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WorksheetsFinal 18-19
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 37mins
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to protect individual liberties
to satisfy the Northern states
to protect the government
to satisfy the Southern states
With the Judiciary Act of 1789, Congress:
placed the state courts under federal courts.
blocked the state laws in favor of federal laws.
established a federal court system.
named judges for all federal and state courts.
What was one result of the compromise on Hamilton's plan to pay off bonds issued during the American Revolution?
protests by the Federalists
reduced taxes in the North
removal of trade barriers
the nation’s capital was located in the South
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
an armed uprising by abolitionists in Kansas
a skirmish between U.S. soldiers and Native Americans in the Ohio Valley
a violent slave rebellion in Virginia
a protest by Pennsylvania farmers over a new tax
Why did George Washington proclaim neutrality for the United States?
to establish a foreign relations policy
to make the public happy
to keep out of the war between Britain and France
as a show of support to the British
Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of President Jefferson?
reducing the national debt
eliminating most of the federal taxes
declaring war on Britain (War of 1812)
cutting down on military expenses
What did the Supreme Court’s ruling in Marbury v. Madison help establish?
the power of the federal government over the states
the Court’s power of judicial review
the protection of citizens’ civil rights
a person’s right to privacy
What term describes “the right of the courts to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional?”
Customs Duty
Secede
Embargo
Judicial Review
Lewis and Clark set out to bring back information about:
The Louisiana Territory
Texas
California
Kansas
What was the main goal of the first 4 presidents of the United States regarding America’s relationship with Britain and France?
Fight both the British and the French
Remain neutral; not get involved in conflict with the British or French
Fight the French
Fight the British
Why did pioneer families tend to settle in communities along major rivers?
It was easier for them to travel east along the rivers. Rivers provided easy escape routes in the event of Native American attack. Rivers provided opportunities for recreation. They could ship their crops to market more easily.
Rivers provided easy escape routes in the event of Native American attack.
Rivers provided opportunities for recreation.
They could ship their crops to market more easily.
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became known as “The Star-Spangled Banner” after watching bomb bursting over which location in September 1814?
Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain
A fallen fort in Lake Erie ,
Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor
Washington D.C
Andrew Jackson became a hero after the last battle of the War of 1812.
What was the name of the last battle of the War of 1812?
Lake Champlain
Baltimore
Plattsburg
New Orleans
In the 1828 presidential election, Andrew Jackson’s Democratic Party:
favored states’ rights
was dominated by wealthy merchants and farmers
supported setting up a national bank
wanted a strong central government
How did President Jackson respond to South Carolina’s decision to nullify the Tariff of 1828?
He agreed that South Carolina had the right to nullify a federal law.
He asked Congress to do away with the tariff.
He threatened to send federal troops into South Carolina.
He told South Carolina to pay the tariff or leave the United States.
In the case of Worcester v. Georgia (1832), the United States Supreme Court ruled:
the spoils system was unconstitutional.
.
Georgia had no right to interfere with the Cherokee.
states had to support a national bank.
the federal government had no authority over Native Americans
Why was the removal of the Cherokee people from Tennessee and Georgia called the Trail of Tears?
The Cherokee’s trail disappeared after they left.
The Cherokee suffered and were unhappy when they had to leave their homeland.
The Cherokee traveled mainly by water.
The Cherokee left a trail so other Native Americans could find them.
Jackson attacked the Bank of the United States because:
it financed foreign business deals that put Americans out of work.
it made too many loans to non citizens.
it was controlled by wealthy Easterners.
it was being run by corrupt elected officials.
One reason the Whigs won the presidential election of 1840 was that:
People blamed Van Buren for the 'Panic of 1837.'
people were disgusted by the Indian Removal Act.
they made a “corrupt bargain” with Henry Clay to steal the presidency.
the Democrats split over supporting Martin Van Buren.
Which of these is a reason that many Americans believed in Manifest Destiny?
They liked to wear clothes made from beaver skins.
Mexico was treating the settlers unfairly.
They believed it was God’s plan for the country.
They did not like the British.
They did not want to speak Spanish.
What was the main problem that delayed the statehood of Florida and Texas?
There was a large amount of distrust between President Jackson and Congress.
They had no organized government.
Congress wanted to keep a balance of slave and free states in the Union.
Neither one had a large enough population.
They were in continual conflict with neighboring territories.
After Florida became a territory, who settled there?
Americans looking for sunshine, cotton, oranges, and alligators.
the Spanish
enslaved people who had run away hoping for freedom
people from the Northeast in search of a better climate
planters from the South who needed more fertile land
Which of these statements about the Alamo is true?
There were about the same number of soldiers fighting on each side.
All of the defenders who fought there were killed; only a few women and children were left.
General Santa Anna was defeated there.
The battle had little effect on the war. There were about the same number of soldiers fighting on each side.
The Santa Fe Trail:
was used by emigrants to get to Oregon.
was part of the Bear Flag Republic.
was a disputed area between the United States and Mexico.
began as a route for bringing trade goods from the western edge of the United States to the territory of New Mexico.
Why did President Polk send troops to the border of Mexico?
to provoke war with Mexico
to protect American citizens living in Mexican lands
to persuade the Mexican government to give up California peacefully
to join with Mexican forces against invaders
The population of California increased quickly after:
the arrival of the Chinese.
the discovery of gold.
people heard about the mild climate.
people learned that they could get there by water.
Which is a reason many Americans poured into Oregon Territory to settle there?
One can often see whales in the ocean off this coast and that's pretty freaking awesome!
The land was bordering the Pacific Ocean (to help fulfil Manifest Destiny)
Gold had been discovered
There were relatively few Native Americans there
What group was known as having the largest single migration in American history in 1846 as a result of religious persecution?
The Islamic Society of Boston
The Manitoban Baptists
The Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
The Westchester Methodists
Which is a result of the Gold Rush in 1849?
Rapid town depopulation highlighted the need for better government
Agriculture, shipping, and trade grew to accommodate population growth
The national bank became important again
because of the discovery of gold
Cities became reliant on vigilantes instead of police and judges
Which of the following is NOT one of the three phases of industrialization that happened in the north in the early 1800s?
Entrepreneurs built factories to bring specialized workers together
Workers used computers to program the machines to complete the tasks
Employers divided jobs into smaller steps
Workers used machines to complete tasks
Where were two-thirds (2/3) of the country’s manufactured goods made by 1860?
West
Midwest
Northeast
South
Which of the following is NOT a reason why industry developed more slowly in the South than in the North?
Manufactured goods were not in high demand in the South
Building industry was costly
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, eliminating the need for industry in the South.
Agriculture produced great profits
Where were most of the railroads, two-thirds (2/3), located in the mid-1800s?
North
South
Midwest
West
How did the Southern economy differ from the Northern economy?
Southerners raised mainly tobacco and hogs.
The South saw drastic improvements from the railroads.
The South was mostly agricultural.
The South counted on industry to make money.
What was the main reason that the Southern economy remained largely agricultural?
There were no railroads in the South.
Southerners refused to work in factories.
Cotton sales were very profitable.
Southerners did not know how to start industries.
What was one purpose of the slave codes?
Prevention of marriage among enslaved people
Communication among slaveholders
Prevention of slave rebellion
Education for enslaved people
Who was the best known for leading a violent slave rampage in Virginia in 1831?
Dred Scott
Frederick Douglass
John Brown
Nat Turner
What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?
Allow people to travel safely during wars
Bring fresh water to Southern communities
Help enslaved people reach freedom in the North
Transport people to new homes in Liberia (Africa)
Who was the best known conductor of the Underground Railroad?
Stephen A. Douglas
Harriet Tubman
John Brown
Dred Scott
Who was the best known African American abolitionist who wanted full equality with whites?
John Brown
Harriet Tubman
Dred Scott
Frederick Douglass
What did the Fugitive Slave Act do?
It returned slaves to the South even if they were caught in a free state
It gave the South the idea to secede from the union
It created the Underground Railroad
It said that slavery could not be banned anywhere by anyone
The Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision stated that:
The Missouri Compromise was constitutional.
The slave trade should be abolished.
Enslaved persons could bring lawsuits.
Congress, and no one else either, had power to ban slavery in any territory.
One fear Southern slave owners had was:
That the Southern states would all end up being their own countries
The Underground Railroad would take over
A slave rebellion would wipe them out
Congress would ban the cotton gin
According to the map, in 1860 Kentucky and Missouri were both
Union free states
Union territories
Union slave states
Confederate states
What generalization can you make about the Union slave states?
They share a border with free states to the north
They all border the Mississippi River
They are farther south than Alabama
They are all in New England
How did Southerners justify secession?
International law
Equality for all
States' rights
Civil rights
What event officially started the Civil War?
the raid at Harpers Ferry (Virginia)
the attack on Fort Sumter (South Carolina)
the burning of Lawrence, Kansas
the election of Abraham Lincoln
The Supreme Court’s Dred Scott v. Sandford decision
enslaved persons could bring lawsuits.
the slave trade should be abolished.
the Missouri Compromise was constitutional.
Congress had no power to ban slavery in any territory.
Which of the following is one advantage the North (Union) had over the South?
They had greater numbers of troops.
They knew the terrain better than the Southern troops did.
They had a stronger fighting spirit.
They had stronger military leadership.
What was one advantage the South (Confederacy) had during the Civil War?
The largest weapons factories were located in the South.
They were more familiar with the places where most battles occurred.
They received military support from Britain and France.
Most people in the North and South supported the Confederacy’s effort to form an independent country.
Many Union and Confederate soldiers deserted (left) because:
They decided to join the other side.
They planned to take a European vacation.
They doubted their side’s ability to win the war.
They were hungry, afraid, and sick.
During the war, the economy of the Confederacy was:
severely strained by the Union blockade and the destruction of Southern land and property.
unchanged because most of the battles took place on Northern soil.
strengthened due to inflation.
strengthened by bounties paid to army recruits.
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Shiloh
First Battle of Bull Run
Battle between Ironclads
Battle of Antietam
At the beginning of the Civil War, African-Americans:
were NOT allowed to serve in either the Union or Confederate armies.
were allowed to serve in ONLY the Union army
were allowed to serve in ONLY the Confederate army.
were allowed to serve in both the Union and Confederate armies.
What battle was the single deadliest day of fighting in the Civil War?
First Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Shiloh
Battle between Ironclads
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Set free all enslaved people in the US
Declared the Union the winner of the war
Set free the enslaved people in the Confederacy
Allowed slavery to continue
Gettysburg was an important battle because:
General George Pickett led his charge against Union forces there.
it occurred at a key fort near Richmond, Virginia.
it turned the tide of the war in the Union’s favor.
It was apparent that the South would not win after Gettysburg.
it took place in Union territory.
Sherman waged total war in the South because:
He hated Southerners and wanted to humiliate them.
He hated slavery and wanted to punish slave owners.
He was raiding the South for supplies
He hoped it would help end the war.
The Fugitive Slave Act
Forced Northerners caught helping slaves escape to pay Southern slave owners money for their economic loss.
Honored Harriet Tubman for her role in the Underground Railroad
Forced runaway slaves back to their masters even if they were caught where slavery was illegal
Was the law that allowed slaves to be free if they made it North
To help African Americans adjust to life after slavery, Congress created the:
black codes
Ten Percent Plan
Wade-Davis Bill
Freedman’s Bureau
Who became president after President Lincoln was assassinated
John Wilkes Booth
Andrew Johnson
Wade Davis
Thaddeus Stevens
To reenter the Union, Southern states had to
vote for Radical Republicans
outlaw the practice of slavery
pledge loyalty to President Lincoln
gradually free enslaved people
What was the purpose of the Thirteenth Amendment
To set up black codes
To abolish slavery
To keep African Americans enslaved
To establish a new Confederate nation
What was one purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
To grant citizenship to African Americans
To formally begin Reconstruction
To extend amnesty to former Confederates
To guarantee former enslaved people the right to vote
Who voted to impeach President Johnson?
The Senate
southern voters
The House of Representatives
state conventions
What was the purpose of the Fifteenth Amendment?
To formally begin Reconstruction
To extend amnesty to former Confederates
To guarantee former enslaved people the right to vote
To grant citizenship to African Americans
The number of African Americans holding important government positions during Reconstruction was
nearly all government officials in the South
about half of all government officials in the South
zero
very small
Scalawags were:
northern African Americans.
white Northerners.
southern African Americans
white Southerners
In sharecropping, what does the farmer give the landowner?
profits from crop sales
a percentage of the crop
seeds, tools, and a mule
money for rent
“Jim Crow” laws required which practice?
integration
literacy tests
segregation
sharecropping
Where did Exodusters go?
Kansas
the South
Texas
New York City and Chicago
African Americans who escaped the South to join the army were called:
Scalawags
buffalo soldiers
carpetbaggers
Exodusters
