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Unit 0-2 Review - USH

Total questions: 118

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The idea that the government was created by the people of America was--
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicansim
c)
Federalism
d)
Self-government
2.

What is the principle of republicanism?

a)

Government should be split into three branches.

b)

The people create the government.

c)

The power of government should be limited.

d)

Americans are represented by elected officials.

3.
Who shares power according to the principle of federalism?
a)
Elected officials and appointed officials.
b)
State government and federal government.
c)
Executive and Legislative branches.
d)
People and government.
4.
Which principle split the power of the government into three branches?
a)
Self-government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Limited government
5.
Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?
a)
To protect the idea of federalism.
b)
To make sure that the three branches of government would work properly.
c)
To provide additional guarantees for individual rights. 
6.
Popular sovereignty, a principle set forth in the Constitution, means that--
a)
People elect their political representatives.
b)
people are the source of the government's power. 
c)
power is divided between national and state government. 
7.
The Federal government is also known as?
a)
Limited government
b)
Main Governemnt
c)
National Government
d)
Official government
8.
People voting on their elected representatives is an example of what constitutional principle? 
a)
Republicanism
b)
Popular Sovereignty
9.
The fact that states can make their own laws is an example of which constitutional principle?
a)
separation of power
b)
federalism
10.

When the President disagrees with a bill that Congress has written, the President can veto the bill, which means it does not become a law. This action is an example of...

a)

limited government

b)

checks and balances

11.

The principle that says each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

a)

Checks & Balances

b)

Federalism

c)

Popular Sovereignty

12.
These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
13.
The principle of government that states federal and state governments must share powers
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks & Balances
14.

A government in which the people rule; the authority of the government comes from the people

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

15.

The people flex their power muscles by electing or voting for their political representation

a)

Republicanism

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Individual Rights

16.
This principle states that the government should be divided into 3 branches: legislative, judicial, and executive.
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Popular Soveriegnty
c)
Limited Government
17.
This is the idea that everyone, citizens and powerful leaders alike, must obey the law
a)
Limited Government
b)
Republicanism
c)
Individual Rights
18.
a)

Limited Government

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Individual Rights

19.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
20.
What are the 3 Branches of government?
a)
Freedom of Speech, Petition, Religion, Press, Assembly
b)
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
c)
Executive, Republic, School
d)
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
21.

What does the Legislative Branch do?

a)

makes the law

b)

carries out the law

c)

interprets the law

22.

What does the Judicial Branch do?

a)

Make the laws

b)

Carries out the law

c)

Interprets the law

23.

What does the Executive Branch do?

a)

makes the laws

b)

carries out the law

c)

interprets the law

24.
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Individual Rights
25.

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Separation of Powers

c)

Federalism

26.
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Limited Government
27.

What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence explain?

a)

Why we love Great Britain

b)

that separation from Great Britain has become necessary for Americans

c)

that cooperation with Great Britain will begin immediately

d)

That the Sons of Liberty will no longer be allowed to protest

28.

The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain ___________

a)

aliens

b)

unalienable rights

c)

rules and laws

d)

governments

29.

Why is the Constitution considered a "living document" that is over 200 years old.

a)

it has an amendment process

b)

it has the right to nullify laws

c)

it lacks a national government

d)

it prohibits political parties

30.

Which motto reflects the unity of the people in the United States? ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
E Pluribus Unum
In God We Trust
One country, indivisible
31.

What was America's first constitution called?

a)

The Articles of Confederation

b)

The Constitution of the United States

c)

The Founding Principles of the United States

d)

The Articles of American Constitution

32.

What was the major problem with the Articles of Confederation?

a)

The central government was too powerful and controlling

b)

The state governments were too weak to solve problems

c)

The central government was too weak to solve issues facing the country

d)

The president was given too much power.

33.

Check all that apply. The First Amendment protects

a)

Freedom of Religion

b)

Freedom of Speech

c)

Freedom of Petition

d)

Freedom of Marriage equality

34.

The Second Amendment protects

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

The right to work

c)

The right to vote

d)

The right to a fair and speedy trial

35.

The Third Amendment protects

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

The right to a fair and speedy trial

c)

The right to jury

d)

The right to deny soldiers housing

36.

The Fourth Amendment protects

a)

The right to be searched

b)

The right to a warrant

c)

The right to protest

d)

The right to bear arms

37.

The Fifth Amendment protects

a)

The right to remain silent

b)

The right to a lawyer

c)

The right to deny a soldier housing

d)

The right to a warrant

38.

The Sixth Amendment protects

a)

The right to a fair and speedy trial

b)

The right to bear arms

c)

The right to practice any religion

d)

The right to protest

39.

The Seventh Amendment protects

a)

The right to a jury

b)

The right to a lawyer

c)

The right to bear arms

d)

The right to petition

40.

Check all that apply. The Eighth Amendment protects

a)

The right to bail

b)

The right to jury

c)

The right to deny cruel and unusual punishment

d)

The right to deny a soldier housing

41.

The Ninth Amendment protects

a)

The right to challenge cruel and unusual punishment

b)

The right to protections not listed in the Bill of Rights

c)

The right to create state laws

d)

The right to vote

42.

The Tenth Amendment protects

a)

The right to challenge cruel and unusual punishment

b)

The right to a fair and speedy trial

c)

The right to jury

d)

The right to create state laws

43.

The 13th amendment to the Constitution was the first of the "Reconstruction Amendments," What was the purpose of this amendment?

a)

to give women the right to vote

b)

to allow the Confederate States to re-enter the Union

c)

to give African Americans the right to vote

d)

to abolish slavery

44.

Which of the Reconstruction Amendments addressed the right of African-American males to vote?

a)

13th Amendment

b)

14th Amendment

c)

15th Amendment

d)

16th Amendment

45.

What three amendments are considered the Reconstruction Amendments?

a)

1st, 2nd, 3rd

b)

13th, 14th, 15th

c)

25th, 26th, 27th

d)

4th, 5th, 6th

46.

What does this image say about the control of political bosses?

a)

political bosses wanted to squish the opportunities in New York

b)

political bosses control all of New York City

c)

Political bosses were showing their approval with a "thumbs up" image

d)

New Jersey did not have political bosses

47.

From this image, who is in control of the US lawmakers.

a)

Large monopolies

b)

small private business

c)

political machines

d)

labor unions

48.

What legislation is this cartoon referring to?

a)

30 day waiting period for immigration

b)

Deportation after completion of Transcontinental Railroad

c)

Immigration Reduction Act

d)

Chinese Exclusion Act

49.

Why does this image depict Rockefeller so large?

a)

He was a political boss who tried to win governmental favors

b)

He was a government inspector looking for corruption

c)

He was a robber baron who used his money and power to influence government

d)

He was looking to correct all of pollution cause by industrialization

50.

What concept does this image refer to?

a)

political machines

b)

nativisim

c)

labor unions

d)

graft

51.

What does this image say about the control of Stand Oil?

a)

Standard Oil is a monster trying to control the entire USA

b)

Standard Oil is trying to save government from political bosses

c)

Standard Oil is trying to keep government on the right track to benefit laborers

d)

Stand Oil had control over many aspects of government

52.

What does this image say about the need for labor unions?

a)

labor unions were desirable because the workers were being crushed by difficult living conditions and poor pay.

b)

Labor unions decreased nativism

c)

Labor unions helped big business keep control of the workers

d)

Labor unions helped reduce the length of the work day

53.

What does this image say about why workers looked up to political bosses?

a)

political bosses

b)

political bosses

c)

political bosses threw large parties so the immigrants felt welcome in the US

d)

political bosses helped immigrants find jobs and handed out other favors

54.

Why do you think this man was trying to cover up or paint the Tammeny Hall Tiger?

a)

to make the political machine of New York seem better than it was

b)

To cover up the corruption of political bosses in New York

c)

to cover up secret information about the government in New York

d)

To cover up the mistreatment of immigrants by political machines

55.

What does this image say is the controlling factor of decisions by political machines?

a)

resources

b)

influence

c)

power

d)

money

56.
Economic philosophy based on "Survival of the fittest"
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
National Market
c)
Knights of Labor
d)
Free Enterprise System
57.
designed to prevent companies from engaging in unfair practices that eliminated fair competition
a)
Gospel of Wealth
b)
Corporation
c)
Interstate Commerce Act
d)
Sherman Antitrust Act
58.
complete control of a product or service; the elimination of fair competition
a)
Robber Barons
b)
Bessemer Process
c)
Monopoly
d)
Philanthropy
59.
inventor known for the telephone and the company that later becomes AT&T
a)
Alexander Graham Bell
b)
Knights of Labor
c)
Thomas Edison
d)
John D. Rockefeller
60.
founded “AFL” in 1881
a)
Samuel Gompers
b)
Andrew Carnegie
c)
John D. Rockefeller
d)
Thomas Edison
61.
theory that rich were obligated to help communities by giving back in the form of libraries, school, universities but not giving directly to individuals
a)
National Market
b)
Philanthropy
c)
Gospel of Wealth
d)
Laissez-faire
62.
completed in 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah making it possible to travel by land to California
a)
Transcontinental Railroad
b)
Interstate Highway
c)
Route 66
d)
Henry Ford's Model T
63.
theory that government should not interfere in the operation of the free market
a)
Cul-de-sac
b)
Laissez-Faire
c)
Fleur de Lis
d)
Achtung
64.
prohibited unfair practices by railroads such as charging higher rates for shorter routes
a)
Interstate Commerce Act
b)
Child Labor Laws
c)
Philanthropy
d)
Sherman Antitrust Act
65.

What innovation contributed to the rapid industrialization (growth of factories) of the United States?

a)

Railroads

b)

Telephone

c)

Dry farming

d)

Sewing machine

66.

Many immigrants found work as-

a)

unskilled labor in factories

b)

farmers on the Great Plains

c)

skilled craftsmen

d)

Educators

67.

Which idea summarizes the Gilded Age?

a)

Many Americans moved west to farm

b)

Native Americans were placed on Reservations

c)

The discovery of Gold increased western migration

d)

Industrialists used their wealth to influence politics

68.

What is one positive about the laissez-faire politics?

a)

Immigrants were exploited by political machines

b)

Entrepreneurs started businesses without government interference

c)

American workers formed labor unions

d)

Many immigrants lived in tenements

69.

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

a)

Political Corruption

b)

Laissez Faire

c)

Monopoly

d)

Social Darwinism

70.

What idea is the cartoon addressing?

a)

Monopoly

b)

Laissez Faire

c)

Americanization

d)

Industrial Revolution

71.

What was one way workers tried to get better working conditions?

a)

By homesteading on the Great Plains

b)

By joining labor unions

c)

By working for Political bosses

d)

Through better education

72.

What did Henry Ford invent?

a)

Moving assembly line

b)

Uses for peanuts

c)

Light bulb

d)

Telephone

73.

What is a monopoly?

a)

A company that has no competition

b)

A game that takes a long time to play

c)

A company that goes out of business

d)

A company that lays off workers

74.

The Dawes Severalty Act dealt with which group in America?

a)

Indians (Native Americans)

b)

Immigrants

c)

Chinese

d)

Settlers

75.

Overcrowding and pollution were caused primarily by what?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Industrialization

c)

Nativism

d)

Assimilation

76.

The Gilded Age saw the greatest shift in population from which area to which area?

a)

Rural areas to Urban areas

b)

Urban areas to Rural areas

77.

What was the main source of power in big city governments during the Gilded Age?

a)

Political Machines

b)

Industrial Capitalists

c)

Robber Barons

d)

Labor Leaders

78.
The Progressive Era began in ______.
a)
1910
b)
1914
c)
1917
d)
1900
79.

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were the leaders of ______.

a)
 the National American Woman Suffrage Association
b)
the National Women's Party
c)
the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage
d)
none of the above
80.
A coalition is ______.
a)
another name for a political party
b)
 several groups working together
c)
a group that works for the right to vote
d)
a group that works for women's rights
81.
The women had parades to ______.
a)
raise money
b)
celebrate
c)
make people aware of their situation
d)
take a break
82.
The 19th Amendment was passed the year after the Seneca Falls Convention met.
a)
true
b)
false
83.
What decision made as president might Roosevelt have later regretted?
a)
He should have run for another term
b)
He should have turned land over to the Native Americans.
c)
He should have made peace between Russia and Japan.
d)
He should have reduced taxes.
84.
The Teddy bear is named after Theodore Roosevelt. 
a)
true
b)
false
85.
Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?
a)
18th
b)
13th
c)
19th
d)
5th
86.
The term muckraker was used in the early 1900s to describe writers who
a)
supported limits on government regulation
b)
wanted the United States to ban all immigration
c)
exposed abuses in American society
d)
promoted racial integration efforts
87.
In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by
a)
organizing demonstrations in large cities
b)
lobbying members of Congress
c)
contributing to presidential campaigns  election 
d)
exposing corruption in business and government and 
88.
During the early 20th century, W. E. B. Du Bois was best known as a leader in the
a)
creation of technical schools for African Americans
b)
formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
c)
development of the “Back to Africa” movement
d)
effort to modernize farming in the South
89.
Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) in response to
a)
foreign influences on the United States economy
b)
public demand for better roads
c)
monopolistic practices that were harmful to small businesses
d)
the failure of federal banks to provide loans to individuals
90.
Which statement best summarizes the perspective of President Theodore Roosevelt concerning natural resources?
a)
Decisions about conservation are best left to the states.
b)
Corporations can be trusted to use natural resources wisely.
c)
The federal government must protect the nation’s lands from exploitation.
d)
The free market should set the value of the nation’s natural resources.
91.
Progressive Era reformers tried to reduce the gap in wealth between the rich and the poor by
a)
creating the Federal Reserve System
b)
giving voters the power of referendum and recall
c)
implementing a graduated income tax
d)
establishing the Federal Trade Commission
92.
Primaries, the secret ballot, and the use of referendum and recall were efforts made during the Progressive Era to
a)
preserve the power of political machines
b)
provide equal political rights for Native American Indians
c)
protect States rights against federal power
d)
increase citizen participation in government
93.
During the late 1800s, political machines controlled the governments of many cities by
a)
denying voting rights to immigrants
b)
attracting dissatisfied voters from the two major political parties
c)
using corrupt practices and patronage
d)
favoring civil service reform
94.
During the late 1800s, the use of child labor in United States factories was most opposed by
a)
parents
b)
labor unions
c)
factory owners 
d)
nativists 
95.
During the Progressive Era, direct primary elections were adopted to
a)
raise additional campaign funds for candidates
b)
increase the power of voters in the political process
c)
strengthen the role of political machines
d)
expand the power of the federal government
96.
President Theodore Roosevelt was called a trustbuster because he
a)
directed the building of the Panama Canal
b)
encouraged conservation of natural resources
c)
supported legal action against business monopolies
d)
resigned from the Republican Party
97.
• Overcrowding
• High crime rate
• Poor sanitation

In the early 1900s, these problems were most directly a result of
a)
muckrakers’ influence
b)
conservation programs
c)
westward migration
d)
rapid urbanization
98.
Which book is associated with this photo?
a)
The Octopus by Frank Norris
b)
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
c)
The Shame of the Cities by Lincoln Steffens 
99.

Reforming means

a)

Changing something for the better

b)

Controlling something

c)

Buying something

d)

Approving Something

100.

Suffrage is -

a)

the right to vote

b)

the right to suffer

c)

the right to live

d)

the right to speak

101.

16th Amendment

a)

Women's Suffrage

b)

Direct Election of Senators

c)

Federal Income Tax

d)

Prohibition

102.

17th Amendment

a)

Women's Suffrage

b)

Direct Election of Senators

c)

Federal Income Tax

d)

Prohibition

103.

In the cartoon above, President Theodore Roosevelt is depicted doing which of the following?

a)

Standing guard to protect big business

b)

Enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Act

c)

Leading a government take-over of large industries

d)

Putting an end to industries that might harm the environment

104.

A major purpose of the Progressive movement (1900-1917) was to....

a)

stimulate the economy

b)

support government control of factory production

c)

encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe

d)

correct the economic and social abuses of industrial society

105.

Why was the 16th Amendment created?

a)

So that the police can search people's vehicles.

b)

American citizens who earn more money should pay taxes at higher rates.

c)

Gives American Citizens the right to free speech

106.

What do you call a change to the Constitution?

a)

amendment

b)

introduction

c)

preamble

d)

articles

107.

Check each reason for strikes.

a)

Low wages

b)

Great working conditions

c)

Long hours

d)

No benefits

108.

What woman was responsible for creating many settlement houses, most notably the Hull House?

a)

Carrie Nation

b)

Susan B. Anthony

c)

Jane Addams

d)

Ida Tarbell

109.

Who outlined the Progressive reforms of the American public and gave his presidential campaign the name "Square Deal?"

a)

William Howard Taft

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

William McKinley

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

110.

Who wrote The History of Standard Oil, a book which describes how John D. Rockefeller used ruthless business practices in the oil industry?

a)

Ida Tarbell

b)

Jane Addams

c)

Jacob Riis

d)

Lincoln Steffens

111.

18th Amendment

a)

Women's Suffrage

b)

Direct Election of Senators

c)

Federal Income Tax

d)

Prohibition

112.

19th Amendment

a)

Women's Suffrage

b)

Direct Election of Senators

c)

Federal Income Tax

d)

Prohibition

113.

Look at the following list, which shows the goals of a movement from the early 1900's , and answer the question below.

-Abolish child labor

-Restrict working hours for mothers

-Enact public health programs

-Raise wages for workers

These goals are MOST closely associated with which movement?

a)

Civil Rights

b)

isolationist

c)

Social Gospel

d)

temperance

114.

What does this picture represent?

a)

Child Labor

b)

Women's Suffrage

c)

Prohibition

115.

What does this picture represent?

a)

Child Labor

b)

Prohibition

c)

Women's Suffrage

116.

What goal are you trying to achieve if you're looking to make urban reforms?

a)

getting rid of a capitalistic economy

b)

eliminating political machines/bosses

c)

conservation of natural resources

d)

ending racial discrimination

117.

What was Jacob Riis reveal to the public through his book, How The Other Half Lives?

a)

living conditions of the tenement buildings in New York

b)

working conditions of a textile mill

c)

food production of a meatpacking plant

d)

medical care of soldiers in WWI

118.

Which of the following is an example of a federal reform made during the Progressive Era?

a)

taking over city utilities

b)

establishing national parks

c)

creating settlement houses in poor communities

d)

providing jobs for young, single men

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