WorksheetsRegents Review - Where am I?
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which geographic feature was most important for the development of commerce in the New England and middle colonies?
limited rainfall
natural harbors
long growing season
mountainous terrain
Britain ended the practice of salutary neglect following the French and Indian War (1754–1763) which directly contributed to the
end of African slave trade
refusal of France to give up Canada
increased conflict with Spain along the Mississippi River
colonial protests of Americans against new taxes
The geography of the Atlantic Coastal Plain most influenced the southern economy during the period from 1620 to 1865 because it
promoted a plantation system of agriculture
led to diversified manufacturing
encouraged development of the railroad industry
resulted in widespread coal mining
Which event during the Colonial Era most influenced the concept of freedom of the press?
passage of Navigation Acts
trial of John Peter Zenger
creation of the Albany Plan of Union
establishment of the House of Burgesses
What was a main reason large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period?
British laws promoted the growth of slavery in the South.
Cotton could only be grown in wetlands.
Southern mountains led to the development of isolated, self- sufficient farms.
The climate in the South provided longer growing seasons.
During the colonial period in British North America, the major geographic barrier to westward expansion was the
Ohio River
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
The Mayflower Compact (1620) and the Virginia House of Burgesses (1619) are early examples of
restrictions on religious freedom
steps towards representative government
resistance to British rule
economic systems in the colonies
Which geographic feature contributed most to the settlement of colonies along the Atlantic Coast?
mountainous terrain
extensive mineral deposits
subtropical climate
navigable rivers and harbors
During the 1700s, the British government used mercantilism to
profit from its colonies
develop colonial manufacturing
discourage colonial agriculture
promote colonial trade with other nations
What was an important goal of European mercantilism during the 1600s and 1700s?
promoting colonial self-sufficiency
increasing the mother country's wealth
encouraging colonial manufacturing of textiles
improving trade between European nations
The Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the Homestead Act (1862) both reflected the national government’s policy of (remember, the Northwest Ordinance was part of the Articles of Confederation - MM)
encouraging the settlement of frontier lands
protecting the tribal lands of Native American Indians
expanding slavery onto the Great Plains
purchasing land from foreign countries
The social contract theory as applied to the Declaration of Independence most directly reflects the ideas of
Thomas Hobbes
Adam Smith
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a turning point in the relationship between American colonists and the British government because the war
increased French influence in North America
ended Native American Indian attacks west of the Appalachian Mountains
resulted in British debt and attempts to tax colonists
created an alliance with Canada against the British
The main reason Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense was to
urge adoption of the Albany Plan of Union
gain support for declaring independence from Great Britain
bring an end to the Revolutionary War
convince states to ratify the new Constitution
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important in United States history because it established a method for
admitting new states to the Union
promoting diplomatic relations with foreign nations
funding internal improvements
securing ports on the Pacific Coast
The primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to
provide tax revenues for the national government
establish the basic framework of the national government
give the national government the power to regulate interstate commerce
establish the supremacy of the national government over the states
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the inability of the central government to
establish a postal system
collect adequate taxes from the states
control western lands
admit new states to the Union
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by Great Britain after the French and Indian War primarily to
promote colonial settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains
limit conflict between Native American Indians and colonial settlers
encourage colonial economic ties with France
force French settlers to leave British territory
…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,…
Which document includes this passage?
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Northwest Ordinance
Monroe Doctrine
Thomas Jefferson incorporated John Locke’s idea of the social contract theory in the Declaration of Independence because this idea
justified the overthrow of a government that denied individual liberties
considered economic rights more important than inalienable rights
supported the divine right of kings
called for a gradual change of government
The primary aim of the writers of the United States Constitution was to
eliminate the bicameral legislature
strengthen the power of the central government
preserve the supremacy of the states
weaken the independence of the judiciary
The power of the president to veto laws and the power of the House of Representatives to impeach are examples of
federalism
unwritten constitution
executive privilege
checks and balances
As stated in the United States Constitution, which group is directly elected by the people?
Supreme Court justices
presidential cabinet members
members of the House of Representatives
political party leaders
Which statement most accurately describes the principle of federalism?
States have the power to review national laws.
The ultimate power is given to the voters.
Power is divided between the national and state governments.
Power is shared by the two political parties.
What was a major argument used by the Antifederalists to oppose ratifying the Constitution?
Congress was given the power to tax exports.
The executive branch lacked the power to maintain order
The proposed Constitution contained no bill of rights.
Only the national government could coin money.
The judicial branch of government can check the legislative branch of government by
vetoing bills passed by Congress
declaring laws unconstitutional
calling special sessions of Congress
reducing congressional budgets
Federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances are constitutional principles that directly
empower more voters
restrict individual liberties
involve citizens in the governing process
reduce the concentration of governmental power
Many of the fundamental principles found in the United States Constitution (1787) were based on the
concept of salutary neglect
influence of British Loyalists
rule of absolute monarchs in Europe
writings of Enlightenment philosophers
Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?
the power to regulate interstate commerce
the number of justices on the Supreme Court
a system for electing the president
a method of determining state representation in Congress
The Preamble of the Constitution demonstrates that the writers believed that sovereignty belongs to the
federal government
state governments
president
people
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was supported by farmers in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee primarily because they wanted to
end conflicts with Mexico on the western frontier
gain unrestricted access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans
end the practice of slavery
secure an easier route for transporting their products to the Pacifi c Coast
The Supreme Court decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) and in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) resulted in (remember these are Marshall Court cases)
large land grants for Native American Indians
an expansion of the rights of African Americans
greater state regulation of business activities
an increase in the power of the federal government over state governments
In the first half of the 19th century, canal building was important to economic growth because canals
could be used in all seasons of the year
provided access to free homesteads in the West
charged lower rates than the transcontinental railroad
allowed faster transport of farm and industrial products
Political parties, the president’s cabinet, and national nominating conventions are considered examples of
delegated powers
separation of powers
the elastic clause
the unwritten constitution
Thomas Jefferson used a loose interpretation of the United States Constitution when he
negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803
asked Congress to increase the size of the United States Navy
ran for a second term as president
opposed the reelection of John Adams in 1800
A major goal of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was to
encourage immigration from Latin American nations
strengthen the national commitment to Manifest Destiny
prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
improve trade opportunities with Asian nations
Alexander Hamilton believed that creation of the Bank of the United States would help the nation’s economy by
loaning money to monopolies
prohibiting foreign investment in United States businesses
reducing tariffs on foreign imports
providing for a stable currency
In 1790, the first census of the United States was taken in order to
create immigration quotas
determine each state’s representation in Congress
establish the number of appointed federal judges
justify funding for public education
A major reason for President Andrew Jackson’s policy toward the Cherokee Nation was to
provide Native American Indians with better farmland
enforce the United States Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
obtain land from Native American Indians for white settlers
gain the political support of Native American Indians
The Supreme Court decisions in Marbury v. Madison (1803), McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), and Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) are similar in that each resulted in the
development of new political parties
admission of new slave states
strengthening of the power of the federal government
expansion of the rights of corporations
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850 were attempts by the federal government to
limit immigration from Europe
reduce the conflict over slavery
settle border disputes with Mexico
control the migration of settlers to new western territories
Which 19th-century phrase best describes the overall efforts of the United States to expand westward to the Pacifi c Ocean?
“Remember the Alamo”
“Manifest Destiny”
“Bleeding Kansas”
“Remember the Maine”
Which statement was included in the Declaration of Sentiments written at Seneca Falls in 1848?
“. . . We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; . . .”
“. . . I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. . . .”
“. . . I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. . . .”
What was one result of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)?
Sectional tension increased.
The slave trade was abolished
Northern states were more willing to compromise
Southern states immediately seceded from the Union.
Before the Civil War, the collapse of the Whig Party and the formation of the Free Soil and the Republican parties showed that
opposing views on slavery affected national unity
major political parties received most of their support in the South
Americans were united in their political views
Americans were divided over the issue of unlimited coinage of silver
. . .“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; . . .” —Seneca Falls Convention, 1848
Which document most influenced the authors of this statement?
Mayflower Compact
Albany Plan of Union
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I. _____________________________________
A. Disputes over tariff rates
B. Introduction of slavery into the territories
C. Demands of abolitionists
D. Disagreements over States rights
Reasons for the American System
Successes of Third Political Parties
Causes of Sectionalism
Justifications for Economic Reform
President Andrew Jackson used the spoils system to
stop the westward expansion of slavery
strengthen the military for national defense
reward loyal political supporters
destroy the Bank of the United States
Which constitutional principle was the main focus of the North–South conflicts that led to the Civil War?
states rights
due process of law
separation of powers
presidential veto power
During the 1840s, supporters of Manifest Destiny favored
closing the frontier to settlement
ending the American system
acquiring Texas and California
ceding (giving) the Oregon Territory to Russia
Which action was an attempt by southern state governments after the Civil War to limit the rights of African Americans?
ratification of the 13th amendment
implementation of the Black Codes
establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau
impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
After the Civil War, the most common occupations
for freedmen were
factory owners and teachers
skilled artisans and mechanics
sharecroppers and tenant farmers
miners and soldiers
At the start of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln stated that the major reason for fighting the war was to
break the South’s economic ties to Great Britain
uphold the Constitution by preserving the Union
enforce the terms of the Compromise of 1850
punish the Confederate states for leaving the Union
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I. _________________________________
A. Freedmen’s Bureau
B. Passage of the 14th amendment
C. Military occupation of the South
Development of States Rights
Results of Manifest Destiny
Elements of Reconstruction
Limits on Civil Rights
Which situation was a direct result of the Civil War?
emergence of the United States as a world power
rapid growth of industry in the North
elimination of all Jim Crow laws
end of the sharecropping system
Throughout the Civil War, an important advantage the North had over the South was that the North
had superior military leaders
had greater manufacturing capabilities
received support from Great Britain and France
used a strategy for fighting a defensive war
The Compromise of 1877 brought an end to Radical Reconstruction by providing for the
resignation of President Rutherford B. Hayes
removal of federal troops from Southern states
establishment of a system of sharecropping
strict enforcement of the 14th amendment
Which statement is a valid generalization about the experience of African Americans during the early Reconstruction period (1865–1870)?
They gained economic equality.
Their participation in government decreased.
They achieved legal rights through constitutional amendments.
Their political equality was opposed by most Radical Republicans.
The system of sharecropping developed in the South after the Civil War because
most formerly enslaved persons had no farming skills
owners of large tracts of land faced labor shortages
much farmland was ruined by the war
plantation owners wanted to diversify crops
President Abraham Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction after the Civil War included
restoring the social conditions that existed before the war began
conducting trials for former Confederate leaders
destroying the economic and social power of the Southern planters
reuniting the nation as quickly as possible
The formation of business monopolies in the late 1800s was made possible by the
effects of laissez-faire policies
passage of federal antitrust laws
elimination of the free-enterprise system
adoption of socialist economic practices
Which pairing matches a 19th-century business leader with the industry he developed?
Cornelius Vanderbilt—textile
Andrew Carnegie—meatpacking
J. P. Morgan—sugar
John D. Rockefeller—oil
In the United States, third parties have been influential because they have often
outspent their political opponents
provided the presidential candidate of the major parties
suggested reforms later adopted by the two major parties
elected majorities in both Congress and state legislatures
The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 were passed by Congress to
help regulate the money supply
promote investment in manufacturing
control business practices that limited competition
limit the hours of working women
During the 1870s, the Granger movement attracted the support of many western farmers because it proposed that
the money supply should be deflated by removing paper currency from circulation
shipping rates and grain storage fees charged by railroads should be regulated
immigrants should be given land on the Great Plains
the government should control the development of resources in the Wes
President Theodore Roosevelt earned a reputation as a trustbuster because he
favored the conservation of natural resources
used court actions to break up business monopolies
sided with labor unions against big business
opposed the efforts of consumer advocates
One way in which Ida Tarbell, Upton Sinclair, and Jacob Riis were similar is that each sought to
end racial discrimination
control illegal immigration
limit government regulations
expose economic and social abuses
Which legislation resulted from the publication of Upton Sinclair’s novel, The Jungle?
Hepburn Act
Dawes Act
Meat Inspection Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Which action by the federal government would Progressive reformers be most likely to support?
regulating business practices to protect consumers and workers
ending federal regulation of the banking system
passing high tariffs to protect domestic industries from foreign competition
authorizing tax breaks for large corporations
The United States government’s use of laissez-faire principles during the late 19th century resulted in the
commitment of aid to small American businesses
decline in the number of factory jobs
opposition of American businesses to protective tariffs
growth of trusts and monopolies
As related to Latin America, the Roosevelt Corollary strengthened the original Monroe Doctrine by
threatening military intervention to stop European interference
extending the doctrine to Asia
sending humanitarian aid to Mexico and the Caribbean
promoting the independence of former United States colonies
One major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States
formed an alliance with England
gained recognition as a world power
repealed the Monroe Doctrine
decreased the size of its navy
In the late 1800s, an increased demand for raw materials and a desire for new markets contributed to the United States adopting a policy of
imperialism
pacifism
collective security
isolationism
Which action by Germany prompted the United States to enter World War I?
attacking British shipping
forming an alliance with Austria-Hungary
resuming unrestricted submarine warfare
invading France
The United States Supreme Court in Schenck v. United States (1919) ruled that freedom of speech may be limited during national emergencies when the speech
threatens the principle of States rights
conflicts with national economic policies
interferes with a presidential campaign
presents a clear and present danger to the nation
What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia
supporting independence movements in Africa
rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies
acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests
Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open Door Notes (1899–1900) to world powers to
keep Chinese workers from coming to America
secure a fair settlement in the Russo-Japanese War
protect United States trading interests in China
bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion
The major argument of opponents of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles was that the treaty would require the United States to
become involved in future international conflicts
pay for war damages
adopt a policy of military alliances
keep troops permanently in Europe
During World War I, what was President Woodrow Wilson’s purpose in outlining the Fourteen Points?
asking Congress for additional funding for the war effort
suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
proposing war crimes trials for leaders of enemy nations
calling for military alliances against aggressor nations
Which action was a result of the other three?
Germany’s policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
United States entry into World War I
interception of the Zimmermann Note
United States loans to Allied nations
The Palmer Raids after World War I were controversial because the federal government
led a campaign against discrimination and racial segregation
imprisoned suffragists who led protest marches
violated the civil liberties of suspected radicals
granted asylum to European refugees
During the 1920s, the influence of the Ku Klux Klan and the passage of laws setting immigration quotas illustrated the
rejection of traditional religious values
support for integrated public schools
negative reaction to the Scopes trial
growth of nativism
Which factor in the late 1920s was a major cause of the Great Depression?
overproduction of manufactured goods
high income tax rates
limited use of consumer credit
low tariffs on European products
What was one reason many banks failed during the early 1930s?
Banks had made risky loans and stock market investments.
Banks were over-regulated by the federal government.
Large banks had formed a monopoly
Banks charged high interest rates for loans
One major policy difference between President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was that President Roosevelt
focused primarily on reducing tariffs
stressed tax cuts and subsidies for big business
adopted a laissez-faire philosophy
proposed direct aid to farmers and the unemployed
The defeat of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “court packing” plan by Congress is an example of
federalism
checks and balances
due process
the amendment process
The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s is best known for
ending racial segregation in public facilities
promoting the cultural creativity of African Americans
encouraging passage of new voting rights legislation
supporting legislation to eliminate the Ku Klux Klan
Which factor best accounts for the affordability of Ford Model T automobiles in the 1920s?
the expertise of individual craftsmanship
strong support from labor unions
the efficiencies created by the assembly line
low taxes and government subsidies
The 1920s are often called the Roaring Twenties because the decade was noted for
political reform
economic depression
ending Prohibition
social and cultural changes
Breadlines, Hoovervilles, and the Bonus Army were all direct results of
housing shortages in the 1920s
relief efforts of the New Deal
mechanization of agriculture
unemployment during the Great Depression
Which heading would be most accurate for the partial outline below?
I. _________________________________
A. United States restricts arms sales in 1935.
B. President Roosevelt gives “quarantine” speech in 1937.
C. Cash-and-carry policy goes into effect in 1939.
D. Britain receives lend-lease aid in 1941.
Congress Expands War Powers
Media Influences Foreign Policy
United States Moves Away From Neutrality
International Community Unites for Peace
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt decided to
ban Japanese Americans from serving in Congress
deport most Japanese Americans to Japan
immediately draft all young Japanese Americans into the military
move Japanese Americans to internment camps away from the Pacific Coast
Agreements made at the Yalta and Potsdam conferences near the end of World War II resulted in the
division of Germany into zones of occupation
invasion of the Soviet Union by the Allies
creation of the arms control agreements
control of the Korean peninsula by United Nations forces
The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II primarily affected those Japanese Americans who lived
in the Ohio River valley
along the Gulf Coast
on the West Coast
near the Rio Grande border with Mexico
After World War II, one important outcome of the passage of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (GI Bill) was that it
allowed women to serve in combat positions
limited suburban growth
provided funds for new military bases
created educational and housing assistance for veterans
In what way did the traditional role of many women change during World War II?
They won leadership roles in Congress
They accepted high-level management positions in war industries.
They were assigned to combat positions in the armed forces.
They took jobs in support of the war effort.
The Lend-Lease Act was passed by Congress in 1941 primarily to
assist Great Britain in World War II
stabilize the international banking system
maintain the traditional policy of strict neutrality toward Germany
encourage trade with Japan
“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. . . .” —President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address to Congress, December 8, 1941
In this statement, President Roosevelt was addressing Congress about the
sinking of merchant ships in the Atlantic Ocean
D-Day invasion of France
bombing of Pearl Harbor
air raids on the Panama Canal
President Harry Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan was based on the belief that the action would
save American lives by avoiding an invasion of Japan
force Germany and Italy to lay down their arms
help create a military alliance with China
persuade the Soviet Union to surrender
One reason the United States supported the creation of the United Nations was to
determine blame for the start of World War II
improve efforts to collect war debts
maintain international peace
promote the development of nuclear weapons
