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To persuade American Indians to become farmers
To gain access to important rivers
To punish American Indians who were allies of the British
To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
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 —
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
Sixth Amendment
4th Amendment
Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?
1
2
3
4
The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid —
becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
being a part of a global trade network
establishing U.S. territories overseas
allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate
The development of the factory system in the early 1800s caused —
a decrease in free trade between nations
an increase in government regulation of businesses
an increase in production levels
a decrease in immigration
What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?
They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.
They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.
They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.
They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.
What was the primary reason Parliament passed these acts?
To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies
To encourage foreign trade with the colonies
To recover the cost of defending the colonies
To fund the establishment of new colonies
Which pair of actions best completes this graphic?
1—Enslaved native populations 2—Organized utopian societies
1—Established Catholic missions 2—Focused primarily on fur trading
1—Promoted political freedom 2—Participated in the triangular trade
1—Became commercial shipbuilders 2—Created an early system of public school
Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?
The election of Andrew Jackson as president
The use of protective tariffs
The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
The abolition movement
The British government issued the Proclamation of 1763 to limit the area British colonists were allowed to settle. Which geographic feature did the British use as the boundary of approved settlement?
Lake Michigan
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
Which of the following occurred as a result of these events?
The president of Mexico refused to withdraw troops from Texas.
Parts of southern Texas were returned to Mexico.
The United States acquired several territories from Mexico.
Mexico was forced to sell Florida to the United States
What was the main cause of the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868?
His opposition to the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment
His refusal to investigate reported criminal activity by the Union army during the Civil War
His opposition to Radical Reconstruction policies for former Confederate states
His refusal to use the Homestead Act to redistribute land to former slaves
This painting shows artist Thomas Nast’s interpretation of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant, which ended the Civil War.
Where did the events shown in this painting occur?
private home in Appomattox County, Virginia
The U.S. Capitol building
A public church near Ford’s Theatre
The Governor’s mansion in Richmond, Virginia
Which change occurred as a direct result of these developments?
A reduction in the number of skilled workers in northern states
The expansion of manufacturing into the western territories
A reduction in trade with European countries
The expansion of slavery into newly acquired territories
Which document completes this excerpt?
A Declaration of Independence
B Treaty of Ghent
C Northwest Ordinance
D Louisiana Purchase Treaty
The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could —
self-govern on a local level
vote in the British Parliament
participate in a free-market economy
express dissatisfaction with British rule
Which action completes this graphic organizer?
French naval attacks on U.S. harbors
British invasions of countries allied with the United States
French embargoes on trade with the United States
British impressment of U.S. sailors
The statistics in this table illustrate population changes associated with —
the rise of industrialism in the United States
the establishment of a federal income tax
a prolonged food shortage in the United States
a lengthy war over disputed territory
The theme represented in this painting is most associated with —
the nineteenth-century temperance movement
books and songs supporting the nativist movement
the works of artists from the Hudson River School
the nineteenth-century industrial boom
How did the Freedmen’s Bureau most assist in the reconstruction of the South?
By dividing large plantations and redistributing the property to former slaves
By creating a militia to help enforce the voting rights of former slaves
By offering legal assistance and public schooling to former slaves
By petitioning the government to offer money to former slaves
This early map of New England was published in 1677.
Which of the following names the group best known for settling this region and states their reason for settling?
Merchants: To trade with the region’s American Indians
Quakers: To establish a colony free of slavery
Explorers: To map the region’s rivers
Puritans: To freely practice their religion
Which of the following correctly completes this graphic organizer?
President Jackson annexes land west of the Mississippi River.
President Jackson ignores a Supreme Court ruling.
President Jackson introduces a bill to Congress.
President Jackson vetoes an act passed by Congress
In this reply, Daniel Webster is reacting to —
the inability of citizens to elect Supreme Court justices
an attempted nullification of a federal law by a state
a proposal to revise the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution
the federal seizure of private land for transportation networks
Which American colony’s economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
Massachusetts
This political cartoon comments on events that occurred during the —
Reconstruction era
Age of Jackson
Second Great Awakening
War of 1812
Which numbered pair correctly replaces (1) and (2) in this table?
(1) three-fourths (2) eligible voters
(1) three-fourths (2) Supreme Court
(1) two-thirds (2) Electoral College
(1) two-thirds (2) state legislatures
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Civil War?
Economic differences between the Union and the Confederacy
The amount of military training given to Union forces and Confederacy forces
Religious differences between the Union and the Confederacy
The alignment of foreign allies with the Union or with the Confederacy
This leader inspired followers of the abolitionist movement by —
writing Uncle Tom’s Cabin
publishing the anti-slavery newspaper The North Star
organizing the Underground Railroad
becoming the first African American senator
Which constitutional principle is Jefferson referring to in this excerpt?
Full faith and credit
Popular sovereignty
Federalism
Judicial review
Which of the following best completes this illustration?
Free Enterprise System
Mercantile System
Federalism
Republicanism
Which of the following is the best example of an early U.S. struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?
The XYZ Affair
The War of 1812
The Barbary Wars
The Whiskey Rebellion
Those who agreed with this point of view were known as —
Minutemen
Loyalists
Federalists
Patriots
Why was this congressional structure created by the framers of the Constitution?
To follow the plan outlined in the Articles of Confederation
To reach a compromise between large and small states
To reach a compromise between slave states and non-slave states
To implement the outcome of a popular vote
Irish and Chinese immigrants are best remembered for performing which type of labor during the late nineteenth century?
Building dams in the midwestern states
Digging canals across northern states
Building railroads in western territories J
Constructing bridges in southern states
This statement is most likely from a handbook designed to prepare citizens for —
voting in elections
jury duty
paying income taxes
military service
How did President Lincoln succeed in permanently abolishing the practice represented by the tree in this cartoon?
By ordering the use of popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery
By encouraging an armed rebellion of slaves in the South
By promoting the passage and ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment
By helping abolitionists fund the Underground Railroad
What was the purpose of this amendment?
To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
To prevent conflicts between state and local governments
To limit the authority of the federal government
To increase the participation of citizens in state government
The reform efforts of Dorothea Dix during the mid-nineteenth century led to —
improved education for immigrant children
the creation of worker safety regulations
the expansion of suffrage for women
improved facilities for the mentally ill and disabled
Which title best completes this list?
Economic Motives for Passing the Northwest Ordinance
Reasons for Issuing the Monroe Doctrine
Economic Motives for Manifest Destiny Policies
Reasons for the Gadsden Purchase
How did the growth of the railway system during the nineteenth century affect the U.S. economy?
By helping expand the commercial markets of U.S. companies
By making it easier for people in rural areas to work in urban factories
By helping strengthen the economic ties between U.S. and British companies
By permitting faster communication between corporate leaders and their employees
The actions described in this excerpt were carried out in order to —
encourage the outbreak of war between England and France
protest British taxation policies
end trade disagreements between colonists and French traders
protest a ban on selling beverages in the colonies
What was the fundamental question addressed in each of these congressional acts?
Should the U.S. expand westward?
Should states be allowed to nullify federal laws?
Should slave labor be allowed in new states?
Should states be able to secede from the Union?
Which diagram correctly compares two regions of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century?
Which law would be considered unconstitutional on the basis of First Amendment guarantees?
A ban on the publication of classified information by government employees
A requirement that church employees pay income tax
A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel
A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office
Which of the following was most responsible for the revolution described in this excerpt?
Expanded public education
Rapid technological innovation
Increased government spending
Rapid territorial expansion
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 woman elected to Congress
• Life
• Liberty
• Pursuit of happiness
This list includes rights that are considered —
TRANSFERABLE
LEGISLATED
UNALIENABLE
INHERITED
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 most other foreign countries
Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in northern states 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.
Which sentence completes this diagram?
People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.
Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.
A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.
The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development?
New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the country’s busiest seaport
New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade
Washington, D.C., becoming the cultural and political center of the nation
Boston becoming one of the country’s largest transportation hubs
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
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 government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed 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.
Severe casualties were inflicted on Union forces.
The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of —
freedom from debts
religious freedom
economic freedom
freedom of speech
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution?
F The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.
A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.
The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.
A republican system of government will better represent large states.
In this excerpt, President Hayes proposes a change in federal policy toward American Indians. Legislation based on 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
What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?
Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?
Can a state regulate a federal agency?
Can a state overturn a federal law?
Can the federal government levy taxes on states?
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 United States in the early 1850s?
To seek gold
To purchase inexpensive farmland
To avoid a plague
To escape religious persecution
What was the result of the events shown on the map above?
General Lee’s troops received necessary reinforcements.
General Grant’s supply lines were completely cut off.
General Lee surrendered to General Grant.
General Grant and General Lee combined forces.
Which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from carrying out these actions?
The First Amendment
The Second Amendment
The Fifth Amendment
The 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
One result of the trend shown in this table was the —
expansion of available labor
creation of specialized trade guilds
decrease in educational opportunities for women
increase in production costs for manufacturers
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in 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 convinced France to ally with the United States.
What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution?
The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law.
Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability.
The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government.
Giving greater power to the federal government 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 1700s?
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
Which numbered area did the United States acquire in 1846 after negotiations with Great Britain?
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 United States
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
George Washington’s Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address
The Federalist Papers
The measures in this list are examples of ways southern states weakened the effects of the —
Compromise of 1850
Fifteenth Amendment
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Dred Scott v. Sandford decision
Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?
To overturn a corrupt Mexican government
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 these tactics effective?
Confederate states were unable to collect tariffs on manufactured goods.
Union forces were able to use the blockade 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 the growth of southern plantation economies
By creating a national bank to loan money to land investors
Which of the following best completes this list?
Established schools
Certified applications for political office
Granted small-business loans
Provided funds for farming supplies
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
The opportunity for 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 Constitutional 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 federal legislation
the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional
only the president may issue an executive order
The invention discussed in this article led directly to —
the expansion of educational opportunities for women
rapid communication of information to distant locations
the increased ability of people to work at night
rapid population growth in the western territories
Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence?
Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding 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.
Which of these directly resulted from the event announced in this headline?
The abolitionist movement gained momentum in the North.
Members of the U.S. Senate sought to end Black Codes in the southern states.
The federal government allowed the expansion of slavery into all new western territories.
Abolitionists moved to the South to avoid living under the new law.
Which phrase correctly completes the excerpt?
we joined the local congregation
we agreed to leave
we asked the federal government 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 nine states.
Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade.
This diagram shows some of the steps in becoming a —
registered voter in the United States
member of the U.S. armed forces
candidate for elected office in the United States
naturalized U.S. citizen
These reforms were instituted by —
governors during the colonial era
Reconstruction governments after the Civil War
Patriots during the American Revolution
revivalists after the Second Great Awakening
What was one result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-1800s?
Sectional differences increased.
The federal government prohibited immigration.
Job opportunities decreased.
Fewer public lands were devoted to transportation.
The names on this map best reflect which of the following?
Family names of early pioneers in the West
The impact of American Indian culture on southwestern states
The influence of Spanish colonial heritage on the United States
Religious beliefs brought by immigrants to the United State
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 western states —
relied on subsistence farming
used natural harbors for shipping
focused on mining and agriculture
traded freely with other nations
Which reason best completes this list?
To spread democratic ideals
To improve efficiency in manufacturing
To locate potential military allies
To claim new territory
