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U.S. Midterm Prep A

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

This image is conected with Manifest Destiny. Which period of U.S. History is associated with this image?

a)

Westward Expansion

b)

Colonial

c)

Jacksonian

d)

War of 1812

2.

Mercantilism is an economic policy based on the idea that

a)

Colonies are free to govern themselves

b)

Colonies exist to provide economic benefit to Britain

c)

Colonies will not profit for generations

d)

trade with rival nations will increase profits.

3.

What crop did John Rolfe introduce that saved Virginia from failure?

a)

Cotton

b)

Potatoes

c)

Tobacco

d)

Corn

4.

Rocky soil and small farms are typical of the

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

5.

One way the Great Awakening led to revolutionary ideas was

a)

to encourage colonists to question authority

b)

to build relationships with Native Americans

c)

to strengthen ties to the authorities in Britain

6.

The Middle Passage was the second leg of the Triangle Trade, and it

a)

was the best way to ship finished goods to Europe

b)

an inexpensive way for immigrants to travel to the colonies

c)

brought slave from Africa to the Colonies

7.

The period when Britain did not enforce trade laws for the colonies was called

a)

Manifest Destiny

b)

Salutary Neglect

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Colonialism

8.

Pennsylvania and Rhode Island were the most tolerant of

a)

British Rule

b)

Religious Differences

c)

Criminal activity

d)

Smuggling

9.

Which selection has laws that led directly to Colonists to demand revolution?

a)

The Stamp Act

The Intolerable Acts

b)

Salutary Neglect

c)

Kansas Nebraska Act

Missouri Compromise

d)

Monroe Doctrine

10.

John Adams was grateful for the pamphlet, "Common Sense" because it

a)

was only able to be published because of the freedom of the press

b)

Convinced colonists to support the revolution

c)

It provided him with a large income

11.

After The French and Indian War, Britain raised taxes to help pay for the war. These higher taxes

a)

Increased the cost of trade with France

b)

Increased Colonial support for the Revolution

c)

were a comfort to the Colonies because they needed the protection provided by Britain

12.

The Battle of Saratoga was important because it showed we could beat the British in open battle. What country saw this and sent troops to support us?

a)

Spain

b)

Holland

c)

France

d)

The U.S.

13.

What was the name of the battle where Washington and General Lafayette defeated Lord Cornwallis? This victory over the British leads to the end of the Revolutionary War.

a)

Siege of Yorktown

b)

Valley Forge

c)

Battle of Trenton

d)

Battle of Saratoga

14.

How does this map show how geography is important in the defeat of Cornwallis?

a)

Cornwallis had a successful escape plan thanks to the rough terrain.

b)

Cornwallis was surrounded on land and by ships in the water. Therefore, he could not get supplies or reinforcements and had to surrender.

c)

Cornwallis surrounded Washington. but failed to use this advantage and was defeated in less than one hour.

15.

Why did some African Americans fight for Britain in The Revolutionary war?

a)

They were paid a fortune to fight.

b)

They hoped to win their freedom.

c)

They were promised land in Wyoming.