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WorksheetsMid-Year Exam Review - Intro Unit + Ch. 1-4
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is a primary source?
A source created by a historian
The main source that you use in your research
A source from the library
A source created during the actual time period it occured
Which of the following is a secondary source?
Diary of a soldier from World War II
Newspaper article about President Lincoln's assassination
US History textbook
Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams
Which historical thinking skill should be utilized BEFORE reading a document?
Contextualization
Sourcing
Corroboration
Close Reading
What are you doing when you contextualize a document?
Taking notes while reading it
Comparing it with other documents
Questioning the reliability of the person who wrote it
Considering the time period in which it was created
Which of the following questions should be asked DURING a "close reading" of a document?
What evidence does the author use?
Who wrote the document?
What other documents are similar to this one?
When and where was the document created?
What does it mean to corroborate a document?
Take notes on the document
Find other documents which disagree
Find other documents which agree
Decide not to use the document
Which of the following sources would be the most reliable?
A Hollywood film about the topic
An essay written by a high school student on the topic
A memoir on the topic written 60 years later
A book written by a historian on the topic
Who led a rebellion against the MA Legislature when their farms were confiscated for not being able to pay their taxes?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Daniel Shays
Thomas Jefferson
Which plan favored the small states?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
Which plan favored the large states?
Virginia Plan
New Jersey Plan
The Great Compromise is also known as the _______________.
Constitutional Compromise
Congressional Compromise
Carolina Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
Under the Great Compromise, Congress was split up into _____ separate houses.
2
3
4
5
Under the new Constitution, the US government was split up into _____ separate branches.
2
3
4
5
Which of the following is correct?
Executive = Congress, Legislative = president, Judicial = Supreme Court
Executive = president, Legislative = Congress, Judicial = Supreme Court
Executive = Supreme Court, Legislative = Congress, Judicial = president
Executive = president, Legislative = Supreme Court, Judicial = Congress
Which group wanted to count slaves to determine the amount of representatives each state received?
Northern states
Southern states
Which group wanted to count slaves to determine the amount of taxation each state had to pay?
Northern states
Southern states
What number did the delegates settle on in order to count the slaves to determine representation and taxation?
1/2
3/4
3/5
4/5
Which of the following is included in the executive branch?
President
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Which of the following is included in the judicial branch?
President
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
How many presidents did they decide to have as a part of the executive branch?
1
3
9
13
Another name for the legislative branch and the combination of the Senate plus House of Representatives is...
Supreme Court
Congress
Bureaucracy
Capital Hill
How many Senators are there in the U.S. Senate?
50
100
150
It depends on the population
How many representative are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
50
100
150
It depends on the population
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
3
9
12
50
Who is responsible for reviewing laws for their constitutionality?
President
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Who has the power to veto?
President
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
What system was put in place in order to ensure no one branch of government gains too much power?
separation of powers
checks & balances
federalism
voting
How long is the term for a representative in the House of Representatives
1 year
2 years
4 years
6 years
How long is the term for senators?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
How long is the term for the president?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
What does it mean to "quarter a soldier?"
provide him with a quarter (0.25 cents)
provide him with food & shelter
provide him with weapons
legally remove him from the military
Which right is someone asking for when they "plead the fifth?"
the right to bear arms
the right to not quarter a soldier
the right to freedom of the press
the right to remain silent (so as to not self-incriminate)
What does the right to bear arms mean?
people have the right to not wear sleeves
people have the right to own a bear
people have the right to own a gun
people have the right to grow lots of hair on their arms
Which of the following is NOT included in the first amendment?
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom from unreasonable searches & seizures
freedom of the press
According to the Bill of Rights, any powers not given to the federal or state governments are reserved for the...
local (city/town) government
the president
the courts
the people
How many amendments are in the US Constitution today?
10
27
36
50
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
27
3
50
What does "double jeopardy" mean?
You can't be tried for the same crime twice
You can't receive a double life sentence
You can't have more than two rounds of "Jeopardy"
You have the right to own a gun
Which of the following is true?
You can be tried for the same reason twice in a criminal trial
You can be tried for the same reason twice in a civil trial
You can be tried for the same reason in a separate criminal and civil trial
You can never be tried for the same reason under any circumstances
Which of the following might be considered "cruel and unusual punishment?"
a life sentence for murder
5 years in prison for multiple DUIs
a $100 fine for a speeding ticket
20 years in prison for stealing a candy bar
Which section of the Constitution is the preamble?
the beginning
the conclusion
Article II
Article IV
What does the Constitution say is the "supreme law of the land?"
the Bill of Rights
state laws
the amendments
U.S. or federal laws
What was added to the Constitution that listed rights not already in the Constitution?
the 14th amendment
the approval of all 13 states
the Bill of Rights
the necessary and proper clause
Which branch of the government prints money?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
None
Which branch of the government can declare war?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
None
Which branch of the government can make treaties with other countries?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
None
Which of the first four presidents led the army himself to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents won the Election of 1796?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents made the Louisiana Purchase?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents sent John Jay to Britain to negotiate Jay's Treaty?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents won the Election of 1800?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents was the "Architect of the Constitution" and one of the writers of the Federalist Papers?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents was responsible for the Alien & Sedition Acts?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents declared war on Britain, starting the War of 1812?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which of the first four presidents warned Americans against forming political parties?
Adams
Madison
Washington
Jefferson
Which political party was led by Thomas Jefferson?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party was led by Alexander Hamilton?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party had people mostly from the North?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party had people mostly from the South?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party preferred a smaller, weaker central government?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party preferred a larger, stronger central government?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party consisted of mostly middle-class farmers?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Which political party consisted of mostly wealthy merchants?
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
On Christmas Day, Washington famously crossed the Delaware River to sneak attack the British & Hessian troops in the middle of the night.
Lexington & Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Siege of Yorktown
The largest single battle of the American Revolution in terms of number of participants.
Lexington & Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Siege of Yorktown
Considered to be the first battle of the American Revolution, and where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired.
Lexington & Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Siege of Yorktown
Considered to be the turning point of the war and victory for the Americans in this battle convinced France to aid them.
Lexington & Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Siege of Yorktown
The final battle of the American Revolution in which the British sang the “world turned upside down” while surrendering.
Lexington & Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Siege of Yorktown
“America’s favorite fighting Frenchman” who helped convince France to send “Guns & Ships” to aid the American colonists in the American Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
John Laurens
The wife of Alexander Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
John Laurens
Worked on trying to end slavery in South Carolina.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
John Laurens
Despite being Washington’s “right hand man,” he wanted to “fight, not write.”
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
John Laurens
“History [had] its eyes on [him],” as he was the General of the Continental Army.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
John Laurens
After being on the losing side during the American Revolution, didn’t think America would be able to successfully govern itself.
Hercules Mulligan
Aaron Burr
Theodosia
Charles Lee
King George III
Spied on the British while in the role of a tailor’s apprentice.
Hercules Mulligan
Aaron Burr
Theodosia
Charles Lee
King George III
Was married to a British soldier while having an affair with Aaron Burr.
Hercules Mulligan
Aaron Burr
Theodosia
Charles Lee
King George III
Like Hamilton, was also an orphan, graduated from King’s College, and also served in the Continental Army.
Hercules Mulligan
Aaron Burr
Theodosia
Charles Lee
King George III
Was held responsible for the death of many Americans at the Battle of Monmouth, and thus challenged to a duel.
Hercules Mulligan
Aaron Burr
Theodosia
Charles Lee
King George III
Along with Jefferson, made a deal with Hamilton to move the capital from New York to Washington D.C.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Returned from France, and became the first Secretary of State.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Helped to preserve the legacy of Alexander Hamilton by opening an orphanage in New York, interviewing the soldiers he fought alongside, etc.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
The president who decided to step down and not run for re-election in order to “teach them how to say good-bye” (i.e. not run for re-election).
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Argued for the creation of a national bank and debt, as well as not getting involved in the French Revolution.
Alexander Hamilton
Eliza Schuyler
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Shot and killed Philip Hamilton in a duel.
Philip Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Maria Reynolds
George Eaker
Angelica Schuyler
Had an affair with Alexander Hamilton.
Philip Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Maria Reynolds
George Eaker
Angelica Schuyler
The son of Alexander Hamilton, who was also killed in a duel.
Philip Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Maria Reynolds
George Eaker
Angelica Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton’s sister-in-law who moved to Britain after marrying a British man.
Philip Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Maria Reynolds
George Eaker
Angelica Schuyler
The vice president who shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
Philip Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Maria Reynolds
George Eaker
Angelica Schuyler
Which of the following is the best video game console maker?
Nintendo
Sony
Microsoft
Marvel Civil War... Choose Your Side...
Iron Man
Captain America
