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U.S. History 1st Semester Review

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An economic system where England controls all trade?

a)

Compact

b)

Raw Materials

c)

Mercantilism

2.

Which of the following might be found at a Plantation?

a)

Economy

b)

Economy

c)

Tobacco

3.

Which continent was Columbus hoping to reach?

a)

Africa

b)

America

c)

Asia

4.

In what state was Jamestown established in 1607?

a)

Virginia

b)

Massachusetts

c)

Pennsylvania

5.

Which country wanted to establish a fur trade in the Americas?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

England

6.
Why did Europeans come to the New World? 
a)
God 
b)
gold
c)
glory
d)
all of the above
7.
Plantations mostly thrived in which colonial region? 
a)
The North had a hot humid climate that allowed crops to flourish
b)
The North because they had soil rich in nutrients 
c)
The South had favorable climate and rich soil that was good for farming
d)
The South had rocky terrain that provided protection for crops 
8.

Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table?

a)

2: Moderate

b)

3: Rocky Soil

c)

4: Ships

d)

1: Indigo

9.

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

10.

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston

a)

Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.

b)

Extreme climates limited productive activity.

c)

Natural harbors provided access to markets

d)

Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.

11.

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

a)

Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.

b)

Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

c)

Plymouth’s founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown’s founders expected to discover gold.

d)

Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.

12.
The hash climate of the Northern colonies resulted in?
a)
Constant war with other colonies for resources
b)
A poor relationship with the Native Americans
c)
An economy based on shipping, fishing and trade
d)
A lack of imported goods from England
13.
Which religious group considered themselves non-violent and tolerant of others? 
a)
Puritan
b)
Anglican
c)
Quakers
d)
Methodists
14.
Which of the following was a religious dissenter? 
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Roger Williams
c)
John Locke
d)
William Blackstone
15.
Which of the following is an example of an export of the 13 colonies?
a)
Cotton
b)
Sheep
c)
Slaves
d)
Horses
16.
The Magna Carta inspired the idea of.....
a)
religious freedom
b)
limiting the power of the government so it does not abuse of the people
c)
abolishing Mercantilism
d)
levying taxes on the colonies
17.
Which of the following is an early example of a representative democracy? 
a)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
b)
Virginia House of Burguesses
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Magna Carta
18.
Another word for grievance is.....
a)
to refuse to buy
b)
a complaint
c)
a philosophical idea
d)
to disobey in a civilized manner
19.

Which Southern colony was established as a safe haven for Catholics?

a)

South Carolina

b)

Georgia

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Maryland

20.

Both Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson both believed in:

a)

Separation of Church and State

b)

The Anglican Church

c)

The Puritan Church

d)

Church and state working together

21.

Which of the following is an example of a cash crop exported to England?

a)

Rice

b)

Lumber

c)

Fish

d)

Fur

22.

Which European countries came to the New World during Colonization?

a)

Portugal, Spain, Italy

b)

Spain, France, Portugal

c)

France, Spain, England

d)

Italy, England, Germany

23.
This was a tax on molasses and sugar to reduce smuggling.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Townshend Act
d)
Tea Act
24.
This was a tax on all printed materials in the 13 Colonies.
a)
Stamp Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Tea Act
d)
Townshend Act
25.
Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."
a)
Transportation
b)
Relaxation
c)
Representation
d)
Sensation
26.
Why were the American Colonist taxed after the French and Indian War?
a)
Britain was in debt and needed money
b)
That was the agreement with the Native Americans
c)
They made too much money
d)
Townshend Acts
27.
This event broke tensions between the colonist and the British troops where shots were fired. Crispus Attucks was the first to be killed.
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
Bloody Valentine
28.
How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?
a)
Dressed up like Native Americans
b)
Boston Massacre
c)
Dumped tea into Boston harbor
d)
Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea
29.
Which was the punishment for the Boston Tea Party?
a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Sugar Acts
c)
Quartering Acts
d)
Stamp Acts
30.
This battle where the American Colonist won and was called "The shot heard 'round the world". 
a)
Battle of Saratoga
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Lexington and Concord
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
31.
This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.
a)
Patriot
b)
Loyalist
c)
Yes man
d)
Neutral
32.
Who was the first choice to command the Continental Army?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
George Washington
33.
Pamphlet that sparked the independent spirit within the colonies during the revolution.
a)
Common Sense
b)
Catching Fire
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Mayflower Compact
34.
This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Neutral
d)
British 
35.
Declaration of Independence was created July 4th of what year?
a)
1607
b)
1773
c)
1781
d)
1776
36.
Colonists were forbidden to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
a)
Proclamation line of 1763
b)
Proclamation boundary
c)
Manifest Destiny
d)
Borderlands
37.
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness were...
a)
Unalienable rights
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Freedom to live
d)
Will Smith movie
38.
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Hancock
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
39.

How is the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the war?

a)

Americans were heavily defeated.

b)

British stockpiled a lot of supplies from the American defeat.

c)

The French became the U.S. ally.

d)

George Washington dies

40.

How did the colonist revolt against the Sugar and Stamp Act?

a)

Colonists boycotted British goods

b)

Colonists continued to buy British goods

c)

Colonists started making their own goods.

d)

Colonists signed the Declaration of Independence

41.

This person was African American and took part in the famous "midnight ride" to warn of the British invasion.

a)

Paul Revere

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Wentworth Cheswell

d)

Crispus Attucks

42.

What made the Treaty of Paris 1783 significant?

a)

United States continued to be a colony.

b)

The colonists were forced to turn in their assets.

c)

The British executed the founding fathers.

d)

Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

43.
In this battle, Lord Cornwallis was cornered by Washington and his troops while the French navy created a blockade---ending the American Revolution....
a)
Battle of Bunker Hill
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Winter at Valley Forge
44.
Articles Of Confederation
a)
Weak U.S. Constitution, State Power
b)
Strong Federal Government
c)
Bill Of Rights
d)
James Madison
45.
Territories To States, Population Of 60,000
a)
U.S. Constitution
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
Treaty Of Paris (1763)
46.
Virginia Plan
a)
Equal Representation
b)
2 Houses Of Congress
c)
5 Slaves=3 Free People For Representation
d)
Representation By State Population
47.
Patrick Henry, George Mason, Demanded Bill Of Rights
a)
Federalists
b)
Loyalists
c)
Anti-Federalists
d)
Democratic-Republicans
48.
Which is true of the legislative branch? 
a)
The legislative branch can override vetoes. 
b)
The legislative branch nominates Supreme Court judges.
c)
The legislative branch declares laws unconstitutional. 
d)
The legislative branch can grant a pardon. 
49.
Which is true of the judicial branch? 
a)
The judicial branch has the power to appoint judges. 
b)
The judicial branch can override vetoes with a two-thirds vote. 
c)
The judicial branch can declare a law unconstitutional. 
d)
The judicial branch has the power to impeach the president.
50.
Which is true of the executive branch?
a)
The executive branch can veto bills or sign into the law.
b)
The executive branch can declare a law unconstitutional.
c)
The executive branch approves federal judges.
d)
The executive branch declare presidential acts unconstitutional.
51.

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

a)

Decide what laws mean

b)

Throw out laws

c)

Make laws

d)

Enforce laws

52.

What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

a)

Make laws

b)

Throw out laws

c)

Enforce laws

d)

Decide what laws mean

53.

What is the purpose of the judicial branch?

a)

Enforce laws

b)

Make laws

c)

Decide what laws mean

d)

Throw out laws

54.
What system did the framers of the Constitution use to make sure that no one branch of government would become too strong?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
National and Local
d)
Executive Branch
55.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
a)
the Preamble
b)
the Constitution
c)
the Articles of Confederation
d)
the Bill of Rights
56.
Laws Made By Elected Representatives
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation Of Powers
d)
Limited Government
57.
2/3 Congress, 3/4 States
a)
Article 1
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Amendment Process
d)
Electoral College
58.
No Quartering Of Soldiers
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
5th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
59.
6th Amendment
a)
Self-Incrimination
b)
Lawsuits, Civil Cases
c)
No Cruel Or Unusual Punishment
d)
Fair & Speedy Trial By Jury
60.
State Powers
a)
10th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
61.

5th Amendment

a)

Fair & Speedy Trial By Jury

b)

Due Process, Rights of the Accused, No double jeopardy

c)

No Unreasonable Searches & Seizures

d)

Unwritten Individual Rights

62.
Federal & State Power Divided
a)
Federalism
b)
Checks & Balances
c)
Republicanism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
63.
Persuaded Americans To Ratify The New Constitution
a)
Common Sense
b)
Articles Of Confederation
c)
Federalist Papers
d)
New Jersey Plan
64.
The Great Compromise
a)
Equal Representation
b)
2 Houses Of Congress, Roger Sherman
c)
Representation By State Population
d)
California=Free, Utah & NM=Vote
65.
5 Slaves=3 Free People For Representation
a)
The Great Compromise
b)
Missouri Compromise
c)
3/5 Compromise
d)
Compromise Of 1850
66.
James Madison
a)
Wrote Declaration Of Independence
b)
The Great Compromise
c)
President Of Continental Congress
d)
Wrote U.S. Constitution
67.
Popular Sovereignty
a)
People Power, Consent Of The Governed
b)
Federal & State Power Divided
c)
Unalienable Rights
d)
Laws Made By Elected Representatives
68.
Equal Representation
a)
First Great Awakening
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
13th Amendment
69.
8th Amendment
a)
No Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
b)
Unwritten Individual Rights
c)
No Cruel Or Unusual Punishment
d)
No Quartering Of Soldiers
70.
Unecessary Search and Siezures
a)
Amendment 4
b)
Amendment 1
c)
Amendment 9
d)
Amendment 6
71.
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, and Assembly
a)
Amendment 9
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 1
d)
Amendment 10
72.
This is another name for the introduction to the U.S. Constitution. 
a)
Preamble
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Rising Action 
d)
Intro
73.
What part of the present government comes from the New Jersey Plan?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
The Senate
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The Cabinet
74.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the states
d)
national government
75.
What fraction vote does it take in both House and Senate to override a veto?
a)
2/3
b)
3/4
c)
1/2
d)
1/3
76.

What state is this?

a)

Massachussetts

b)

Washington

c)

Montana

d)

Nebraska

77.

What state is this?

a)

Georgia

b)

Louisiana

c)

Florida

d)

Alabama

78.

What state is this?

a)

Hawaii

b)

Alaska

c)

Florida

d)

Texas

79.

What state is this?

a)

Florida

b)

Georgia

c)

Alabama

d)

California

80.

What state is this?

a)

Georgia

b)

Alabama

c)

New York

d)

California

81.

What state is this? (see little red dots to the side of map)

a)

Florida

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Hawaii

d)

Bermuda

82.

What state is this?

a)

New York

b)

Alaska

c)

Texas

d)

Pennsylvania

83.

What state is this?

a)

Alaska

b)

Mississippi

c)

Alabama

d)

Texas

84.

What state is this?

a)

Rhode Island

b)

Colorado

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

New York

85.

What state is this?

a)

Florida

b)

Minnesota

c)

Louisiana

d)

Iowa

86.

What state is this?

a)

New York

b)

New Hampshire

c)

New Jersey

d)

New England

87.

What state is this?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Hawaii

d)

Kansas

88.

What state is this?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Hawaii

d)

Kansas

89.

What state is this?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Kansas

90.

What state is this?

a)

Missouri

b)

Washington

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Kansas

91.

What state is this?

a)

Missouri

b)

Washington

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Oregon

92.

What state is this?

a)

Arizona

b)

Washington

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Oregon

93.

What state is this?

a)

Arizona

b)

Nevada

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Oregon

94.

What state is this?

a)

Arizona

b)

Utah

c)

Wisconsin

d)

Oregon

95.

What state is this?

a)

Arizona

b)

Utah

c)

Idaho

d)

Oregon

96.

What state is this?

a)

Arizona

b)

Utah

c)

Montana

d)

Oregon

97.

What state is this?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Utah

c)

Montana

d)

Oregon

98.

What state is this?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Utah

c)

Montana

d)

New Mexico

99.

What state is this?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Montana

d)

New Mexico

100.

What state is this?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Oklahoma

c)

South Dakota

d)

New Mexico

101.

What state is this?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Oklahoma

c)

North Dakota

d)

New Mexico

102.

What state is this?

a)

Wyoming

b)

Oklahoma

c)

North Dakota

d)

Minnesota

103.

What state is this?

a)

Missouri

b)

Oklahoma

c)

North Dakota

d)

Minnesota

104.

What state is this?

a)

Arkansas

b)

Oklahoma

c)

North Dakota

d)

Minnesota

105.

What state is this?

a)

Arkansas

b)

Louisiana

c)

North Dakota

d)

Minnesota

106.

What state is this?

a)

Arkansas

b)

Louisiana

c)

North Dakota

d)

Michigan

107.

What state is this?

a)

Arkansas

b)

Louisiana

c)

Illinois

d)

Michigan

108.

What state is this?

a)

Arkansas

b)

Louisiana

c)

Indiana

d)

Michigan

109.

What state is this?

a)

Ohio

b)

Louisiana

c)

Indiana

d)

Michigan

110.

What state is this?

a)

Ohio

b)

Louisiana

c)

Indiana

d)

Kentucky

111.

What state is this?

a)

Ohio

b)

Tennessee

c)

Indiana

d)

Kentucky

112.

What state is this?

a)

Ohio

b)

Tennessee

c)

Mississippi

d)

Kentucky

113.

What state is this?

a)

Alabama

b)

Tennessee

c)

Mississippi

d)

Kentucky

114.

What state is this?

a)

Alabama

b)

South Carolina

c)

Mississippi

d)

Kentucky

115.

What state is this?

a)

Alabama

b)

North Carolina

c)

Mississippi

d)

Kentucky

116.

What state is this?

a)

Alabama

b)

North Carolina

c)

Virginia

d)

Kentucky

117.

What state is this?

a)

Alabama

b)

North Carolina

c)

West Virginia

d)

Kentucky

118.

What state is this?

a)

Alabama

b)

North Carolina

c)

West Virginia

d)

Pennsylvania

119.

What state is this?

a)

Vermont

b)

North Carolina

c)

West Virginia

d)

Pennsylvania

120.

What state is this?

a)

Vermont

b)

New Hampshire

c)

West Virginia

d)

Pennsylvania

121.

What state is this?

a)

Vermont

b)

New Hampshire

c)

West Virginia

d)

Massachusetts

122.

What state is this?

a)

Vermont

b)

New Hampshire

c)

West Virginia

d)

Rhode Island

123.

What state is this?

a)

Connecticut

b)

New Hampshire

c)

West Virginia

d)

Rhode Island

124.
What state is this?
a)
Delaware
b)
New Hampshire
c)
West Virginia
d)
Rhode Island
125.

What state is this?

a)

Delaware

b)

New Hampshire

c)

Maryland

d)

Rhode Island

126.

Which mountain range is depicted here?

a)

Sierra Nevada Mountains

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Himalayas

d)

Appalachian Mountains

127.

Which geographic feature is being depicted?

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Great Plains

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Eerie Canal

128.

The river that borders between Texas and Mexico is known as:

a)

Ohio River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Rio Grande River

129.

The body of water surrounding southern states and Mexico is known as:

a)

the Mississippi River

b)

The Pacific Ocean

c)

The Gulf of Mexico

130.

Which colonial region are the blue colonies?

a)

New England

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

131.

Which colonial region are the green colonies?

a)

New England

b)

Southern Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

132.

Which colonial region are the pink colonies?

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

New England colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

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