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US History UNIT 3

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This was the weak constitution that created a weak central government and strong state governments. These were replaced by the Constitution

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Constitution

d)

Bill of Rights

2.

This was the name of a meeting where delegates met to write the new constitution.

a)

Federal System

b)

Rights of States

c)

Constitutional Convention

d)

Great Compromise

3.

Known as the father of the Constitution, he took detailed notes of all meetings, and he was only 5 feet 4 inches tall.

a)

James Madison

b)

Bill Clinton

c)

Donald Trump

d)

Abraham Lincoln

4.

Southern states were wanting to count their slaves into the population so that they could have more representation in congress. 5 slaves would count for 3 for the population.

a)

Three-Fifths Compromise

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Great Compromise

d)

South Compromise

5.

This document is the basis for the United States government even today.

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Constitution

c)

Dictionary

d)

Great Compromise

6.

He wanted all the delegates to compromise. He made trips to France in order to help the United States.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

James Madison

d)

Abraham Lincoln

7.

This man gave direction and focus, but didn't create the constitution. He was also the first president.

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

George Washington

d)

James Madison

8.

This man was given the credit of writing the Declaration of Independence. He was also our 3rd president.

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison

9.

Where was the Constitutional Convention held at?

a)

Virginia

b)

South Carolina

c)

Atlanta

d)

Philadelphia

10.

What was a topic that was heavily debated at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

slavery

b)

women's rights

c)

marriage

d)

U.S. flag sales

11.
The lawmaking part of government, called the legislature. To legislate is to make a law. 
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
12.
The part of government that carries out, or executes, the laws 
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
13.
The Great Compromise solved the problem of both big and small states wanting representation. 
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What is the name of the first Constitution?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Articles of Incorporation
c)
The Federalist Papers
d)
The Great Constitution 
15.
Shay's Rebellion helped prove what point?
a)
The federal government needed changing
b)
The states powers were too weak
c)
The Articles of Confederation were powerful
d)
George Washington was a great leader.
16.

Shay’s Rebellion was in protest to

a)

the transfer to land to Canada

b)

the call for a Constitutional Convention

c)

northern laws that ended slavery

d)

taxes and debts faced by farmers

17.
Name of the People who explored the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Lewis
b)
Clark
c)
Sacagawea
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
18.
Who was the President in office that bought the Louisiana Territory?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Monroe
e)
Benjamin Franklin
19.
Who was the Emperor of France that we bought the Louisiana Territory from?
a)
King George
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Napoleon Dynamite
d)
Thomas Jefferson
e)
James Monroe
20.
What was the name of the congressmen who advocated we declare war in 1812?
a)
Wardogs
b)
Democrats
c)
Warhawks
d)
Republicans
e)
Men of Peace
21.
What was the name of the treaty between the US and The UK?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Treaty of Ghent
c)
Treaty of New York
d)
Treaty of New Orleans
e)
Treaty of France
22.
How much was the Louisiana Territory sold for?
a)
1 Million
b)
5 Million
c)
10 Million
d)
15 Million
e)
100 Million
23.
Who Wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a)
Elvis
b)
Francis Scott Key
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
John Adams
e)
Benjamin Franklin
24.
What does Embargo mean?
a)
impose your will on another country
b)
impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity)
c)
To send something to another place
d)
To move something
e)
To take a hike
25.

Who was the Colonel during the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

General Patton

d)

George Washington

26.

What is an event in which U.S. sailors were captured and forced to fight for the British Navy?

a)

Active duty

b)

Impressments

c)

Slavery

d)

Extra help

e)

Honor

27.
What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush? 
a)
Surfers
b)
Coasters
c)
Forty Niners
d)
Raiders
28.

Where is Fort McHenry located?

a)

New Jersey

b)

Baltimore

c)

New York

d)

Philadelphia

29.

A man who led a rebellion in Massachusetts for unfair treatment to soldiers after the war?

a)

Daniel Shay

b)

James Madison

c)

Bob Hope

d)

Big Ale

30.

Which amendment talks about the right to bare arms?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

9th

d)

10th

31.

What does the 1st Amendment talk about?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of the Press

c)

Freedom of Religion

d)

Freedom of Assembly

32.

The battle of York took place where?

a)

New York

b)

Toronto

c)

California

d)

Philadelphia

33.

The NJ Plan

a)

Supported the idea that no matter the size of the states it is equal voting.

b)

Supported lowering taxes for the poor.

c)

Helped get more people to vote.

d)

Was the weakness of the American government.

34.

Select the people who took part in the Alamo.

a)

Jim Bowie

b)

William B. Travis

c)

Francis Scott Key

d)

Daniel Shay

35.

The father of the constitution?

a)

George Mason

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

James Madison

d)

Ben Franklin

36.

Why did Davy Crockett most likely join the Alamo defenders?

a)

He supported the Texans cause

b)

He wanted to win reelection in Tennessee

c)

He supported Mexico's control of Texas

d)

He was always in

37.

All were conflicts between settlers and the Mexican government, except:

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

Slavery

c)

Religion

d)

Citizenship

38.

Santa Anna's army defeated the Texan defenders because of

a)

the Texans surrendered

b)

their heart and desire

c)

their superior numbers and weaponry

d)

Santa Anna's personal leadership

39.

What is the best possible explanation for why the first ghosts were "flaming spirits" with their bodies on fire?

a)

Because of what the ghosts did to the Alamo

b)

Because of their burning passion for liberty

c)

Because of the Alamo's original use

d)

Because of what Santa Anna did to their bodies

40.

Which statement about the Siege at the Alamo is true?

a)

It was a victory for the Mexican Army

b)

It was a victory for the Texan (American) fighters

c)

The Alamo was an old American fort

d)

Santa Anna's army released al Texan men after they captured the fort

41.

The right to know the charges against come from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

42.
The freedom of religion is found in Amendment 2
a)
True
b)
False
43.

Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

44.
The Second Amendment's "Right to bear arms" means you can kill a bear and put its arms on the wall.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Amendment 8 prevents cruel and unusual punishments
a)
True
b)
False
46.
10. Why did the gold rush end? 
a)
A. California passed a law against gold prospecting 
b)
B. Most of the land in California was bought up by fortune-seekers 
c)
C. All the easy-to-find gold was quickly taken
d)
D. The Civil War broke out, and prospectors had to go and fight 
47.
Which wave a settlers came first?
a)
Farmers
b)
Miners
c)
Ranchers
d)
Merchants
48.
Manifest Destiny is America's belief that they had the God Given right to move West no matter who or what was in the way. 
a)
True 
b)
False
49.

Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

a)

The British won, but suffered many losses.

b)

The militia won by a narrow margin.

c)

The British won decisively.

d)

The militia surrendered to the British.

50.

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?

a)

He had experience.

b)

He wanted the role.

c)

Yes, was very wealthy.

d)

He was highly educated.

51.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

a)

to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.

b)

to persuade British troops to leave Boston.

c)

to encourage colonists to join the army.

d)

to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.

52.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

a)

to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

b)

the start the American Revolution

c)

to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

d)

to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

53.

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

a)

He denied the colonists their rights.

b)

He was not born in Great Britain

c)

He was not elected by Parliament

d)

He lived far away from the colonies.

54.
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
55.
Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Patrick Henry
56.

What does the Join or Die Cartoon represent?

a)

the mother countries helping each other out

b)

one part of the union helping each other out

c)

the disunity of the Thirteen Colonies during the French and Indian War

d)

a snake with of its head