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All Unit Review: Childers

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a reason why representative government developed in the colonies?

a)

distance from Great Britain

b)

the king wanted them to govern themselves

c)

colonists got rich from mercantilism

d)

the beginning of the slave trade

2.

What document was signed by the Pilgrims in 1620 in order to create the first self government in the colonies?

a)

House of Burgesses

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

English Bill of Rights

3.

What is a social contract?

a)

Something you sign when you buy something.

b)

An agreement between members of society.

c)

Getting in touch with other people.

d)

An official announcement.

4.

Which colonial region had the largest number of enslaved people?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

5.

Which colonial region was diverse and had colonists from all over Europe?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

6.

Which colonial region was settled mainly for religious reasons by people who had been persecuted in Europe?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

7.

Which of these is a true statement?

a)

The cold Southern climate made it good for farming.

b)

The bad soil made the Middle Colonies bad for growing grain.

c)

Large plantations were not possible in the South due to the rocky soil.

d)

Large forests in New England made shipbuilding an important industry.

8.

In which colonial region did people hold town hall meetings to make decisions about their communities?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

9.

What was the name of the first representative legislature in the colonies?

a)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

b)

Parliament

c)

Virginia House of Burgesses

d)

Mayflower Compact

10.

What is the name for a document that lists the laws of a place and explains how the government is set up?

a)

Proclamation

b)

Declaration

c)

Constitution

d)

Contract

11.

Which colonial region had the longest growing season and was good for cash crops?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

12.

What was the section of Triangular Trade that contained the slave trade called?

a)

Middle Passage

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Mercantilism

13.

What country founded the 13 colonies?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

The Netherlands

d)

Great Britain

14.

What religious group founded the New England colonies?

a)

Puritans

b)

Quakers

c)

Catholics

15.

What ocean did the colonists cross from Great Britain to the Americas?

a)

Pacific

b)

Indian

c)

Atlantic

16.

What land did Great Britain own after the French and Indian War?

a)

Land east of the Mississippi River

b)

Land south of the Rio Grande River

c)

All of Canada

d)

the Hawaiian Islands

17.

Before the Revolutionary War, colonists organized boycotts against Great Britain. What group used violence and threats to enforce these boycotts?

a)

Imperial Policy

b)

Sons of Liberty

c)

Massachusetts Militia

d)

Second Continental Congress

18.

The Daughters of Liberty

a)

made goods so that colonists would not buy British products.

b)

supported British Loyalists.

c)

fought in the French and Indian War.

d)

wrote the Declaration of Independence.

19.

This image is most likely depicting

a)

the Boston Tea Party

b)

a ride to Valley Forge

c)

George Washington crossing the Delaware.

d)

Paul Revere's midnight ride.

20.

This person was a great inventor, scientist, and writer. He also helped to convince France to support America during the revolution. Who was he?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

21.

Who was king of England during the American Revolution?

a)

King Henry VIII

b)

George Washington

c)

King George III

d)

King Edward III

22.

During the Boston Tea Party,

a)

colonists raided British ships and threw crates overboard.

b)

Native Americans threw tea at British troops.

c)

Americans celebrated their victory at Trenton.

d)

the cost of tea was very expensive.

23.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people have a natural right to

a)

free speech.

b)

a trial by jury.

c)

the pursuit of happiness.

d)

worship as they choose.

24.

Which battle convinced the French to become America's ally during the revolution?

a)

Lexington and Concord

b)

Yorktown

c)

Saratoga

d)

Bunker Hill

25.

What event proved that the Articles of Confederation were weak?

a)

Boston Massacre

b)

The Revolutionary War

c)

Shay's Rebellion

d)

The Boston Tea Party

26.
Which branch is divided into the House and the Senate?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
27.

Why was the goal of the Constitutional Convention? 2 answers

a)

To create a new Constitution

b)

To amend the Articles of Confederation

c)

To create a government with a strong government

d)

To create a government with really strong states

28.

Which is one fact about the President that is NOT true?

a)

The President has a Cabinet that helps him

b)

The President is replaced by the Vice President if he dies

c)

The President must be at least 25 years old.

d)

The President can veto laws

29.
Power of Congress to bring executive or judicial officials to trial.
a)
impeachment
b)
pocket veto
c)
subpoena
d)
oversight
30.

Which principle of government gives people the power? 2 answers

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of government

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

republicanism

31.

What is dividing the jobs of the government between state and federal (national) government called?

a)

federalism

b)

separation of powers

c)

checks and balances

d)

limited government

32.

What compromise decided how enslaved people were to be counted for population for Representatives?

a)

The Great Compromise

b)

3/5 Compromise

c)

The Slavery Compromise

d)

Shay's Compromise

33.

Which two are checks and balances?

a)

The Supreme Court impeaches the President

b)

The President appoints and Congress approves Supreme Court justices

c)

Congress impeaches the President

d)

The President appoints people to Congress

34.
Which of the following explains the Constitutional principle called republicanism?
a)
Power is divided between state and federal government
b)
Power is divided into 3 government branches
c)
Elected representatives make and enforce laws
d)
Individuals have guaranteed liberties
35.

What were the two plans that were put together to create the Great Compromise?

a)

Virginia for small states and New Jersey for large states

b)

New York for large states and New Jersey for small states

c)

Virginia for large states and New Jersey for small states

d)

New York and Virginia

36.
Which Constitutional principle states that the power of government comes from the people?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Popular Sovereignty
37.

Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history?

a)

Congress passed the Naturalization Act

b)

The United States doubled in size

c)

England declared war on the United States

d)

Washington wrote his "Farewell Address"

38.

All of the following are defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

the war of 1812

b)

expansion of national power

c)

closing of the national bank

d)

the purchase of Louisiana

39.

All the following were problems faced by leaders during the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

conducting a war against Spain

b)

maintaining national security

c)

defining authority of the national government

d)

creating a stable economic system

40.

Which issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton?

a)

a strong business culture

b)

a national bank

c)

an expansion of state's rights

d)

an anti-French policy

41.

During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs?

a)

Businesses in northern states thought it would help them compete with European imports

b)

it would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks

c)

the federal government could then lower the income tax rates

d)

it would enable Americans to buy foreign products

42.

Which success of Thomas Jefferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States?

a)

Britain signed a treaty creating new borders

b)

Northwest Ordinance established new states

c)

Western elections voted Federalists into power

d)

France sold the lands of Louisiana

43.
  • - First vice president of the U.S.
  • - Second president of the U.S.
  • - Promoted the cause if independence at the Continental Congress


Which Founding Father's contributions are being described?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

James Madison

d)

Thomas Jefferson

44.

-supported by northern merchants and industry

-strong federal government

-federalist


Who does this best describe?

a)

James Madison

b)

John Adams

c)

James Monroe

d)

Patrick Henry

45.

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

a)

impressment of American sailors into the British navy

b)

attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates

c)

seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

d)

violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

46.

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the U.S. in world affairs?

a)

European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon

b)

The U.S. established its identity as an independent and powerful nation

c)

foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage

d)

the U.S. was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere

47.

Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

a)

the Embargo Act

b)

the Monroe Doctrine

c)

the Judiciary Act

d)

the Alien and Sedition Acts

48.

How did Washington's "Farewell Address" influence American foreign policy?

a)

the U.S. led attempts to form international organizations that would seek peace

b)

the U.S. attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century

c)

the U.S. attempted to gain territory across the Americas

d)

the U.S. sought new trading relationships with Asian powers

49.

Which of the following was not an effect of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

a)

Increased knowledge about plant and animal life in the west

b)

Immediate settlement of western lands by pioneers

c)

Increased knowledge about the area Native Americans

d)

A map showing a route to the Pacific

50.

How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?

a)

they forced Americans to trade their ships for supplies

b)

they seized American ships and cargo

c)

the refused to trade with America

d)

they destroyed American ships

51.

Which of the following statements would Alexander Hamilton most agree with?

a)

"The Constitution should be strictly interpreted to prevent government abuses"

b)

"A small federal government would protect individual freedom"

c)

"The formation of political parties would lead to disaster"

d)

"The United States should establish strong ties to Britain in order to promote trade"

52.

Which of the following precedents did President Washington set?

a)

He decided to not run for a third term

b)

He decided to pay all of our debts

c)

He named well known people as governors in many states

d)

He decided to move the capitol to Boston

53.

Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from

a)

the rich and well-born.

b)

Native Americans.

c)

the common people.

d)

states' rights supporters.

54.
Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as
a)
the spoils system.
b)
Jacksonian democracy.
c)
mudslinging.
d)
a corrupt bargain.
55.

The Trail of Tears refers to

a)

Jackson’s angry negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes.

b)

the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.

c)

government workers who lost their jobs due to Jackson’s spoils system.

d)

the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Reservations in the West

56.
Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?
a)
He thought its president was inexperienced and poorly educated.
b)
He thought it loaned too much money to farmers and workers.
c)
He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.
d)
He thought it benefited western business owners over those in the east.
57.
Jackson's handling of the Nullification Crisis was most upsetting to
a)
the Rich and well-born.
b)
Native Americans.
c)
the common people.
d)
states' rights supporters.
58.
Jacksonian Democracy 
a)
an informal group of trusted advisers who sometimes met in the White House kitchen
b)
The practice of giving government jobs to political backers
c)
The period of expanding democracy in the 1820s and 1830s
d)
The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional
59.
The Industrial Revolution was ...
a)
a war fought between Britain and U.S.
b)
When people worked more on farms than factories 
c)
time of inventing and industry 
d)
started in the U.S. and moved into Britain 
60.
How did people's lives change because of the Industrial Revolution? 
a)
People bought more handmade goods than before 
b)
people worked mostly on farms 
c)
people bought factory made items and worked outside the home
d)
people made a lot of money making homemade items 
61.
Which is an example of a capitalists? 
a)
Mary Driscoll working in the factory to make money 
b)
Mr. Brown ran the factory and established rules 
c)
Lewis Hine took photos of child workers 
d)
Someone invested money by purchasing a new loom for a factory. 
62.
Immigration changed during the Industrial Revolution because...
a)
America was gaining power and money 
b)
factories offered jobs to incoming immigrants 
c)
people wanted to own a factory 
d)
no one bought homemade items 
63.
Slavery was impacted by the industrial revolution by...
a)
as the demand for cotton lessened the number of slaves decreased 
b)
as the demand for cotton increased the number of slaves increased 
c)
the North refused to buy cotton from the South because of slavery 
d)
Slavery was not impacted by the Industrial Revolution because it was in the South and the factories were in the North
64.
Who made up most of the work force in the Northern factories? 
a)
Slave labor 
b)
adult men 
c)
children and women 
d)
retired farmers 
65.

Why did Mary ( and many others) leave Ireland to work in the factories in America?

a)

Irish factories paid less

b)

they were hoping to find gold

c)

there was a famine (lack of food) in Ireland and people were starving

66.
What would make the best title for this image?
a)
Monroe Doctrine
b)
The Industrial Revolution
c)
Attack of the 50 foot Woman
d)
Manifest Destiny
67.
The Gadsden Purchase is an area of land the U.S. bought from:
a)
Spain
b)
Mexico
c)
France
d)
Britain
68.
The Mexican Cession is land that the United States took as a result of:
a)
annexation
b)
the War with Mexico
c)
a treaty with Britain
d)
the Mexican Revolution
69.
Oregon became part of the United States as a result of:
a)
the Mexican War
b)
a purchase from France
c)
the Texan War for Independence
d)
a treaty with Britain
70.
Florida became part of the United States as a result of:
a)
a purchase from Spain
b)
the Mexican War
c)
annexation
d)
the Revolutionary War
71.

Why did Congress honor this woman by putting her on a coin?

a)

Because she was an influential First Lady

b)

Because she designed the nations first flag

c)

Because she fought for womens suffrage

d)

Because she was the first woman elected to Congress

72.

This leader inspired followers of the abolitionist movement by-

a)

writing Uncle Tom's Cabin

b)

publishing the anti-slavery newspaper The North Star

c)

organizing the Underground Railroad

d)

becoming the first African American senator

73.

The reform efforts of Dorothea Dix during the mid-nineteenth century led to -

a)

improved education for immigrant children

b)

the creation of worker safety regulations

c)

the expansion of suffrage for women

d)

improved facilities for the mentally ill and disabled

74.

Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the 13 colonies?

a)

Manufacturers argued that slavery discouraged the development of industry

b)

Farmers argued that using slave labor was expensive and inefficient

c)

Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles

d)

Puritans argued that the slave trade encouraged materialism

75.

The theme represented in this painting is most associated with?

a)

the 19th century temperance movement

b)

books and songs supporting the nativist movement

c)

the works of artists from the Hudson River School

d)

the 19th century industrial boom

76.

Who was elected President in 1860?

a)

Stephen Douglas

b)

Abraham Lincoln

c)

John Bell

d)

John Breckinridge

77.

Which compromise outlawed slavery above the 36 30' line in the Louisiana Territory?

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Compromise of 1850

c)

Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

d)

Louisiana Compromise

78.

This law required the return of runaway slaves even in free states and affected free African-Americans as well.

a)

Runaway and Return Act

b)

Underground Railroad Act

c)

Fugitive Slave Act

d)

Southern Slave Act

79.

Which region had an economy primarily based on agriculture and slave labor.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

West

80.

Which of the following was NOT an event that caused division between the North and South?

a)

Wilmot Proviso

b)

Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

c)

Dred Scott v. Sandford

d)

Indian Removal Act

81.

This individual sued his slave owner for his freedom but lost his case as was declared a slave for life.

a)

Frederick Douglass

b)

W.E.B. DuBois

c)

Dred Scott

d)

Hiram Rhodes Revels

82.

"People can now vote on slavery! There has been so much fighting and bloodshed lately!" Which act/event is best described by this statement?

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Compromise of 1850

c)

Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

d)

Wilmot Proviso

83.

Which set of words best describes the "Nullification Crisis"?

a)

tariffs, manufacturing, James K. Polk, Alabama, cotton, nullify

b)

South Carolina, tariffs, unconstitutional, cotton, John C. Calhoun, nullify

c)

Andrew Jackson, Native Americans, Georgia, Cherokee, Supreme Court

d)

Andrew Jackson, tariffs, Mexican Cession, manufacturing, Cherokee, Florida

84.

This novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe brought awareness to slavery and helped increase abolition.

a)

The Underground Railroad

b)

The Scarlet Letter

c)

Uncle Tom's Cabin

d)

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

85.

Which compromise outlawed slavery above the 36 30' line in the Louisiana Territory?

a)

Missouri Compromise

b)

Compromise of 1850

c)

Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

d)

Louisiana Compromise

86.

This law required the return of runaway slaves even in free states and affected free African-Americans as well.

a)

Runaway and Return Act

b)

Underground Railroad Act

c)

Fugitive Slave Act

d)

Southern Slave Act

87.

This novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe brought awareness to slavery and helped increase abolition.

a)

The Underground Railroad

b)

The Scarlet Letter

c)

Uncle Tom's Cabin

d)

The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

88.

The primary reason the Civil War as fought was over the issue of

a)

tariffs

b)

slavery

c)

states rights

d)

trade with Europe

89.

Southerners were upset when Lincoln was elected president because:

a)

they believed he might one day end slavery, which would threaten their way of life

b)

they wanted a president who would support the abolition of slavery

c)

he wanted northern states to secede from the Union

d)

he had a plan to raise taxes

90.
This was the president of the Confederate States.
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Ulysses S. Grant
c)
Robert E. Lee
d)
Jefferson Davis
91.
This battle was the turning point in the war.
a)
Battle of Bull Run
b)
Battle of Antietam
c)
Battle of Gettysburg
d)
Battle of Appomattox Courthouse
92.
This was the main economy of the Confederacy
a)
Agriculture
b)
Industy
c)
Shipping
d)
Trade
93.

This was the main economy of the Union

a)

Agriculture

b)

Industry

c)

Shipping

d)

Trade

94.
The 15th Amendment gave African Americans the right to...
a)
citizenship.
b)
vote.
c)
own land.
d)
hold political office.
95.
The 13th Amendment ended...
a)
Black Codes.
b)
discrimination.
c)
Jim Crow laws.
d)
slavery.
96.
The 14th Amendment gave African Americans...
a)
free land.
b)
citizenship and equal protection of laws.
c)
the right the vote.
d)
money.
97.
Frederick Douglass was best known as what?
a)
Confederate General
b)
16th President
c)
Former slave who worked constantly for rights for African Americans
d)
Union General
98.
Jim Crow laws were upheld by which Supreme Court case in 1898?
a)
RHS vs. BGHS
b)
Brown vs. Board of Education
c)
Clymore vs. Kiser
d)
Plessy vs. Ferguson
99.
Black Codes were intended to...
a)
help African Americans gain land.
b)
limit the economic and physical freedom of former slaves.
c)
to remove Federal troops from their region.
d)
to give African Americans a code to communicate.
100.

Which of these was set up to help aid former enslaved African Americans?

a)

Farm Bureau

b)

Freedmen's Bureau

c)

Census Office

d)

Social Security Office