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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was one reason America decided to fight Great Britain in the War of 1812?
The British captured Americans and forced them to sail on British ships and serve the Royal Navy in its war against France.
The British raided American towns along the Atlantic Coast, stealing food and other important resources that their sailors needed.
The British stole cargo from American ships and then forced the sailors to buy back the cargo in order to raise money for their war against France.
The British established ports in Boston and began to sell goods cheaper than local merchants, driving many Americans out of business.
What song was inspired by the events of the War of 1812?
America the Beautiful
My Country Tis of Thee
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Stars and Stripes Forever
Why did General George Custer and the US Army attack the Lakota, the Cheyenne, and other American Indians during the Battle of The Little Bighorn?
The US government wanted to end a war between the Lakota and the Cheyenne.
The American Indians would not give up their land and move onto reservations.
The US government wanted the American Indians to move from Little Bighorn to Georgia.
The American Indians took over the town of Little Bighorn and forced the settlers to leave.
What event does this map show?
The Alamo
The Oregon Trail
The Trail of Tears
The Lewis & Clark Expedition
Which of the following correctly identifies the shaded area on the map?
The Trail of Tears
The Acquisition of Texas
The Louisiana Purchase
The Oregon Territory
What was the MAIN goal of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.
They wanted to claim the new lands and pan for gold.
They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.
They wanted to find religious freedom and build new settlements.
Who is being described?
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis & Clark
What did the slogan “Remember the Alamo” inspire others to do?
Search for the Oregon Trail
Fight for independence from Mexico
Move to California in search of gold
Force American Indians onto reservations
Which of the following major physical features of the United States is highlighted on this map?
The Great Plains
The Mississippi River
Continental Divide
The Atlantic Coastal Plains
Which economic concept BEST describes the decision making process necessary for this family?
Specialization
Opportunity Cost
Price Incentive
Voluntary Exchange
What role did price incentive play in the increase in cotton production after the invention of the cotton gin?
As the cost of cotton production decreased, plantation owners purchased less land and cotton.
As the cost of cotton production decreased, plantation owners bought more land and planted more cotton.
As the cost of cotton production increased, plantation owners purchased more land and planted more cotton.
The invention of the cotton gin had no effect on the production of cotton.
Which of the following is one reason why the South specialized in cotton production?
The region’s mild climate and fertile soil
Gold Miner’s need for new mining clothes
Pioneers’ need for new clothes to move westward
Southern people like cotton more than Northern people.
Who benefited from this voluntary exchange?
Only the miner benefited
Only the store owner benefited
Both the miner and the store owner benefited
Neither the miner or the store owner benefited
Which of the following was one impact of the invention of the cotton gin?
It increased the number of enslaved people in The South.
It decreased the number of enslaved people in The South.
It decreased the size and number of plantations.
There was no economic impact due to the invention of the cotton gin.
Which of the following is one way the telegraph could help a business owner in the 1800s?
The owner can ship more heavier loads of goods up the Mississippi River.
The owner can quickly communicate with customers across the country.
The owner can transport more goods to multiple cities to reach a lot more customers.
The owner can specialize in producing one item and expect to make a lot more money.
