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American History Final Review

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT true about Christopher Columbus?

a)

wanted to find a faster route to Asia by sailing west

b)

Treated the Native Americans with great kindness and offered them great wealth.

c)

Never realized that the place he had landed was NOT India but rather a land not known to Europe now called the Americas.

d)

Journey was funded by the King and Queen of Spain

2.

Native Americans were susceptible to European diseases such as influenza due to the fact that they hadn't ever been exposed or built up an immunity to them.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The main reasons Spain sent Columbus on his voyages were to control the wealth of trade with Asia and to spread Christianity

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for finding a shorter route to Asia?

a)

Counties wanted to avoid the high prices of trade from other countries

b)

Explorers didn't want to be a part of their own country and wanted to be a citizen of India

c)

Because it would bring wealth and power to the explorer and his country

d)

European countries wanted to control the trade themselves

5.

According to the map, how did people first arrive in North America?

a)

They migrated from South America to North America

b)

They traveled by boat from Africa

c)

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean

d)

They walked over a land bridge or paddled from Asia to North America

6.

An astrolabe

a)

allowed people to navigate more easily a night

b)

helped ships stay on course by continuously pointing north

c)

It helped people navigate in open sea by determining their locations and travel farther out to sea

d)

allowed ships to travel in the direction of the wind

7.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Renaissance?

a)

Is also known as The Dark Ages.

b)

Encouraged a new respect for ancient values (Greek and Roman)

c)

People explored new ways of doing art (more realistic)

d)

A movement that means rebirth

8.

Read each question carefully. Determine the best answer to the question from the four answer choices provided. The creation and use of moveable type to print books, first developed by Johannes Gutenberg in 1456, is the single most important factor in the widespread availability and dissemination [spreading] of knowledge during the Renaissance. Information became available to many more people, and theories and ideas could be developed through the interaction that books enabled. Even though Leonardo da Vinci could not attend the university, the works of the most important scholars of his time were available to him through books. —Library of Congress

Which statement BEST explains the impact of the printing press during the Renaissance?

Group of answer choices

a)

It weakened religion

b)

It fueled the spread of knowledge and ideas

c)

It made European universities more accessible to students

d)

It isolated people from scholarly writings

9.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Columbian exchange?

a)

The Spaniards brought wheat and rice to the Americas

b)

The European's brought disease

c)

The exchange of goods for slaves

d)

America exported goods such as corn, beans, potatoes, peanuts, pumpkins

10.

After Columbus' voyages, the Spanish quickly conquered the Native American empires of the Aztecs and the Inca.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which of following is NOT an example of the concept of mercantilism being carried out in the 1400-1500? 

a)

England went to war against the Spanish Armada to show their dominance and power

b)

Spain funded many voyages for explores to claim land

c)

France made alliances with the Native Americans in order to secure the fur trade in North America

d)

The Protestant Reformation allowed people to worship in a more personal way

12.

Why were the colonies important in mercantilism?  

a)

Colonies helped nations buy more products than they sold

b)

Colonies strengthened a nation's military power

c)

colonies allowed nations to import raw materials from rival nations

d)

Colonies created a market for manufactured goods and supplied raw materials so that the mother country could gain wealth and power

13.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Magna Carta?

a)

It was a document that King John was forced to sign

b)

It declared that the King was not above the law

c)

It was the document signed by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower

d)

The first step toward guaranteeing the rights of the English people

14.

The first step toward guaranteeing the rights of English nobles and freemen by limiting the power of the King was

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Glorious Revolution

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Parliament

15.

Which of the following is NOT true about the French in North America?

a)

sent missionaries who lived among the people and learned the Native American language

b)

Made their wealth through trapping and trading furs

c)

They established a good relationship with the Native Americans and traded with them rather than taking

d)

They made the Native Americans into slaves

16.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Spanish in the Americas?

a)

They made the Native Americans into slaves

b)

They established Missions to convert the Native Americans into Catholics

c)

They treated the Native Americans with respect and dignity

d)

They conquered the Native American empires and subjected them to the leadership of Spain

17.

Competition for the riches of the Americas led to tension and conflict among European powers. 

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Between 1300 and 1500, Europe experienced major changes in social, political, and economic life.  

a)

True

b)

False

19.

All of the following are results of England winning the fight against the Spanish Armada EXCEPT

a)

England was able to stay Protestant

b)

The world saw that Spain could be beaten

c)

Spain lost control of its large colonial empire

d)

Spain was NEVER able to rebuild again and stayed a weak country

20.

In this primary source document, The Armada Portrait, why does the queen have her hand rested on the globe in this portrait?

a)

It symbolizes dominance over the exploration of the "New World"

b)

It showed a love for a game that was played during that time, invented by the English that is much like the American basketball

c)

It symbolizes the control of France

d)

It's a perfectly good place to rest one's hand

21.

Which of the following is NOT a result of slavery being used in the Americas?

a)

The Chinese established the Triangular Trade Route establishing a stronghold on the trade between continents

b)

The African culture has influenced and shaped American culture

c)

Slavery was rooted firmly and difficult to do away with once the country was established

d)

Europeans gained great wealth

22.

The belief that some people are inferior because of their race 

a)

slavery

b)

maroon

c)

racism

d)

favoritism

23.

The practice of one person being owned by another

a)

Slavery

b)

Favoritism

c)

Maroonism

d)

Racism

24.

The trading system that allowed Europeans to exchange goods for slaves in Africa, the African slaves to be traded for goods from America, and goods to be taken back to Europe for more trade. 

a)

European Trade Route

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Middle Passage

d)

Triangular Trade Route

25.

The person for whom America is named because he was the first person to realize that the land that everyone was claiming as India was actually a "New World"

a)

Francisco Pizarro

b)

Hernando Cortes

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Amerigo Vespucci

26.

The first failed English colony funded by Sir Walter Raleigh that was also known as the “Lost Colony”

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth

c)

Georgia

d)

Roanoke

27.

Jamestown established a form of representative government that was called

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Charter

c)

Supreme Court

d)

House of Burgesses

28.

Why was the House of Burgesses so important to the colonists in Jamestown?

a)

It was a place for women to get help in learning how to read

b)

It was a place where people could go and worship freely

c)

It provided a great place for people to enjoy a nice meal and fellowship with other colonists

d)

It allowed the colonists in Jamestown to be represented within their colony

29.

Which of the following is NOT true about Bacon's Rebellion?

a)

Bacon and his men were upset about the use of slavery in the colonies

b)

It was a show of civil disobedience where Bacon and his men burned the House of Burgesses and Jamestown

c)

The House of Burgesses created laws to limit the power of the Royal Governor

d)

It showed that the colonists expected to be equally represented

30.

The first permanent English settlement in the “New World”

a)

Roanoke

b)

Jamestown

c)

Plymouth

d)

Georgia

31.

Which of the following example is NOT a reason the first years of Jamestown were difficult?

a)

They didn't get along with the Pilgrims that were in the nearby colony

b)

They went through a "starving time" where they had to eat rats and gnaw on shoe leather for nutrients

c)

The settlers chose an area that was swampy and had mosquitos

d)

The first settlers were businessmen who didn't want to work

32.

The first cash crop of the new world that helped Jamestown become successful was

a)

Rice

b)

Corn

c)

Tobacco

d)

Timber

33.

As a result of English colonies being funded by joint stock investors, the investors would

a)

Work to pay off debts that were accumulated due to coming to America

b)

Share in the wins and losses with other investors

c)

Go to America with the colonists and work

d)

Allow the colonies to choose if they wanted to be loyal to the king or not

34.

Plymouth was founded primarily

a)

To find gold

b)

To establish a safe haven for Catholics

c)

To provide a fresh start for those who are in debt

d)

To provide religious freedom for the Pilgrims

35.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Mayflower Compact?

a)

Established Majority Rule in the colonies

b)

It was written by King James

c)

They promised their submission and obedience to the laws and the offices ( elected people who help uphold the laws)

d)

It became a framework for the Constitution

e)

All laws and decisions will be based on the "general good of the colony" not based on an individual good. 

36.

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

a)

It was written by the King of England to ensure that the Pilgrims obeyed him in the "New World"

b)

It was a form of self-government in Plymouth

c)

It allowed for slaves to be brought into the colony

d)

It was the decision making body that was to represent the colony of Jamestown

37.

New England Colonies primarily made their profit by

a)

Wheat and Grains

b)

Tobacco, Indigo and Rice

c)

Fish and lumber industry

38.

New Middle Colonies primarily made their profit by

a)

Wheat and Grains

b)

Tobacco, Indigo and Rice

c)

Fish and lumber industry

39.

New Southern Colonies primarily made their profit by

a)

Wheat and Grains

b)

Tobacco, Indigo and Rice

c)

Fish and lumber industry

40.

The middle colonies were known as

a)

slave headquarters

b)

The fisherman's village

c)

breadbasket of the colonies

d)

the King's court

41.

Which of the following is NOT an example of what attracted Europeans to the colonies during the 1600s and 1700s

a)

fixed social classes

b)

Social Mobility

c)

Land ownership

d)

Religious freedom

42.

One of the major pulls to the American colonies was the ability to move from a fixed social class in Europe to a social class that allowed the poor to move up into a higher social status.  

a)

True

b)

False

43.

How did Penn expect the people in his colony to treat the Native Americans? 

a)

With kindness, love, and friendship

b)

They didn't have to treat them with kindness because the Colonists had a higher status than the Native Americans

c)

keep them at a distance and don't trust them

d)

Unkind to them

44.

William Penn founded Pennsylvania for which group to practice freely?

a)

Puritans

b)

French Protestants

c)

German Lutherans

d)

Quakers

45.

A person who disagreed with the Church of England but wanted to stay and help fix the problems is known as a 

a)

Puritan

b)

Separatist

46.

The Puritans, once they arrived in New England, had colonies that were run by the church and forced their colonists to worship the same way.  These colonies were known to be

a)

Intolerant to other religious beliefs

b)

Tolerant to other religious beliefs

c)

Indifferent (didn't care)

d)

Quaker

47.

As a result of their disagreements with the Anglican Church (the Church of England), many English citizens decided to separate from the church and country and go to America for freedom of worship.  These colonists are called

a)

Indentured Servants

b)

Loyalists

c)

Slaves

d)

Separatists

48.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Navigation Acts?

a)

It is a complex system of transatlantic exchange of slaves, rum, sugar and molasses.

b)

it was a series of laws that were passed by the king to ensure that England made money from its colonies' trade

c)

It frustrated the colonists because it limited their freedom to trade with whomever they wanted.

d)

as a result, many colonists exported and imported smuggled goods

49.

As a result of the English Bill of Rights

a)

The colonies experienced the freedom of press

b)

The colonies could worship freely

c)

The Quakers had a place to work

d)

The king couldn't cancel laws or impose taxes unless Parliament agreed 

50.

Georgia was primarily founded for 

a)

religious freedom

b)

Relief for debtors/ protection from Spanish

c)

profit and trade

51.

Has mild climates that made it easier for colonists to grow crops year round

a)

Southern Colonies

b)

New England Colonies

c)

Middle Colonies

52.

Many poor people were able to get a chance to come to America through a loan and then agree to work off their debt for an allotted time in exchange for the voyage to America.  These people were called

a)

Indentured Servants

b)

Slaves

c)

Loyalists

d)

Separatists

53.

Subsistence farming is 

a)

Farming on huge plantations

b)

farming that is done mainly to provide for the family

c)

where there are crops grown that bring in a lot of money

54.

The English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

a)

John Locke

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

George Whitefield

d)

Jonathan Edwards

55.

The Great Awakening changed colonial culture by 

a)

making people value reason over religious emotion

b)

encouraging the colonists to have greater respect for established authority

c)

strengthening the social system in the Southern Colonies

d)

causing congregations to question religious practices

56.

The Glorious Revolution played a part in 

a)

the end of smuggling and piracy in the English colonies

b)

The loss of the colonists' right to representation in Parliament

c)

giving more rights to the people

d)

The king acquiring noble's money to finance the French and Indian War.

57.

The famous American Enlightenment figure who conducted scientific experiments to discover the laws of nature.

a)

Ben Franklin

b)

Jonathan Edwards

c)

George Whitefield

d)

Edmund Andros

58.

The famous evangelist who is well known for his message called, “Sinners in the hands of an angry God”.

a)

Jonathan Edwards

b)

George Whitefield

c)

Ben Franklin

d)

John Locke

59.

The minister who drew thousands with his sermons with his loud voice and ministered to the people at their workplace and outdoors.

a)

George Whitefield

b)

Jonathan Edwards

c)

Ben Franklin

d)

John Locke

60.

The movement that emphasized reason and science as a path to knowledge 

a)

Reformation

b)

Great Awakening

c)

The Enlightenment

61.

The religious movement that swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s

a)

Reformation

b)

The Enlightenment

c)

Renaissance

d)

Great Awakening

62.

What important right was upheld in the trial of John Peter Zenger? 

a)

freedom of religion

b)

freedom of the press

c)

the right to bear arms

d)

freedom of speech

63.

One reason for the growth of self-government in the colonies was 

a)

the policies of Edmund Andros

b)

the conflict in the Ohio River valley

c)

England's policy of salutary neglect 

d)

Braddock's defeat at Fort Duquesne

64.

Why did many African Americans join British forces in the war? 

a)

The British promised land in the West to all volunteers in the war

b)

African Americans were not allowed to serve in the Continental Army

c)

The British promised enslaved persons their freedom

d)

The British promised to outlaw slavery in the colonies if they won the war.

65.

Which of the following is NOT true about the following political cartoon?

a)

It was a proposal to unite the colonies

b)

It later became a blueprint (plans) that formed our Constitution

c)

It was not accepted because many of the colonies felt that it would cause them to loose their strength and independence as a colony.

d)

It started a war against Spain

66.

The idea proposed by Ben Franklin to unite the colonies 

a)

Albany Plan of Union 

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Magna Carta 

d)

Proclamation of 1763

67.

Which of the following is NOT true about the French and Indian War?

a)

It was fought in order to control the Ohio River Valley

b)

It was won by the French

c)

It was fought to control the fur trade in North America

d)

The British fought against the French and their Native American allies

68.

Ended nearly all French control in North America 

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Albany Plan of Union

c)

Treaty of Paris of 1763

d)

Proclamation of 1763

69.

As a result of the Proclamation of 1763

a)

Colonists were told they couldn't settle west of the Appalachian Mts

b)

Britain reversed all the acts that put taxes on goods in the colony

c)

Colonists declared war on France

d)

Colonists were given funds to move west of the Appalachian Mts.

70.

What was the purpose of Paul Revere's "Boston Massacre" etching? 

a)

To entertain the colonists with a great etching

b)

To get the colonists angry toward the British Army

c)

To inform colonists as to what happened

d)

To inspire the colonists to do an etching for themselves

71.

When someone takes a stand by choosing to avoid purchasing items in order to promote change

a)

Parliament

b)

Redcoating

c)

Boycott

d)

Patriots

72.

As a result of the Committees of Correspondence

a)

Colonists formed a Militia called the Minutemen

b)

The colonies were unified

c)

Parliament wrote letters to the colonists

d)

Colonists learned how to write a proper and grammatically correct letter

73.

What does, "No taxation without representation" mean? 

a)

Colonists had established a Continental Congress that had great representation among the colonies.

b)

Colonists were angry because they were not allowed to have a voice in what taxes Parliament imposed on them.

c)

Colonists had no taxes and didn't want any imposed on them by the kind

d)

The King was upset that the colonists wouldn't pay the Parliament imposed taxes. 

74.

Why did Parliament impose taxes such as the Sugar Act or the Stamp Act on the colonists? 

a)

Because the king wanted to pay for the cost of the French and Indian war 

b)

Because Parliament saw that the colonists needed some extra funds to build schools in the colonies

c)

Because Parliament wanted to raise money for the poor in Britain

d)

Because the king wanted to pay for a new castle that was in the country

75.

The English laws that affected the colonists were made by

a)

Parliament

b)

The royal governor

c)

The King

d)

The House of Burgesses

76.

Which of the following is NOT true about the pamphlet Common Sense?

a)

Written to show support to the King for his actions toward the colonies

b)

Written by Thomas Paine

c)

Written in everyday language so that common people could understand it

d)

Written to convince the colonists that they needed to separate against Great Britain

77.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

What does the term "Self-evident" mean?

a)

having high confidence in yourself

b)

Someone had to teach you

c)

It's a mystery

d)

It's known without having to be taught 

78.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

What reason did the Americans give to separate from Britain? 

 

a)

They wanted freedom of religion

b)

whenever a government is destructive of the unalienable rights, it's the right of the people to alter or abolish it and institute a new government.  

c)

They were tired of taxes

d)

They wanted to be a free nation

79.

As a result of him betraying the Continental Army and giving information to the British, this man's name is now synonymous for being a traitor in America. 

a)

George Washington

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

John Paul Jones

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

80.

As a result of this country, the colonies were able to get foreign help by troupe reinforcements, naval support, and financial aid during the Revolutionary War.

a)

Egypt

b)

Italy

c)

Norway

d)

France

81.

The type of fighting done by small groups using irregular battle tactics

a)

naval warfare

b)

Guerrilla warfare

c)

Mercenary fighting

d)

bayonet fighting

82.

The naval officer who defeated the British warship Serapis and known for saying, "I have not yet begun to fight!"

a)

Marquis de Lafayette

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

George Washington

d)

John Paul Jones

83.

The French teenage aristocrat who volunteered to serve in Washington's army

a)

John Paul Jones

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

George Washington

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

84.

An American colonist who supported the British during the war

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Pacifist

d)

Mercenary

85.

A professional soldier hired to fight for a foreign country

a)

Patriot

b)

Mercenary

c)

Loyalist

d)

Pacifist

86.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Minutemen EXCEPT

a)

The were a group of trained, well equipped soldiers

b)

They were a group of men who were ready to assemble in a minutes notice

c)

Fought at the battle of Lexington and Concord

d)

They were a group of men who were farmers, shop owners, and regular everyday men with passion to fight for their way of life and beliefs

87.

Someone who opposes all war

a)

Pacifist

b)

Loyalist

c)

Mercenary

d)

Patriot

88.

An American colonist who sided with the rebels during the war

a)

Mercenary

b)

Patriot

c)

Loyalist

d)

Pacifist

89.

What was the major reason the British shifted the war to the south?

a)

They wanted to isolate the middle states from New England

b)

They believed that there were more Loyalists in the south

c)

They believed that the Continental Army relied on the South for supplies

d)

They had more military outposts in the South

90.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Battle of Yorktown?

a)

it was a Patriot win

b)

Cornwallis and the British troops were surrounded from all ides by French and American troops

c)

It was a strong British win

d)

It was the last major battle of the war

91.

How did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 affect the Americans? 

a)

It allowed all Native Americans to live and work as they pleased in the 13 colonies

b)

It was a treaty that secured the French to obtain all the land in the 13 British colonies

c)

It officially ended the war for independence for the Americans

d)

It freed all African Americans that were enslaved

92.

The second Continental Congress established an army called the Continental Army.  Who did they name as the commander of the Continental Army? 

a)

George Washington

b)

John Hancock

c)

Patrick Henry

d)

John Adams

93.

How did Washington help the Patriots in the war? 

a)

he organized a rendezvous between Howe and Burgoyne

b)

he organized and commanded the Continental army

c)

he defeated the Hessians at the Battle of Long Island

d)

he hired mercenaries to fight in the army

94.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It was the 1st written constitution of the United States

b)

It didn't have a strong central government but rather a loose friendship with the states

c)

It was weak and gave the government very little authority

d)

Consisted of a strong national government and limited the powers of the states

95.

What prompted the call to rewrite the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The desire to win independence by unifying the nation

b)

The economic downturn caused by the limitations on the central government

c)

the need to establish a stronger national government to deal with uprising colonists

d)

The nation's westward expansion made it necessary to modify the document

96.

What were the reasons behind Shays' Rebellion?

a)

They were strong anti-federalists and didn't like the way the government was being run

b)

They were upset because the government was requiring them to quarter soldiers

c)

The Farmers were upset with the government that was jailing them and seizing their property when they couldn't pay taxes and debts. 

d)

They were wanting to move to the west and the government wouldn't let them

97.

Who is known as the Father of the Constitution? 

a)

George Washington

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

98.

The Constitutional Convention originally met in May of 1787 to 

a)

Discuss the Northwest Ordinances

b)

Revise the Articles of Confederation

c)

Draft the Mayflower Compact

d)

Write a Declaration of Independence

99.

Who was the president over the Constitutional Convention? 

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

James Madison

d)

George Washington

100.

What was the compromise that the delegates of the Constitutional Convention had to come to in regards to the issue of representation of slaves?

a)

3/5th compromise

b)

Northwest Ordinance

c)

Great Compromise

d)

Slave Codes

101.

Once the Constitution was written, what needed to happen in order for it to be passed into law? 

a)

The president needed to approve it

b)

Nothing. Once the delegates signed it, it went into law

c)

9 out of the 13 states needed to ratify it

102.

Someone who didn't wan't the Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation and wanted the strength to be with the states is a 

a)

Socialist

b)

Democrat

c)

Federalist

d)

Anti-federalist

103.

The system that prevents each branch from assuming too much authority 

a)

Power to the People policy

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Anti-federalism

d)

Communism

104.

Which Branch of Government?

Main responsibility is to interpret the law and make sure it's Constitutional

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

105.

Which Branch of Government?

Main responsibility is to execute the laws

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

106.

Which Branch of Government?

Main responsibility is to make laws

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

107.

Which Branch of Government?

Has the power to veto laws

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

108.

Which Branch of Government?

Has the power to override the veto with 2/3 vote

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

109.

Which Branch of Government?

Has the power to appoint the Supreme Court judges

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

110.

Which Branch of Government?

Has the power to approve the Supreme Court judges

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

111.

Which Branch of Government?

The only branch that is not elected but appointed for life

a)

Executive

b)

Legislative

c)

Judicial

112.

the first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the 

a)

Anti-Federalists amendments

b)

The Decalogue

c)

The Bill of Rights

d)

The 10 Commandments

113.

All are the following are rights expressed in the 1st Amendment EXCEPT

a)

Petition

b)

Religion

c)

Speech 

d)

Press

e)

Riot

114.

Match the Amendment with the freedom/right that it protects 

Search and Seizure (police must have a warrant in order to search your property)

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

5th

e)

6th

115.

Match the Amendment with the freedom/right that it protects 

Right to remain silent

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

5th

e)

6th

116.

Match the Amendment with the freedom/right that it protects 

Powers that aren't listed in the Constitution are reserved to the states

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

8th

e)

10th

117.

Match the Amendment with the freedom/right that it protects 

Right to a speedy trial

a)

1st

b)

3rd

c)

6th

d)

8th

e)

10th

118.

Match the Amendment with the freedom/right that it protects 

Right to bear arms (own a gun)

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

6th

d)

8th

e)

10th

119.

Match the Amendment with the freedom/right that it protects 

Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

6th

d)

8th

e)

10th

120.

Who or what known as the supreme law of the land and the foundation on which we run the country?

a)

President

b)

Supreme Court

c)

The Constitution

d)

Congress

121.

Which of the following is NOT a power that is given to the Federal government?

a)

declare war

b)

maintain military

c)

establish and regulate corporations

d)

run the postal system

122.

The division of power between the national government and the state government is known as 

a)

Constitutionalism 

b)

Federalism

c)

Readyforsummerism

d)

Republicanism

123.

This quote is an example of someone who would call themselves a/an

a)

Fascist

b)

Monarchist

c)

Anti-federalist

d)

Federalist

124.

The papers that were published to convince Americans that ratifying the Constitution was it the right thing were called

a)

The American's News

b)

The Federalist Papers

c)

The Constitutional Times

d)

Common Sense

125.

All of the following are reasons the founding fathers gave for writing the Constitution EXCEPT

a)

Insure domestic tranquility

b)

Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

c)

To ensure riches for all mankind

d)

To form a more perfect union

126.

The section where the writers of the Constitution gave the goals as to why it was written is called 

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Preamble

c)

Amendments

d)

Articles

127.

The political party led by Jefferson, believed in a strong state government, emphasis on agriculture, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution

a)

Democratic Republicans

b)

Federalist Party

128.

The political party that believed in a strong national government, wanted a loose interpretation of the Constitution believed the nation should be built through business and trade.

a)

Democratic Republicans

b)

Federalist Party

129.

In 1793 Washington declared that the U.S. would remain neutral during this time period

a)

French Revolution

b)

Spanish American War

c)

Mexican American War

130.

The section of the Constitution that allows Congress to do what is "necessary and proper" for the good of the country.

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

Preamble

c)

Bill of Rights

131.

Washington called upon this to advise him on official matters

a)

Cabinet

b)

Federalist Party

c)

Democratic Republican Party

132.

This angered the U.S. because the French attempted to bribe the U.S.

a)

Jays Treaty

b)

Pinkney's Treaty

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Kentucky Virginia Resolution

133.

Allowed for trade and travel on the MS River and established the 31st parallel as the boundary between the U.S. and Spain

a)

Jays Treaty

b)

Pinkney's Treaty

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Kentucky Virginia Resolution

134.

Taxes on imported goods

a)

Tariffs

b)

embargo

c)

Elastic clause

135.

Helped reduce frontier tension between the U.S. and Britain

a)

Jays Treaty

b)

Pinkney's Treaty

c)

XYZ Affair

d)

Kentucky Virginia Resolution

136.

Article 1 Section 8 in the Constitution states that Congress can do what is, "necessary and proper" for the good of the country.  This is also called the "Elastic Clause" because it

a)

held back the power of the government

b)

It was a popular game where people hit others with rubber bands and it represented the "necessary and proper" ways to play.  

c)

Stretched the power of the National Government

137.

All of the following are true about the Whiskey Rebellion EXCEPT

a)

The rebellion continued to spread and gained momentum destroying many towns. 

b)

The rebellion was over taxes

c)

The rebellion was started by farmers

d)

The stop to the rebellion showed the power of the Federal Government had increased since the Shays' Rebellion

138.

Which of the following is NOT a precedent set by Washington as the first president?

a)

president only serves 2 terms

b)

wrote and sung the national anthem at his inauguration

c)

Called "Mr. President"

d)

Established a cabinet

139.

Hamilton's much debated financial plan for the nation's debt 

a)

Cabinet

b)

Democratic Republic Compromise

c)

National Bank

d)

Alien Acts

140.

Which of the following idea was NOT conveyed in Washington's Farewell Address?

a)

Education should be free for all Americans

b)

Don't get involved in foreign affairs

c)

A U.S. president shouldn't serve more than 2 terms

d)

Don't let political parties divide and cause factions in the country

141.

Washington's 32 page letter that was written to the American people to give wisdom and warning

a)

Farewell Address

b)

The Olive Branch Petition

c)

Albany Plan of Union

d)

XYZ Affair

142.

Who became the second president of the U.S.? 

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

143.

A result of the Sedition Acts was 

a)

the court case of Marbury vs Madison discussed

b)

citizenship was revoked

c)

Citizens had their voting rights revoked

d)

Citizens freedom of speech and press rights were violated

144.

A result of the Alien Acts was

a)

some citizens had limited voting rights

b)

some citizens were sent back to Britain and their citizenship revoked

c)

some citizens were sent back to the mother ship after being tested and probed

d)

some citizens were put in jail for printed material against the Federalist Party

145.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Supreme Court case, Marbury vs. Madison?

a)

It was a case involving a dispute over presidential appointments made by John Adams at the last minute before leaving office

b)

John Marshall was the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court

c)

It strengthened the power of the Executive Branch

d)

It established the principle of Judicial Review

146.

The principle that states that the Supreme Court has the final say in interpreting the Constitution.  

a)

Judicial Review

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The Magna Carta

d)

Proclamation of 1763

147.

All of the following are beliefs of someone who belonged to the Federalists party EXCEPT: 

a)

Wanted a strong national government

b)

Wanted a loose interpretation of the Constitution

c)

Believed the nation should build the economy through business and trade

d)

Believed that the power should be with the states

148.

Who was the 3rd president of the US that was of the Democratic Republic party?

a)

Adams

b)

Jefferson

c)

Madison

d)

Washington

149.

The Jeffersonian Democracy consisted of all of the following EXCEPT

a)

Reducing the number of federal employees

b)

Raising taxes and starting new governmental programs

c)

Promoting the nation to be a nation of small independent farmers

d)

Limiting the national government

150.

What prohibited the American ships from trading in foreign ports?

a)

Marbury vs. Madison 

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Embargo Act of 1807

d)

Treaty of Ghent

151.

All of the following are true about the Louisiana Purchase EXCEPT: 

a)

The purchase doubled the size of the US

b)

Sacagawea played a key role in the negotiations in France over the land deal 

c)

It was a purchase the US made from France

d)

Purchased for about 3 cents per acre

152.

After the US purchased the Louisiana Territory

a)

America decreased in size

b)

France declared war on America

c)

Jefferson was able to capture a 3rd term in office.

d)

Jefferson asked Lewis to go and explore and write down everything they saw

153.

The kidnapping of American sailors to work on British ships is called 

a)

Trade

b)

Embargo

c)

Impressment

d)

Federalist

154.

Whose knowledge of geography and language aided Lewis and Clark in their journey? 

a)

Squanto

b)

Jefferson

c)

Davy Crocket

d)

Sacagawea 

155.

During the battle to take over Fort McHenry, a man was being detained in a British ship in the port.  The next morning when he saw that the "flag was still there", he wrote a poem.  Who was the author of the poem? 

a)

George Washington

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

Sir Isaac Newton

d)

Thomas Jefferson

156.

What was the name of the Poem that is now also our national anthem? 

a)

"Madison the great president"

b)

"The Star Spangled Banner"

c)

"The War of 1812"

d)

"The flag was still there"

157.

In spite of the fact that America wanted to maintain neutrality in the war between Britain and France, America went to war.  What caused them to go to war?

a)

America wanted more land to move and expand west

b)

Britain began seizing US ships and taking the men as soldiers

c)

France invaded the port of New Orleans

d)

Britain attacked and burned the White House

158.

How did Dolley Madison help America during the war? 

a)

She provided advice for Jefferson's administration

b)

She was a spy for the American army

c)

She rescued national artifacts from the White House when it was burning. 

d)

She was the Secretary of State

159.

Which of the following did NOT happened during the War of 1812?

a)

The White House and Capital was burned

b)

Native Americans sided with the British

c)

Andrew Jackson became a wartime hero

d)

The French joined the Americans to help fight the British

160.

Who was The War of 1812 fought between? 

a)

France and Britain

b)

Britain and Native Americans

c)

Native Americans French

d)

Americans and British

161.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

It made Andrew Jackson a national hero

b)

It was an unnecessary battle.  The war was already over

c)

Britain suffered heavy casualties in comparison to America

d)

The US gained a large territory from Britain.

162.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the War of 1812?

a)

A strength in optimism about the nation's future

b)

Americans start manufacturing goods more at home

c)

Americans sense of patriotism increased

d)

Britain and France become friends and wage war against America