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WorksheetsAmerican History Final Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
Which group would the author of the article most likely support?
Loyalists because they felt the liberties granted to the colonists should be given to the English as well.
The Sons of Liberty because they agreed that it was the duty of citizens to stop unfair taxation.
The Sons of Liberty because their job was to protect English citizens from being attacked or taken into slavery.
Loyalists because they believed the liberties provided to Englishmen were protected by the Magna Carta.
How did John Locke’s Social Contract contribute to the development of the American political system?
John Locke’s Social Contract allowed the balance of powers between the people and the government to create equality which influenced an American communist government.
John Locke’s Social Contract about people having natural rights was used in the development of the Declaration of Independence and formed the foundation of American democracy.
John Locke’s Social Contract called for an authoritarian government to protect the unalienable rights of the people which influenced the American governmental system.
John Locke’s Social Contract showed how governments that focus on protecting natural rights were free from corruption and formed the basis of America’s belief in natural rights.
British taxes on the American colonists, such as the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act, passed with what intention?
To raise money for infrastructure improvements in the American colonies
To help repay the British debts accrued during the French and Indian War
To raise money to fight against the American Revolution
To help repay American industry for debts accrued during the French and Indian War
How did the Monroe Doctrine influence the foreign policy of the United States?
While the United States followed an isolationist policy regarding European affairs, the United States established itself as a protective power over the Western Hemisphere.
The Monroe Doctrine restricted trade with Europe and Africa in order to strengthen foreign relations with South America.
The Monroe Doctrine restricted trade with South American, in order to strengthen foreign relations with Europe and Africa.
While the United States followed an interventionist policy regarding European affairs, the United States followed an isolationist policy in the Western Hemisphere.
How did the Missouri Compromise impact the distribution of political power?
The acquisition of new territory led to a power struggle between eastern states and western states. To keep political balance, a compromise was developed by the federal government.
The acquisition of new territory led to a power struggle between eastern states and western states. To keep economic stability, a compromise was developed by the federal government.
The acquisition of new territory led to a power struggle between free states and slave states. To keep economic stability, a compromise was developed by the federal government.
The acquisition of new territory led to a power struggle between free states and slave states. To keep political balance, a compromise was developed by the federal government.
How did the War of 1812 impact the American economy?
Due to the lack of imported manufactured goods during the war, the United States began to focus on industrialization, national economic stability, and internal improvements.
Due to environmental destruction during the war, the United States began to focus on industrialization, national economic stability and internal improvements.
Due to the lack of imported manufactured goods during the war, the United States focused on building new industrial centers in western territories.
Due to environmental destruction during the war, the United States focused on the development of transportation systems to support commercial industry.
How did religious movements influence society in the 1830's and 1840's?
Religious fervor inspired more believers to improve society
Religion helped reinforce traditional gender roles
Religious fervor from the Second Great Awakening caused a return to Puritanism
Religion helped people become more conformist and patriotic
How would southern states, like South Carolina, most likely respond to Henry Clay’s American System?
Southern states would support the American System because they believed federal protective tariffs were “necessary and proper” in order to support the growth of a strong economy.
Southern states would oppose the American System because they thought using the revenue from the protective tariffs to build better roads and canals would only benefit northern industry.
Southern states would support the American System because they would want the federal government to use revenue from the protective tariff to build roads and canals in order to improve trade.
Southern states would oppose the American System because they believed the federal government did not have the authority to impose a protective tariff without evidence of it being necessary.
How did the Civil War impact the Southern economy?
The reconstruction of southern railroads benefited southern laborers because new employment opportunities became available.
The destruction of southern railroads limited the South’s ability to import and export resources, which restricted the South’s economic recovery from the war.
The reconstruction of southern railroads benefited steamboat and shipping businesses that used the oceans and rivers to send supplies to cities across the South.
The destruction of southern railroads limited southern exports from reaching the North, which reduced tax revenue for southern states.
How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the distribution of power between the federal and state governments?
The Emancipation Proclamation limited a state’s authority to punish abolitionists who worked to free enslaved people.
The Emancipation Proclamation limited federal authority over the states because it demanded that states increase the number of recruits sent to the Union Army.
The Emancipation Proclamation demonstrated the state's authority over the Federal government because it allowed the state to determine who could be freed.
The Emancipation Proclamation demonstrated federal authority over the states because it allowed the federal government to free enslaved people in rebellious states.
In their plans for Reconstruction, both President Abraham Lincoln and President Andrew Johnson sought to...
Punish the South for economically and politically for starting the Civil War
Force the Southern States to pay reparations to the Federal Government
Allow the Southern States to reenter the nation quickly and efficiently
Establish the Republican Party as the only political party in the South
How did the Civil War affect politics in the United States?
In order to end the war, the President worked with his political allies to negotiate a peaceful resolution with the southern states.
In order to accelerate the end of the war, military strategies focused on freeing enslaved people in order to serve as spies for the Union Army.
In order to end the war, Congress developed legislation that limited the president’s ability to interfere in issues related to slavery.
In order to accelerate the end of the war, politicians worked to develop legislation that would bring an end to slavery and weaken the Confederacy.
How would Du Bois respond to the ideas and compromises desired by Booker T. Washington in advancing rights and equality for African-Americans?
Du Bois would disagree with Washington because Du Bois believed only a few African Americans could gain rights through education, while the rest of African Americans would not be able to gain rights.
Du Bois would disagree with Washington because Du Bois believed that focusing on job skills would keep the status quo, while education of even a few would strengthen the larger majority.
Du Bois would agree with Washington that social justice for African-Americans must be the natural progress of human struggle.
Du Bois would agree with Washington that social equality is a long process that will take hard work, in order to obtain full privileges and rights
Which answer best explains how Plessy v. Ferguson was a turning point in United States history?
The case upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine, allowing African Americans to be seen and treated as inferior.
The case did not adequately define what “civil rights” means, as a result each state was able to define “civil rights” and determine how “civil rights” applied to citizens of different races.
The court’s decision created a legal distinction of the status of American citizenship based on race, which limited the civil liberties of African Americans.
The court’s decision set a precedent in how segregation laws throughout the country should be written, in order to ensure equality between the races.
How effective were labor unions in accomplishing the goals of organization, striking, and bargaining in accomplishing the goal of workers’ rights?
Despite early setbacks, workers gained rights only when President Theodore Roosevelt intervened to assist striking workers and management.
They were not effective because the rights gained were limited to white men and prevented advancement for women and minorities.
Despite early setbacks, they were very effective because union workers gained respect, rights, and the support of powerful individuals.
They were not effective because workers made advances only by using violent protests and rarely gained union demands.
Which long-awaited goal of the women’s rights movement was achieved during the Progressive Era, partly due to women working in wartime industries during WWI and partly due to the efforts of people like Alice Paul?
Equal pay for equal work
Right to own property
Right to vote
Equal access to employment and education
How did Wilson’s speech to Congress about the United States entering World War One influence America’s future foreign policy of interventionism?
Wilson explained to Americans that efforts to prevent dictatorships from forming in other nations the United States would need to embrace isolationism.
Wilson explained the need to extract resources from conquered territories to support industrial war efforts and strengthen capitalism in the United States.
Wilson reminded Americans that promoting peace and democracy requires sacrifices, even war. This establishes a shift from isolationism for the United States.
Wilson reminded Americans of previous attempts by the United States to dominate foreign markets and trade. This transitions the United States towards communism.
How did the US government appeal to American patriotism during World War I?
In an effort to support Germany and the other Central Powers, the United States used propaganda posters containing messages to generate public support of the war.
In an effort to support Britain and the other Allied Powers, the United States government used propaganda to encourage citizens to enlist and help pay for the war effort.
Understanding the nation’s desire to intervene in the war, the United States government established recruiting stations and enforced the Espionage Act of 1917.
Understanding the nation’s desire for neutrality, the United States government created a committee to recruit soldiers and communicate war plans with American citizens.
How did World War I impact the American economy?
After World War One, Europe shifted to a policy of isolationism. Therefore, America acquired new land, which increased American trade markets and created an economic boom.
As Europe focused on recovery after the war, America was able to focus on technological development and new investments, transitioning America to a world economic leader.
After World War One, Europe shifted to a policy of militarism. Therefore, America boosted production of military machinery, which increased revenue for American exporters.
As Europe focused on recovery, an increase in tax cuts in America caused a reduction in consumer spending hurting the American economy.
During the late 19th century (late 1800s), how did the growth of capitalism (our economy) encourage United States imperialism?
The United States wanted to provide humanitarian aid to poor nations
The United States needed to compete with foreign nations for more workers for our factories.
The United States needed to obtain new markets for American products
The United States wanted to industrialize underdeveloped nations
How did Flappers challenge the traditional culture of American society during the 1920s?
Flappers used their new found independence to defy the male dominance in business by establishing financial control of the fashion industry.
Traditional cultural values were challenged by flappers in the 1920s when these young women took advantage of economic freedom and political power.
Traditional cultural values were challenged by flappers in the 1920s because there was an increase in leisure time due to the booming economy.
Flappers used their newfound independence to support other marginalized groups like racial minorities and members of the LGBT community.
How did the verdict of the Scopes Monkey Trial affect the modernist attempts at overturning fundamentalist views?
After the verdict in the Scopes Monkey Trial, a national fundamentalists movement developed leading to legislation restricting immoral activity. Despite this, modernists continued to challenge traditional values and beliefs.
The verdict of Scopes Monkey Trial strengthened modernism because the anti-evolutionists saw the verdict as a victory. Fundamentalism suffered a setback, but was still supported by many people.
Due the verdict in the Scopes Monkey Trial, fundamentalist values continued to be reflected in education. Despite this, modernists slowly gained popular support for new scientific theories
The verdict of the Scopes Monkey Trial gave those favoring more modern values a solid victory against old fashion beliefs. Fundamentalism remained influential in rural America and through radio broadcasts.
According to the passage above, what caused the Dust Bowl conditions of the 1930s?
Mismanagement of financial resources led to the migration of farmers out of the Great Plains.
Mismanagement of water resources led to the division of the Great Plains for increased cattle ranching.
Modern farming equipment allowed for overproduction which negatively impacted the environment.
Modern farming equipment prevented the destruction of the landscape by introducing new watering techniques.
How did “The Great Migration” of the 1920s - 1930s impact African-Americans?
African-Americans who participated in the Great Migration were able to find work in factories but continued to experience persecution for their religious beliefs and customs.
African-Americans who participated in the Great Migration were able to purchase farmland to continue sharecropping and escape the discriminatory practices of Jim Crow laws.
African-Americans who participated in the Great Migration had a variety of social opportunities to explore, but found it difficult to work in factories due to widespread discrimination.
African-Americans who participated in the Great Migration had a variety of employment opportunities and found a supportive community to express their cultural identity.
What role did the United States involvement in war have on employment opportunities for women?
Due to the United States’ involvement in the war, there were increased job opportunities in diverse industries. After the war, the variety of jobs held by women decreased despite the desires of many women to continue working in the same industry.
Due to the United States' involvement in the war, there were increased job opportunities in manufacturing. After the war, factory owners continued to employ women because the quality of women’s work was better than the former male employees.
Due to the United States' involvement in the war, there were increased job opportunities in industrial management. The end of the war saw the gain of more management positions in areas not used for wartime efforts.
Due to the United States” involvement in the war, there were increased job opportunities in the construction industry. The end of the war saw more women return to jobs they had traditionally held, enroll in college, or become a housewife.
How did World War II influence civil rights for African Americans?
World War II motivated American support of African American protests for civil rights and an end to all forms of discrimination.
World War II provided African Americans more opportunities in the United States, but failed to gain American support for social equality.’
World War II provided African Americans more opportunities in the United States military and workforce, which led African Americans to be more assertive in protesting for civil rights in the decades following the war.
In order to meet the needs of factory employment during the war, the Federal government outlawed racial discrimination throughout the nation, which gave African Americans a platform to demand equality in civil rights.
Harry Truman's motives for using the atomic bomb against Japan included his...
Hatred for the Japanese and his desire to totally destroy them
Desire to end the war quickly to save American lives
Mistaken belief that civilians would not be killed
Intelligence reports that asserted Japan was close to completing an atomic bomb of their own
Which best describes the underlying causes of the Cold War?
Bitter personal disputes between Stalin and Truman
The remaining anger of enemies on the opposing sides of World War II
Soviet anger at US intervention in Greece and Turkey
Economic and political differences between the United States and the Soviet Union
What role did Executive Order 9981 have in advancing future Civil Rights issues?
The order provided minorities more leadership opportunities in the military, which led to an increase in management positions for minorities in business and industry.
The order provided minorities with important government support showing future leaders a way to eliminate discrimination and advance equal treatment.
The order provided Truman the opportunity to establish the trust of minorities in an effort to increase his ability to pass further anti-discrimination legislation.
The order provided Truman the opportunity to consolidate the power of the Executive Branch avoiding the need to seek Southern Congressional support for minority rights.
What was the main reason that President Truman pursued a foreign policy of containment?
President Truman believed the United States should support the democratic principles that guide free nations by stopping the spread of communism.
Containment became the foreign policy of the Truman administration in order to suppress communist threats within the United States.
President Truman believed the United States was responsible for developing a global organization responsible for managing political and economic stability.
Containment became the foreign policy of the Truman administration in order to secure the economic presence of the United States worldwide.
The Harlem Renaissance refers to...
The emerging political power of African Americans on the municipal level
The African American literary and cultural awakening
The urban renewal in New York City's largest African American neighborhood
The civil rights activity stressing desegregation
When necessary to achieve justice, which method did Martin Luther King, Jr. urge his followers to employ?
Engaging in the practice of civil disobedience
Demanding any community in which racism is practiced
Engaging in a method of violence to bring about political change
Demanding that Congress pay reparations to African Americans
Which statement best describes the image above?
“By passing the Patriot Act, the United States government will be able to easily identify enemies of the state and keep Americans safe.”
“The Patriot Act is an extreme violation of a person’s individual rights as set forth in the Bill of Rights. It allows the government unlimited surveillance into a citizen’s life.”
“The Patriot Act is an extreme violation of the Tenth Amendment’s protection of states’ rights. It allows the federal government to amend state constitutions without public input.”
“By passing the Patriot Act, the federal government has limited a state’s ability to protect citizens from illegal activities or organizations.”
How did the goals of the United States’ foreign policy contribute to the decision to enter the conflict in Vietnam?
To show the United States’ ability to protect trade alliances, like NATO, the United States entered the Vietnam conflict in an effort to secure resources needed to maintain free trade.
To show the United States’ commitment to protecting free trade throughout the world, the United States entered the Vietnam conflict in an effort to promote economic stability in Asia.
To show the United States’ ability to protect individual civil liberties throughout the world, the United States entered the Vietnam conflict in an effort to prevent the spread of fascist ideals.
To show the United States’ commitment to promoting democratic freedom throughout the world, the United States entered the Vietnam conflict in an effort to contain the spread of communism.
Why does President Nixon move to a policy of détente?
President Nixon used diplomacy with communist nations, rather than brinkmanship, to establish trust and reduce the threat of nuclear war.
President Nixon wanted to increase national security by establishing alliances with other nations that possessed nuclear capability
President Nixon wanted to increase economic opportunities in foreign markets by building stronger relationships with communist leaders.
President Nixon used diplomacy with communist nations, rather than nuclear threats, in order to reduce the cost of building a nuclear arsenal.
How did the attacks of 9/11 impact American foreign policy?
The 9/11 attacks led to the United States creating a coalition of nations that have suffered from terrorist attacks seeking United Nations support to wage war.
The 9/11 attacks led the United States to develop a system for the exchange and awareness of Middle Eastern culture, which changed the United States policy of isolationism.
The 9/11 attacks led to an increased focus by the United States on combating international terrorism, and a continued presence in hostile countries.
The 9/11 attacks led the United States to join an organization of nations impacted by terrorism, which placed embargoes on countries suspected of protecting terrorists.
Why did the United States get involved in Operation Desert Storm?
Working with the United Nations, the United States negotiated a treaty between the Iraq and Kuwait governments in an attempt to prevent an international oil shortage.
In order to protect alliances and economic resources, the United States, backed by the United Nations, sent troops to stop Iraq’s attempt to overtake Kuwait’s oil fields.
Working with the United Nations, the United States provided military aid to Kuwait in its ongoing conflict with Saudi Arabia over the control of Kuwait’s oil reserves.
In order to establish an alliance with Kuwait and secure trade rights to Kuwaiti oil fields, the United States sent troops to Kuwait to prevent Iran’s takeover of the oil fields.
