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Facts-100

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Declaration of Independence was signed on?

a)

March 3, 1806

b)

June 24, 1773

c)

July 4, 1776

d)

July 4, 1778

2.

When was the constitution of the United States written?

a)

1787

b)

1800

c)

1907

d)

1887

3.

What did President Thomas Jefferson purchase from France in 1803?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

The Louisiana territory

c)

Guns

d)

Food & water

4.

What was the first permanent English settlement, founded in 1607?

a)

South coraline

b)

Jamestown

c)

Massachusetts

d)

Fort sumter

5.

The civil war was fought from...

a)

1834- 1854

b)

1804-1807

c)

1861-1865

d)

1789-1792

6.

The first shots of the American revolution were fired at?

a)

Lexington, Massachusetts in April 1775

b)

The battle of Saratoga in april 1775

c)

Fort Sumter 1775

d)

North 1863

7.

What signaled the end of the American Revolution?

a)

Sam adams called out to the people

b)

The British defeat at yorktown- Virginia by George Washington's troops

c)

The French defeat at yorktown- Virginia

d)

Guns firing

8.

Concord, Massachusetts was the site of the first battle of the...

a)

Indian and french

b)

Natives

c)

Civil war

d)

American revolution

9.

What were the first shots of the civil war fired at?

a)

Lexington, Massachusetts in 1775

b)

The battle of gettysburg

c)

Fort Sumter, in South coralina

d)

Fort Sumter, in north coralina

10.

What was the turning point of the American revolution?

a)

The battle of Saratoga

b)

The Battle of vicksburg

c)

The battle of Massachusetts

d)

The battle of virginia

11.

The battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the civil war for the north...

a)

The Confederate troops were forced to retreat and never invaded the north again

b)

The Confederate troops stay and invaded the north multiple times

c)

The Confederate troops became friends

d)

The Confederate troops never retreated

12.

The capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi by the north in 1863, did what?

a)

Let them go

b)

Effectively split the confederacy in two and gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union

c)

Made the confederacy stronger than before

d)

Everybody had control over the river

13.

What is the Appomattox Court house?

a)

Museum

b)

Decided who moved or stayed

c)

Large city in north coralina where Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant ending the Civil War

d)

Small town in Virginia where Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant ending the Civil War

14.

What is a mercantilism?

a)

An economic theory that a country's strength is measured by the amount of gold it has, that a country should sell more than it buys and that the colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country

b)

Steals jewelry, etc

c)

Sales houses

d)

An economic theory that a country's strength is measured by the amount of gold it has, that a country should buy more than it sells

15.

What was a abolitionist?

a)

A person who makes more money than there partner

b)

Owned slaves

c)

A person who wanted to end slavery in the United states

d)

Sells cars

16.

What was a tariff?

a)

Strong belief of something

b)

Set up a system to help people

c)

Means to approve by vote

d)

A Tax on goods brought into a country

17.

Whats a protective tariff?

a)

A tax placed on goods from another country to protect the home industry

b)

A tax on Goods brought into a country

c)

The sharing of power between the states and the national government

d)

A system in which each branch of the government has its own power

18.

What is sectionalism?

a)

A strong sense of loyalty to a state or section instead of the whole country

b)

A nation in which voters choose their Representatives to govern them

c)

The freedom of Private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation

d)

A person who wanted to end slavery

19.

What is manifest destiny?

a)

The belief that the United States should own all of the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

b)

The belief that the French should own all the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

c)

The belief that the Virginia should own all the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean

d)

The belief that the world is round

20.

What is the temperance movement?

a)

Help temp.

b)

Proposed drinking as good

c)

Was a campaign against the cell or drinking of alcohol

d)

Didn't like animals

21.

What was the representative government?

a)

A system of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them

b)

Win for them

c)

Lose for them

d)

Hide from them

22.

What is a republic?

a)

Cells

b)

A nation which voters choose representatives to govern them

c)

Attacks on Goods brought into a country

d)

Sells

23.

What was the house of burgesses?

a)

The first representative assembly in the New World

b)

Laws

c)

8th assembly

d)

4th assembly

24.

What are the three branches of the government?

a)

Executive branch, money, money

b)

The legislative branch, the judicial branch and the executive branch

c)

Laws, money, and houses

d)

Same representatives

25.

What is checks and balance?

a)

Checks laws

b)

A system set up by the Constitution in which each branch of the federal government has the power to check or control, the actions of the other branches

26.

What was free enterprise?

a)

The freedom of private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation

b)

A tax placed on goods

27.

what is federalism?

a)

The sharing of power between the states and the national government

b)

Power to only one person

28.

What is the separation of powers?

a)

Making laws

b)

A system in which each branch of the government has its own powers

c)

Money, money, power

29.

What is popular sovereignty?

a)

The practice of allowing each territory to decide for itself whether or not to allow slavery

b)

Working all day everyday

c)

Paying child support

30.

What does amend mean?

a)

To love

b)

To change

c)

To help

31.

What is unalignable rights?

a)

Rights that cannot be given up, taken away or transferred life. liberty and the pursuit of happiness are some of those rights

b)

The idea of a state declaring a federal law legal

c)

The error in which a change from household Industries to a factory production using powered Machinery

d)

Not right acts

32.

What is a tyrannt?

a)

A government that allows change from their people

b)

a government that loves people's happiness

c)

A cruel and unjust government

33.

What is a democracy?

a)

A form of government that is run for and by the people, giving people the supreme power

b)

To approve by vote

c)

The idea of a state declaring a federal law illegal

34.

What does ratify mean?

a)

To approve by vote

b)

Help

35.

What is judicial review?

a)

The right of the Supreme Court to judge laws passed by Congress and determine whether they are constitutional or not

b)

Supporters but the Constitution who favored a strong national government

36.

What is civil disobedience?

a)

The refusal to obey a government law or laws as a means of possessive resistance because of one's moral conviction or belief

b)

Allows slavery

c)

Stops slavery

d)

Vote

37.

What are federalists?

a)

Was the era in which a change from household Industries to a factory production using power to machinery

b)

Were supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government

c)

Were people opposed to the Constitution preferring more power to be given to the state governments than to the National governments

d)

Changes

38.

What are anti-federalists?

a)

Were people opposed to the Constitution preferring more power to be given to the state governments and to the national government

b)

Were supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government

c)

Not able to vote

39.

What is nullification?

a)

Nullification is the idea of a state declaring a federal law illegal

b)

Nullification is the idea of a state declaring a federal law legal

40.

What are primary sources?

a)

Are the original records of an event ( they include eyewitness reports record created at the time of an event speeches and letters by people involved in the event, photographs and artifacts

b)

Vote

41.

What are secondary sources?

a)

The later writings and interpretations of historians and writers often secondary sources like textbooks and articles provide some of information found in primary sources

b)

.

42.

What was the republicanism?

a)

Was an attitude toward Society in the late 1700s based on the belief that the good virtue and morality of the people was essential to sustain the Republic form of government

b)

People weren't kind

43.

What was Industrial revolution?

a)

Was the arrow in which a change from household Industries to factory production using powered machinery took place

b)

.

44.

The Magnum Carter, signed in 1215 by William and Mary of England, what was the meaning of this document?

a)

Was the first document that limited power of the ruler

b)

Help governments achieve more of there goals

45.

What is the English bill of rights?

a)

Protected the rights of English citizens and became the bias for the American Bill of Rights

b)

Was the first American Constitution

46.

What was the Declaration of independence?

a)

Farmhouse

b)

It was a very weak document that limited the power of the Congress by giving States the final authority over all decisions

c)

Was a document written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the colonies independent from England

d)

Ended the French and Indian War and effectively kicked the French out of North America

47.

What is the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The Civil War

b)

Was the first American Constitution ( it was a very weak document that limited the power of the Congress by giving States the final authority over all decisions)

c)

American Revolution

48.

What is the Constitution of the United states?

a)

Was a foreign policy statement

b)

Overpowers people

c)

Sets out the laws and principles of the government of the United States

d)

Voting

49.

What was George Washington's farewell address?

a)

Advised the United States to stay "neutral in its relations with other nations" and to avoid "entangling alliances"

b)

Advised the United States to be ready for whatever comes next

50.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

Was a policy of establishing the principles of procedures for orderly expansion in the United States

b)

Was a foreign policy statement by President James Monroe stating that one| the US would not interfere in Europe Affairs and two| that the Western Hemisphere was closed to colonization and or inference by European nations

51.

The treaty of paris-1783?

a)

Ended the American Revolution enforcement to recognize the United States as an independent nation

b)

Ended the French and Indian War in effectively kicked the French out of North America

52.

The treaty of paris-1763?

a)

Ended the French and Indian War and effectively kicked the French out of North america

b)

Protected the rights of English citizens

53.

The northwest ordinance?

a)

Was a policy of establishing the principles and procedures for orderly expansion of the United States

b)

How to travel West

54.

What is the Mayflower Compact?

a)

Had to do with flowers

b)

Dumping all the tea into Boston Harbor

c)

Was the agreement signed in 1620 by the pilgrims in plymouth, to consult each other about laws for the colony and a promise to work together to make it succeed

55.

The Federalist Papers were-

a)

A series of essays written by James Madison, John Jay and, Alexander Hamilton defending the Constitution and the principles on which the government of the United States was founded

b)

A short speech given by Abraham Lincoln to dedicate ceremony for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg

c)

Was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince colonists that it was time to become independent from Britain

56.

Common sense-

a)

Was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince colonists that it was time to become independent from Britain

b)

Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation

57.

The Bill of Rights-

a)

Is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution and detail the protection of individuals liberties

b)

Was meant to heal and restore the country after four years of the Civil War

58.

The Gettysburg Address-

a)

What's up Massachusetts congressman and a senator who spoke to the North and the preservation of the Union

b)

Was a short speech given by Abraham Lincoln to dedicate ceremony for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg it is considered to be the profound statement of American Ideals

59.

Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st 1863 settling all slaves in the Confederate States free?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

d)

James Madison

60.

Lincoln's first inaugural address-

a)

Two houses of Congress

b)

Stated that "no State can lawfully get out of the Union" but pledge there would be no war unless the South started it

c)

Stated to help everyone

61.

Lincoln's second inaugural address-

a)

Was meant to help heal and restore the country after 4 years of the Civil War

b)

Was meant to not help him and restore the country after 4 years of his four

c)

A short speech

62.

What is the Great compromise?

a)

Tried healing from the 4 years of Civil War

b)

Two houses of Congress one based on population, the other gave equal representation to each state

63.

Who was Sam Adams?

a)

A thief

b)

A famous singer back in the day

c)

A member of the Sons of Liberty who started the Committee of Correspondence to stir public support for American independence

d)

The president of the Confederacy during the Civil War

64.

Who was Ben franklin?

a)

An inventor, salesman, Diplomat, signer of The Declaration of Independence and delegate to constitution convention

b)

The leader of the Continental Army who became the first president of the United States

c)

The king of England

65.

Who is king George III?

a)

The king of England who disband the colonial legislatures, taxed the colonies, and refused the olive branch Petition leading to the final break with the colonies

b)

Was a South Carolina congressman and senator who spoke for the South before and during the Civil War

66.

Who was Thomas jefferson?

a)

Was a leader of the federalists

b)

Wrote the Declaration of Independence; became the third president of the United States and purchased the Louisiana Territory, doubling the size of the United States

67.

Who was Thomas Paine?

a)

Wrote pamphlets like common sense and the crisis to encourage American independence and resolve

b)

.

68.

Who was George Washington?

a)

The leader of the Continental Army who became the first president of the United States

b)

Massachusetts congressman

69.

Who was andrew jackson?

a)

The leader of the original Democratic party and a "president of the people" he was also responsible for the Trail of Tears which forced Native Americans west of the Mississippi River

b)

The general of the Union Army and was responsible for winning the Civil War for the North

70.

Who was John C. Calhoun?

a)

Powerful Kentucky congressman

b)

A South Carolina congressman and senator who spoke for the South before and during the Civil War

71.

Who Was Henry clay?

a)

A powerful Kentucky congressman and senator who proposed the American system and the Compromise of 1850

b)

Was the 16th president of the United States

72.

Who is Daniel Webster?

a)

A Massachusetts congressman and senator who spoke for the North and the preservation of the Union

b)

Is considered to be the father of the Constitution

73.

Who was Jefferson davis?

a)

Former slave

b)

Thief

c)

The president of the Confederacy of the Civil War

74.

Who was Ulysses S. Grant?

a)

The general of the Confederate Army

b)

The general of the Union Army and was responsible for winning the Civil War for the North

c)

First president

75.

Who was Robert E. Lee?

a)

.

b)

.

c)

The general of the Confederate Army

d)

.

76.

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

a)

The 16th president of the United States who successfully put the union back together only to be assassinated 5 days after the Civil War ended

b)

.

77.

Who is Alexander Hamilton?

a)

A leader of the Federalist, first Treasure of the United States, creator of the bank of the US and killed in a duel by the Vice President of the United States Aaron burr.

b)

.

78.

Who is Patrick Henry?

a)

A passionate patriot who became famous for his very speeches in favor of American independence. his most famous quote includes the words "Give me liberty or give me death"

b)

.

79.

Who is James Madison?

a)

Considered to be "The father of the Constitution "

b)

.

80.

Who is Frederick Douglass?

a)

A former slave who became the best known black abolitionist in the country

b)

.

81.

Who is James monroe?

a)

The author of the Monroe Doctrine which shut down the Western Hemisphere to the European expansion or interference

b)

.

82.

Who is Harriet Tubman?

a)

An Escaped slave who became a conductor on the Underground Railroad and helped over 300 slaves to freedom in the North

b)

.

83.

Who is Elizabeth Cady Stanton?

a)

Organized the seneca Falls Convention creating the women's rights movement in the United States

b)

.

84.

1st Amendment-

a)

States that "Congress shall make no law" restricting freedom of speech religion press assembly and petition

b)

.

85.

2nd Amendment-

a)

Guarantees the right of states to organize Militias, or armies and the right of individuals to bear arms

b)

.

86.

3rd Amendment-

a)

Forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes

b)

.

87.

4th Amendment-

a)

Requires that warrants be issued if property is to be searched or seized (taken) homes

b)

.

88.

5th amendment-

a)

Protects an accused person from having to testify against him or herself (self incrimination) bans Double Jeopardy and guarantees that no person will suffer the loss of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

b)

.

89.

6th Amendment-

a)

Guarantees the right to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury, the right to a lawyer, the right to cross-examine Witnesses and the right to force witness at a trial to testify

b)

.

90.

7th Amendment-

a)

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil suits

b)

.

91.

8th Amendment-

a)

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines

b)

.

92.

10th Amendment-

a)

States that power is not given to the federal government belongs to the state

b)

.

93.

9th Amendment-

a)

States that the people have rights other than those specifically mentioned in the Constitution

b)

.

94.

13th amendment-

a)

Abolished slavery

b)

.

95.

14th Amendment-

a)

Guarantees citizenships and rights to all people born or neutralized in the United States

b)

.

96.

15th Amendment-

a)

Guarantees the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race

b)

.

97.

Marbury V. Madison was-

a)

The 1803 Court decision that gave the Supreme Court the right to determine whether law violates the Constitution instead of the principle of judicial review

b)

.

98.

Dred Scott v. Sanford-

a)

Was the Supreme Court decision that said slaves were property and not citizens

b)

.

99.

The cotton gin was an invention by Eli Whitney-

a)

That speeded the cleaning of con fibers and in effect increase the need for slaves

b)

.

100.

Steamboat-

a)

The successful use of the steamboat by Robert Fulton revolutionized transportation and trade in the United States

b)

.