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Midterm Review

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 39mins

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1.

What are the Articles of Confederation?

a)
The Articles of Confederation were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament.
b)
The Articles of Confederation were a set of guidelines for the formation of state governments in the United States.
c)
The Articles of Confederation were a treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain.
d)
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States.
2.

Who created the Articles of Confederation?

a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
A committee appointed by the Second Continental Congress
3.

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

a)
To create a unified military force for the states
b)
To establish a monarchy in the United States
c)
To establish a system of government for the United States
d)
To declare independence from Great Britain
4.

What led to the call to rewrite the Articles of Confederation?

a)
Foreign invasion threats
b)
Lack of support from the states
c)

Weaknesses and limitations of the Articles of Confederation

d)
Economic instability
5.

What was the goal of the Constitutional Convention?

a)
To establish a monarchy in the United States.
b)

To rewrite the Articles of Confederation

c)
To create a new constitution for each individual state.
d)

To revise the Articles of Confederation

6.

What was the main topic of debate during the Constitutional Convention?

a)
Religious freedom for the colonies
b)

Structure of the legislature

c)

Methods of taxation for the states

d)

Types of crops to be grown in the South

7.

Summarize the Virginia Plan.

a)
The Virginia Plan proposed a unicameral legislature and a weak central government.
b)

The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral legislature and a strong central government.

c)
The Virginia Plan proposed a system of direct democracy with no central government.
d)
The Virginia Plan proposed a monarchy with absolute power.
8.

Summarize the New Jersey Plan.

a)
The New Jersey Plan called for a bicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
b)
The New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with equal representation for each state.
c)
The New Jersey Plan called for a monarchy to be established in the United States.
d)
The New Jersey Plan called for a unicameral legislature with representation based on population.
9.

What was the Great Compromise?

a)
The Great Compromise was a treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain.
b)
The Great Compromise was a military strategy used during the American Revolution.
c)
The Great Compromise was a trade agreement between the northern and southern states.
d)
The Great Compromise was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that created a bicameral legislature.
10.

Define “bicameral”.

a)
A legislative body divided into three separate chambers or houses.
b)
A legislative body divided into two separate chambers or houses.
c)
A legislative body divided into one separate chamber or house.
d)
A legislative body divided into four separate chambers or houses.
11.

Explain the ⅗ Compromise.

a)
The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that abolished slavery in the United States.
b)
The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that counted each slave as a full person when determining a state's population for the purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
c)
The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that counted each slave as one-fifth of a person when determining a state's population for the purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
d)
The ⅗ Compromise was a decision made during the Constitutional Convention in 1787 that counted each slave as three-fifths of a person when determining a state's population for the purposes of taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
12.

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the Constitution?

a)
It abolished the monarchy and established a republic
b)
It gave the monarch absolute power over the government
c)

It protected individual rights, and influenced the idea of habeas corpus.

d)

It disallowed the monarch to interfere with parliamentary elections and debates

13.

How did the Magna Carta influence the Constitution?

a)
By granting the king absolute power over the law
b)
By establishing a monarchy in the United States
c)
By abolishing the concept of due process
d)

By establishing the right to a trial by jury

14.

How did James Madison influence the Constitution?

a)
James Madison had no influence on the Constitution
b)
James Madison opposed the Constitution
c)
James Madison only provided minor suggestions for the Constitution
d)

James Madison influenced the Constitution through his ideas about Democracy

15.

How did John Locke influence the Constitution?

a)
John Locke influenced the Constitution by advocating for a monarchy and absolute power.
b)
John Locke influenced the Constitution by promoting the idea of a strong central government.
c)
John Locke influenced the Constitution by arguing for the separation of powers and checks and balances.
d)

John Locke influenced the Constitution through his ideas on natural rights and government being a contract.

16.

How did Baron de Montesquieu influence the Constitution?

a)
By advocating for a monarchy with absolute power
b)
By advocating for the separation of powers into three branches of government and the system of checks and balances.
c)
By suggesting that the legislative and executive branches should be combined into one
d)
By proposing a system of government with no checks and balances
17.

What is the role of Congress?

a)
The role of Congress is to enforce laws, interpret the Constitution, and appoint Supreme Court justices.
b)
The role of Congress is to manage the economy, negotiate international treaties, and lead the military.
c)
The role of Congress is to provide healthcare, regulate businesses, and enforce immigration laws.
d)
The role of Congress is to make laws, represent the interests of the people, and provide oversight of the executive branch.
18.

What is the role of the Supreme Court?

a)

To interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutionality of laws.

b)
To enforce laws and punish criminals
c)
To oversee the military and foreign affairs
d)
To create new laws and policies
19.

What did the Antifederalists want?

a)

A bill of rights

b)
A complete overhaul of the existing government structure.
c)

A system of government with no central government

d)

A stronger central government and weaker state governments

20.

What is the Bill of Rights?

a)
The Bill of Rights is a document that outlines the rights and freedoms of citizens in the United Kingdom.
b)
The Bill of Rights is a document that guarantees the rights of individuals in the European Union.
c)
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
d)
The Bill of Rights is a document that establishes the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Canada.
21.

What rights are protected by the first amendment?

a)

Freedom of the press

b)

Freedom of religion

c)

Freedom to own slaves

d)

Freedom to assemble

22.

What rights are protected by the second amendment?

a)
The right to free speech
b)
The right to privacy
c)
The right to vote
d)
The right to bear arms
23.

What amendments protect the rights of the accused?

a)
7th and 9th amendments
b)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd amendments
c)

4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th amendments

d)
10th and 11th amendments
24.

What amendments protect the rights of African Americans?

a)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Amendments
b)
5th, 6th, and 7th Amendments
c)
9th, 10th, and 11th Amendments
d)
13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
25.

How can a citizen stay informed about public issues?

a)
By ignoring community organizations and government processes.
b)
By relying solely on social media for information.
c)

By staying updated with news and current events.

d)
By avoiding news and current events and focusing on personal matters.
26.

How does a person become a naturalized citizen?

a)

By being under 18 when your parents are naturalized

b)
By marrying a citizen
c)
By meeting eligibility requirements, submitting an application, attending an interview, passing tests, and taking an oath of allegiance.
d)
By paying a fee
27.

What are the duties and responsibilities of American citizens?

a)
American citizens are only responsible for paying taxes.
b)
American citizens have no duties or responsibilities.
c)

Voting in every election, serving in the military, and running for political office.

d)

Obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury when called, and defending the country if necessary.

28.

Why is jury duty important?

a)
Jury duty is important because it ensures a fair trial.
b)
Jury duty is important because it allows people to skip work.
c)
Jury duty is important because it is a waste of time.
d)
Jury duty is important because it is biased and unfair.
29.

Define popular sovereignty.

a)
Popular sovereignty is the idea that a government should be controlled by a small group of elite individuals.
b)
Popular sovereignty is the belief that a government should be ruled by a single individual.
c)
Popular sovereignty is the concept that a government should be determined by hereditary succession.
d)
The authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.
30.

Who has the power to veto?

a)
President or executive branch
b)
State governors
c)
Supreme Court or judicial branch
d)
Congress or legislative branch
31.

What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise?

a)
The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery in all states except Missouri.
b)
The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery in the former Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 30° north.
c)
The Missouri Compromise prohibited slavery in all states except Missouri.
d)

It allowed Missouri to be admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

32.

What were the effects of sectionalism on the United States?

a)

Tensions between different regions, particularly between the North and South, over issues such as slavery and states' rights.

b)
Sectionalism led to a stronger sense of national unity and cooperation among different regions.
c)
Sectionalism had no significant impact on the United States.
d)
Sectionalism led to the expansion of slavery into new territories and states.
33.

What was the goal of the free soil party?

a)
To oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories of the United States.
b)
To promote the annexation of Mexico into the United States.
c)
To advocate for the rights of Native Americans in the western territories.
d)
To support the expansion of slavery into the western territories of the United States.
34.

Explain the Wilmot Proviso.

a)
The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
b)
The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to grant voting rights to African Americans in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
c)
The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to establish equal rights for all citizens in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
d)
The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to expand slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
35.

Define “secession”.

a)
The act of joining a larger political entity or organization.
b)
The act of withdrawing or breaking away from a larger political entity or organization.
c)
The act of overthrowing a political leader or government.
d)
The act of remaining neutral in a political conflict.
36.

What was the impact of California’s application to join the US as a free state?

a)
It led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.
b)
It had no impact on the debate over slavery.
c)
It resulted in California becoming a slave state.
d)
It intensified the debate over slavery and contributed to tensions between the North and the South.
37.

What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act?

a)

The Fugitive Slave Act required all escaped slaves to be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state.

b)
The Fugitive Slave Act granted freedom to all escaped slaves.
c)
The Fugitive Slave Act was never actually enforced.
d)
The Fugitive Slave Act only applied to slaves in the South.
38.

What was the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

a)

The intensification of the conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, leading to violence.

b)

The abolition of slavery in Kansas and Nebraska.

c)
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to peaceful negotiations and resolution between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
d)
The Kansas-Nebraska Act had no impact on the conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
39.

What was the impact of Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe?

a)

It led to the public realizing they could not longer ignore the moral issue of slavery.

b)
It had no impact on the abolitionist movement or the public's perception of slavery.
c)
It caused an increase in support for slavery and the continuation of the institution.
d)
It was a fictional story with no basis in reality.
40.

What was the outcome of the 1860 election?

a)
The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States.
b)
The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of Thomas Jefferson as the 3rd President of the United States.
c)
The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th President of the United States.
d)
The outcome of the 1860 election was the election of George Washington as the 1st President of the United States.
41.

What was the impact of the 1860 election?

a)
It led to the secession of several southern states and ultimately the Civil War.
b)
It had no significant impact on American history.
c)
It led to the formation of the Confederate States of America.
d)
It resulted in the abolition of slavery in the United States.
42.

What were the North’s advantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

a)
larger population, more industrialized economy, better transportation infrastructure, and a stronger navy
b)
larger population, less industrialized economy, worse transportation infrastructure, and a weaker navy
c)
equal population, equal industrialized economy, equal transportation infrastructure, and an equal navy
d)
smaller population, less industrialized economy, worse transportation infrastructure, and a weaker navy
43.

What were the South’s advantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

a)
Lack of resources, inferior technology, and a divided population
b)
Weak military tradition, poorly-trained officers, and an offensive strategy
c)
Inability to form alliances, lack of international support, and poor leadership
d)
Strong military tradition, better-trained officers, and a defensive strategy
44.

What were the South’s disadvantages at the beginning of the Civil War?

a)
Larger population, more factories and industries, better infrastructure, and a stronger navy.
b)
Lack of military leadership, lack of resources, lack of support from other countries, and lack of motivation.
c)
Equal population, equal number of factories and industries, equal infrastructure, and an equally strong navy.
d)
Smaller population, fewer factories and industries, less infrastructure, and a weaker navy.
45.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Shiloh.

a)
The Battle of Shiloh was fought between the United States and Mexico.
b)

The Battle of Shiloh gave Grant access to the Mississippi River.

c)
The Battle of Shiloh was a minor skirmish with little historical importance.
d)
The Battle of Shiloh had no significant impact on the outcome of the American Civil War.
46.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Antietam.

a)

There was no significant impact on the American Civil War.

b)

There was an astonishing number of casualties.

c)

It was a minor skirmish with no lasting consequences.

d)

It was overshadowed by other battles and had little historical importance.

47.

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

a)
It led to the start of the Civil War
b)
It had no impact on the issue of slavery
c)
It only freed slaves in the Northern states
d)

It marked a turning point in the Civil War and gave a moral purpose to the war.

48.

What was the reason for the New York draft riots?

a)

Opposition to the draft during the American Civil War

b)
Protest against high taxes
c)
Demand for better working conditions
d)
Disagreement over land ownership
49.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg.

a)
The Battle of Vicksburg was insignificant and had no impact on the outcome of the Civil War.
b)
The Battle of Vicksburg was significant because it gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy in two, which was a major turning point in the American Civil War.
c)

The Battle of Vicksburg was won by the Confederacy, giving them back control of the Mississippi River.

d)
The Battle of Vicksburg was fought between the Union and Mexico.
50.

Explain the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg.

a)
The Battle of Gettysburg was a minor skirmish with little impact on the outcome of the Civil War.
b)
The Battle of Gettysburg was a Confederate victory that led to the capture of Washington D.C.
c)

The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant turning point in the war, resulting in a Union victory.

d)
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between the Union and Mexico.
51.

What was life like for soldiers in the Civil War?

a)
Soldiers in the Civil War enjoyed plenty of leisure time and entertainment.
b)
Soldiers in the Civil War had access to advanced medical care.
c)

Soldiers in the Civil War faced difficult conditions, including poor hygiene, inadequate medical care, and harsh weather.

d)
Soldiers in the Civil War lived a comfortable and luxurious life.
52.

Explain the role of women during the Civil War.

a)
Women only served as cooks and cleaners during the Civil War
b)

Women played various roles such as nurses and caretakers of their families and homes during the Civil War.

c)
Women were not allowed to participate in the Civil War
d)
Women did not have any significant role during the Civil War
53.

Define “total war”.

a)
A military conflict in which nations or factions mobilize only military resources to achieve a complete victory
b)
A military conflict in which nations or factions mobilize all available resources, but leave resources and infrastructure intact in the enemy territory
c)

A military conflict in which soldiers completely destroy everything that could be used by the enemy, including food, homes, and transportation.

d)
A military conflict in which only soldiers are involved and civilians are not affected
54.

In what ways did Grant implement “total war” at the end of the Civil War? Why did he do this?

a)
Grant implemented 'total war' by targeting Confederate soldiers directly and engaging in brutal hand-to-hand combat.
b)
Grant implemented 'total war' by negotiating a peaceful surrender with the Confederate forces.
c)
Grant implemented 'total war' by focusing solely on military targets and sparing civilian infrastructure.
d)

Grant implemented 'total war' by targeting civilian infrastructure, farms, and roads to break the will of the Confederate forces.

55.

Explain Sherman’s March to the Sea.

a)
Sherman's March to the Sea was a peaceful protest organized by civilians during the American Civil War.
b)

Sherman's March to the Sea was a military campaign conducted by Union General Sherman in which he and his troops marched through Virginia, destroying everything as they went.

c)
Sherman's March to the Sea was a diplomatic mission to negotiate a peace treaty between the Union and the Confederacy.
d)

Sherman's March to the Sea was a military campaign conducted by Union General Sherman in which he and his troops marched through Georgia, destroying everything as they went.

56.

Define “Reconstruction”.

a)
The period before the American Civil War when the United States government attempted to rebuild and reform the Southern states.
b)
The period after the American Revolutionary War when the United States government attempted to rebuild and reform the Southern states.
c)
The period after World War II when the United States government attempted to rebuild and reform the Southern states.
d)
The period after the American Civil War when the United States government attempted to rebuild and reform the Southern states.
57.

What problems did the South face after the Civil War that the North did not?

a)

Widespread poverty, disease outbreaks, and the need to resettle displaced populations

b)

Military occupation, racial tensions, and the need to establish new governments

c)

Economic devastation, social upheaval, and the need to rebuild their infrastructure after the Civil War

d)

Political instability, cultural disintegration, and the loss of agricultural labor

58.

What were the effects of the Civil War on the Southern economy?

a)
The effects of the Civil War on the Southern economy were devastating.
b)
The effects of the Civil War on the Southern economy were temporary.
c)
The effects of the Civil War on the Southern economy were positive.
d)
The effects of the Civil War on the Southern economy were minimal.
59.

What was the purpose of the Thirteenth Amendment?

a)
To abolish slavery and involuntary servitude
b)

To legalize income tax

c)

To define citizenship as all people born or naturalized in America

d)

To grant all men over 21 the right to vote

60.

What was the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment?

a)

To grant all men over 21 the right to vote

b)

To abolish slavery and involuntary servitude

c)

To establish the Freedmen's Bureau to help emancipated slaves

d)

To grant citizenship and equal protection under the law

61.

What was the purpose of the Fifteenth Amendment?

a)

To give freedmen equal rights.

b)

To establish the Freedmen's Bureau.

c)

To grant all men over 21 the right to vote.

d)

To abolish slavery and involuntary servitude.

62.

What did Southerners do after the Fifteenth Amendment was ratified?

a)
They implemented tactics to prevent African Americans from voting.
b)
They formed alliances with African American voters.
c)
They welcomed African Americans into political office.
d)
They celebrated the expansion of voting rights.
63.

What was the impact of Reconstruction Acts on Freedmen?

a)

The loss of land and economic opportunities for Freedmen, leading to many becoming sharecroppers.

b)

Freedmen were able to vote as well as run (and be elected) for office.

c)

Increased discrimination against Freedmen, including violence and threats.

d)
The Reconstruction Acts had no impact on Freedmen.
64.

Give an example of an African American who was elected to office as a result of the Reconstruction Acts.

a)
Hiram Rhodes Revels
b)
Harriet Tubman
c)
Booker T. Washington
d)
Frederick Douglass
65.

What were some positive outcomes of Reconstruction?

a)

The establishment of public education in the South.

b)

The implementation of the sharecropping system on former plantations.

c)

The creation of the KKK and other groups to restrict the voting rights of African Americans and southern Republicans.

d)

The removal of civil rights for African Americans, increased racial segregation, and the rise of white supremacist groups.

66.

What was Andrew Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction, and how did this plan lead to conflict?

a)
Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction was to impose harsh punishments on the Southern states and strip them of their political power. This plan led to conflict because it deepened the divide between the North and the South and hindered the process of reconciliation.
b)
Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction was to divide the Southern states into separate territories and gradually reintegrate them into the Union. This plan led to conflict because it prolonged the process of Reconstruction and hindered economic recovery.
c)
Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction was to quickly restore the Southern states to the Union without protecting the rights of freed slaves. This plan led to conflict because it allowed former Confederate leaders to regain power and perpetuated racial inequality.
d)
Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction was to completely abolish slavery and grant equal rights to all freed slaves. This plan led to conflict because it was seen as too radical by many Southern states.
67.

Why was Johnson impeached by the House?

a)
He refused to sign the Emancipation Proclamation
b)

He continuously vetoed bills and restricted the Reconstruction efforts of Radical Republicans

c)
He was caught embezzling government funds
d)

He removed Senators and Representatives from office that he disagreed with

68.

What was the purpose of the Black Codes?

a)
The purpose of the Black Codes was to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
b)
The purpose of the Black Codes was to provide economic opportunities for African Americans.
c)
The purpose of the Black Codes was to promote equality among all races.
d)
The purpose of the Black Codes was to ensure the political representation of African Americans.
69.

What payment method is most often used by people now?

a)
Bitcoin
b)

Debit card

c)
Cash
d)
Check
70.

What are mutual funds?

a)

Mutual funds are investment methods where people pool money from a single investor to invest in a variety of stocks

b)

Mutual funds are investment methods where people pool money from multiple investors to invest in a variety of stocks

c)

Mutual funds are investment methods where people pool money from multiple investors to invest in a single bond

d)

Mutual funds are investment methods where people pool money from multiple investors to invest in a single stock

71.

Define stock.

a)
A stock is a type of soup.
b)
A stock is a type of bond.
c)
A stock is a type of currency.
d)
A stock is a share in the ownership of a company.
72.

What happens to the value of stock if a company is projected to make a loss in profit?

a)
The value of the stock is not affected by the company's profit/loss.
b)
The value of the stock usually decreases.
c)
The value of the stock usually increases.
d)
The value of the stock remains the same.
73.

What is the best way to make good financial decisions?

a)
Make impulsive decisions without thinking about the consequences
b)
Rely solely on advice from friends and family
c)
Never create a budget or set financial goals
d)

Create a personal budget and set financial goals

74.

What is bankruptcy?

a)
Bankruptcy is a legal process where individuals or businesses declare that they are unable to repay their debts.
b)
Bankruptcy is a process where individuals or businesses declare that they are financially stable.
c)
Bankruptcy is a process where individuals or businesses declare that they are able to repay their debts.
d)
Bankruptcy is a legal process where individuals or businesses declare that they have no debts.
75.

What factors affect spending?

a)
Factors that affect spending include income level, personal preferences, economic conditions, interest rates, and availability of credit.
b)
Factors that affect spending include political affiliation and religious beliefs.
c)
Factors that affect spending include weather conditions and time of day.
d)
Factors that affect spending include age, gender, and marital status.
76.

What is the purpose of insurance?

a)
To increase taxes for the government
b)
Financial protection against potential losses or damages.
c)
To provide free services to customers
d)
To make money for the insurance company

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