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WorksheetsReview of US History Through Government
Total questions: 114
Worksheet time: 10hrs 30mins
Mercantilism can BEST be described as
economic trade policy in which a country exports more than it imports in order to create a favorable balance of trade
religious policy in which European countries established missions in the New World
alliance system used by European nations to maintain peace with the Native Americans of the New World
political structure implemented by European nations that divided society into a very rigid class system of haves and have nots
the Columbian Exchange was the exchange of plants, animals and diseases between.... (read all options)
the Americas and Europe
Asia and Europe
the Old World and the New World
Lynwood and Compton
Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas?
The spread of disease killed millions of people.
Agriculture spread to more regions.
The use of the horse caused native peoples to leave.
Native peoples were no longer allowed to use their languages.
Europeans established global trade networks that brought maize to Europe, chili peppers to India, and wheat to the Americas.
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
French vs. Indians
British vs. French
British vs. French and Indians
Indians vs. British
Why was there a war between the British and the French in 1756?
Money
land west of the Appalachian Mountains
Trade
Fighting for friendship with the Natives
This created a temporary border at the Appalachian Mountains, restricting the movement of the colonists
Appalachian Line of 1769
Proclamation of 1763
Northwest Ordinance of 1767
Colonial Border of 1763
Treaty of Paris 1763
The British king, King George III, issued a proclamation stating colonists could not claim or buy land west of the Appalachian Mountains. They could not explore it or hunt on it either. He stated that the land in this region was to be used by Native Americans only. How did colonists feel about this proclamation.
They felt the King had the Power and Authority to issue the proclamation.
They felt the King DID NOT t have the Power OR Authority to issue the proclamation.
They felt the King had the Power to issue the proclamation but NOT the Authority.
They felt betrayed by the King.
Both answers C and D
What was stated in the Proclamation of 1763?
Colonists were BANNED from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation ended the French and Indian War.
Colonists were ENCOURAGED to begin settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
The Proclamation proclaimed independence for the American colonists.
According to the British what was the REASON for the Proclamation of 1763?
The Proclamation of 1763 gave all of the land to the American colonists.
The Proclamation was a meeting between Native Americans and the colonists.
It was attempt to end conflicts/war between Native Americans and colonists west of the Appalachian Mountains.
It was a law that allowed colonists the chance to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
In general, how did the colonists view the Proclamation of 1763?
They felt that it supported their freedom and they SUPPORTED it.
They felt it was an infringement on their freedom of movement and were ANGRY about it.
They were not involved so it did not affect them.
They supported it because they believed the King had the AUTHORITY to make this law.
The colonists will be responsible for paying off the debt from the French and Indian war.
TRUE
FALSE
Why were the colonists were angry over “The Proclamation of 1763?”
Colonists were supposed to have the same rights as British citizens in Britain. These rights had been stated in the English Bill of Rights of 1689.
Colonists had hoped to gain more authority to govern themselves, but the opposite seemed to be happening.
Colonists felt the Proclamation of 1763 took away their right as British citizens to move where they wanted.
All of the previous choices are correct.
None of the previous choices are correct
What is the middle passage?
the trip from England to Africa
the trip from England to the Americas
the trip from Africa to the Americas
the trip from Africa to England
The trade that allowed movement of goods, people and materials among the continents.
Continental trade
Triangular Trade
Slave Trade
European Trade
Where did a majority of the slaves live and work?
plantations
factories
schools
they didn't work
Slaves try to keep their African culture by songs, dances, and religious practices.
True
False
What was traded from the West Indies to the Americas? (Interactive Map Wednesday)
slaves, sugar, molasses
flour, fish, lumber
iron products
tea, spices, furniture
Where did the colonists in North America ship goods? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY (Interactive Map Wednesday)
India
England
West Indies
Africa
Australia
What ocean did the triangular trade flow across?
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
Atlantic
True or False? The French and British had been friends until they both came to the New World and competed for the same land and right to harvest fur.
True
False
True or False? The Ottawa Chief Pontiac was a great organizer, and he convinced many local tribes to join together against the British for taking their land.
True
False
True or False? The Seven Years War was fought by the British against the American Indian people and French over land that included Illinois.
True
False
Native Americans from many tribes attacked British forts and settlements in the Ohio River valley and along the Great Lakes. The fight was known as _____________________.
Pueblo Revolt
Pontiac's Rebellion
El Camino Real
Proclamation of 1763
"The King's power comes from God, so it is wrong to oppose or go against the King."
Patriot
Loyalist
"Colonists should be able to pick their own governors. We don't need the King to choose for us!"
Loyalist
Patriot
The person who said this is most likely a...
The Continental army was composed of _____________.
troops from all the colonies.
troops from throughout Great Britain
only troops from the New England colonies.
only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts.
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience.
He wanted the role.
Yes, was very wealthy.
He was highly educated.
What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?
It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.
It instilled fear of war in the colonies.
It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.
It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.
to persuade British troops to leave Boston.
to encourage colonists to join the army.
to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
the start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
to instruct how a county wins its freedom.
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
People are born with natural rights.
People can vote to choose natural rights
Natural rights are given only to citizens.
Natural rights come from the government.
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
the governed.
God
Parliament.
the king.
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?
He denied the colonists their rights.
He was not born in Great Britain
He was not elected by Parliament
He lived far away from the colonies.
1. In the spring of 1774, Parliament passed four harsh laws that colonists called the ___________________________________ .
TEA ACT
INTOLERABLE ACTS
Which act said that British soldiers could be housed in the barns, hotels, and homes of the colonists?
Boston Port Act
Quebec Act
The French and Indian War
The Quartering Act
Patriot Americans changed the name parliament gave to The Intolerable Acts. What was the original name?
The Intolerable Acts
The Boston Port Act
The Townsend Act
The Coercive Acts
What was the name of the group of women who helped support the activities of the Sons of Liberty?
Patriots
Redcoats
Calvary
Daughters of Liberty
The Intolerable Acts were passed as punishment for what incident?
Boston Massacre
The Declaration of Independence
Boston Tea Party
First Continental Congress
The primary British taxation law that united the Sons of Liberty was the ___ Act.
Stamp
Sugar
Who WON the French & Indian War
Britain
Germany
France
What did the Sons of Liberty want from British Parliament?
They wanted the colonies to pay all taxes.
They wanted the King to create more taxes.
They wanted the British Parliament to hear their concerns.
What was a second thing the Sons of liberty wanted?
They wanted to be mean to the colonists.
They wanted revenge on the British.
They wanted freedom to make their own laws and pass their own taxes.
Who dressed up like Native Americans and raided ships?
Daughters of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
King George
Republicans
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty threw all the tea in the ocean
Patriots sat and had tea with King George
Native Americans threw all the tea in the ocean
King George had a sale on tea
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 addressed a need for _______________ in the Northwest Territory and established precedents for the future governing of the United States.
government
freedom
land ownership
additional indentured servitude
By winning what war did the U.S. gain the land from the Atlantic in the east to the Mississippi River in the West?
The Civil War
The Revolutionary War
The Spanish-American War
The War of 1812
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 said that people within the territory had all of the following rights EXCEPT...
To own slaves
Religious freedom
Right to a trial by a jury
To have a say in the government (if you were a free white landowning male)
An Anti Federalist believed...
There should be a weak central government
There should be a powerful central government
A federalist....
Wanted a strong Executive Branch- Executive Branch has more authority than the other branches of government.
Supported the idea of Checks and Balances
An anti-federalist
Supported checks and balances, separation of powers
Wanted the executive branch to have ultimate power
Who would represent the Executive Branch?
The President
Congress
Supreme Court
Who would represent the Legislative Branch?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
Who represented the Judicial Branch?
President
Congress
Supreme Court
Who makes up our Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The President and his crew
Legislative Branch has the ability to....
Create Laws
Enforce Laws
Judge laws
Executive Branch has the power too
Create Laws
Enforce Laws
Judge Laws
Judicial Branch has the power to...
Create Laws
Enforce Laws
Judge Laws
Why did the founding fathers allow for amendments to take place?
Amendments are not allowed to take place in the US Constitution.
They wanted to ratify the US Constitution.
They did not believe that US Constitution would ever have to be changed.
They knew the world was always a changing place.
This group of people thought the US Constitution protected the people and wanted to ratify the US Constitution immediately?
Federalists
Democrats
Republicans
Anti-Federalists
This group of people needed the Bill of Rights to be included in the US Constitution?
Democrats
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Republicans
Congress overrides a President's veto?
Congress creates lower federal courts?
Congress impeaches a judge?
Congress creates lower federal courts?
Congress refuses to approve presidential appointments?
Congress refuses to approve presidential treaties?
the President calls a special session of Congress?
The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Preamble
According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.
electoral college
states
people
President
In the Preamble, We the People means the ___.
Constitution was written for all the people of the United States
Constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
people who actually authored the constitution.
people of Philadelphia
The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.
provide for the common defense
insure domestic tranquility
form a more perfect union
secure the blessings of liberty
The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.
secure the blessings of liberty
provide for the common defense
insure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
establish justice
provide for the common defense
The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.
establish justice
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
insure domestic tranquility
The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.
grievances
unalienable rights
purposes
weaknesses
The promise from the Preamble that describes taking care of us physically, mentally and emotionally is ___.
form a more perfect union
provide common defense
secure the blessings of liberty
promote the general welfare
which court is highest
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Distict Courts
What was the impact of the Marbury v Madison case?
The case gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review, it also allowed them to make laws and passed by Congress to be unconstitutional.
The case impacted nothing
It gave the courts power
The way our government should work is described in the...
Congress
Constitution
The Constitution created _____ branch(es) of government
one
two
three
four
McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether a state could _______ a U.S. bank.
tax
issue
nullify
ratify
McCulloch v. Maryland was about whether the Constitution lets Congress start a _____.
tax
national bank
privatized education system
war
The court said Congress could carry out its power in any way that is not ________ by the Constitution.
prohibited
mentioned
The Constitution says laws of the United States are:
supreme
necessary
