WorksheetsQ1/Q2 Benchmark Review Quizizz
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
Match the following colonial founders to their respective colonies.
Jamestown
John Smith
Connecticut
Thomas Hooker
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Georgia
James Oglethorpe
The following clues describe which event?
- Levied as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party
- Closed Boston Harbor; shut down town meetings
- Quartering Act reinstated
Coherent Acts
Intolerant Acts
Cohesive Acts
Match the following Revolutionary War battles to their descriptions
Turning Point that also convinced France to join the Patriots
Saratoga
Location where GB surrendered to the Continental Army
Yorktown
Beginning conflict of the American Revolution
Lexington & Concord
Washington crossed the Delaware River & defeated the Hessians
Trenton
This colonial victory convinced Southern colonists to join the Patriots
Kings Mountain
Match the following people from the Revolutionary War Era to their contributions.
Convinced France to help the US in Revolutionary War
Ben Franklin
General of Continental Army
George Washington
leader of Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
engraved "The Bloody Massacre"
Paul Revere
trained soldiers in Valley Forge
Baron von Steuben
Categorize each of the 13 Colonies into their respective colonial regions
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
Virginia
The FIRST example of self-government in an English colony.
House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact
The SECOND example of self-government in the English colonies
(a)
Match the following NATIVE AMERICAN people to their respective descriptions.
Lewis & Clark's translator
Sacagawea
Tecumseh's brother; created "Prophetstown"
Tenskwatawa
leader of the Shawnee Tribe; killed in Battle of Thames
Tecumseh
allegedly "saved" John Smith; later married to John Rolfe
Pocahontas
taught Pilgrims how to hunt and fish in Plymouth
Squanto
This document warned European Nations to avoid colonization of Latin America.
(a)
Which of the following were "War Hawks?"
John C. Calhoun
James Monroe
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
Alexander Hamilton
This was a group of young energetic Congressmen that pushed Madison to go to war.
(a)
Match the following US War Ships to their respective descriptions.
Hijacked by Barbary Pirates & burned down by American Stephen Decatur
USS Philadelphia
Nicknamed "Old Ironsides" and was undefeated in the War of 1812
USS Constitution
Attacked by the HMS Leopard; 3 Americans killed as a result
USS Chesapeake
Stationed in the Mississippi River during the Battle of New Orleans
USS Louisiana
A made-up ship to trick you into thinking it's a real one
USS Declaration of Independence
Which of following are results of the War of 1812?
Manufacturing becomes very important in the US
Americans feel a sense of nationalism
Americans feel as if they "won" the war even though there was no clear winner
It led to the death of the Democratic-Republican Party
There were no real land changes (excluding Indian territories)
Match the following events during James Monroe's Presidency to their respective descriptions.
Established 49th Parallel & Joint Occupation of Oregon Country
Convention of 1818
Spain ceded Florida to the United States
Adams-Onis Treaty
Prevented European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
Match the following people to their respective descriptions
Wrote "Star Spangled Banner" after watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Led US to victory in Battles of Tippecanoe and Thames
William Henry Harrison
Led US to victory in Battles of Horseshoe Bend & New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
President during War of 1812
James Madison
President during "Era of Good Feelings"
James Monroe
Match the following events to their respective descriptions.
Treaty of Ghent
Officially ends the War of 1812
Hartford Convention
Officially ends the Federalist Party
Embargo Act
The US ended trade with ALL nations
Orders of Council
GB's trading restrictions on Europe & US
Star Spangled Banner
Inspired by bombardment of Fort McHenry
Match the following War of 1812 battles to their respective summaries.
Jackson defeats the Creek Indians & squires 20+ million acres of Native land
Horseshoe Bend
This Maryland battle leads to the burning of Washington D.C.
Bladenburg
A US Naval victory in the Great Lakes led by Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
Tecumseh is killed by William Henry Harrison's troops
Thames
Jackson defeats the British and "kicks them out" of North America
New Orleans
Which U.S. ship was attacked by the HMS Leopard in Virginia in June of 1807?
U.S.S. Philadelphia
U.S.S. Constitution
U.S.S. Chesapeake
U.S.S. Sacagawea
The Supreme Court having the power to rule on the Constitutionality of laws is called ________ ______.
(a)
This term refers to the 23 hires Adams made right before Jefferson was inaugurated.
Midnight Appointments
Dirty Politics
Court Stacking
Commission Permissions
The 12th Amendment allowed
the right to bear arms
protection from cruel & unusual punishment
the House to determine winners
separate ballots for POTUS & VP
the Supreme Court to create judicial review
In order to ensure the mistakes of the 1800 Election never occurred again, _____________ was created in 1804.
Judicial Review
The 12th Amendment
Marbury v Madison
the "Midnight Appointments"
Who did the House of Representatives lean on to help them choose the winner in the Election of 1800, despite both candidates being from the RIVAL party?
(a)
Who broke the tie in the Election of 1800?
Senate
Vice President
House Of Representatives
Supreme Court
All of the Above
The full-name of the candidate who tied with Thomas Jefferson in 1800.
(a)
The main reason John Adams failed to be re-elected
Proclamation of Neutrality
Alien & Sedition Acts
Midnight Appointments
French & Indian War
What made the Election of 1800 unprecedented?
It is the first and only tie in US election history
it is the first election where a winner was decided by the Senate
it is the first election where a winner was decided by the House of Representatives
It is the first election won by a Democratic-Republican
It was the first peaceful transfer of power in the United States
Which of the following is true regarding the Judicial Branch AFTER Marbury v Madison?
The judicial branch was significantly weaker compared to the legislative and executive branches
The judicial branch was significantly stronger than the legislative, but weaker than the executive branch
The judicial branch was significantly stronger than the executive branch, but weaker than the legislative branch
The judicial branch was equal to the executive and legislative branches because of judicial review
The list below are points from which event:
1. Border between US & Florida established
2. Spain will keep Native Americans from attacking the US Border
3. The US gains access to the Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans
GW's Farewell Address
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Proclamation of Neutrality
The list below are points from which event:
1. No permanent allies
2. Stay out of political parties
3. Avoid European Wars
GW's Farewell Address
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Proclamation of Neutrality
The Judiciary Act of 1789
defined the functions of the judicial branch
created the judicial branch of government
was created by Alexander Hamilton
was created by Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following is true regarding Jay's Treaty?
GB made the US its "most favored nation"
GB agreed to stop giving Natives guns
GB said they would stop impressment
The US agreed to help GB in the French Revolution
All of the Above
Match each person to their appropriate position in Washington's Cabinet.
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
John Jay
Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
This event showed the STRENGTH of the federal government
(a)
This event showed the WEAKNESS of the federal government
Shays Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
Which TWO governmental ideas came from The Great Awakening
all men are created equal
government must have consent of the governed
taxation without representation
all of the above
It was a big religious movement in the colonies
First Puritan Pilgrimage
First Church Movement
First Great Awakening
First Great Enlightenment
Why was the Treaty of Paris (1783) significant in American history?
It gave California to America
It put England under the control of America
It was the first time in history that America was recognized as a free and independent country
It put America under the control of France.
The name of the Indian Chief who wanted to fight and keep the British out AFTER the French & Indian War was over?
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Grand Cherokee
Dodge
The Proclamation of 1763 said...
colonists could not settle West of the Appalachian Mtns
colonists could not settle Weast of the Appalachian Mtns
colonists could not settle West of the Mississippi River
colonists could not settle East of the Appalachian Mtns
Choose the TWO goals in the Albany Plan of Union
convince Iroquois to fight with colonies
establish a united colonial government
promote Ben Franklin to Colonial Governor
make all of the colonists convert themselves from humans to snakes
Famous for cultivating tobacco in Jamestown, and also for marrying Pocahontas
(a)
These are among the "unalienable rights" Jefferson listed in the Declaration of Independence.
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
freedom of speech
He wrote a pamphlet entitled "Common Sense" during the Revolutionary War.
(a)
Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield were ___________
Colonial Generals during the Revolutionary War
Preachers during the First Great Awakening
American diplomats in the XYZ Affair
the first signers of the Mayflower Compact
The policy England used to ensure all profit benefited the country instead of the colonies
theocracy
mercantilism
neutrality
authoritarianism
Choose all that are true about Jamestown
originally founded for gold
funded by joint-stock companies
colony thrived due to tobacco
colony was originally named New Netherland
Leader of Jamestown; helped them understand the importance of working
(a)
makes laws
enforces laws
interprets laws
Congress
President
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Vice President
The "Father of the Constitution"
(a)
The (a) stinks because the (b) is (c) .
Coin Money
Declare War
State Powers
National Powers
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Taxation
Military
Post Office
No Chief Executive
Unicameral Legislature
James Madison
Patrick Henry
Aristocratic/Wealthy
Common Man
Wanted Federalism
Wanted Bill of Rights
President was a "King"
For Ratification
Against Ratification
The Bill of Rights are
the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
a protection of abuses against the Federal Government
rights necessary to all people who call themselves free
something that was originally suggested by James Madison
All of the Above
Education
Healthcare
Infrastructure
Declaring War
Coining Money
Military Branches
Which of the following contributed in writing The Federalist Papers ?
Alexander Hamilton
John Hancock
James Madison
John Jay
George Washington
Which of the following are true about the First Amendment?
You can say whatever you want
You have a voice in how you are governed
You can criticize the government...within limitations
You can practice any religion freely without discrimination
All of the Above
Match the following
Upper House
Senate
Lower House
House of Representatives
Unicameral Legislature
one house Congress
Bicameral Legislature
two house Congress
Which of the following were accomplishments of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Provided a process for statehood
Required Public Education
Abolished Slavery in the United States
Abolished Slavery in the Northwest Territory
All of the above
Which of the following were "weaknesses of the AOC?"
No Federal Court System
No Chief Executive
No State Power To Tax
No National Army
All of the above
Match the following:
The Federalist Papers
Written primarily by Madison
The Constitution
(a) wanted to SEPARATE from the Church of England, while (b) wanted to PURIFY the Church of England.
Match the following colonies to the respective descriptions.
founded as a debtor and buffer colony
Georgia
founded originally for gold by a joint-stock company
Jamestown
founded as a "safe haven" for Quakers
Pennsylvania
founded by Pilgrims
Plymouth
founded as a "City on a Hill"
Massachusetts Bay
Match the following colony to its location
Georgia
Match the following colony to its location
Virginia
Match the following colony to its location
Pennsylvania
Match the following colony to its location
New York
Region of colonies known for shipbuilding and manufacturing
Southern Colonies
Middle Colonies
New England Colonies
Region of colonies known for large plantations and slavery
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies
Group who wanted to remain loyal to GB during the Revolutionary War
(a)
Group who wanted to fight for Independence during the Revolutionary War
(a)
Match the following Causes of the American Revolution to their event descriptions.
small skirmish in Boston where 5 Colonists were killed; overblown by Paul Revere
Boston Massacre
direct punishment as a result of the Boston Tea Party
Coercive Acts
soldiers were allowed to live in colonial homes if necessary
Quartering Act
342 chests were dumped into the Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
tax on paper, playing cards, almanacs, etc
Stamp Act
When England first began colonizing in North America in the early 1600's, which of the following countries were already there?
France
Spain
Mexico
Portugal
Netherlands
Which of the following events correctly summarizes this description?
- All goods are shipped on British ships
- Products ordered by colonists are then shipped to England for inspection and THEN to the colonies
- This required colonists to buy their goods directly from England AND have to pay tons of taxes
Navigation Acts
Middle Passage
Sedition Acts
First Great Awakening
VA/KY Resolutions
