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Unit 2 Review US History

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main idea of this image?
a)
Colonies that support England are snakelike.
b)
The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.
c)
Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved.
d)
Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.
2.
American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence
a)
Hessians
b)
Loyalist
c)
Patriots
d)
Neutrals
3.
American Colonist who supported the war for Independence
a)
Hessians
b)
Loyalist
c)
Patriots
d)
Neutrals
4.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Sam Adams

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

5.

The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

a)

right to rebel

b)

natural rights

c)

popular sovereignty

6.

What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?

a)

Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

b)

Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.

c)

The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.

d)

British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.

7.
Which battle started the American Revolution?
a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Lexington and Concord
c)
Saratoga
d)
Trenton and Princeton
8.
Which battle started the American Revolution?
a)
Battle of Yorktown
b)
Lexington and Concord
c)
Saratoga
d)
Trenton and Princeton
9.
Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."
a)
Transportation
b)
Relaxation
c)
Sensation
d)
Representation
10.
Which of these are the best definition of an "unalienable right"? 
a)
any power that gives happiness to those who possess it 
b)
a valuable privilege that is enjoyed by a particular social group 
c)
any activity that encourages private citizens to participate in government 
d)
an individual freedom that government should be unable to take away
11.

a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war

a)

partner

b)

ally

c)

mercenary

d)

enemy

12.

mercenary

a)

a prisoner of war forced to serve in the army of his captor

b)

a soldier who receives pay for his service

c)

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

d)

A soldier who fights for multiple armies at once

13.

Hessians

a)

German soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution

b)

German soldiers hired to fight for the Americans in the American Revolution

c)

French soldiers hired to fight for the Americans in the American Revolution

d)

French soldiers hired to fight for the British in the American Revolution

14.

Where did the British surrender?

a)

Charleston

b)

Valley Forge

c)

Yorktown

15.

Why did many slaves fight with British?

a)

an opportunity for freedom

b)

the desire to wear a red uniform

c)

large amounts of money

16.

What agreement ended the Revolutionary War?

a)

The Treaty of Philadelphia

b)

The Treaty of New York

c)

The Treaty of Utrecht

d)

The Treaty of Paris

17.

What was America's first Constitution called?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

The Articles of Confederation

c)

The US Constitution

d)

The National Agreement

18.

What was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Congress

b)

The President

c)

The Judicial branch

d)

The Supreme Court

19.

What was the last battle of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Lexington

b)

Concord

c)

Yorktown

d)

Trenton

20.

What was a low point for morale in the American army?

a)

The crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.

b)

The battles in Lexington and Concord.

c)

The Yorktown campaign during 1781.

d)

Valley Forge during the winter of 1777

21.

What country helped the US by using its navy against the British?

a)

Russia

b)

The Iroquois

c)

Turkey

d)

France

22.

In the Articles of Confederation Congress, how many votes did each state get?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

It depended on their population size.

d)

Three

23.

What law abolished slavery in the territories of the Midwest (Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota)?

a)

The Northwest Ordinance

b)

The Midwestern Compromise

c)

The Northwest States Act

d)

The Anti-Slavery Act of 1787

24.
Place these events in the correct order:
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
25.

Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain?

a)

King John III

b)

King George III

c)

King Joseph III

d)

King Zach IV

26.
This American victory was the turning point in the war.
a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Lexington and Concord
27.
The Continental Army was led by...
a)
General Charles Cornwallis
b)
General George Washington
c)
General Robert E. Lee
d)
General William Howe
28.
This famous Sons of Liberty representative went to France to negotiate during the Revolutionary War. Who was he?
a)
George Washington
b)
Ben Franklin
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
29.

In the American Revolution, which side had the advantage of leadership?

a)

America

b)

England

30.

In the American Revolution, which side had the advantage in military size?

a)

America

b)

England

31.

In the American Revolution, which side had the advantage of fighting on home ground?

a)

America

b)

England

32.

In the American Revolution, which side had the advantage of military power?

a)

America

b)

England

33.

In the American Revolution, which side had the disadvantage of no money?

a)

America

b)

England

34.

Who was credited with writing most of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

John Adams

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

35.

Which of the following was NOT a major point in the Treaty of Paris?

a)

All 13 colonies were to be free and independent states.

b)

George Washington would be the new King.

c)

The boundaries of the United States were expanded to the Mississippi River.

d)

Resolved issues with American debts that were owed to British.

36.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
a)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b)
Washington, DC
c)
Richmond, Virginia
d)
Paris, France
37.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
b)
To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
c)
To write the Treaty of Paris
d)
To elect the first president
38.
The _______________ Plan proposed a strong federal government with two branches.
a)
Virginia
b)
New Jersey
c)
Connecticut
d)
Three-fifths
39.
The three branches of government are ________________
a)
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
b)
Legislative, Judicial, and National
c)
Executive, Principle, and Judicial
d)
Judicial, National, and Legislative
40.
Which branch of government has two houses?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
d)
National
41.
Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?
a)
Senate
b)
Judicial
c)
House of 
Representatives
d)
House of Congress
42.
Which part of the legislative branch has the same number of representatives for each state?
a)
House of Representatives
b)
Judicial
c)
Executive
d)
Senate
43.
The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 
a)
Great Compromise
b)
Three-fifths Compromise
c)
Great Dispute
d)
Big Agreement
44.
How were slaves counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?
a)
All slaves were counted.
b)
Three-fifths of the number of slaves was added to the population.
c)
Slaves were not counted at all.
d)
Slaves were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.
45.
The Great Compromise accomplished which of the following? 
a)
Created a one house legislature
b)
Postponed the conversation about slavery
c)
Added the Bill of Rights 
d)
Created a two house legislature
46.
What document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established a new national government? 
a)
The Declaration of Independence 
b)
The Constitution 
c)
The Magna Carta 
d)
The English Bill of Rights 
47.
Which Plan was favored by small states?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan
48.
Who was happy with the Virginia plan?
a)
Small States
b)
Large States
49.
A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-
a)
Congress could not negotiate treaties
b)
Congress could print money
c)
Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws
d)
Congress established the Northwest Ordinance
50.
Americans were afraid that a __?__ would lead to tyranny, or oppressive rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legslature
51.
Who led the farmers against the government of Massachusetts?
a)
Daniel Shays
b)
the Government
c)
all of the farmers were leaders
d)
Thomas Hobbes
52.
Daniel Shays' rebellion showed that:
a)
the government under the Articles of Confederation could not keep control of its citizens
b)
the government should be able to defend our citizens from Great Britain again
c)
the government needs to protect the citizens from Native American attacks
53.

This group supported the Constitution as it was written.

a)

Federalists

b)

Antifederalists

54.

This group wanted a Bill of Rights added to protect the rights of the people

a)

Federalists

b)

Anti-Federalists

55.

Who said this quote - "Your only remedy is such a national government as will make the country respectable; such a supreme government as can boldly meet the supremacy of proud and self-interested nations."

a)

A Federalist

b)

An Anti-Federalist

56.

Who said this quote - “When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

a)

A Federalist

b)

An Anti-Federalist

57.

The Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued about

a)

The passage of the Northwest Ordinance

b)

Going to war against Britain

c)

Whether or not to declare independence

d)

Ratification of the Constitution

58.

The Federalist Papers were 85 essays written by:

a)

James Madison

b)

John Jay

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

George Mason

59.

Who would represent the Executive Branch?

a)

The President

b)

Congress

c)

Supreme Court

60.

Legislative Branch has the ability to....

a)

Create Laws

b)

Enforce Laws

c)

Judge laws

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