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Year in Review

Total questions: 175

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Class
Date
1.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

a)

Life

b)

Liberty

c)

Pursuit of Happiness

d)

Property

2.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Petition the government for their rights

c)

Nothing, the people don't have rights

3.

What country was John Locke born in?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

America

d)

United Kingdom

4.

Essay Concerning Human Understanding was John Locke's most famous work?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

George Washington

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

6.

What was the purpose of government according to Locke?

a)

To share the riches of the kingdom

b)

To keep power in the hands of the King

c)

To end the state of nature

7.

TRUE Or FALSE: According to John Locke, the people have the right to revolt if the government doesn't follow the rules of the social contract.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

John Locke believed that all people had:

a)

Natural Rights

b)

Individual rights

c)

Some rights

9.

John Locke helped to create which contract theory?

a)

Society of the Banana contract Thoery

b)

Social Contract Theory

c)

Natural Contract Theory

d)

Rights Contract Theory

10.

What role did the government have, according to John Locke?

a)

Protect the people's natural rights

b)

Take away people's natural rights

c)

Help determine the people's natural rights

11.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Petition the government for their rights

c)

Nothing, the people don't have rights

12.

Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's natural rights in which famous U.S. document?

a)

U.S. constitution

b)

Declaration of independence

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

13.
When no government exists, what did John Locke imagine would happen?
a)
Utopia
b)
State of Nature
c)
Dystopia
d)
Canada
14.

The political theory that God selects the monarch and therefore all should obey. Locke dismissed this idea.

a)

divine right of kings

b)

papal authority

c)

Godly guidance in governance

d)

social contract theory

15.
Inalienable rights means:
a)
Rights that you need
b)
Rights that can't be taken away
c)
Rights that you are born with
d)
Both option 2 and 3
16.
Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?
a)
power and privilege
b)
money and fame
c)
good looks and charm
d)
reason and logic
17.
According to John Locke, why are governments created?
a)
God gives monarchs a divine right to rule over their people
b)
People are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to create order
c)
People set up governments to protect their lives and property
d)
Civil government must be established to offset the power of the church
18.
During the Enlightenment, many people placed their faith in ___.
a)
the church
b)
the military
c)
reason
d)
science
19.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
a)
All men are created equal
b)
Rights are given by good kings
c)
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
d)
Only a democracy can protect our rights
20.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
21.
What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
July 2, 1776
c)
July 4, 1787
d)
July 2, 1775
22.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an autocracy?
a)
the ruler
b)
the people
c)
the court system
d)
the elected legislature
23.
Who makes most of the important governmental decisions in an oligarchy?
a)
the king
b)
the people
c)
the legislature
d)
small group of powerful rulers
24.
Why do the individual voters have more power in a democracy than they do in an autocracy or an oligarchy?
a)
kings are always poor rulers
b)
the voters get to choose people that make the laws
c)
a small group of people is in charge instead of one
d)
representavies elect themselves to lead the citizens 
25.
What type of government is ruled by force? 
a)
Theocracy 
b)
Democarcy
c)
Dictatorship 
d)
Monarchy 
26.
What of the following governments lack a source of power?
a)
Democracy 
b)
Dictatorship 
c)
Anarchy 
d)
Monarchy
27.
What do both a monarchy and dictatorship have in common?
a)
they both give power to the citizens 
b)
they are both an autocracy 
c)
they are both a democracy 
d)
they are both an anarchy 
28.
Who holds the power in a direct democracy?
a)
elected representatives
b)
eligible citizens
c)
the president
d)
judges 
29.
Which government's source of power rests in a religious text or ruler?
a)
Theocracy 
b)
Democracy
c)
Dictatorship
d)
Anarchy
30.
The citizens in the U.S. choose leaders to make decisions on our behalf. Which type of government does the U.S. have?
a)
Direct Democracy
b)
United Democracy
c)
Republic Democracy
d)
Representative Democracy
31.

Which type of government do the people have the most control?

a)

dictatorship

b)

monarchy

c)

democracy

32.
If a leader inherits their position, you know right away it is a  __________________.
a)
monarchy
b)
democracy
c)
dictatorship
33.
If there is an election, which type of government do you know it is NOT?
a)
democracy
b)
monarchy
c)
dictatorship
34.
Which type of government is being described?
The leader misleads the people into trusting and believing in them but then turns out only to do what is best for themselves.
a)
dictatorship
b)
democracy
c)
monarchy
35.
Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?
a)
New England
b)
Southern
c)
Middle
d)
Backcountry
36.
Which colonial region was settled by people with many different cultural and religious backgrounds?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
Backcountry
37.
Which colonial region contained rocky soil and cold climate?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
Backcountry
38.
Which colonists were farmers and plantation owners who grew cotton and tobacco?
a)
New England
b)
Southern
c)
Middle
d)
Backcountry
39.
Large farms, called ___________________, were spread throughout the Southern colonies.
a)
Trade centers
b)
Plantations
c)
Settlements
d)
industrial centers
40.
Why were the Mid-Atlantic colonies nicknamed "The Bread Basket?"
a)
They grew many types of grain.
b)
Making bread was a great economic opportunity.
c)
They ate bread with every meal.
d)
They imported many types of grain
41.
Most of the work on large, southern plantations was done by ___________ and ___________
a)
Native Americans and slaves
b)
women and children
c)
slaves and indentured servants
d)
Frenchmen and Mexicans
42.
Why was slavery LESS important in the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies than in the Southern Colonies?
a)
They were far behind the South in business and industry.
b)
They did not rely heavily on cash crops.
c)
Slavery was important in all of the colonial regions. 
43.
Which region relied mostly on cash crops to make their money?
a)
New England
b)
Middle Colonies
c)
Southern Colonies
d)
Backcountry
44.
How was the agreement which bonded Pilgrims called?
a)
Mayflower Compact
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Napoleonic Code
d)
Geneva Conventions
45.
What is the major industry of the New England Colonies?
a)
Cash Crops
b)
Metalwork
c)
Slavery
d)
Shipbuilding and Fishing
46.
Who is the founder of Pennsylvania?
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Sylvester Slovania
c)
James Olgethorpe
d)
William Penn
47.
The middle colonies were known for 
a)
Poor farm land
b)
Diverse populations
c)
Plantations
d)
Whaling Industry
48.
The main reason most of the early settlers came to the colonies of Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island was to
a)
Obtain better jobs
b)
Seek religious freedom
c)
Search for gold
d)
 Help win the war against the Native Americans
49.
The success of large plantations in the Southern Colonies was dependent on?
a)
Native Americans
b)
Debtors
c)
Slaves
d)
Pacifists
50.

Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?

a)

The French wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies themselves.

b)

The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services.

c)

There were strong hostilities between the French and the British.

d)

The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.

51.

Which person was killed in the Boston Massacre and later became a symbol of the Abolitionist movement?

a)

Peter Salam

b)

Patrick Henry

c)

Martha Washington

d)

Crispus Attucks

52.

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?

a)

King James III

b)

King George III

c)

Queen Elizabeth II

d)

King Louis IV

53.

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

a)

Paul Revire

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

54.

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

a)

The act was taxation without representation.

b)

The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

c)

The tax was a large amount of money.

d)

The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

55.

How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?

a)

Dressed up like Native Americans

b)

Boston Massacre

c)

Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea

d)

Dumped tea into Boston harbor

56.

This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.

a)

A patriot

b)

A loyalist

c)

A Yes man

d)

Neutral

57.

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

a)

British

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Neutral

58.

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness are?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Freedom to Live

c)

Will Smiths movie

d)

Unalienable Rights

59.

Why were the Colonist forbidden to go west of the Appalachian mountains

a)

Border Lands

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

Proclamation line of 1763

60.
The Sons of Liberty were:
a)
the children of our Founding Fathers.
b)
a professional dance team.
c)
Patriots who protested taxes.
d)
the writers of the Declaration of the Independence.
61.
What is another name for British soldiers?
a)
Redcoats
b)
Patriots
c)
Minutemen
d)
Continental Soldiers
62.
"No ________ without representation"
a)
voting
b)
taxation
c)
rights
d)
liberty poles
63.
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
a)
to punish merchants for selling imported tea.
b)
to see who could throw a barrel further.
c)
to frame the Native Americans.
d)
to protest taxes
64.
Who were the Minutemen?
a)
Patriots who were ready to fight at a minutes notice
b)
British soldiers who were ready to fight at a minutes notice
c)
Sons of Liberty who were ready to fight at a minutes notice
d)
Hessians who were ready to fight at a minutes notice
65.
Which side had more resources and training at the beginning of the war?
a)
British
b)
Colonists
66.
Who won the American Revolution?
a)
The British
b)
The American Colonists
67.
What country joined the colonists to help them win the war?
a)
Germany
b)
France
c)
Netherlands
d)
Africa
68.

Which of the following statements would you have most likely heard from a loyalist during colonial times?

a)

"I will not pay the tax on tea."

b)

"I don't think the Stamp Act is fair!"

c)

I will pay any tax that the King wants me to."

d)

"I do not want to provide food and shelter to British soldiers."

69.

After King George III placed a tax on tea, many of the colonists decided to organize a boycott of tea. Which of the following gives the best definition of the word boycott?

a)

A group of people who decide to purchase as much of an item as possible.

b)

A group of people who trade with another group of people.

c)

A group of people who throw out a certain item they use.

d)

A group of people who stop purchasing a certain item.

70.

Which of the following statements would you have most likely heard from a patriot during colonial times?

a)

“I will not pay the tax on tea.”

b)

“I think the Stamp Act is fair.”

c)

“I will pay any tax that the king wants me to.”

d)

“Long Live King George III”

71.

WHO WAS IT? He read the Declaration of Independence to his troops in New York. He was the man who led the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

a)

John Jay

b)

King George III

c)

Robert Livingston

d)

George Washington

72.

The laws passed by British Parliament that closed the Boston Harbor and forced colonists to provide shelter and food for British soldiers were called:

a)

The Stamp Acts

b)

The Sugar Acts

c)

The Intolerable Acts

d)

The Loyalist Acts

73.

WHO WAS IT? In June, 1776, this Virginian drafted the Declaration of Independence.

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Robert Livingston

74.

This war was between Great Britain and 13 colonies was fought to gain independence from British rule:

a)

Civil War

b)

French and Indian War

c)

American Revolution

d)

Colonist's War

75.

What was the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

Colonists are not allowed to settle in the Ohio River Valley

b)

Colonists are allowed to settle in the Ohio River Valley

c)

Colonists are taxed on paints, glass and tea.

76.

What year was the Proclamation of 1763 enacted?

a)

1765

b)

1764

c)

1763

77.

What was the Stamp act?

a)

The colonists must give food and shelter to British soldiers.

b)

Colonists must pay taxes on all printed materials

c)

Colonists are taxed on paint, glass, paper and tea

78.

What was the name of the ACT that forced colonists to give food and shelter to the colonists?

a)

Quartering act

b)

Townshend act

c)

Sugar act

79.

What act forced colonist to pay taxes on paint, glass, paper and tea?

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

Quartering act

c)

Townshend act

80.

Why did it matter that the colonists did not have representation in British Government?

a)

They loved it and did not complain

b)

They did not have representation in government and could not vote against the tax laws the King and Parliament was imposing on the British Colonies.

c)

It made it easier for them to buy British goods which is what they wanted to do

81.

What is a representative?

a)

a nation joining another nation for the same cause

b)

an official government announcement

c)

a person selected to act for others in government

82.
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
a)
an act of loyalty.
b)
an act of treason.
c)
an act of bravery.
d)
an act of insanity.
83.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
a)
From the King
b)
From the Supreme Court
c)
From God
d)
From the people
84.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
a)
To stop taxes from the British Empire.
b)
To make a United States army.
c)
To gain independence from the British Empire
d)
To install their own king in America
85.
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
a)
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
b)
listed a man's natural rights.
c)
introduced the Declaration.
d)
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
86.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Samuel Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Paul Revere
87.
Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?
a)
Common Sense was published.
b)
The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
c)
The American Revolution ends.
d)
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
88.
Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Patrick Henry
89.
What was the Declaration of Independence all about?
a)
For America and Britain to become allies
b)
For Britain to become part of Germany
c)
To proclaim that America's 13 Colonies were no longer part of the British Empire
d)
For America to take over Britain
90.
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
a)
People are born with natural rights.
b)
People can vote to choose natural rights
c)
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
d)
Natural rights come from the government.
91.
When creating the legislative branch there were two proposed plans.  Which plan wanted states to have more votes based on population? 
a)
Connecticut Plan 
b)
New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan
d)
3/5th's Plan 
92.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights 
d)
Created a two house legislature
93.
In what house of our national legislature, called Congress, does each state have equal representation? 
a)
Senate 
b)
House of Representatives 
c)
General Assembly 
d)
House of Commons 
94.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 
a)
The Declaration of Independence 
b)
The Constitution 
c)
The Magna Carta 
d)
The English Bill of Rights 
95.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
96.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
97.
How many houses are in the Great Compromise?
a)
1 (unicameral)
b)
2 (bicameral)
98.
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
a)
Every slave was counted.
b)
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
c)
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
d)
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.
99.
What was the result of the Great Compromise?
a)
Representation in Congress was based upon population.
b)
Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on population
c)
Representation in Congress was equal.
d)
Two houses were created, both with representation based on population.
100.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
101.
What were the men who represented their states called?
a)
Senators
b)
Congressmen
c)
Delegates
d)
Speakers
102.
Who was the president of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
John Adams
103.
The three branches of government are ________________
a)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
b)
Legislative, Judicial, and National
c)
Executive, Principle, and Judicial
d)
Judicial, National, and Legislative
104.
Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
Judicial
c)
House of 
Representatives
d)
House of Congress
105.
Which Plan was favored by small states?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
106.

An agreement in which both sides give up something.

a)

Compromise

b)

Conclusion

c)

Argument

d)

Declaration

107.
Which compromise combined aspects of the Virginia and New Jersey plans to make small and large states satisfied?
a)
the Commerce Compromise
b)
the Three-Fifths Compromise
c)
the Just Compromise
d)
the Great Compromise
108.

The Senate will have equal representation for each state. The House of Representatives will be based on ... ?

a)

Money

b)

Slaves

c)

Population

d)

It will also be equal

109.
Under the Three-Fifths compromise, which individuals counted as 3/5 of a free person when a census was taken?
a)
women
b)
Native Americans
c)
slaves
d)
children
110.
A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-
a)
Congress could not negotiate treaties
b)
Congress could print money
c)
Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws
d)
Congress established the Northwest Ordinance
111.

The branch of government that makes our laws

a)

Congress (Legislative)

b)

President (Executive)

c)

Supreme Court (Judicial)

d)

King George (Monarch)

112.

In the New Jersey Plan, states received equal representation in congress. Which states favored this plan?

a)

Small States

b)

Large States

c)

Northern States

d)

Southern States

113.
Which branch enforces the law and includes the president?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Constitiutional Branch
114.
Which branch makes the laws and includes Congress?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
Constitiutional Branch
115.
Which branch interprets the laws and includes the Supreme Court?
a)
Executive Brnach 
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
 Judicial Branch
d)
Constitutional Branch
116.
Which principle keeps one branch from gaining too much power?
a)
limited government
b)
checks and balances
c)
federalism
d)
popular sovereignty
117.
What are the first 10 amendments called?
a)
Electoral College
b)
Congress
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
amendment
118.
What is a change or addition to the Constitution called?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
amendment
c)
Congress
d)
Electoral College
119.
The three branches of the national government are:
a)
The House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, the National Archives
b)
judicial, legislative, executive
c)
executive, the house, military
d)
president, cabinet, congress
120.
Anti-federalists wanted a Bill of Rights added to the constitution to help protect...
a)
Individual Rights
b)
State Rights
c)
Slavery
d)
The Articles of Confederation
121.

The Magna Carta, The Petition of Right, and The English Bill of Rights are similar because:

a)

They establish a new constitution

b)

They limited the powers of the monarch

c)

They were written by the King

d)

They establish the Monarchy

122.

Which group of people supported the ratification of The Constitution?

a)

The Federalists

b)

The Anti-Federalists

c)

Democrats

d)

Republicans

123.

Which nation colonized what is now called America and ruled for the first 150 years?

a)

France

b)

Great Britain

c)

Spain

d)

China

124.

Which term refers to the split of authority between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

a)

Checks

b)

Sovereignty

c)

Salutory neglect

d)

Separation of Powers

125.

What type of legislative branch only has one house?

a)

Bicameral

b)

Tricameral

c)

Quadrocameral

d)

Unicameral

126.

Which legislative system has two houses?

a)

Unicameral

b)

Brocameral

c)

Bicameral

d)

Tricameral

127.
What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
d)
Ignore laws
128.
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
d)
Deny laws
129.
What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
a)
Make laws
b)
Enforce laws
c)
Interpret laws
d)
Accept laws
130.
How many Articles are in the Constitution?
a)
4
b)
7
c)
12
d)
26
131.
What were the supporters of the Constitution called?
a)
Federalists
b)
Antifederalists
132.

The Constitutional Convention began in May 1787 in this city.

a)

Washington, D.C.

b)

Williamsburg, VA

c)

Philadelphia, PA

d)

Boston, Massachusetts

133.

The introduction to the Constitution that lists the goals for the new government and starts with the words, "We the People..."

a)

Article I

b)

Article II

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The Preamble

134.

When the Constitution was being ratified by the states, some states wanted a written guarantee of peoples' rights. These first ten amendments are known as the:

a)

Declarations of Rights

b)

Statement of Rights

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Standards for Peoples' Rights

135.

The Constitution had to be ratified by at least 9 states before it went into effect. To ratify means to:

a)

inspect

b)

change

c)

announce

d)

approve

136.
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.  Which amendment is this?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
137.
What freedom gives you the right to say anything you want just long as you are not  threatening safety of anyone?
a)
Press
b)
Petition
c)
Assembly
d)
Speech
138.
What freedom gives you the right to practice any religion or faith of your choice?
a)
religion
b)
press
c)
speech
d)
assembly
139.
Police must get a warrant to check other people houses.
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
140.
No one has to house quarter soldiers in their home
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
141.
"Right to bear arms" (Gun rights)
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
d)
4th
142.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
143.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
144.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
145.
Guarantees a jury trial in civil cases
a)
7th
b)
10th
c)
9th
d)
2nd
146.
Offices usually need a _______ to search you or your property
a)
Baton
b)
Firearm
c)
Warrant
d)
Bible
147.

What is an amendment?

a)

the introduction to the Constitution

b)

a change to the Constitution

c)

the signers of the Constitution

148.
Manifest Destiny was the belief that...
a)
It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
b)
Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
c)
The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
d)
All people in the United States should have the right to vote.
149.
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
a)
European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
b)
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
c)
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
d)
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.
150.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?
a)
1703
b)
1903
c)
1803
d)
1813
151.
Why was the port of New Orleans so important?
a)
It was the best place to go fishing
b)
It was a party town
c)
It was the Catholic headquaters
d)
It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river
152.
Who sold the Louisiana territory to the US?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Britian
d)
Portugal
153.
What doubled the size of the US?
a)
Mexico
b)
Canada Purchase
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
California Purchase
154.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
155.
The Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?
a)
Toussaint Louverture
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Simon Bolivar
d)
Friedrick Von Steuben
156.
Why did Pioneers settle near rivers?
a)
They wanted to ship their crops to market on the rivers.
b)
They needed water for their animals.
c)
They wanted to dam the rivers to build lakes.
d)
They liked to fish.
157.

What territory, prior to it's annexation, was a disputed land between Mexico and the United States?

a)

Texas

b)

Oregon

c)

Florida

d)

Louisiana

158.

What river was considered by the United States to be the true border between Texas and Mexico?

a)

Rio Grande

b)

Mississippi

c)

Missouri

d)

Colorado

159.

The Mexican Cession included which current U.S state?

a)

California

b)

Oregon

c)

Washington

d)

Florida

160.

Who was President during the Mexican Cession?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

James K. Polk

d)

Thomas Jefferson

161.

True or False: Mexico agreed to sell the Mexican Cession territory peacefully.

a)

True

b)

False

162.

What was the name of the conflict between Mexico and the United States?

a)

The Mexican-American War

b)

The Civil War

c)

War of 1812

d)

The Spanish-American War

163.

What treaty ended the war, making Mexico give up half of it's territory?

a)

Treaty of Ghent

b)

Adams-Onis Treaty

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

d)

Treaty of Santa Anna

164.

The United States made a land acquisition five years after the war ended. What do we call this event?

a)

Louisiana Purchase

b)

The Annexation of Texas

c)

The Arizona Purchase

d)

The Gadsden Purchase

165.

Why did the United States value the land bought in the Gadsden Purchase?

a)

Flat land perfect for a railroad

b)

It's mountains were perfect to build forts

c)

It was coastal land perfect for farming cotton.

d)

It was known as a dangerous place filled with poisonous animals and plants.

166.

What area is A

a)

Florida

b)

Ohio River Valley

c)

ceded by Great Britain

d)

Original 13 Colonies

167.

What area is C?

a)

Texas Annexation

b)

Original 13 colonies

c)

Louisiana Purchase

d)

Oregon Territory

168.

What area is D?

a)

Texas Annexation

b)

Florida Cession

c)

Mexico Cession

d)

Oregon Territory

169.

What area does E represent?

a)

Texas Annexation

b)

13 Original Colonie

c)

Oregon Territory

d)

Florida Cession Spain

170.

What area does G represent?

a)

Mexican Cession

b)

Louisiana Purchase

c)

Oregon Territory

d)

Texas Annexation

171.

What area does H represent?

a)

Mexican Cession

b)

Gadsden Purchase

c)

Texas Annexation

d)

Oregon Territory

172.

What area does I represent?

a)

Gadsden Purchase

b)

Mexican Cession

c)

Oregon Territory

d)

Louisiana Purchase

173.

Who is considered the father of the US Constitution?

a)

George Washington

b)

James Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

174.

What territory was acquired by the US because Andrew Jackson invaded and Monroe told Spain, "Govern or get out."?

a)

Louisiana Territory

b)

Florida

c)

Texas

d)

Oregon Country

175.

What territory was known for having fertile farmland and cooked pigs with forks sticking out of them running around ready to eat?

a)

Louisiana Territory

b)

Florida

c)

Texas

d)

Oregon Country

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