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Based on the items on the list and your knowledge of early colonial history, which outcome was prompted by these interactions?
The policies encouraged colonists to join militias.
The policies required economic control over the colonists.
The policies encouraged patterns of individualism among the colonists.
he policies forced colonists to move westward in search of new opportunities
Based on your knowledge of early colonial history, which statement identifies a goal of the First Great Awakening?
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statement 4
Why did President James Monroe issue the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
Many British military leaders called for the invasion of Latin America.
Many Latin American countries had recently become independent from Spain.
European nations had entered into a number of wars involving conflicting religious groups.
Previous presidents had urged the United States to ally themselves with European nations.
Which statement describes the impact of the event in the headline?
Foreign merchants gained the right to open shops.
Colonists had the right to claim American Indian lands.
Colonists had more freedom to criticize government officials.
Royal governors had unrestricted power to request British troops.
Which statement describes an outcome of the law that created the divisions shown on the map?
It set the precedent for the eventual abolition of slavery
It became the law which supported the Dred Scott decision.
It allowed western states to vote on whether to be free or slave states.
It set the precedent that Congress could make laws attempting to regulate slavery
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts an important issue during the 1800 presidential election?
because they made it easier for immigrants to vote
because they seemed to conflict with freedom of speech
because they caused a problem with the electoral process
because they established an embargo interrupting free trade
What is being described in the box above?
Navigation Acts
Mercantilism
Salutary Neglect
Townshend Acts
Which statement would have been made by a Federalist during the debate over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
Rejection of the Constitution would result in civil disorder
Guarantees of individual rights should be in the Constitution
The Constitution only represents the interests of the wealthy
The Constitution gives too much power to the central government
What was the purpose of the document below?
To divide and sell land in the Northwest Territory.
To ban slavery in selected lots
To mandate education in each township
To require slavery in selected townships
Define separation of powers.
It means that each branch of government can boost the power and responsibilities of the other branches
It divides the powers of government so that no one branch can pose a threat to popular rights
It relates to the principle of checks and balances, which supports the unlimited power of the government
It is intended to enable the federal government to declare war with the combined approval of all three branches
Why was Valley Forge such a difficult time for the Continental Army?
The army lacked protection and supplies for the harsh winter weather
The army began to turn against the revolution
The army lost several important battles
The army refused to attend spy training
Which of the three colonial regions was the most reliant on the ocean for its economy?
Southern
Middle
New England
Which number on this map shows the location of colonial New York?
1
2
3
4
(a) can veto a law passed by Congress
(a) can declare laws unconstitutional
(a) nominates judges to the Supreme Court
(a) can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote
(a) can reject presidential nominations to the Supreme Court
(a) may declare executive actions unconstitutional
(a) may reject treaties
(a) may impeach the president
Identify the push factors for Irish immigrants in the 19th century:
(a)
Which President is associated with the Indian
Removal Act?
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Which piece of legislation caused the Trail of Tears?
Dawes Act
Great Compromise
3/5 Compromise
Indian Removal Act
Name of the land we gained after the Mexican American War
13 colonies
Treaty of Paris
Louisiana Purchase
Mexican Cession
Which was territory was added to complete the currrent states of New Mexico and Arizona?
Oregon Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
Texas Annexation
Louisiana Purchase
Which is the original 13 colonies?
1
2
3
4
Which is the Louisiana Purchase?
1
2
3
4
Which is the Texas Annexation?
5
6
7
8
Which word best describes the time Washington's troops spent at Valley Forge, PA?
Forgettable
Quick
Endlesss
Harsh
Some people wanted Washington to become king. Why did he say no?
He respected the principles of democracy
He wanted to return to his family farm
He was sick and tired of arguing with Congress
He knew he lacked strong leadership qualities.
Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called
Separatists
Patriots
Loyalists
Sons of Liberty
What was the name given to Americans who supported independence?
Tories
Patriots
Separatists
Loyalists
Which three statements are true of the picture below…
French and Indian War – Washington – Ft Duquesne
Revolutionary War – Boston Tea Party – Freezing temperatures
Revolutionary War – Valley Forge – Crossing the Delaware River
Revolutionary War – Washington – Crossing the Delaware River
Why was the American victory at Saratoga a turning point of the war?
King George III agreed to give the Americans their independence after the battle at
Saratoga.
General Howe met with General Washington after the battle at Saratoga.
The French announced their support for the Americans after the battle at Saratoga.
The Americans convinced the British forces to give up after the battle at Saratoga.
What is the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?
The Americans defeated the British, ending the American Revolution and verifying
America’s independence from Britain.
The British defeated the Americans, but suffered heavy losses. They realized that
defeating the colonists would not be quick or easy.
George Washington led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas night, surprising
the Hessians and defeating them, thus boosting American morale.
It was the turning point of the American Revolution as the American victory convinced
France to join the war to assist the Americans.
“The shot heard ‘round the world” started the American Revolution.
What is the significance of Valley Forge for the Continental Army?
George Washington led the Continental Army to a key victory against the British at this site
Many of George Washington’s soldiers were forced to eat fire cake and died of small pox
at this site.
George Washington kept the Continental Army together through a harsh winter at this site.
George Washington officially took command of the Continental Army at this site.
What happened at Valley Forge? Why are there monuments located there today?
It was the location of the biggest battle of the Revolutionary War; It turned the tide of war to
Americas favor despite being outnumbered
Washington crossed the nearby river for a sneak attack on the British; it was the first great
American victory
It was a camp that Washington established in the winter months, conditions were bad and
many were sick and some died
It was the location of Final Battle of the Revolution and where the British signed the peace
treaty
Which Prussian officer helped train the soldiers of the Continental Army at Valley Forge so that
they would be a more professional and effective fighting force?
Casimir Pulaski
Marquis de Lafayette
Friedrich von Steuben
Juan de Miralles
In which battle did Washington's army and the French fleet surrounded the main British army in the South Cornwallis to surrender? It was the last major battle of the war.
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Yorktown
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Who was the general that surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865 ending the Civil War?
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Winfield Scott
Abraham Lincoln
Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War?
Washington, D.C.
Richmond, Virginia
Appomattox Court House, Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
What was the purpose of General William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea"?
to free all remaining slaves held by Southern plantation owners
to punish the South for daring to secede from the Union
to weaken Southern morale and bring an end to the war by using total war
to allow his hungry and tired troops to acquire necessary supplies
What river was an important resource during the war?
Missouri
Mississippi
Amazon
Delaware
What document does Lincoln refer to in the Gettysburg Address to remind people that "all men are created equal"?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Mayflower Compact
What advantages did the North have? (Choose all that apply.)
stronger economy
bigger army
bigger navy
wise president
excellent military leaders
What advantages did the South have? (Choose all that apply.)
stronger economy
bigger army
bigger navy
fought on familiar land
excellent military leaders
Which compromise outlawed slavery above the 36 30' line in the Louisiana Territory?
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Louisiana Compromise
This law required the return of runaway slaves even in free states and affected free African-Americans as well.
Runaway and Return Act
Underground Railroad Act
Fugitive Slave Act
Southern Slave Act
Which region had an economy primarily based on agriculture and slave labor.
North
South
West
This individual sued his slave owner for his freedom but lost his case as was declared a slave for life.
Frederick Douglass
W.E.B. DuBois
Dred Scott
Hiram Rhodes Revels
"People can now vote on slavery! There has been so much fighting and bloodshed lately!" Which act/event is best described by this statement?
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Wilmot Proviso
Which set of words best describes the "Nullification Crisis"?
tariffs, manufacturing, James K. Polk, Alabama, cotton, nullify
South Carolina, tariffs, unconstitutional, cotton, John C. Calhoun, nullify
Andrew Jackson, Native Americans, Georgia, Cherokee, Supreme Court
Andrew Jackson, tariffs, Mexican Cession, manufacturing, Cherokee, Florida
This novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe brought awareness to slavery and helped increase abolition.
The Underground Railroad
The Scarlet Letter
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Which two states were added as a result of a compromise passed in 1820?
Kansas and Nebraska
California and Nebraska
Kansas and Missouri
Missouri and Maine
Who is the slave or former slave that lost his case, then won his case, then lost his case and then took his case all the way to the Federal Supreme Court and lost his case trying to gain his freedom?
Plessy Ferguson
Frederick Douglass
Dred Scott
Stephen Douglas
In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court...
avoided controversy by ruling that Dred Scott had no right to sue in federal court.
ruled that slaves could sue in federal court only if their masters allowed them to do so.
ruled that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories because slaves were private property.
ruled that a slave that had been transported to a free state or territory was a free citizen of the Untied States.
The Compromise of 1850...
allowed California to enter as a free state.
gave all of the land taken from Mexico to Texas.
banned slavery in Texas
ended the Fugitive Slave law.
An abolitionist supported which of the following causes?
outlawing alcohol
limiting slavery to southern states
ending slavery
ending women's suffrage
Which region of the country had a lot of manufacturing?
The North
The South
The West
What Did The Kansas Nebraska Act Do Between The North And The South?
Created peaceful tensions between them
Raised the tensions between the sides and started a mini war
Kansas earned this nickname as a result of the violence that broke out over disagreements for the expansion of slavery.
Pottowatomie massacre
The Jayhawk State
Bleeding Kansas
The mob state
Which of the following is true about sharecropping
Sharecropping favored the freeedmen.
Many freedmen were able to buy new homes through sharecropping
Most sharecroppers remained in debt or in a cycle of poverty
Many state governments offered loan for sharecropping farmers.
