WorksheetsAP US History
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
Whitefield’s open-air preaching contributed most directly to which of the following trends?
The growth of the ideology of republican motherhood
Greater independence and diversity of thought
Movement of settlers to the backcountry
The pursuit of social reform
The main trend shown in the graph was most directly associated with which of the following processes occurring in the United States at the time?
The convergence of European and American cultures
The emergence of an industrialized economy
The displacement of American Indians from the Southeast
The resurgence of evangelical Protestantism
The excerpt was written in response to the
British government’s attempt to assert greater control over the North American colonies
British government’s failure to protect colonists from attacks by American Indians
colonial governments’ failures to implement mercantilist policies
colonial governments’ attempts to extend political rights to new groups
The pattern of colonial settlement up to 1700 resulted most directly from which of the following factors?
The large size of British colonial populations relative to American Indian populations
British recognition of Native American sovereignty
British government attempts to impose greater control over the colonies in the late 1600s
The orientation of the British colonies toward producing commodities for export to Europe
Which of the following groups would have been most likely to support Calhoun’s views expressed in the excerpt?
Southern landowners
Members of nativist political parties
Members of the Whig Party
Northern industrialists
Which of the following was a major contrast between the New England colonies and the colonies of France?
The New England colonies were based on more diverse agriculture and commerce.
The French settled more often in cities and towns.
The French had more conflicts with American Indians.
New England developed a less rigid racial hierarchy
Efforts by Republicans such as Schurz to establish a base for their party in the South after the Civil War ultimately failed because
Republicans feared the South would secede again if the party became too successful
Republican opposition to African American rights alienated many White Southerners
Republicans grew weary of pressing their Reconstruction agenda in a hostile environment
Republicans believed it better to withdraw from the South than to become corrupted by Southern politics
The developments described in the excerpt most directly reflect which of the following changes in the first half of the 1800s?
The sharp increase in the number of workers making goods for distant markets
Women’s acquisition of new legal rights independent of their fathers and husbands
The emergence of a larger and more distinct middle class
Many women’s embrace of the idea of separate spheres
This image is of an actor portraying a Native American of the early colonial period. The image highlights which of the following?
The uniquely war-like attitude of Native Americans.
The civilizing effect of European colonization upon the Native American peoples, which was entirely beneficial.
The lack of reciprocal influence Native Americans had on European colonizers.
How Native Americans became dependent on European trade goods.
Refer to the following engraving from the late 16th century: Which of the following statements correctly describes the consequences of European colonization?
Colonization brought wealth to European imperial powers which resulted in political and economic innovations.
Both the Europeans and Native Americans became rich and powerful by sharing the profits from economic ventures.
The Europeans helped civilize the Native Americans and improved their quality of life by sharing technology with them.
The effects of colonization up both Europeans and Native Americans were temporary and very small.
Refer to the image below — a 16th century image that portrays the impact of smallpox on the Aztec population. Why did the Native American people lack immunity to European diseases?
Unlike Europeans, indigenous peoples had not developed vaccines.
Most Indigenous peoples did not live in urban areas and had few domesticated animals, which meant they did not develop a resistance to many animal-borne illnesses.
Indigenous peoples were physically inferior to Europeans and often became ill.
Indigenous peoples died because they suffered divine retribution for refusing to convert to Christianity.
Why did John Winthrop (1630) say the Puritans must build a city upon a hill?
In order to have a more defensible position in case of an attack by indigenous peoples.
In order to build a light house to help approaching ships navigate.
In order to serve as a religious inspiration to others.
In order to concentrate evil and sin and then separate it from the rest of society.
Refer to the following passage by John Smith (1624) which describes the colony of Virginia: What was an important consequence of the decision to colonize Virginia on counties instead of towns?
Political and cultural institutions developed more slowly because the population was spread out over a larger area.
Virginians were less vulnerable to Indian attack.
Virginia was less profitable than other colonies because taxes were higher in counties as opposed to towns.
There were no significant consequences.
Refer to the following excerpt from a speech in the mid-18th century by Pontiac, an Ottawa chief. What consequences did the French & Indian War have for indigenous peoples?
After the French victory they won full citizenship.
Nothing changed because it was a stalemate.
The British victory meant they all received full citizenship.
The British victory resulted in renewed pressure on tribal lands.
How did Britain try to deal with the massive expenses they incurred during the French & Indian War?
The British crown began to more rigorously enforce imperial policies and taxes.
The British king sold the crown jewels and all the other royal treasures.
The British empire sold all the colonies in North America to France.
The British cabinet forced the North American colonies to loan money to the crown.
Refer to the following excerpt from a letter written by John Adams: Which of the following examples best supports Adams’ claim?
The Battle of Lexington & Concord because the Revolution only broke out after the colonies had won the war.
The Stamp Act because it helped unite the colonies.
Shay’s Rebellion because it helped inspired the Constitution.
The Boston Tea Party because it forced King George to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Refer to the following passage from Marbury v. Madison(1803): Which of the following statements accurately summarizes the concept of judicial review, as established by Marbury v. Madison?
The Supreme Court should review laws that conflict with the Constitution but cannot declare a law is unconstitutional.
When the law and Constitution conflict, it is impossible to know which takes precedent.
When the law and Constitution conflict, the Supreme Court will always rule in favor of the law.
The Supreme Court should review laws that conflict with the Constitution and can strike down a law as unconstitutional.
Refer to the following excerpt from a letter by Henry Clay in 1812: What impact did the War of 1812 have on American politics?
It ushered in the Era of Good Feelings.
It led to the birth of the Free Soil party.
It had no effect on American politics.
It caused many Americans to be abstain from voting.
How much support did William Lloyd Garrison’s message find amongst Americans in the 19th century?
Very little — most Americans were indifferent to slavery or supported it.
Very little — the lack of effective communications prevented Garrison from spreading his message.
A lot — many Americans had long hated slavery and only needed a visionary like Garrison to lead them.
A lot — most Americans felt ashamed of the nation’s continued support for slavery.
refer to the following letter from 1846 written by Irishman William Dunne to his cousin John Curtis who immigrated to America: What consequences did Irish immigration have in America during the mid-19th century?
Irish immigrants forced the US government to adopt Catholicism as the nation’s official religion.
Irish immigrants used their political clout to enforce temperance laws.
Irish immigrants had no impact because they were few in number.
The influx of Irish immigrants caused a nativist backlash.
What is the law that increased the number of federal judges, allowing President John Adams to fill most of the new posts with Federalists
Judiciary Act 1851
Judiciary Act 1836
Judiciary Act 1802
Judiciary Act 1801
What are laws passed in the south just after the civil war aimed at controlling freedmen and enabling plantation owners to exploit african american workers called
Carpetbagger
Scalawag
Black Codes
Hiram Reveals
Ended Reconstruction. Republicans promise 1) Remove military from South, 2) Appoint Democrat to cabinet (David Key postmaster general), 3) Federal money for railroad construction and levees on Mississippi river; as long as Hayes became the president
Compromise of 1850
Radicial Republican Reconstruction
Compromise of 1877
Reconstruction Act of 1867
Abolished Slavery
15th Amendment
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
18th Amendment
A way for Roosevelt to get around the neutrality acts by letting allied countries "borrow" military equipment, with the understanding that anything destroyed must be payed for
Appeasement
Lend-Lease Program
Non-aggression pact
Adolf Hitler
The policy of letting countries get away with invading contries without any consequences
Dictator
Appeasement
Non-aggression pact
Lend-Lease Program
A way for Roosevelt to get around the neutrality acts by letting allied countries "borrow" military equipment, with the understanding that anything destroyed must be payed for
Appeasement
Lend-Lease Program
Non-aggression pact
Adolf Hitler
What was the term 'Manifest Destiny' associated with during the westward expansion of the United States?
The movement of individuals to the West
The political extension of United States territory
Both A and B
None of the above
What was the name of the act that sought to address the controversies over the expansion of slavery, but resulted in a widening of the sectional rift?
The Fugitive Slave Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Compromise of 1850
The Wilmot Proviso
What was the central ideology of the Republican Party that vigorously defended a free labor system and economic growth?
Nativism
Free Labor
Popular Sovereignty
Abolitionism
Which event alarmed southern defenders of slavery to the point that leading political figures in the South were ready to secede?
The election of 1844
The publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Dred Scott v. Sandford case
The election of 1860
What was the name of the case that invalidated the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and declared that no African Americans were entitled to citizenship in the United States?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
What is the main reason that the US and Soviet Union did not become involved in direct military conflict during the Cold War Era?
The UN did a good job of keeping the peace
The threat of global nuclear destruction was too dangerous
The Soviet Union agreed to stop spreading communist ideas if the US did not attack
The Soviet Union wanted the US to keep bringing supplies in the Berlin Airlift
Which TWO actions were taken by the United States in order to deal with the spread of communism?
Daws Act
Gideon v. Wainwright decision
Truman Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
Which event is known as a failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's government in Cuba?
Marshall Plan
Berlin Airlift
Establishment of the Peace Corps
Bay of Pigs
NATO's idea that "an attack on one shall be considered an attack on all" emphasized the need for a foreign policy of
Colonialism
Non alignment
Appeasement
Collective Security
After World War II, the US prevented the spread of communism by
Taking over countries that might fall to communist rule
Moving people from poor countries to the US
Providing economic and military aid to countries at risk of falling to communist rule
Creating colonies Eastern Europe
During the Korean War, why did President Harry Truman dismiss General Douglas MacArthur as commander of the US troops?
There was not enough money to pay MacArthur for his services
MacArthur had lost many battles and could not be trusted to lead effectively
MacArthur participated in dangerous fighting techniques that led to the loss of many US lives
Truman believed that MacArthur's behavior threatened the idea of civilian control over the military
Which event sparked American fears that the Soviets had achieved technological superiority?
The launching up Sputnik
The Korean War
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
The invention of the personal computer
What was the original purpose of affirmative action programs?
Increase educational and employment opportunities for women and minorities
Place more highly qualified candidates in the job pool
Create jobs that could only be filled by female and minority applicants
Create a system where newly employed people would pay back the federal government for their education
Which two Supreme Court cases dealt with the separation of citizens by race?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board
Miranda v. Arizona
Which Supreme Court decision ruled that schools are required to be integrated and that students could not be segregated by race?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board
Brown vs. Van Pelt
Why did the writers of the Articles of Confederation create a weak central government?
They did not want the same time of rule that they had experienced under the British monarchy
They were inexperienced and did not know how to write a strong ruling document
They knew that the Articles were only temporary and wanted to establish a way to remove them quickly
They took advice from other democratic nations on how to build their government
Through the Monroe Doctrine, the United States
provided aid to developing nations
eliminated the threat of domestic terrorism
led the country into a civil war
encouraged the creation of colonies in the Caribbean Islands
