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WorksheetsPractice Final Exam for US History
Total questions: 152
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Which of the following is NOT true about Exploration?
the New World was Europe and Asia
Europeans had weapons made of metal, Natives didn't
Native Americans, at times, cooperated with the explorers
all of the above
The encounter between the Old and New Worlds led to most Natives dying from:
warfare
enslavement
torture
disease
The movement of new species of animals and plants from the New World to the Old World and vice versa is called the:
Great Migration
Triangular Trade
Columbian Exchange
Biomass species extinction event
Which slogan best represents European motives for colonization?
God, gold and glory
Adventure, academics and assimilation
Live, love and laugh
Conquest, community and culture
The first free black community in America was _____________ in St. Augustine, and they helped defend the city.
Fort San Marcos
Fort Caroline
Fort Mose
Fort Matanzas
The European nations that dominated the 1st century of exploration from 1500-1600:
were the Spanish and Portuguese
were not very successful in many attempts at colonization
established very few colonies in North America
all of the above are true
Which event led to the English domination of exploration from 1600-1700?
defeat of the Spanish navy or Armada
discovery of new navigational techniques by the English
discovery of cannons by the English
spread of disease in Spanish colonies
Which of the following is true about the 1st English colony in Roanoke?
It survived longer than St. Augustine.
It was located in Massachusetts.
It got along well with the Natives, which helped it grow.
It mysteriously disappeared.
Jamestown, in Virginia, was:
named after King James
the 1st successful English colony in the US
started by gold seeking soldiers
a total failure at first
all of the above are true
Jamestown's economy began to grow with the introduction of __________________.
slaves
tobacco
women
cotton
The founders of the Plymouth colony:
came more poorly prepared than Jamestown
included Pilgrims seeking religious freedom
arrived at their planned destination at a good time
did not cooperate with local Indians
established the only colony for religious freedom
One difference between English colonies and the French or Spanish was that the English:
in general, encouraged more people to settle
got along better with the Natives
allowed less self-government
conquered more land than the Spanish or French
The Mayflower Compact:
was a way to provide a legal charter for their colony
was necessary because they did not arrive at the correct destination
demonstrated their goal of honoring God
established a form of self-government or democracy
all of the above are true
The problem of religious intolerance in Massachusetts Bay is demonstrated by the:
banishment of Roger Williams
Salem Witch trials
trial of Anne Hutchinson
all of the above
New York is different than other English colonies in that:
it supported more religious freedom
it developed better trade with the Natives
it was originally founded by the Dutch
it had better farming
The region with the poorest soil and coldest climate was:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
The region with the best soil and climate was the:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
The region that depended more on fishing, and lumber was the:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
The region where slavery was allowed and used was the:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
The region with the most diversity in ethnic groups was the:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
The region that grew cash crops like tobacco, rice and indigo was the:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
The region that grew the most wheat, so it was nicknamed the "breadbasket" was the:
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
all of the above
Another difference between English and Spanish/French colonies was that:
English colonies were primarily established by private companies for profit
Spanish and French colonies were controlled by their monarchs
the English allowed for more religious freedom
all of the above are true
One similarity between indentured servants and slaves was that both:
had few rights and could be beaten by their masters
were based on temporary contracts
only did plantation work on large southern farms
did not include women and children
Which statement is TRUE about African slavery in the English colonies?
It existed in all three regions.
Jobs varied from household servants, skilled craftsmen to plantation workers.
It was rare for a slave to buy his/her freedom.
all of the above are true
How did the colonists protest against the tea tax?
Dressed up like Native Americans
Boston Massacre
Dumped tea into Boston harbor
Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea
This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.
Patriot
Loyalist
Minuteman
Neutral
The Second Continental Congress was indecisive about independence but they did create the _______________________.
Colonial militias
Marines
Continental Army
Navy
Which was not an issue for colonists that led to the war?
unfair trials
laws made by a government that didn't represent the colonists
refusal to trade with the colonists
not allowing settlement in western lands
Which best describes the war for the colonists?
often lost to the British but won key victories that kept up hope
won most of the battles and had the British constantly running
they outgunned, out maneuvered, and outlasted the British
the 13 colonies won despite little help from others
One long term effect of the war was that it:
led to the return of English as a main language in the US
inspired other revolutions
broke trade relations with the British
led to the end of slavery in all states
African Americans during the Revolution:
fought alongside colonial troops
joined the British in order to obtain freedom from slavery
hoped the Revolution would lead to more freedom
all of the above
The first constitution of the United States was the:
US Constitution (1787)
Act of Continental Association (1775)
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Articles of Confederation (1781)
Declaration of Independence (1776)
The first national government included only which branch of government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Military
One achievement of the government under the Articles of Confederation were the:
Land and Northwest Ordinances
National Bank system
Election of the 1st President
Creation of a court system
One reason why the government under the Articles of Confederation did not satisfy the nation's needs was that:
it could not create national taxes or tariffs
it was too difficult to pass laws
it could not enforce laws
all of the above
Which event demonstrated that the new nation's government (1786) was not strong enough to solve the nation's problems?
Shays Rebellion
Resignation of Washington
Whiskey Rebellion
Land Ordinance of 1785
Which of the following questions created big arguments at the Constitutional Convention?
what to do about slavery
representation of the states and people in the legislature
how much power should the President have
all of the above
The Great Compromise was that:
slavery would be allowed but slave trade ends in 20 years
slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxes
the Congress would consist of two houses: one where states are represented equally, the other based on population.
there would be three co-equal branches, based on population and equality of the states in each branch
Before the new Constitution can be enforced it needed:
approval of a majority of the states
to be ratified by the states
to be voted on by state conventions
all of the above
Those who were against ratifying the Constitution - antifederalists:
feared it did not give enough power to the government
feared it did not protect individual liberties enough
disliked the leaders of the federalists
wanted to protect the national government from abusive states
In order to satisfy concerns over the new Constitution, ____________________ was added shortly after ratification.
a Bill of Rights
new state constitutions
the Articles of Confederation
none of the above
One decision of the Constitutional Conventions regarding slavery was to:
outlaw the slave trade in 20 years
not use the word "slavery" in the Constitution
protect rights of slave owners to have fugitive slaves returned to them
all of the above
A precedent is:
a leader of a republic
an action that sets the example for the future
a person that precedes another person
a person who consumes too much alcohol
Which of the following is NOT a precedent set by Washington?
two term limit
use of a cabinet
Presidents can declare war
leader of foreign policy
When it came to foreign policy, Washington recommended:
intervention in European wars
avoid European wars
treaties with natives within US borders
sending the US army overseas
Alexander Hamilton's financial plan for the new nation prioritized:
paying off debts
borrowing money
high taxes
pay off personal home mortgages
Why was the Judiciary Act important?
it set up the court system
punished judges for poor decisions
all court cases decided by judges, not jury
it established the principle of judicial review
Jefferson violated which one of his own beliefs when he purchased Louisiana?
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
The President should not spend money.
Never negotiate with the French.
Never negotiate with a dictator.
The War of 1812 was caused by:
British interference with US shipping
British impressment of American sailors
British arming western Indians
All of the above
Up until the War of 1812, US foreign policy was based on Washington's idea of _____________, when it came to Europe.
Neutrality
Interventionism
Always fight back when you can't avoid war.
Invade them before they invade us.
Monroe's successful presidency was nicknamed:
Era of Good People
Era of Good Government
Era of Good Feelings
Era of Prosperity and Peace
One difference between Monroe and his predecessors (Madison and Jefferson) was that:
He did not go to war
He was a Founding Father
He studied law
He defeated the pirates
While Monroe was President, what great engineering marvel was completed in the US?
Transcontinental Railroad
Erie Canal
Panama Canal
National Road
The Erie Canal made ________________ the richest and most powerful city in America.
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington DC
New York
Court cases during the John Marshall years continually defended:
the right to own slaves
the rights of states to nullify treaties and laws
supremacy of the federal government over states
the abolition of slavery
The Trail of Tears was a result of which policy?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Indian Removal Act
Gibbons v. Ogden
Worcester v. Georgia
Which actions made critics call Jackson "King Jackson?"
vetoing Congress
use of the spoils system
ignoring the Supreme Court order to protect Indians
all of the above
Democracy expanded in the Jackson years because:
Natives received the right to vote
Slaves were allowed to sue in court
Women gained voting rights in some states
more white males receive the right to vote
The Nullification Crisis was when:
Sen. Webster voted against expanding slavery to new states
Sen. Clay opposed Jackson's plan to kill the bank of the US
Sen. Calhoun opposed high tariffs and said South Carolina would not obey this law
Chief Osceola refused to sign the Treaty of Moultrie
According to Jackson, his biggest enemy (and enemy of the people) was:
the Bank of the United States
high tariffs
Cherokee Indians
Henry Clay
Slave revolts often occurred near:
the border states
the cities near the coast
villages with mostly poor white settlers
communities of free blacks or fugitive slaves
Other ways that slaves resisted slavery include which of the following:
faking being sick
breaking tools
work slow downs
all of the above
William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass were similar in that:
they gave speeches and wrote newspaper articles against slavery
they both grew up as slaves
they are both African
they escaped slavery and the South
Fugitive slave catchers were:
paid to find escaped slaves
not allowed to look for fugitive slaves in the North
illegal
very popular in the North
Proof that "Uncle Tom's Cabin" had a powerful impact is that:
it sold more copies than any other book (except the Bible)
it convinced many northerners of the evils of slave life
Lincoln called its writer, "the little woman who started this war"
all of the above are true
In 1846, war broke out between the United States and Mexico. What was the main cause of this war?
a dispute over the number of settlers in the Oregon Territory
issues arising over the boundaries of Texas (border dispute)
the discovery of gold in California
the relocation of American Indians from the Southeast
Before becoming part of the US this territory was claimed by
Spain
France
Britain
According to the map and US history, the territory added by winning the American Revolution was:
1
2
3
4
5
Which of the following were causes of US westward expansion? (Check all that apply)
Improved technology (railroads and telegraphs)
growing US population
US belief in manifest destiny
US no longer afraid to go to war
Teddy Roosevelt liked the west
Native Americans were affected by westward expansion in that:
they mostly benefitted from trade with settlers
they were forced off there traditional lands
most assimilated into American culture and society
they mostly ran the railroads
What technologies made westward expansion possible?
railroads
telegraphs
improved wagons
all of the above
The belief of Manifest Destiny used which of the following to justify westward expansion:
religion
technology
science
language
The Missouri Compromise was controversial because it:
moved slavery further north
made the balance of power in Congress favor slave states
was annexed without Congressional approval
allowed Texas to join too
US foreign policy changed throughout the Westward Expansion in that the US:
increasingly avoided war
became more aggressive with other nations
supported European claims to land
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT an important process in industrialization?
interchangeable parts
assembly line or division of labor
hand made
mass production by machine
Why was New England the best location for the first factories?
abundance of rivers as a source of power
lots of farm land
shortage of workers
better climate
Which were a new source of labor in factories?
immigrants
children
women
all of the above
Which region was most impacted by industrialization?
North
South
Midwest
West
Industrialization led to many new benefits. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
faster, more abundant and more efficiently made goods
creation of new types of business
pollution and overcrowding in cities
source of employment and income for families
Which of the following was a problem created by industrialization?
too many goods available
a greater variety of goods available
too many people getting injured in the workplace
too many job opportunities
Which of the following is a factor of production?
capital to invest
source of labor
technology or knowledge
entrepreneurs
all of the above
What is one way in which the Lowell factories differed from the Slater factories?
they hired unmarried women
they used machines
they worked long hours
they hired only men
In order to fight for reforms and better working conditions, the first factory workers formed:
political parties
trade unions
cooperatives
business'
What was the biggest reform that most workers wanted?
better wages
better ventilation
limited work hours
limited break times
Which of the following was NOT a result of industrialization?
growth of cities
consumer society
improved transportation
children working on farms
Which was NOT a vulnerable people group exposed by the reformers of this period?
mentally ill
immigrants
women
men
African Americans
Which statement is true about women and the reform movements?
Many women started by opposing alcohol (temperance) but then fought for their right to be heard and to vote.
Women who fought for women's rights also supported slavery.
No men supported the women's rights movement.
Women didn't need to fight for a right to education because there were already many women colleges and schools.
The immediate cause of the French and Indian War was French and British claims to land in the Ohio River Valley.
True
False
Why did the US go to war with the Seminole?
Andrew Jackson was a "Gator" fan.
They wanted the farmland and they did not like that Seminoles were protecting runaway slaves.
It just happened, it wasn't planned.
The US thought it would be good for Gator fans to get Seminole out of Florida.
Who was elected President in 1860 that led to the secession of 11 southern states?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Which statement BEST explains President Abraham Lincoln's original reason for fighting the Civil War?
President Lincoln wanted to end all slavery everywhere in the US
President Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union
President Lincoln wanted to punish the South for their rebellion
What was the South's MAIN argument in support of slavery?
They were an agricultural (farming) based economy that relied on free workers
They had the right to limit the power of the federal government (states' rights)
Slavery was approved of by God
What was the MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Dred Scott Court Case?
Slaves had rights
The North scored a major victory in abolishing slavery
Congress could not outlaw slavery anywhere in the US
Which was a cause of the Civil War? (Check all that apply).
Tariffs (taxes)
States' rights
Sectionalism
Slavery
Indian attacks
What were the advantages the South had in the war? (Check all that apply).
Military leadership (better generals)
Larger army
Fighting in familiar territory
More money
Based on the pictograph, predict which side would win the war because it had more resources.
Union (North)
Confederates (South)
Western Territories
Which of the following made the horrors of slavery more well known?
Photography
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Telegraph
Bleeding Kansas
Which of the following were examples of increasing violence between the North and South BEFORE the Civil War? (Check all that apply)
caning of Charles Sumner in Congress
Bleeding Kansas
Gettysburg
John Brown attack on Harper's Ferry
Dred Scott trial
The Compromise of 1850 gave which advantage to the South?
stronger fugitive slave law
end slave trading in Washington DC
California became a slave state
all of the above
Which event caused the nation to openly debate slavery in politics?
Mexican War and Mexican Cession
Missouri request to join the US as a slave state
Expansion of the US towards the West
all of the above
Why were they unable to pass a law to outlaw slavery?
Abolitionists did not vote
It would be against the Constitution
slave and free states had the same number of senators
the House of Representatives was mostly southerners
Which Reconstruction amendment to the Constitution is INCORRECTLY matched?
13th - end slavery
14th - citizenship rights
15th - voting rights
none is incorrectly matched
The Radical Republicans that took over after Lincoln's assassination differed from him in their goals in that:
they wanted to heal and unite the nation
they wanted to punish the South
they did more to help the South
all of the above are true
How did the lives of blacks change in the early years after the Civil War?
they received government assistance through the Freedmen's Bureau
they were elected into Congress
some received land grants
all of the above are true
Why was the Emancipation Proclamation important?
it freed all the slaves in America
it changed the goal of the Civil War
it prohibited use of colored troops
it inspired Southerners to fight
