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Content Test #10

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 2hrs 29mins

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Class
Date
1.

The first important cash crop in the American colonies was

a)

cotton

b)

corn

c)

tea

d)

tobacco

2.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?


I. __________________________________

A. Vast timber resources

B. Rocky soil

C. Rich ocean fishing grounds

D. Single-family farms

a)

Factors in the Economic Development of Colonial New England

b)

Reasons for the Development of Southern Plantations

c)

Features Contributing to Dutch Success in Colonial New Amsterdam

d)

Components of the British System of Mercantilism

3.

Under the British system of mercantilism, the American colonies served primarily as a

a)

self-sufficient trading partner for other European nations

b)

market for British manufactured goods and a source of raw materials

c)

source of manpower for the British army and navy

d)

buffer to the expansion of French and Spanish colonies

4.

Under the British system of mercantilism, the American colonies served primarily as a

a)

self-sufficient trading partner for other European nations

b)

market for British manufactured goods and a source of raw materials

c)

source of manpower for the British army and navy

d)

buffer to the expansion of French and Spanish colonies

5.
Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
Congress couldn't collect taxes
b)
Weak central government
c)
Provided for no common currency
d)
All of the these
6.

What impact did the French and Indian War have on the American colonies?

a)

Led to new taxes they did not vote on

b)

Led to more wars with the French

c)

They lost their land to Native Americans

d)

The British established military law in the colonies

7.

How did Britain try to deal with the massive expenses they incurred during the French & Indian War?

a)

The British crown began to more rigorously enforce imperial policies and taxes.

b)

The British king sold the crown jewels and all the other royal treasures.

c)

The British empire sold all the colonies in North America to France.

d)

The British cabinet forced the North American colonies to loan money to the crown.

8.
Who were the Redcoats?
a)
French and German Army
b)
American Army
c)
British Army
9.
The Columbian Exchange was:
a)
the agreement that documented what Christopher Columbus would give to Spanish leaders in return for their sponsorship of his travel to the New World.
b)
the transatlantic flow of plants, animals, and germs that began after Christopher Columbus reached the New World.
c)
John Cabot’s exploration of the New World, which brought more of the goods that Columbus had found back to the Old World.
d)
the first store in the New World, named for the man who founded it.
10.

Please complete this forced analogy.

Connection: term is to "part of"


Nicholas Brothers : ___ ____ :: AMDans : OUSFD

a)

Fantastic Dancers

b)

Loving Brothers

c)

Harlem Renaissance

11.

Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?

(hint: GM is when African Americans moved to northern cities)

a)

The availability of land grants for homesteaders

b)

Economic opportunities in industrialized cities

c)

Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas

d)

The higher cost of living in urban areas

12.

The Harlem Renaissance was a movement of African American artists who

a)

Worked in the South

b)

Calling for segregation

c)

Urged African Americans to leave the country

d)

created many types of art that celebrated African American culture

13.

“Dreams”

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams

For when dreams go

Life is a barren field

Frozen with snow

-Langston Hughes


This poem written during the Harlem Renaissance, was most likely meant to encourage African Americans to

a)

Flee from slavery

b)

Accept racial segregation

c)

Never give up hope and look to the future

d)

Deal with the Great Depression

14.

Thornton : ________ :: Wexler : _______

Connection: term is to "nickname"

a)

Superhero A ----- Superhero B

b)

AKA Writing ---- AKA Math

c)

AKA Queen of the Spoken and Written Word ---- AKA Rad Mathematician

d)

AKA Nice-ish ---- AKA Super Nice-ish

15.
What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance? 
a)
promoted the growth of New York cities
b)
promoted culture identity of African Americans 
c)
it fought discrimination in southern cities
d)
it established programs such as the NAACP
16.

What is the "relationship" or "connection" being used in the FA?


prejudice : prejudge

::

discrimination : treating some differently because of ...

a)

term is to analogy

b)

term is to its (brief) definition

c)

term is to its ability (briefly) to show thought about a topic

d)

term is to -- YO!!!!!!!!

17.

Please complete this FA.


AMDans : ______ :: Da Constitution : ________

a)

AMDans: Think :: Da Constitution : Rights

b)

AMDans : Think :: Da Constitution : Sets Da Rules

c)

Enjoy your break

d)

Have fun!!!!!

18.

Dermody : annoy :: E C : __________


Conn: Term is to "what it does"

a)

Trump

b)

Democrat and Republican

c)

elect the president

d)

Yo -- the connection/relationship is term : what is does

19.

2020 Education : Talkative Students :: Aztecs : Peaceful

Whis is the connection/relationship in this analogy?

a)

term is to definition

b)

term is to YO - it's a 100 Question TEST!!!!! :-)

c)

term is to opposite

d)

term is to metaphor

20.

"Hey -- I work hard and stay focused on my goal. It's all about keeping my sights on the end game!!"

What term may be linked to this sentence?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Columbus

c)

Mayans

d)

Grit

21.

Please complete this FA.


______ : America's First Gov :: AMDans : Think'n Machines


Connection: Term is to "what it is known for"

a)

Constitution

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

AMDans

d)

Bill of Rights

22.

Yo -- since you are thinking -- please mark the answer to this "question" as number one. Yo!!!

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

23.

Please complete this forced analogy.


___ : Oldish :: Constitution : Youngish

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

The Constitution

c)

Smiling is good for ya :-)

d)

Articles of Confederation

24.

What term is linked to this coolio sentence?


"Hey -- we should share da power!!! Just like the 50 state governments and the one federal government share Da POWER!"

a)

Coolio friends

b)

hip homo sapiens

c)

Federalism

d)

HomeSlices!!!

25.
One major problem with the Articles of Confederation is that Congress could not ______ the citizens to raise money.
a)
tax
b)
ask
c)
demand
d)
force
26.

Why was this first U.S. national/federal government so weak?

a)

King George III was still in charge of USA

b)

Americans were afraid to give their new government to much power

c)

The American army did not win their independence from Great Britain and King George III

d)

it wasn't weak

27.

A Supreme Court Justice can hold his/her position for ____? {Hint: What would allow justices to make decisions and not worry about their job?}

a)

8 years

b)

4 years

c)

as long as they like

d)

14 years

28.

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? (hint: Read the pic.)

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Preamble

29.

The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.

a)

Declaration of Independence {AKA: reasons to fight Britain}

b)

Constitution

c)

Emancipation Proclamation

d)

Magna Carta

30.

Which branch of the government has the power to declare laws and UNconstitutional or constitutional?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

31.

How often should you check Infinite Campus? (hint: your grades)

a)

once a marking period

b)

twice a marking period

c)

once a year

d)

at least once a week

32.

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Patriots? (hint: they didn't have much $$$$)

a)

fighting for personal freedom

b)

plenty of weapons and supplies

c)

fighting on their own land

d)

strong leadership of George Washington

33.

What was the historical significance of the Battles of Lexington and Concord? (hint: "shot heard around da world" -- AKA: starts the RW)

a)

The fighting ended colonists' resistance to British authority.

b)

The outcome proved that militias were no match for British troops.

c)

Britain gave up on any attempt to keep its North American colonies.

d)

The fighting signaled the start of the American Revolution.

34.

"Give me liberty or give me death!"

"A government of our own in our natural right..."

"We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."


These statements were made by...

a)

Redcoats

b)

Patriots

c)

Tories

d)

Native American Indians

35.

What name was given to a colonist that supported the rule of King George?

a)

Militia

b)

Loyalist

c)

Patriot

d)

Boycott

36.

"Yo -- No taxation without representation!!! Da King is mean and just wants to take all our $ -- almost like a vampire!!!"


What "term" may be linked to this coolio sentence?

a)

quote from an Iroquois before the Revolutionary War

b)

quote from a patriot colonist before the Revolutionary War

c)

quote from a loyalist before the Revolutionary War

d)

quote from a vampire haterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

37.

Which conclusion can best be reached about the engraving by Paul Revere about the Boston Massacre? (hint: things are often not as they "appear")

a)

The engraving was an accurate portrayal of the Boston Massacres because it shows British soldiers wearing red uniforms.

b)

The engraving showed that both sides were at fault for the massacre.

c)

The engraving was effective for gaining support for Patriots because it shows defenseless Americans being killed by British soldiers.

38.

Which document said the following?

"All men are created equal."

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

The US Constitution

c)

Fundamental Constitution of Carolina

d)

First Congress Letter

39.

Place these events in the correct order: (hint: Rev War battles = alpha order -- beg - turning pt. - end)

A. Battle of Yorktown

B. Battle of Lexington and Concord

C. Battle of Saratoga

a)

C, B, A

b)

B, C, A

c)

B, A, C

d)

A, B, C

40.

What was the winter of 1777-1778 like at Valley Forge? (hint: find the important part of the "question" = winter)

a)

Morale was at an all-time low

b)

Resources were scarce and a lot of men died

c)

Men still trained for battle

d)

All are true

41.

Please find da coolest Teen Titan!!!!

(hint: da answer is all the answers are correct)

a)

Robin (AKA I'm da (self appointed) leader!)

b)

StarFiRe (AKA I'm abnormally strong!)

c)

Raven (AKA My DAD is hmmm - unusual!)

d)

Cyborg (AKA My body rocks!) + Beast Boy (AKA I have soooo many personalities!) {also know as best buddIES}

e)

all the answers are correct (:->)

42.
Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.
a)
270
b)
538
c)
3
d)
269
43.

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

protect people from the people

b)

protect people from criminals and others

c)

keep all citizens save from foreign countries

d)

protect people from the government

44.

Which branch of the United States government enforces laws?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Executive Branch

45.
Where did the Incas live?
a)
Western South America
b)
Eastern North America
c)
Eastern South America
d)
Western North America
46.
The Aztecs built chinampas. What were they?
a)
Mexican food
b)
walls
c)
pyramids
d)
floating gardens
47.

Which was NOT a reason why the Aztecs lost to the Conquistadors?

a)

Immunity to diseases

b)

Inferior guns

c)

some native tribe were allies with the Spanish

d)

Lack of horses

48.

What was Columbus "looking for?"

a)

a faster route to Africa

b)

a faster route to North America

c)

slaves

d)

a faster route to Asia

49.

What are a few facts linked to 9/11? (mark all that apply)

a)

it was a terrorist attack on American (9/11/2001)

b)

Osama bin Laden was the leader of the terrorist group

c)

the US began a War on Terror shortly after 9/11

d)

some of the answers are correct

50.

Which one of these associations is correct? (hint: Democrat = Donkey)

a)

Liberal=Republican=left

b)

Liberal=Democrat=left

c)

Liberal=Democrat=right

d)

Conservative=Democrat=left

51.

Government can help solve problems and a bigger government can help solve bigger problems is an idea generally associated with

a)

conservatives

b)

liberals

c)

socialists

d)

libertarians

52.

How do conservatives in general view the power of the federal government?

a)

They believe people in general want a stronger federal government to protect them from economic uncertainty.

b)

They believe the government has a duty to spread wealth and assist the disadvantaged.

c)

They support a strong federal system that regulates economic and social policies.

d)

They distrust the federal government and call for less government involvement in business.

53.

"What I only need 270!!! Not millionsssssssss of votes!!!"


What term may be linked to sentence?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

The reason for winning the lottery

c)

each state has a different amount -- base on it's population

d)

the Electoral College

54.

Please complete this FA.


Jefferson : _______ :: Madison : _________

conn: term is to what they "helped write"

a)

Jefferson : Da Constitution :: Madison : Da Dec of Independence

b)

Jefferson : Da Dec of Independence : Madison : Common Sense

c)

Jefferson :: Rules :: Madison : Coolio Lingo

d)

Jefferson : Da Dec of Independence :: Madison : Da Constitution

55.

The burning of the white house (depicted above) occurred during which of the following? (hint: 1812 was a rematch with B. -- they burned it and sang "Burn Baby Burn"!!!! or maybe not)

a)

The War of 1812

b)

The Revolutionary War

c)

The Whiskey Rebellion

d)

The Mexican American War

56.

What two things did Washington warn the country about in his Farewell Address?

a)

To remain committed to supporting France during its conflict with Great Britain

b)

To always be wary about the federal government taking away your rights and freedoms

c)

The dangers of political parties and to steer clear of foreign alliances

d)

That the country would eventually split apart over the slavery issue

57.

An action that is used as an example or guide for future actions

a)

precedent

b)

president

c)

foreign policy

d)

edict

58.

Yo --what term may be linked to this CS?


"Yes -- call me Da President -- not O Highness!!! I'll only be here for 8 years!!!"

a)

Jefferson

b)

Madison

c)

Ms. WexThor (hmmmm ....)

d)

Washington

59.

Hey -- it's time to rest your brain!!! Just sit back and take a few deep breaths!!!! If you did that -- please mark this "question" as one. :-)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

60.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?


Did you hear the noise!!

A racket was caused by da boys!!!

Write something -- is what I must do

Liberty "for all" will be da glue!!!

a)

GW

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Dolley Madison

d)

Queen Thor

61.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?


No fear

I'm here!!


I'll save da day

and keep the flames away!!


GW is safe now

no need to bow!

a)

GW

b)

Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Dolley Madison

62.

Please complete the following forced analogy.


Dolley Madison : _____ :: Bigfoot : baby grizzly


connection: term is to what they "saved"

a)

Dolley Madison : Washington :: Bigfoot : baby grizzly

b)

Dolley Madison :: portrait of Washington :: Bigfoot : Bigfoot

c)

Dolley Madison :: portrait of Washington :: Bigfoot : baby grizzly

d)

Dolley Madison :: Washington's wig :: Bigfoot : baby grizzly

63.

Please complete this forced analogy.


Louisiana Purchase : __________ :: AMD : __________


connection: term is to "what it's known as"

a)

Louisiana Purchase : Da Best :: AMD : Da Best

b)

Louisiana Purchase : Da Best US Land Deal

::

AMD : Da Max Middle School

c)

Louisiana Purchase : Land :: AMD : Da Max Middle School

d)

Louisiana Purchase : TJ :: AMD : GW

64.

My main job is to "teach" kid to ...


(hint: 1st job is to keep everyone safe -- but this is my second job -- it's one of many, but think about it :->)

a)

how to have fun

b)

exercise correctly

c)

speak with a voice that is easy on a person's ears and mind

d)

think about "stuff"

65.

Before the Industrial Revolution where did people make goods?

a)

Factory using machines

b)

at home using simple tools

c)

Lowell Mills

d)

At a friend's house

66.

The Industrial Revolution began in:

a)

The U.S.

b)

Germany

c)

Great Britain

d)

France

67.

1st wave of the Industrial Revolution was characterized by?

a)

Inventions like TVs and telephones

b)

An improvement for all people

c)

transition from man-power to machine-power

d)

large chain stores

68.

___________ had learned about textile mills growing up in England and brought his knowledge to the United States in the 1700s.

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Samuel Slater

c)

Donald Trump

d)

Dr. Savage

69.

What was the most important source of power for the early Industrial Revolution?

a)

the steam engine

b)

animals

c)

the windmill

d)

the dynamo

70.

How did the Cotton Gin affect slavery? (hint: the gin took seed out of cotton)

a)

Plantation owners needed less slaves.

b)

It didn't affect it.

c)

Plantation owners needed more slaves.

d)

Plantation owners no longer needed slaves.

71.

Please complete this FA.


______ : Cotton Gin :: Thomas Edison : "light bulb"

a)

Samuel Slater : Cotton Gin :: Thomas Edison : "light bulb"

b)

AMDans Rock : Cotton Gin :: Thomas Edison : "light bulb"

c)

Eli Whitney : Cotton Gin :: Thomas Edison : "light bulb"

d)

Do you have grit???? It always helps while taking a test!!! :-)

72.

Please complete this FA.


_____ : Revolutionary War :: ____ : 1st Industrial Revolution

a)

Government : Revolutionary War :: People : 1st IR

b)

GW : Revolutionary War :: Mayans : 1st IR

c)

Eli Whitney : Revolutionary War :: Eli Whitney : 1st IR

d)

GW : Revolutionary War :: Eli Whitney : 1st IR

73.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?

(hint: what is another name for cloth?)


Cotton Cotton

what you go'n to do

when I make cloth out of you

a)

Samuel Slater

b)

What did I just read? Hmm....

c)

2nd Industrial Revolution

d)

textile factory

74.

What term may be linked to this coolio sentence?

(hint: remember, the 1st began in England)


Born in Engl-AND

It spread far and wide

Almost like a rock b-AND!!!

a)

1st Industrial Revolution

b)

Samuel Slater

c)

Lowell Mill Girls working in the textile mill

d)

Yo -- Engl-AND and B-AND -- they work pretty well together!!! Hmmm... not really... but ... :-)

75.

Who is the "Queen of the Spoken and Written Word"?

a)

Super Wex

b)

Derm...

c)

Thor...

d)

AMDans

76.

Please complete this FA.


____ : Rev War :: ____ : War of 1812


conn: person is to war they were "in"

a)

Derm : Rev War :: Wex : War of 1812

b)

GW : Rev War :: GW : War of 1812

c)

Yo -- what's you DOING???? Think'n!!!???

d)

GW : Rev War :: Madison : War of 1812

77.

An official ban on trade with another country

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Nationalism

c)

Impressment

d)

Embargo (da answer)

78.

What two people are linked to this image?? (hint: The key to the answer is Hendrix -- get it???)

a)

GW and Hendrix

b)

Wex Da Drill Sergeant and Hendrix

c)

Madison and Hendrix

d)

Francis Scott Key and Hendrix

79.

What is the Star Spangled Banner about? (hint: read it)

a)

life in the colonies after the Rev War

b)

freedom and how it's the most important part of life

c)

a battle and how the American flag is still flying

d)

how all is fair in love and war

80.
Nationalism is:
a)
Not wanting to declare war
b)
Pride in ones country
c)
Revenge against another nation
d)
Upset with ones country
81.

Why is it ironic that the Battle of New Orleans was even fought? (hint: no phones back then -- so info took almost a month to reach the States)

a)

The Treaty of Ghent had already been signed

b)

The Treaty of Paris had already been signed.

c)

Peace Talks in Paris werent moviing forward

d)

The Treaty of Greenville ceded the southern sttes

82.

In political cartoons, Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty usually represent...

a)

Freedom

b)

The United States

c)

Rights

d)

Clowns

83.

What court decision established the principle of judicial review? (hint: M + M is da best)

a)

Marbury v Madison

b)

Barbary v. Jefferson

c)

Brown v. Board of Education

d)

Ali v Frazier

84.
What are the first ten amendments that were added to the Constitution?
a)
Proclamation of Neutrality
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Judiciary Act of 1789
d)
Declaration of Independence
85.
What is the process of being sworn into office?
a)
inauguration
b)
election
c)
impeachment
d)
address
86.

In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against what? (hint: babies shouldn't fight teens or ...)

a)

Forming alliances with other countries

b)

Angering Native Americans

c)

Going to war with Spain

d)

Electing Thomas Jefferson

87.

How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?

a)

The Louisiana Purchase

b)

The purchase of California

c)

The Treaty of Ghent

88.

Yo - Yo AMDan!!!! What term may be linked to this CS?


"Ya -- you got it!!! I'll help write the Constitution of America!!!!! I might as well be involved in something this IMPORTANT!!"

a)

Washignton

b)

Madison

c)

Jefferson

d)

Obama

89.

Please complete the following forced analogy.


Jefferson : ______ :: Dermody : Goodwill

connection: term is to "who" they purchased "it from"

a)

$15 Million

b)

France

c)

TJ AKA Thomas Jefferson

d)

Louisiana Territory

90.

Please complete the following forced analogy.


_____ : ______ :: ______ : _______


connection: term is to .... Hey is this even a FA???!!!???? That's right -- it's not!! This "question" is just to amuse / annoy you!!! :-) Please mark the answer as two -- because two is a lonely number!!! Or is it????.....

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4