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WorksheetsUS History Fall Semester Exam Review
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What did French colonists trade with Native Americans?
gold
tea
tobacco
fur
One reason Europeans took the trouble to explore North America in the 1500s-1600s was to...
take new territory
spread democracy.
cure diseases
find more people to tax.
Colonists developed self-government partly because English government left them alone. This is called...
containment
salutary neglect
parliamentary ignorance
mercantilism
The Anti-Federalists wanted...
to strengthen the central government.
a strong alliance with Great Britain.
a bill of rights guaranteeing individual freedom.
to keep the new Constitution with no bill of rights.
Which region of the English colonies had a mild, moderate climate?
New England
Middle
Southern
Northern
What effect did cash crops have on the 13 colonies?
It took away the need for subsistence crops.
It took away the need for owning livestock.
It increased the demand for factories.
It increased the demand for slaves.
Great Britain did not allow their American colonies to trade with another nation. This is an example of
industrialization.
mercantilism.
slavery.
colonization.
This officially ended the American Revolutionary War, giving us recognition as an independent nation.
Battle of Bunker Hill.
Battle of Saratoga.
Battle of Yorktown.
Treaty of Paris of 1783.
Unalienable Rights:
not all men are created equal.
rights that can be given or taken away without wrong doing.
human rights that cannot be taken away or denied.
rights only applied to space aliens.
Define Popular Sovereignty
The President holds the power over government through executive orders.
The Cabinet members hold the power over government through delegation.
The People hold the power over government through votes
The Supreme Court holds the power over government through majority decision.
What is the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in the Bill of Rights?
Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Forbidden
Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press
No Housing of Soldiers without Consent
Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
The U.S. government under Articles of Confederation could not do much, but it could...
demand and collect taxes from all states.
build a strong military.
rescue people from an oppressive state government.
operate post offices, declare war, and make treaties.
Going to a church for the first time is an exercise of your _ Amendment right.
First
Second
Fourth
Fifth
Counting the slave population as a smaller portion of the population for representatives in Congress:
Presidential Compromise
Great Compromise
Three-Fifths Compromise
Connecticut Compromise
The Bill of Rights is the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. _
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Government
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it
ensured universal suffrage for all males
extended slavery north of the Ohio River
provided a process for admission of new states to the Union
established reservations for Native American Indians
One main reason English colonies formed their own representative governments was...
colonial obsession with Greek and Roman history.
the distance between the colonies and Great Britain.
to build friendly relations with as many Native American tribes as possible.
so that colonial merchants would attract more business from the French.
What was NOT a physical characteristic of the New England Colonies?
dense forests
fertile soil
natural harbors
swift rivers
The economic demands of the plantation system led to...
an increase in factories.
the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
warfare with the French.
a decrease in colonial population.
Colonists boycotted The Stamp Act of 1765. What does boycott mean?
Buy in bulk
Use a little
Only buy from certain countries
Refuse to buy
This battle of the American Revolutionary War was a turning point because it brought the French in on our side.
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
What does the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in the Bill or Rights State?
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Slavery is abolished.
Power not given to the federal government is given to the states.
Women now have the right to vote.
This Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in the Bill of Rights forbids cruel and unusual punishment.
First Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
The Great Compromise...
determined how many years a president would serve in a term of office.
stated that when determining representatives in Congress, only 60% of the slave population would be counted.
used parts of both Virginia & New Jersey Plan to create two houses in Congress.
determined whether the executive branch would be led by one president or a board of three.
A stronger central government was something the _ wanted.
Patriots
Federalists
Loyalists
Anti-Federalists
The long distance between Great Britain and the colonies was reason the colonists...
formed their own representative, self government.
began using carrier-pigeons to communicate.
died in large numbers.
could not protect themselves from hostile Native American tribes.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
People hold the power over government through votes.
Representatives make the law, and the law rules.
The president picks federal judges, but two-thirds of the Senate has to vote yes to the judge pick.
The power to determine how students are tested in public schools is given to state governments.
When was the Declaration of Independence approved by congress?
July 2nd 1776
July 4th 1776
July 4th 1775
July 24th 1775
Who wrote the Deceleration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
What is J?
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
What is L?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
What is C?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Chesapeake Bay
Gulf of Mexico
What is F?
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Rio Grande River
The US Constitution was created in?
1787
1788
1789
1790
Where did the the Patriots suffer through a terrible winter; lacking adequate food, clothing and shelter, but were able to survive dueto the leadership of George Washington?
Boston
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Albany
The rights listed above were —
established by a series of Supreme Court decisions
defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence
established by the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
defined by President George Washington in his Farewell Address
From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as “salutary neglect.”
Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
Cash crops such as wheat, oats, and rye; centers of shipping and trade, moderate climate.
These are characteristics of the
the New England Colonies
the Middle Colonies
the Southern Colonies
All of the above
poor soil, cold winters, subsistence farming and fishing are characteristics of the ...
New England Colonies
Breadbasket Colonies
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
Long growing season, warm climate, coastal plains and plantations are characteristics of the
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
None of the above
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
To reduce overpopulation in Europe
To create communities founded on religious tolerance
To profit from trading in furs and other goods
To create joint ventures with other European powers
Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the Thirteen Colonies?
Manufacturers argued that slavery discouraged the development of industry.
Farmers argued that using slave labor was expensive and inefficient.
Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles.
Puritans argued that the slave trade encouraged materialism.
Which colony correctly completes this diagram?
Maryland
Virginia
Georgia
Rhode Island
This must know date is significant because it marked the first successful English settlement in North America
1787
1607
1776
1791
A religious push factor that led colonists to leave England was...
famine
war
persecution
unemployment
Most of the 13 colonies were founded primarily for...
Social reasons
political reasons
economic and religious reasons
no reason at all.
Which of the following is not one of the original 13 colonies?
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Delaware
Vermont
Which of these was a problem with the Articles of Confederation?
The federal government was too weak
The federal government was too strong
There was no federal government
There was no state government
What was the primary goal of the Federalist Papers?
to ratify the Constitution
to stop the US from going to war
to establish a new leader
to establish freedom of speech
Which of the following is NOT protected by the 1st Amendment?
freedom of speech
freedom of the press
freedom of assembly
freedom of property
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
Discovery
Speedwell
Godspeed
Mayflower
Who was the French and Indian War between?
French and Indian
French and British
Colonists and British
Spain and French
Colonists could not go west of which physical feature according to the Proclamation of 1763?
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Missouri River
Which of the following is an example of Civil Disobedience?
Paying taxes.
Allowing your home to be searched.
Destruction of property.
Shooting a weapon at soldiers.
Which of these persons is not associated with the Sons of Liberty?
George Washington
Paul Revere
Mercy Otis Warren
Samuel Adams
Common Sense, a pamphlet calling for the American Independence from England, was written by?
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
He was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Paul Revere
Alexander Hamilton
Lord Cornwallis
The Sugar Act actually lowered taxes on sugar, but gave the British this, which allowed them to search and seize any colonial property at any time?
Habeus Corpus
Writs of Assistance
Stare Decisis
Quid Pro Quo
What phrase exemplifies the American colonist attitude about the taxes being levied on them by the English parliament?
"Give me Liberty or Give me Death"
"No Taxation without Representation"
"Be Excellent to Each Other"
"I came, I saw, I conquered"
The French and Indian War was fought over control of what area?
Missouri River Valley
Mississippi River Valley
Hudson River Valley
Ohio River Valley
Which act gave the East India Tea Company a monopoly?
Tea Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Townshend Act
This is considered the first battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Lexington & Concord
What is the nickname for the first battle of the American Revolution?
Shot heard round the world.
Shot seen round the bend.
Shot smelled round the gun range.
Shot put at the track meet.
Outcome of the French & Indian War?
British Victory, France leaves, Big tax increase on colonies
French Victory, Britain leaves, Big tax cut on colonies
British Victory, Britain leaves, Colonist leave
Indian Victory, France leaves, Colonist convert to being natives
These acts shut down Boston harbor, imposed military rule on Boston and were punishment for the Boston Tea Party
Townshend Act
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Intolerable Acts
What is NOT one of the 3 Branches of the US Government?
Legislative
Judicial
Religious
Executive
What guarantees your basic civil liberties?
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
What is the term that describes the trade of slaves, sugar and rum between the colonies, Africa and the Caribbean Islands?
International Trade
Triangle Trade
Fur Trade
Tea Trade
Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
"The People"
This Virginian delegate to the Constitutional Convention took detailed notes during the meetings and helped to propose compromises. "Father of the Constitution"
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
Select all of the branches of the Federal Government.
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Federal Branch
Executive Branch
A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.
checks and balances
power and authority
politics and philosophy
life and liberty
Article III of the US Constitution briefly describes the structure and function of this branch of government, which interprets the nation's laws using judges and courts.
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Presidential Branch
What is the name for a legislature that has been split into two governing bodies?
Unicameral
Bicameral
Unicongressional
Bicongressional
