)

Cities grew rapidly.

b)

Demand for artisans increased.

c)

Farms experienced a shortage of labor.

d)

Government regulation of factories increased.

50.

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that —

a)

the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws

b)

a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats

c)

the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries

d)

a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states

51.

Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War?

a)

Several important Confederate generals were killed.

b)

Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River.

c)

The Confederate territory was divided in half.

d)

Severe casualties were inflicted on Union forces.

52.

Lord Baltimore organized Maryland

Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut

Roger Williams established Rhode Island


The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of —

a)

freedom from debts

b)

religious freedom

c)

economic freedom

d)

freedom of speech

53.

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?

a)

The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.

b)

A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.

c)

The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.

d)

A republican system of government will better represent large states.

54.

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?

a)

Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?

b)

Can a state regulate a federal agency?

c)

Can a state overturn a federal law?

d)

Can the federal government levy taxes on states?

55.

The Dawes Act did which of the following?

a)

Promoted individual land ownership among American Indians

b)

Forced white settlers to leave reservation lands

c)

Ended federal oversight of tribal governments

d)

Granted American Indians the right to attend public schools

56.

One environmental consequence of the large-scale cultivation of cotton in the South was —

a)

widespread soil exhaustion caused by decades of farming

b)

drought caused by overuse of river water to irrigate farmland

c)

air pollution caused by the use of cotton gins

d)

widespread water contamination caused by fertilizer runoff

57.

John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty. How did he demonstrate this commitment?

a)

By writing the Articles of Confederation

b)

By serving as commander in chief of the Continental army

c)

By organizing Committees of Correspondence

d)

By signing the Declaration of Independence

58.

Which of these was a primary reason Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the early 1850s?

a)

To seek gold

b)

To purchase inexpensive farmland

c)

To avoid a plague

d)

To escape religious persecution

59.

What was the result of the events shown on the map of Appomattox,Virginia above?

a)

General Lee’s troops received necessary reinforcements.

b)

General Grant’s supply lines were completely cut off.

c)

General Lee surrendered to General Grant.

d)

General Grant and General Lee combined forces.

60.

-Requiring individuals to attend religious services

-Punishing individuals for their religious beliefs


Which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from carrying out these actions?

a)

The First Amendment

b)

The Second Amendment

c)

The Fifth Amendment

d)

The Tenth Amendment

61.

How did advancements in industrial technologies affect businesses during the late nineteenth century?

a)

By making handcrafted goods more affordable

b)

By improving production methods and increasing competition

c)

By forcing producers to manufacture multiple products

d)

By causing an increase in wages for factory workers

62.

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

a)

The British victory extended the fighting for another year

b)

The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.

c)

The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.

d)

The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

63.

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700s?

a)

A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies

b)

Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops

c)

A lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies

d)

Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies

64.

Which numbered area did the United States acquire in 1846 after negotiations with Great Britain?

a)
b)
c)
d)
65.

The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?

a)

The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France

b)

The election of George Washington to a second term as president

c)

The establishment of the First Bank of the United States

d)

The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa

66.

"The Great Rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is...to have with them as little political connection as possible..."


Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?

a)

George Washington’s Farewell Address

b)

The Monroe Doctrine

c)

Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address

d)

The Federalist Papers

67.

-Poll Taxes

-Literacy Tests

-Grandfather Clauses


The measures in this list are examples of ways southern states weakened the effects of the —

a)

Compromise of 1850

b)

Fifteenth Amendment

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

d)

Dred Scott v. Sandford decision

68.

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?

a)

To overturn a corrupt Mexican government

b)

To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression

c)

To end a Mexican slave rebellion

d)

To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

69.

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?

a)

To overturn a corrupt Mexican government

b)

To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression

c)

To end a Mexican slave rebellion

d)

To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

70.

Union Tactics during the Civil War

-Enforcement of an embargo on Confederate goods

-Enforcement of a naval blockade of Confederate ports


Why were these tactics effective?

a)

Confederate states were unable to collect tariffs on manufactured goods.

b)

Union forces were able to use the blockade to gain international support.

c)

Confederate states were unable to use agricultural exports as a source of revenue

d)

Union forces were able to earn money for supplies by selling confiscated bales of cotton.

71.

How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion?

a)

By funding a transportation network in uninhabited regions

b)

By establishing a process for territories to govern themselves

c)

By promoting the growth of southern plantation economies

d)

By creating a national bank to loan money to land investors

72.

Freedman's Bureau

-Provided food, shelter, and clothing

-Negotiated and enforced labor contracts

-?


Which of the following best completes this list?

a)

Established schools

b)

Certified applications for political office

c)

Granted small-business loans

d)

Provided funds for farming supplies

73.

-Mayflower Compact

-Virginia House of Burgesses

-Fundamental orders of Connecticut


Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?

a)

The opportunity for trade with American Indians

b)

The distance of the colonies from Great Britain

c)

The doctrine of the Church of England

d)

The economic system of mercantilism

74.

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise?

a)

It increased the political influence of the South.

b)

It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens.

c)

It decreased the federal tax on property in the South

d)

It allowed the South to expand its industrial output.

75.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that —

a)

only the courts may regulate interstate commerce

b)

the president may veto federal legislation

c)

the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

d)

only the president may issue an executive order

76.

"The number of messages passing over all the lines in the country annually is estimated at upwards of 5,000,000 producing a revenue of $2,000,000."


The invention discussed led directly to —

a)

the expansion of educational opportunities for women

b)

rapid communication of information to distant locations

c)

the increased ability of people to work at night

d)

rapid population growth in the western territories

77.

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office.

b)

Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes

c)

Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army.

d)

Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony’s militia.

78.

Which of these directly resulted from the event announced in this headline?

a)

The abolitionist movement gained momentum in the North.

b)

Members of the U.S. Senate sought to end Black Codes in the southern states.

c)

The federal government allowed the expansion of slavery into all new western territories.

d)

Abolitionists moved to the South to avoid living under the new law.

79.

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Any congressional action required executive approval.

b)

Congress lacked the power to declare war.

c)

Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states.

d)

Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.

80.

-File an application

-Be interviewed

-Take language and civics tests

-Take an Oath of Allegiance


The steps listed above describe becoming a-

a)

member of Mr. Tejeda's Fortnite squad

b)

registered voter in the United States

c)

member of the U.S. armed forces

d)

citizen of the United States

81.

-Prohibition of racial discrimination

-Establishment of the South's first state-funded public school system


These reforms were instituted by —

a)

governors during the colonial era

b)

Reconstruction governments after the Civil War

c)

Patriots during the American Revolution

d)

revivalists after the Second Great Awakening

82.

What was one result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-1800s?

a)

Sectional differences increased

b)

The federal government prohibited immigration

c)

Job opportunities decreased

d)

Fewer public lands were devoted to transportation

83.

The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800s. One major difference was that the western states --

a)

Relied on subsistence farming

b)

Used natural harbors for shipping

c)

Focused on mining and agriculture

d)

Traded freely with other nations

84.

Reasons for European Exploration

-To find new sea routes to India and China

-To find gold, silver and other treasure

?


Which reason best completes this list?

a)

To spread democratic ideals

b)

To improve efficiency in manufacturing

c)

To locate potential military allies

d)

To claim new territory

85.

Which of these occurred as a result of the 15th Amendment?

a)

African American families divided by slavery are reunited

b)

Newly freed men and women move west to claim free land

c)

African American men voted in the 1872 presidential election

d)

Newly free men and women were allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship

86.

I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say—I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.—1904

Who made this statement?

a)

Harriet Beecher Stowe

b)

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

c)

Harriet Tubman

d)

Phyllis Wheatly

87.

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, George Mason argued —

a)

against increased power for the national government

b)

for the dissolution of state governments

c)

against the passage of a bill of rights

d)

for the creation of a strong executive branch

88.

Characteristics of California and Florida:

•Good climates for agriculture

•Long coastlines with natural harbors and bays

•Originally inhabited by American Indians

Which of these characteristics also describes these two states?

a)

Founded as work colonies for debtors

b)

Former slave states

c)

Were havens for religious dissenters

d)

Former Spanish colonies

89.

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

a)

Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

b)

Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved

c)

The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.

d)

British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

90.

Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the Thirteen Colonies?

a)

Manufacturers argued that slavery discouraged the development of industry.

b)

Farmers argued that using slave labor was expensive and inefficient.

c)

Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles.

d)

Puritans argued that the slave trade encouraged materialism.

91.

How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?

a)

Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.

b)

Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.

c)

The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.

d)

New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment.

92.

How did this invention contribute to the expansion of the plantation system?

a)

By reducing the number of slaves needed for growing cotton

b)

By increasing the time needed to cultivate cotton

c)

By increasing the profitability of slavery

d)

By reducing the demand for raw cotton

93.

Which of these occurred during EARLY U.S. industrialization?

a)

Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.

b)

Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.

c)

Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.

d)

Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.

94.

What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?

a)

He was against removing American Indians from their native lands.

b)

He favored the policy of popular sovereignty in the Kansas and Nebraska territories.

c)

He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny.

d)

He opposed the extension of slavery west of the Mississippi River.

95.

•Daughters of Temperance

•Women’s Christian Temperance Union


How did the growth of these organizations most affect the role of women in U.S. society?

a)

By providing economic opportunities for women in urban areas

b)

By expanding the participation of women in social reform

c)

By increasing the number of women teachers in rural areas

d)

By securing the establishment of private universities for women

96.

Which of these correctly describes an effect of the Compromise of 1850 on escaped slaves and freedmen?

a)

Members of both groups were captured under the Fugitive Slave Law.

b)

Unlike freedmen, escaped slaves were welcome in the gold mines of California.

c)

Members of both groups could be sold in Washington, D.C., slave markets.

d)

Unlike escaped slaves, freedmen could vote in the territories of the Mexican Cession.

97.

Virginia House of Burgesses

-Held its first meeting in 1619

-Had the power to make laws for the colony

-Was the first colonial assembly of elected representatives


What was the impact of the legislature above?

a)

The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures.

b)

Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor.

c)

The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia.

d)

The king revoked Virginia’s charter because the assembly became too powerful.

98.

The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the United States by instituting a —

a)

method to purchase territory from foreign powers

b)

procedure for military takeovers of existing countries

c)

process through which states could be added to the Union

d)

compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West

99.

Massachusetts= Puritans

? = Catholics

Which colony correctly completes this question?

a)

Maryland

b)

Virginia

c)

South Carolina

d)

Georgia

100.

Which event on the time line contributed most directly to the outbreak of the U.S.-Mexican War?

a)

1830-The Indian Removal Act is signed into law.

b)

1833-The American Anti-Slavery Society is founded.

c)

1844-The first telegraph message is sent.

d)

1845-Texas is admitted to the Union as a slave state.

101.

Strengths

•Ability to declare war

•Ability to make treaties

•Authority to operate post offices


Which document was the focus of this presentation?

a)

The Mayflower Compact

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Virginia Declaration of Rights

d)

The Declaration of Independence

102.

After the Civil War, southern states adopted Black Codes to —

a)

punish plantation owners for the use of slavery

b)

support Radical Reconstruction objectives in the South

c)

promote the activities of the Freedmen’s Bureau

d)

limit the impact of the Thirteenth Amendment

103.

How did the loss of its control of the Mississippi River contribute to the defeat of the Confederacy?

a)

The river had provided direct access to the Union’s base of military operations.

b)

Losing control of the river removed the physical barrier between slave and free states.

c)

The river had provided the Confederacy with a power source for factories and mills

d)

Losing control of the river divided the Confederacy in two and cut off its supplies.

104.

•Unreasonable searches and seizures are illegal.

•Search warrants may not be issued without probable cause.

•The place to be searched and the people or items to be seized must be described in a warrant.

Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list?

a)

First Amendment

b)

Fourth Amendment

c)

Fifth Amendment

d)

Tenth Amendment

105.

Which of the following was a major reason for the flow of the transatlantic slave trade?

a)

The economic demands of the plantation system

b)

The construction needs of the railroad

c)

Increased textile manufacturing

d)

Increased western migration

106.

Which excerpt from the U.S. Constitution best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty?

a)

“Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members....”

b)

“The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States....”

c)

“The Senate shall chuse their other Officers, and also a President pro tempore....”

d)

“The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof.”

107.

No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions...except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land.—Magna Carta, 1215


Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?

a)

Federalism

b)

Due process

c)

A bicameral legislature

d)

The social contract

108.

Between 1846 and 1855 the population of Ireland decreased by a third, including the approximately 1.5 million Irish immigrants who left for the United States.

What was the primary reason for this migration?

a)

Massive unemployment resulting from British occupation

b)

Political unrest during an economic recession

c)

Famine caused by a major crop failure

d)

Civil war between Catholics and Protestants

109.

Cause: Parliament passes the Stamp Act.

Effect:?

a)

Colonists sought military support from France.

b)

Colonists organized boycotts of British goods.

c)

Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.

d)

Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

110.

Many historians argue that the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln changed the course of Reconstruction.

Which of the following is usually cited as an aspect of that change?

a)

Radical Republicans took control of Congress.

b)

Congress imposed taxes on cotton imports to pay war debts.

c)

The Thirteenth Amendment was approved by Congress.

d)

Congress repealed legislation regulating railroad construction

111.

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?

a)

The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations

b)

The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions

c)

The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors

d)

Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders

112.

Rights, of which they can not by any Compact, deprive...among which are the Enjoyment of Life and Liberty, with the Means of acquiring and possessing Property, and pursuing and obtaining Happiness and Safety.

The authors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights are describing rights they consider —

a)

granted to citizens by their government

b)

natural and possessed at birth

c)

protected under religious doctrine

d)

defined by the courts

113.

Primary Motives of European Exploration:

1. To Increase Wealth

2. Promote Christianity

3. ?

Which motive best completes the diagram?

a)

To promote free enterprise

b)

To extend democracy

c)

To expand empires

d)

To found utopian communities

114.

The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to —

a)

prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch

b)

ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office

c)

keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections

d)

reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections

115.

Industries of the New England Colonies

•Shipbuilding

•Fishing

•Fur trapping and trading

•Lumber milling

Which physical characteristics made these economic activities possible?

a)

Tall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soil

b)

A temperate climate, vast grasslands, and plentiful lakes

c)

Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers

d)

Natural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil

116.

One effect of the Dawes Act was that it —

a)

caused many American Indian tribes to create written constitutions

b)

provided education to American Indians through locally run schools

c)

limited the voting rights of American Indians

d)

harmed the communal structure of American Indian society

117.

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved for the states respectively, or to the people.

—Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the —

a)

Bank War

b)

Nullification Crisis

c)

Corrupt Bargain

d)

XYZ Affair

118.

•Worked in California goldfields

•Helped build the western section of the Transcontinental Railroad

•Established distinct communities in California cities

•Faced intense nativism

This list describes the nineteenth-century experiences of immigrants from —

a)

Italy

b)

China

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

119.

The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements over —

a)

taxation without representation

b)

the doctrine of judicial review

c)

territorial expansion to the west

d)

the extent of federal power

120.

A historian is writing an article for a history website.

The article is divided into the following topics:

•The division of the South into military districts

•The impeachment of the president

•The ratification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments

Which era in U.S. history is the focus of this article?

a)

The Jacksonian era

b)

The antebellum era

c)

The Federalist era

d)

The Reconstruction era

121.

The Northeast- Produced Manufactured Goods

The Midwest - Supplied Food Resources

The South- Provided raw materials

What was one result of these regional differences?

a)

Cities in the South emerged as centers for textile mills.

b)

Immigrants settled in the Midwest to establish small farms.

c)

Slavery increased in the Northeast as industrialization expanded.

d)

Plantation systems in the South were replaced by large businesses

122.

The Hudson River School artists were influenced by the —

a)

success of social reform movements in the United States

b)

migration of settlers to the U.S. frontier

c)

natural landscape of the United States

d)

environmental effects of U.S. industrialization

123.

Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?

a)

Speaker 1: A strong central government will provide order and stability.

b)

Speaker 2: We have just left the control of one tyrant; let us avoid an American tyrant.

c)

Speaker 3: The strength of our union lies in the independence of our states.

d)

Speaker 4: We were led into a war by a minority who desired independence.

124.

•Blasting tunnels through mountains

•Building bridges across rivers

•Leveling hills and filling in hollows

These environmental modifications were made in order to construct —

a)

permanent housing for immigrants in urban areas

b)

canals that linked the Midwest to the Northeast

c)

a transcontinental railroad

d)

a harbor on the Mississippi River

125.

What was a major result of the Missouri Compromise?

a)

It increased the number of immigrants settling in northern states

b)

It provided financing for canal construction.

c)

It rapidly expanded railroad construction in southern states.

d)

It temporarily relieved sectional tensions.

126.

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of ___?___ with any portion of the foreign World—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. —President George Washington’s Farewell Address, 1796

Which phrase completes this excerpt?

a)

colonial Settlements

b)

protective Tariffs

c)

permanent Alliances

d)

territorial Disputes

127.

Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?

a)

States have the power to regulate public education

b)

People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.

c)

Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

d)

Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.

128.

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States....—U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 1

This provision is a response to which grievance from the Declaration of Independence?

a)

“For suspending our own Legislatures”

b)

“For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province”

c)

“He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant”

d)

“for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners.”

129.

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to —

a)

strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional

b)

decide the outcome of contested election results

c)

overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence

d)

mediate disputes related to commerce between states

130.

Hamilton's plan for the government included:

1. Assume States' debts

2. The federal government would ?

Which action completes this diagram?

a)

oversee state government agencies

b)

regulate the creation of new businesses

c)

establish a national bank

d)

eliminate protective tariffs

131.

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

•Defined and limited the powers of government

•Created a general assembly

•Granted government the right to levy and collect taxes

Which statement best describes the influence of this document?

a)

It helped establish the tradition of self-government.

b)

It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws.

c)

It established the concept of unalienable rights.

d)

It outlined a plan for independence from British rule.

132.

Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny?

a)

Abolishing slavery throughout the United States

b)

Occupying all of North America

c)

Withdrawing from foreign affairs

d)

Returning to an agrarian economy

133.

Major Nineteenth-Century Innovations

AGRICULTURE

• Mechanical reapers

• Interchangeable parts

• Combine harvesters

INDUSTRY

• Power looms • Steel plows

• Steam engines • Grain drills

• Bessemer process

These innovations in agriculture and industry resulted in —

a)

higher consumer costs

b)

decreased profits for investors

c)

less consumer choice

d)

more efficient production of goods