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8.01-8.40 Benchmark #2 REVIEW

Total questions: 157

Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins

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1.

The very first English settlement in the Americas was:

a)

Jamestown

b)

Roanoke

c)

Plymouth

d)

Rhode Island

2.

The first permanent and lasting English settlement in the Americas was:

a)

Jamestown

b)

Roanoke

c)

Plymouth

d)

Rhode Island

3.

What famous leader took charge of Jamestown?

a)

John Rolfe

b)

John White

c)

John Smith

d)

Virginia Dare

4.

Why did Pilgrims migrate to the Americas?

a)

To explore new land for the king

b)

Religious freedom

c)

To find gold

d)

To try to convert Native Americans

5.

What was the Mayflower Compact?

a)

A document that set up an organized government for the Pilgrims

b)

A list of religious rules the Pilgrims had to follow

c)

A map that later showed the hidden fort at Jamestown

d)

A document that kept the colonies from trading with other countries

6.

Someone who agrees to work for a designated amount of time without pay in exchange for passage to America is:

a)

A Puritan

b)

An indentured servant

c)

A slave

d)

A head-right

7.

What was the trip that transported slaves from Africa to the Americas known as?

a)

The Middle Passage

b)

The Great Voyage

c)

The Unspeakable Voyage

d)

The Triangular Passage

8.

What were slave codes?

a)

The language of slaves

b)

Rules and punishments for slaves in the colonies

c)

A list of codes all slaves had to be taught when they arrived in America

9.

What was the Great Awakening?

a)

The idea that knowledge, science, and reason can improve society

b)

A return to stronger religious faith and a growth spurt of new churches

c)

The time period when the most slaves were brought to the Americas

d)

When colonists began rebelling against Great Britain

10.

Warm climate and very fertile soil.

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

11.

Mild climate; bread basket of America.

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

New England Colonies

12.

Harsh winters; rocky soil.

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

13.

What did John White find when he returned to the settlement at Roanoke?

a)

Native Americans

b)

Dead bodies of all the colonist

c)

John Rolfe growing tobacco

d)

Nothing but "CROATOAN" written on a tree

14.

Who granted a charter to the Virginia Joint Stock Company in 1606 to colonize Jamestown, Virginia?

a)

King James I

b)

John Smith

c)

Walter Raleigh

d)

King Charles II

15.

The primary motivation of England settlers to colonize in the New World?

a)

To find a warmer climate

b)

To grow tobacco

c)

Seek gold and wealth

d)

Experience the Native American culture

16.

Which word best describes the settlers at Jamestown?

a)

Prepared

b)

Inexperienced

c)

Handy

d)

Entertainers

17.

What was the winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown called?

a)

Winterfell

b)

Starving Time

c)

Snowfall time

d)

Harvest Season

18.

What cash crop helped Jamestown finally become successful?

a)

Tobacco

b)

Rice

c)

Indigo

d)

Corn

19.

Why was the Virginia House of Burgesses significant in Colonial America?

a)

Established religion in the colonies

b)

Began a tradition of representative government in the English colonies

c)

Declared independence from England

d)

Established a military regime in the colonies

20.

Which ship did the Pilgrims sail on?

a)

Pinta

b)

Santa Maria

c)

El Salvador

d)

Mayflower

21.

Pilgrims were also known as?

a)

Puritans

b)

Quakers

c)

Loyalist

d)

Separatists

22.

Why did the Pilgrims and Puritans travel to the New World?

a)

Seek freedom from Spain

b)

Seek religious freedom

c)

To grow tobacco

d)

Establish trading alliance with Jamestown Colonist

23.

What was the difference between Puritans and Separatist ?

a)

Puritans were happy with Church of England ruling and Separatist wanted to purify Church of England

b)

Separatist did not pray but Puritans did pray

c)

A separatist wanted to leave the Church while Puritans wanted to purify its practices

d)

Puritans were Jamestown Colonist and Separatist were Plymouth Colonist

24.

What are the 3 regions of colonial America?

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

Northern Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

d)

American Colonies

e)

New England Colonies

25.

Military Leader of the continental army?

a)

George Washington

b)

Paul Revere

c)

John Hancock

d)

John Paul Jones

26.

Author of the Declaration of Independence

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

George Washington

d)

Paul Revere

27.

Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. Famous for saying,"Give me liberty,or give me death!" in a speech urging Virginia to join the war against Great Britain.

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

John Hancock

c)

John Adams

d)

George Washington

28.

Navy sea captain of the colonial ship, Serapis during the American Revolution.Famous for saying,I have yet begun to fight!"

a)

John Paul Jones

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Hancock

29.

British author who immigrated to the colonies prior to the start of the war.Wrote the pamphlet,common sense,which urged the colonists to go to war with Great Britain for their Independence

a)

Thomas Paine

b)

Benjamin Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Adams

30.

Explain the Significance of Crispus Attucks.

a)

First of five to die in the Boston Massacre

b)

First of five to die in the Civil War

c)

First of five to die in the Sons of Liberty

d)

First of five to die in the Boston Tea Party

31.

Explain the Significance of Mercy Otis Warren.

a)

Female that created Red Cross during the American Revolution

b)

Wife of Benedict Arnold

c)

Female writer that encouraged independence for Britain.

d)

Female writer that opposed Independence from Britain

32.
Author of the "Albany Plan of Union"; helped write the "Declaration of Independence"; convinced France to become our ally in the Revolution; negotiated the "Treaty of Paris". 
a)
John Paul Jones
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
Benjamin Franklin
33.
President of the 2nd Continental Congress, first to sign the "Declaration of Independence"
a)
Patrick Henry
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
John Hancock
d)
Thomas Jefferson
34.
Author of "Common Sense" and " American Crisis" 
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
George Washington
35.
French Aristocrat and leader in French and American Revolution. Became a major-general in the Continental Army. 
a)
Bernanrdo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Salomon 
d)
John Paul Jones
36.
Started the Sons of Liberty, participated in the Boston Tea Party.
a)
George Washington
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
John Paul Jones
d)
Samuel Adams
37.

These were raised in large quantities and sold for profit.

a)

Cash Crop

b)

Charter

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Mayflower Compact

38.

An economic policy in which nations tried to gain wealth by controlling trade and establishing colonies.

a)

Cash Crop

b)

Charter

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Mayflower Compact

39.

The Southern Colonies were mostly founded to:

a)

provide religious freedom.

b)

give Quakers a new place to live.

c)

make profit.

d)

make Disney movies.

40.

What was the Main Source of law in New England?

a)

the King

b)

Mr. McAnulty

c)

the people

d)

Religion

41.
Why did King George III begin taxing the colonists?
a)
He didn't like them
b)
He was selfish
c)
England needed money to pay debts from the French and Indian War
d)
The colonists had extra money
42.
What is the group called who makes the English laws?
a)
President
b)
Parliment
c)
People's Republic
d)
Congress
43.
This Act made colonists buy stamps to place on all their printed documents. 
a)
Tea Act
b)
Quartering Act
c)
Intolerable Acts
d)
Stamp Act
44.
One of the men who led the fight against these taxes was ______.
a)
Samuel Adams
b)
Samuel Johnson
c)
Samuel Dean
d)
Samuel Prescott
45.
What was the city causing the most trouble for King George III?
a)
Atlanta
b)
Boston
c)
New York City
d)
Savannah
46.
What does "boycott" mean?
a)
to refuse to buy goods or services from someone
b)
to pay taxes
c)
to sell things to other coutries
d)
to feel everything is good
47.
The ___________ Act placed taxes on all factory made goods. 
a)
Tea
b)
Tobacco
c)
Townshend
d)
Triangle
48.
What was the secret group of men called who protested the taxes?
a)
Sons of Thunder
b)
Sons of Liberty
c)
Sons of Freedom
d)
Sons of Republic
49.
What did King George do to punish the people of Boston for causing trouble?
a)
Sent British troops to guard the city
b)
Killed everyone in Boston
c)
Said they would have to all come back to England
d)
He didn't do anything
50.
How many people were killed during the Boston Massacre?
a)
25
b)
35
c)
5
d)
105
51.
The British government put a tax on something the colonists drank.  What was it?
a)
coffee
b)
milk
c)
tea
d)
water
52.
The main problem the colonists had with the taxes was __________.
a)
They didn't have a say in making the tax laws
b)
they just didn't want to pay taxes
c)
they didn't have any money
d)
they didn't mind paying taxes
53.
What did the sons of Liberty do to protest the tax on their favorite drink?
a)
nothing
b)
they boarded ships and threw the tea into the water
c)
they paid the tax
d)
they wrote a newspaper article about the unfair tax
54.
Parliment closed Boston Harbor until the colonists did what?
a)
paid for all the tea
b)
they didn't close the harbor
c)
gave King George $1,000 
55.
The colonists called these acts the Intolerable Acts.  What does Intolerable mean?
a)
great
b)
wonderful
c)
unbearable
d)
fantastic
56.
Their meeting was called the ______________.
a)
First Continental Congress
b)
Colonial Meeting
c)
First colonial meeting
57.

The Sons of Liberty organized protests and burned __________________ of tax collectors.

a)

courts

b)

pictures

c)

effigies

d)

scarecrows

58.

Great Britain developed a huge debt from fighting the _________________________ during the 1760s.

a)

American Revolution

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Crusades

d)

Holy War

59.

All of these are ways that women protested the British laws and tactics leading up to the American Revolution EXCEPT

a)

boycotting British goods

b)

making clothes at home

c)

boycotting imported goods

d)

forming the Daughters of Liberty

60.

Which British law required colonies to cover the housing expenses of British soldiers?

a)

Townshend Acts

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Quartering Act

d)

Proclamation of 1763

61.

This British law designated the area West of the Appalachian Mountains as the Indian Territory.

a)

Stamp Act of 1764

b)

Proclamation of 1763

c)

Townshend Acts of 1767

d)

Intolerable Acts of 1774

62.

The first armed conflict of the American Revolution.

a)

Boston Massacre

b)

Boston Tea Party

c)

Lexington & Concord

d)

Proclamation of 1763

63.

The ___________ fought hard to gain America's freedom from the king of England.

a)

Patriots

b)

Loyalists

c)

freedom

d)

treaty

64.
This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolutionary war and encouraged the French to join forces with them (the Americans).
(Turning point is a big change in a situation)
a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Lexington and Concord
65.

This patriot made a daring ride through Lexington, Massachusetts to warn colonists, militia, and Minutemen that British soldiers were approaching by sea.

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Paul Revere

c)

Phillis Wheatley

d)

Samuel Adams

66.

Which one of these is an advantage or reason that helped the American patriots defeat Great Britain in the American Revolution War?

a)

They knew all of the possible hideouts to surprise the British and attack them (forests, woods, behind stone walls, etc)

b)

got help from French soldiers thanks to Ben Franklin

c)

strong leadership from men like George Washington

d)

all of the above

67.
At the end of the  American Revolution war, the Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783.  What was the most important thing that the American colonists gained from this agreement?
a)
Americans gained their independence(freedom) from Great Britain
b)
Americans decided to keep King George III as their leader
c)
Americans decided to say that Great Britain won the war
d)
Nothing was gained from the signed agreement
68.

Surrounded by French and Continental(Armies) armies, a large British army led by General Cornwallis surrendered here.

a)

Saratoga

b)

Yorktown

c)

Bunker Hill

d)

Lexington and Concord

69.

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the 2nd Continental Congress?

a)

created Continental Army

b)

wrote Declaration of Independence

c)

elected Washington President

d)

print paper money

70.

Which (original) Enlightenment thinker influenced the writing of the Dec of Independence?

a)

Carl Marx

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Paine

d)

Thomas Jefferson

71.

"Unalienable rights" are similar to which of the following ideas?

a)

right to rebel

b)

natural rights

c)

popular sovereignty

72.

The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

a)

right to rebel

b)

natural rights

c)

popular sovereignty

73.

Which battle is shown in this image?

a)

Guilford Courthouse

b)

Yorktown

c)

Trenton

d)

Lexington & Concord

74.
The Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, and Common Sense all happened during what era?
a)
The era of westward expansion
b)
The era of Good Feelings
c)
The Revolutionary Era
d)
The Jacksonian Era 
75.
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?
a)
"He has refused to pass other laws for the accommodation of large districts of people"
b)
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
c)
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for thee public good."
d)
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences."
76.

Constitution

a)

A Play

b)

A Written Plan of Government

c)

A country in South America

d)

A Book about independence

77.

Amendment

a)

A change to the Constitution

b)

A deletion to the Declaration of Independence

c)

A chapter in a novel

d)

A new boy band

78.

Founding Fathers

a)

The group of men who created our government

b)

The group of men who created Florida

c)

The group of men who explored the Atlantic Ocean

d)

The group of men who established the original 13 colonies

79.

Judicial Branch

a)

Interprets laws

b)

Makes laws

c)

Passes laws

d)

Dismisses laws

80.

Legislative branch

a)

Makes laws

b)

Interprets laws

c)

Passes laws

d)

Dismisses laws

81.

Executive Branch

a)

Passes laws

b)

Makes laws

c)

Interprets laws

d)

Dismisses laws

82.

Ratify

a)

To approve

b)

To change

c)

To delete

d)

To add

83.

Anti Federalist

a)

Someone who did not want to approve the constitution

b)

Someone who hated Alexander Hamiltion

c)

Someone who wrote the Declaration of Independence

d)

Someone from a federation

84.
Nearly all of the delegates at the Constitutional Convention would have agreed with which statement?
a)
Protecting individual liberties is the top priority.
b)
The national government needs to be strengthened.
c)
Larger states should have more power in a representative system.
d)
The public should be kept well-informed about all political decisions.
85.
The Great Compromise solved the VA Plan/NJ Plan conflict by
a)
creating one Senate with representation determined by population
b)
creating two houses, Senate with equal representation and House with representation determined by population
c)
creating two houses determined by population
d)
deciding on one house determined by population
86.
What was the downside for the South in counting slaves as part of their population?
a)
they would be forced to free their slaves
b)
the slaves would be entitled to voting rights
c)
they would have to pay more taxes
d)
the slaves would be considered citizens
87.
What did Federalists and Antifederalists disagree most strongly about?
a)
a strong national government
b)
creating a system of checks and balances
c)
protecting individual liberties
d)
increasing the power of the confederation
88.
Which of the following is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?
a)
freedom of speech
b)
 freedom of religion
c)
 right to an education
d)
right to a trial by jury
89.
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 
a)
the Preamble
b)
 the Articles of Confederation
c)
the Declaration of Independence
d)
 the Bill of Rights
90.
How many times has the Constitution been amended since it was first ratified?
a)
21
b)
10
c)
75
d)
27
91.
Why did some of the delegates refuse to sign the Constitution?
a)
because it didn’t include a bill of rights
b)
 because it didn’t give women the right to vote
c)
because it gave too much power to the states
d)
because it didn’t include the idea of checks and balances
92.
to give up on something in order to come to an agreement
a)
compromise
b)
propose
c)
principle
d)
amend
93.
How does the system of Checks and Balance protect people?
a)
it keeps any of the branches from over powering the other so as not to destroy the rights of people
b)
it keeps any of the branches from fighting so the people are safe
c)
it keeps one branch in power and destroys the rights of people
d)
it keeps all branches in power so as to destroy the rights of  people
94.

Who was the first president of the United States?

a)

John Hancock

b)

John Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

95.

This law created the nation's court system.

a)

Judiciary Act of 1789

b)

Alien and Sedition Act

c)

Supreme Court Act

d)

Proclamation of 1763

96.

Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.

a)

bond

b)

precedent

c)

compromise

d)

ordinance

97.

All of the following were challenges faced by Washington's administration EXCEPT

a)

There was no example of a similar government to guide them.

b)

The Constitution was vague or lacked details on certain responsibilities.

c)

The nation was in debt and there was a financial crisis.

d)

The nation lacked a strong and capable leader.

98.

Some states refused to ratify (approve) the Constitution unless...

a)

a Bill of Rights was added.

b)

George Washington became president.

c)

War was declared on France.

d)

Bonds were payed at full value.

99.

In order to solve the financial crisis, Hamilton proposed...

a)

paying off ALL Revolutionary War debt.

b)

asking states to pay their portion of the debt.

c)

supporting free trade without taxation.

d)

borrowing money from banks.

100.

Some people opposed Hamilton's financial plan because (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY):

a)

Speculators would get rich.

b)

Southern states already paid their debts.

c)

George Washington disagreed with Hamilton.

d)

Americans were prosperous and needed no help.

101.

Hamilton's financial plan was ultimately adopted because

a)

There was widespread support for it in Congress.

b)

Government leaders made a compromise to move the capital.

c)

There was no other plan offered.

d)

George Washington used the army to get it passed.

102.

This event involved protests by farmers in western Pennsylvania against a tax and established the precedent of executive authority by the president.

a)

Shays' Rebellion

b)

Bacon's Rebellion

c)

Whiskey Rebellion

d)

Pinckney's Rebellion

103.

Conflict between Britain and France led to the precedent of

a)

neutrality

b)

declaration of war against France

c)

impressment

d)

sedition

104.

All of the following were members of Washington's cabinet EXCEPT

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Henry Knox

d)

James Madison

105.

Which political party was Pro-France and Anti-Britain?

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republican

106.

This event involved French officials and resulted in Adams becoming unpopular with his own party.

a)

XYZ Affair

b)

Alien and Sedition Acts

c)

Whiskey Rebellion

d)

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

107.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed because

a)

The Federalist party was worried opposition to the government would weaken it.

b)

Tthe Federalist party wanted to reduce or limit immigration.

c)

The Federalist party was pro-France and anti-Britain.

d)

The Federalist party had evidence of treason among members of the government.

108.

Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion to authority.

a)

sedition

b)

treason

c)

caucus

d)

states' rights

109.

How long did John Adams serve as president?

a)

2 terms/8 years

b)

1 term/4 years

110.
The principles of judicial review were established in the case of __________.
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Marv vs. Madison
c)
McCulloch v. Maryland
d)
Gibbons v. Ogden
111.
An important guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition was __________.
a)
Zebulon Pike
b)
the Prophet
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Tecumseh
112.
Alexander Hamilton was killed in a duel with _____
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
John Adams
c)
Aaron Burr
d)
Albert Gallatin
113.
Which of these is true of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
It cut the size of the land area of US in half.
b)
It doubled the size of the land area of US.
c)
It doubled the size of the state of Georgia.
d)
It cut the population of the US. in half.
114.
What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
a)
TO see how many new animals they could find.
b)
To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
c)
To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
d)
To see of they could find New Orleans.
115.
French leader who sold Louisiana to the USA
a)
Napoleon Dynamite
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Francois Mitterrand
d)
Auguste Gusteau
116.
President who bought Louisiana from France for $15 million
a)
Jefferson Thomas
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Alexander Hamilton
d)
Barack Obama
117.
What group explored the Louisiana Territory and lands west?
a)
Pike expedition
b)
Cartier expedition
c)
Sam and Dean journey
d)
Lewis and Clark expedition
118.

Because the Election of 1800 ended in a tie, whose job was it to decide the election?

a)

The Vice President

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court Justices

d)

Senators

119.

Before it was transferred to the French in 1802, the Louisiana Territory belonged to which country?

a)

Spain

b)

United States

c)

Great Britain

d)

Mexico

120.

What issue was the cause of the battle of Tippecanoe?

a)

slavery

b)

taxes

c)

conflict with Native Americans

d)

shipping rights

121.

Which group of Americans pushed for war against Great Britain leading up to the War of 1812?

a)

War Hawks

b)

Federalists

c)

Tories

d)

One Republic

122.

Who wrote the poem "The Star-Spangled Banner" that would later become the national anthem?

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Justin Bieber

d)

Francis Scott Key

123.

Which U.S. general was considered to be the "Hero of the Battle of New Orleans"?

a)

Francis Scott Key

b)

William Henry Harrison

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

William Hull

124.

Which statement reflects a principle of judicial review established by Marbury v. Madison?

a)

The executive branch may override laws created by the judicial branch.

b)

Laws that conflict with the Constitution are acceptable.

c)

State law takes precedence over federal law.

d)

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

125.

led the slave revolt against France in present-day Haiti:

a)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

e)

Andrew Jackson

126.

president during the War of 1812

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Napoleon Bonaparte

e)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

127.

because of a tie in the Election of 1800, the House of Representatives selected this person to become 3rd president of U.S.

a)

Napoleon Bonaparte

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

d)

Thomas Jefferson

e)

James Madison

128.

Barbary Pirates were demanding...

a)

U.S. trade only with Britain

b)

U.S. stop attacking ships

c)

pay tribute

d)

Tripoli

129.

What major event is in this photo?

a)

York parliment burning

b)

National Bank burning

c)

White House burning

d)

U.S. Capital building burning

130.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the War of 1812?

a)

U.S. expands power

b)

Britain and the United States become bitter enemies the next century

c)

Andrew Jackson becomes household name

d)

Strong sense of pride and nationalism

131.

What amendment prevented future Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates from being on the same ballot?

a)

11th

b)

12th

c)

13th

d)

18th

132.

Great Britain and the French were blocking U.S. trade, this was a violation of

a)

Jay's Treaty

b)

Free trade

c)

Neutrality

d)

Treaty of Paris

133.

Why did Tecumseh form a Confederacy?

a)

To halt westward expansion of the United States

b)

Treaty signed with Great Britain

c)

Revenge for the loss of his brother

d)

Take back lands from the United States they once held

134.
Who developed the system of inter-changeable parts?
a)
Eli Whitney 
b)
Samuel Morse
c)
Francis Lowell
d)
Samuel Slater
135.
New York City was connected to the Great Lakes Region by-
a)
the Mississippi River
b)
the National Road
c)
the Transcontinental Railroad
d)
the Erie Canal
136.
Cotton became a profitable cash crop in the South after the invention of this -
a)
cotton gin
b)
cotton mill
c)
textile mill
d)
cotton candy
137.
Where did the MOST industrial towns and factories develop?
a)
near mountains
b)
near oceans
c)
along rivers and canals
d)
near the railroad
138.
The Southern Plantation System-
a)
profited from revenue from tariffs
b)
prevented industries from developing in the North
c)
turned the South into a major producer of cotton
d)
restricted slavery from Southern States
139.
Which of the following was an effect of the invention of the cotton gin?
a)
slavery increased in the South
b)
slavery decreased in the South
c)
slavery was abolished in the United States
d)
cotton production decreased
140.
Who created the innovation that allowed transmission of information across long distances?
a)
Verizon
b)
Samuel Slater
c)
Samuel Morse
d)
Facebook
141.
Why did people move to cities during the industrial era?
a)
to find new land for planations
b)
to attend colleges and universities
c)
in search of economic opportunties
d)
to promote Manifest Destiny
142.
What connected the Eastern United States with Ohio?
a)
the Interstate Highway
b)
the Cumberland Road
c)
the Ohio River
d)
the National Road
143.
Which of the following led to an increase in urbanization during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
people grew tired of living on farms
b)
there were better houses in the cities
c)
rural communities were developing along water routes
d)
factories were located in the cities
144.
Why did thousands of women migrate from farms to Lowell, Massachusetts during the early 19th Century?
a)
to find a husband
b)
to work in textile mills
c)
to attend college
d)
to be closer to Walmart
145.
Mass production was made possible in factories due to the invention of -
a)
the steam engine
b)
the generator
c)
interchangeable parts
d)
child labor
146.
Which two immigrant groups were instrumental in building the Transcontinental Railroad?
a)
Chinese and Irish
b)
Chinese and Japanese
c)
Irish and Scottish
d)
Indians and Irish
147.
I was considered "king" of the South during the early 1800's?
a)
King George
b)
King Cotton
c)
King Kong
d)
King Tut
148.
North ____________
South ____________
a)
HOT- COLD
b)
RURAL- URBAN
c)
SKILLED LABOR- SLAVES
d)
FACTORIES- CASH CROPS
149.
Which demonstrates the confidence the U.S. felt in dealing with other nations as an equal?
a)
Building the National Road 
b)
Providing 3/4 of the world's cotton
c)
Passing the Monroe Doctrine
d)
Monroe being the last of the Revolutionary generation
150.
Which is a part of Henry Clay's American System, aiming at making the U.S. economy more self sufficient?
a)
Removing tariffs to encourage trade
b)
Building roads and canals to ease transportation and unite different states
c)
Killing the Bank of the United States
d)
Removing Native Americans from valuable farm land
151.
The time after the War of 1812 also saw a rise in _____, preferring a specific region
a)
Urbanization
b)
Industrialization
c)
Sectionalism
d)
Diversity
152.
In the northern region, people would vote to __________tariffs because __________.
a)
A.  Raise; they would protect American factories
b)
A.  Raise; they would be able to buy products from Europe easier
c)
A.  Lower; they would protect American factories
d)
A.  Lower; they would be able to buy products from Europe easier
153.
How did attitudes towards slavery change in the southern states since the Founding Generation?
a)
Founders approved of slavery and wanted it protected; leaders later thought it was a ‘positive good’
b)
A.  Founders thought slavery was a necessary evil; leaders later thought it was a ‘positive good’
c)
A.  Founders approved of slavery and wanted it protected; leaders later worked to end it immediately
d)
A.  Founders thought slavery was a necessary evil; leaders later worked to end it immediately
154.
Which of the following laws would Henry Clay of the West MOST LIKELY vote for?
a)
A law protecting slavery
b)
A law lowering the tariff
c)
A law prohibiting slavery
d)
A law providing more funds for roads and canals
155.
Which of the following was TRUE regarding the Missouri Compromise? 
a)
It was created by South Carolinian John C. Calhoun 
b)
It prevented the spread of slavery into western territories
c)
It kept the balance between slave and free states in the Senate 
d)
It caused the price of cotton to dramatically increase
156.
Why was it so essential for southern states to maintain a strong presence in the Senate?
a)
John C. Calhoun from South Carolina was Vice President
b)
Due to the North's large population, the South will NEVER have the advantage in the House of Representatives
c)
The Senate is responsible for confirming Presidential nominations
d)
The South needed to control the legislature since there was NEVER a president from a southern state
157.
What Kentucky legislator earned the nickname "The Great Compromiser" for drafting the Missouri Compromise?
a)
James Monroe
b)
Daniel Webster
c)
Henry Clay
d)
John C. Calhoun

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