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social studies exam

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which conflict did france lose all its land holding in North America

a)

Revolutionary War

b)

War of Jenkins Ear

c)

French and indian war

d)

War of the Spanish Succession

2.

Which spanish governor of lousiana has been described as a reserved scientist, quiet, lowkeyed, and notes scholar.

a)

Alejandro O reilly

b)

Antonio de Ulloa

c)

Francisco Bouligny

d)

Luis de Unzaga y Amezaga

3.

Which explains why Governor Antonio de Ulloas arrival in lousiana was with an unenthusiastic response from the colonists.

a)

The colonists heard stories about Ulloas tryannical rule from cuban refugees.

b)

Ulloas arrival party consisted of thousands of spanish troops frightening the colonists

c)

The french colonists had no desire to change their lifestyle economy and traditions for a spanish leader

d)

Governor Ulloa did not bring any supplies for the colonist with him only soldiers and gifts for the native americans

4.

Which explains why the lousiana colongy was a low priorty for the spanish after they acquired the territory from the french in 1762

a)

Spain was busy fighting england in the american revolution

b)

Spain knew that the colony had been a financial disaster for france

c)

Spanish leaders were occupied with the slave revolt in saint domingue

d)

French colonist in lousiana attacked spanish ships to show their dissatisfaction with the shift of power.

5.

Which explains why Ulloa to take formal control of the colony.

a)

A smallpox outbreak and few medical supplies

b)

Language barriers and unwelcoming population

c)

A limited number of troops and unwelcoming population

d)

Conflict with native American groups and a smallpox outbreak

6.

how is the french superior Council related to the revolt of 1716

a)

Council member sold Louisiana to the Spanish

b)

Council members provided weapons to dissatisfied citizens

c)

Council members encourage citizens to openly rebel against Spanish rule

d)

Council members participated with treason had them sent to the

7.

which explains why Ulloa left Louisiana.

a)

He was injured in the revolt of 1768

b)

He asked to resign after the revolt of 1768

c)

He became gravely ill in sought medical treatment in Cuba

d)

He did not have sufficient troops to make a stand against the council order

8.

which of the following reason caused Spain to want to take possession of Louisiana from the French

a)

To end Acadian migration into Louisiana territory

b)

To gain control fort toulouse North of Mobile

c)

To protect claims in Mexico from the British

d)

To Connect their Canadian Holdings with there other territories

9.

why didn't the British attempt to stop the transfer of Louisiana colony to Spain

a)

It was completed in secret and they were unaware

b)

They did not want to deal with the financial burden

c)

They were not interested in expanding the Southwest

d)

They were unaware of the Louisiana natural resources

10.

what were the conflicting goals of France in England in the 1750s that eventually lead to war

a)

BritainWanted to control the fur trade while France wanted to expand the West

b)

Britain wanted to expand to the west while France wanted more Control of the East Coast

c)

France wanted to link Louisiana and new France while the British wanted to control the Mississippi river

d)

France wanted to control the fur trade and link they're holdings while the British wanted to expand to the West

11.

Who headed The second arrival in Louisiana

a)

Antonio Dde ulloa

b)

alejandro o reilly

c)

Bernardo de galvez

d)

esteban miro

12.

How did o rielly arrival in Louisiana differ from ulloas

a)

The colonist welcomed him warmly

b)

the colonist Riot and demanded him to leave

c)

He spent time in the Mississippi river Delta

d)

Spain provided a great show of military support

13.

whick elaborates on Unzaga recommendation in the passage

a)

They could send their families money back to Spain

b)

This would allow them to eliminate French bloodlines costumes

c)

This would assist in their assimilation and acceptance with the colonist

d)

They could then encouraged the wealthiest french families to return to France

14.

what does laissez-faire mean

a)

Government provide social services

b)

Government activily control the economy

c)

Government does not provide military protection

d)

Government Does not interfere with the economy

15.

which was a direct result of the French and Indian war

a)

The French lost the Louisiana colony

b)

The Spanish double there Canadian territory

c)

the British lost control of the Louisiana colony

d)

The British gained control of the Louisiana colony

16.

In what way did galvez aid the American colonist in the American revolution before Spain Formally declared war on England

a)

He led continental troops in battle

b)

He set up hospitals for wounded soldiers

c)

He sent his personal troops to defend the colonist

d)

The continental Army to buy supplies at the port of New Orleans

17.

what conclusion can be drawn as to why galves was willing to support the British colonist during the American Revolution

a)

the French Wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies

b)

The Spanish wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies

c)

Galves was interested in becoming president of the colonies

d)

The Spanish were eager to eliminate the British colony

18.

Based on the chart which statement best describes the relationship between Spanish governors and native American tribes in Louisiana

a)

The governors use slaves to build New Orleans

b)

The governor established trade with Cuba

c)

The governor acted to improve relations

d)

The governor strengthen military defenses

19.

from whom did the United States purchase Louisiana territory

a)

Cuba

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Spain

20.

who was the leader of the French government when the United States purchase in Louisiana

a)

jean lafitte

b)

Luis XVI

c)

Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

toussaint L Ouverture

21.

Which explains why France decided to sell Louisiana to the United States

a)

The French had no endearing ties to Louisiana and lost interest

b)

The new government no longer wanted a colonial Empire

c)

The colony of Louisiana did not support France during the Revolution

d)

Napoleon failure to Saint Dominigue rendered Louisiana useless to the first leader

22.

who was the president of the United States at the time of the Louisiana purchase

a)

James Madison

b)

James Monroe

c)

John Adams

d)

Thomas Jefferson

23.

which explains how the United States gain control of West Florida

a)

They bought it

b)

They annexed it as part of Louisiana purchase

c)

They won it in a war

d)

They accepted it as a gift

24.

which event let Thomas Jefferson to take steps that resulted to in the Louisiana purchase

a)

The war 1812 weekend Spains resolve to control North America

b)

Spain repeatedly closed the Mississippi River to US shipping

c)

Friends needed money following the end of the French revolution

d)

Father Antonio Sedalla was sent back to Spain angrying new Orleans residence

25.

which explains how the success of commercial steamboat affected Louisiana

a)

Louisiana experienced substantial increase in population

b)

Producers no longer needed to travel through the port of New Orleans

c)

It increased commerce and tourism by decreasing the road trip travel time to New Orleans

d)

Louisiana waterways became overcrowded forcing companies to find alternative routes for shipping their good

26.

Which country control the Mississippi river at the port of New Orleans in late 1700

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

United Kingdom

d)

United States

27.

what feature help to form a natural boundary between Spanish and American lens in the late 1700s

a)

Appalachian mountains

b)

Great plan

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Red River

28.

how was the control of Louisiana related to the Napoleon plan for Saint Dominigue

a)

He wanted to reinstate slavery and sell slaves from Saint Dominigue excessively to Louisiana

b)

He intended to use Louisiana and trade on the Mississippi River as a supply depot for Saint Dominigue

c)

He wanted to use profits to fund the rebuilding of plantations destroying during the slave revolt in Saint Dominigue

d)

he Intended to sell Louisiana to Spain and use the profits to build a larger port to facilitate trading through Saint Dominigue

29.

which is the correct sequence of transfers of Louisiana to the United States

a)

France to Spain Spain then Spain to the United States

b)

Spain to France and France to the United States

c)

Spain to France then France to Pierre Clement de laussat

d)

France to Spain then pierre de laussat to the United States

30.

which conclusion can be drawn about Louisiana's return to parishes following Claiborne's appointment

a)

Religion played a large part in territorial politics

b)

Claiborne did not have firm control over the new territory

c)

Louisiana was extremely resistant to anything American ideas in Louisiana French in Spanish Colin past

d)

Many compromises were made between American ideas Louisiana in Spanish colony past

31.

what is manumission

a)

auctioning slaves

b)

Master setting slaves free

c)

Allowing slaves to buy the freedom

d)

1804 ban on slave import to Louisiana

32.

Claiborne's acceptance of 9000 refugees from Haiti was in direct violation of which law

a)

Code noir

b)

1806 slave code

c)

Treaty of San illdefenso

d)

1804 been on slave import to Louisiana

33.

why did Andrew Jackson Hero of the battle of New Orleans not win the presidential election of 1824

a)

Jackson did not win the popular

b)

Jackson did not win electrical vote

c)

Jackson votes were split in many states

d)

Jackson did not receive support in the house

34.

Which explains why the know nothing party opposed immigration

a)

They believe the immigrant would join the Democratic Party

b)

They feared the immigrants would bring changes to the country

c)

They believed immigrants could easily influence by politicians

d)

They blame the immigrants for the unemployment of American workers

35.

Which two ethnic groups were the leading competitors for political power in Louisiana during the antebellum period

a)

American and French

b)

Spanish and Cajun

c)

Creole and American

d)

Spanish and French

36.

which describes the group known as the foreign French

a)

Acadian immigrants beginning in the 1812

b)

Immigrant from France beginning in the 1820s

c)

Acadian immigrants before the American Revolution

d)

Immigrants from France before the French and Indian war

37.

How were the Acadian migration and foreign French migration

a)

Both groups were fleeing religious prosecution and seeking freedom

b)

Both groups were attacked to Louisiana because of cultural similarities

c)

Both groups were attracted to Louisiana because of its booming economy

d)

Both groups were flinging widespread diseases and famine and homeland

38.

what could be said about the work of Andrie bienvenu Roman as government of Louisiana

a)

He improved Louisiana infrastructure

b)

He improved Louisiana foreign trade relationships

c)

He is Credited with ending the creole American political rivalry

d)

He is credited with encouraging economic growth by reducing lending restrictions

39.

Which conclusion can be drawn from the table

a)

By 1860 it was illegal to own slaves in the city of New Orleans

b)

1860 the population of New Orleans become very diverse

c)

effort By colonial leadership to attract shadow have been largely un accessible

d)

The population of New Orleans have remain the same since it's colonial period

40.

which is logical outcome based on the data and the table

a)

New Orleans would be a city that was easy to police and Governor

b)

In an election the population of New Orleans would vote only one political party

c)

Ethnic group abandon their cultural heritage and in favor of forming a New Orleans culture

d)

Governing New Orleans would prove to be difficult due to the varied interest of the population

41.

which was a result of ethnic tensions in New Orleans during the antebellum period

a)

Creoles left the city and relocated to Baton Rouge

b)

New Orleans stopped allowing immigration to settle in the new city

c)

The French quarter became a city independent of New Orleans

d)

Governance was split in separate districts within the city

42.

what is universal manhood suffrage

a)

Granting voting privileges to all men

b)

Granting voting privileges to all free white men

c)

Granting voting privileges to all men and women

d)

Granting Voting privileges to all White men and woman

43.

Which describes the core beliefs of the Democratic Party as it emerged in the antebellum period

a)

Big government big businesses and in elite voting populations

b)

Small government big businesses and a large building population

c)

Government small businesses in elite voting population

d)

Small government small business and a large voting population

44.

which describes the core beliefs of the Wig party as it emerged during the antebellum period

a)

Business banking and infrastructure

b)

Business banking and small government

c)

Banking common man and small government

d)

Common man small government and a large boating population

45.

which explains why many sugar plants are per drawn to the whig party

a)

It offered a property tax Break to sugar planters

b)

It supported a tariff making their local grown sugar more competitive

c)

Facilitated exportation of large amounts of Louisiana sugar to France and Spain

d)

Supported a sugar attack making locally grown sugar more expensive than sugar imported from other nations

46.

What affect to protective tariff generally have on this price of goods

a)

They raise the price at which exported goods are sold to other nations

b)

They raise the price of imported goods above the same goods produced in the United States

c)

They raise the price of the United States above the price that they are sold to other nations

d)

They raise the price of produce in the United States above those imported from other nations

47.

Which happened as a result of the invitation of the steamboat

a)

Private investors begin constructing canals in order to collect tolls from users

b)

Louisiana population decreased as many people move north along the Mississippi river

c)

Water travel became less effective than travel to overcrowded waterways

d)

The state legislator stopped spending money on the development of Louisiana Railways Systems

48.

which explains why Louisiana invested in Railroad development during the antebellum period

a)

Were safer and more reliable than water or road travel

b)

Using waterways to transport goods was too dangerous and unpredictable

c)

They have to connect to business centers in other states and create more business opportunities for the state

d)

Louisiana waterways were overcrowded with steamboats transportation time of good

49.

Which term best summarizes steamboat travel in the 1800s

a)

Relaxing

b)

Expensive

c)

Fun

d)

Dangerous

50.

what was the purpose of the black cods

a)

To give black the right to vote

b)

To provide a bill of rights for freedom

c)

To provide a free public education for freedman

d)

To restrict the action and movement of freedom

51.

which explains why former confederates were unable to vote during the time of military reconstruction

a)

They were in jail because of the participation in the war

b)

They were no longer meet the property requirements to vote

c)

They were no longer considered citizens of the United States

d)

They were unable to take an oath that they had been loyal to the end

52.

Which statement best characterizes the goal of the southern democratic party following the Civil War

a)

A focused effort to provide equality for women in free black

b)

Commitment to white supremacy and segregation between the races

c)

A commitment to help find success as a acclaimed in their new life

d)

A concerted effort to reenter the United States intake responsibility for their actions

53.

which event occurred in 1865

a)

Civil War began

b)

Colfax massacre

c)

Black codes passed

d)

15th amendment ratified

54.

which event occurred in 1873

a)

Civil War ended

b)

Colfax Massacre

c)

Black codes passed

d)

13th amendment ratified

55.

Based on the timeline which best characters Louisiana's reconstruction period

a)

Safety and change

b)

Peace and instability

c)

change and violence

d)

prosperous and peaceful

56.

which events marks the end of the reconstruction period

a)

end of segragation

b)

passing of black codes

c)

federal troops withdrawn

d)

ratifiying the 15th amendment

57.

which event created a need to pass the 14th amendment

a)

colfax massacre

b)

ending segragation

c)

passing black codes

d)

attack on the cabildo

58.

Which resulted from lousiana early military occupation during the reconstruction period

a)

citizens were forced to keep soldiers in their homes

b)

louisiana was the first state to be accepted back into the US

c)

Louisiana reconstruction was easier and safer because of the military pressence

d)

Louisiana was used as a testing ground for policies designed to bring rebel states back into nation

59.

What evidence supports congress feeling towards Lincolns 1863 reconstruction plan.

a)

They quickly agreed and pass supporting legislation in both house of Congress

b)

They welcome former confederate general back to congressional sessions

c)

They refuse to recognize or see the new delegation from reconstructed Louisiana

d)

They overturn his 10% plan and forged aheadwith their own radical reconstruction

60.

How were Lincoln and Johnson's reconstruction plans similar

a)

They both pardoned all confederate officers and enlisted soldiers

b)

They both focused on quickly rentegrating the rebel states

c)

They both focused on punishing the rebel states for their sucession

d)

They both focused on establishing equal rights for men of all race

61.

which occurred in Louisiana as a result of Johnson's lenient reconstruction policies

a)

All people were given the right to vote regardless of race or gender

b)

Union continue to punish rebel leaders and control estate

c)

Former confederate Were able to regain control of the state legislator

d)

Farmer ConfederateWhere pardoned but we're not allowed to participate in politics

62.

How did Northern respond to the passage of blacks in southern states

a)

They did not care because they did not live in the south

b)

They disagreed with them but did not want to get involved

c)

They applaud southern efforts to control the large populations of freedom

d)

They saw them as an extension of slavery and for firmer Federal legislation

63.

Which happened as a result of the 1866 mechanic Institute riot

a)

President Johnson sent troops to Louisiana to prevent another riot

b)

Former who had participated in the right tried and jailed

c)

Laws were immediately passed giving freedom the right to vote in Louisiana

d)

Northern outrage led to the election of radical Republicans restricted legislation

64.

how was the constitution of 1868 different from the constitution of 1864

a)

It was more equalitarian

b)

It Establish white supremacy

c)

It allowed Former confederants to vote

d)

it Included provisions for public school

65.

What is suffrage

a)

Child labor laws

b)

Civil rights

c)

Right to vote

d)

Segregation

66.

what document did Louisiana pass in 1890

a)

Emancipation proclamation

b)

14th amendment

c)

Louisiana Constitution

d)

Separate car act

67.

what was the grandfather clause

a)

It allowed a person to vote only if the grandfather was present in their voting booth

b)

A person to vote if they had a grandfather who was alive before 1867

c)

It gave a person the right to vote if their father or grandfather had been a voter before 1867

d)

Allowed a person to vote if they had voted before the constitution of 1898 was adopted

68.

which was an unexpected opportunity benefit from oil the exploration

a)

Low paying Job creation

b)

Discovery of natural gas

c)

Increased state revenues

d)

Arrival of new businesses

69.

Which conclusion can be drawn about the use of children in this advertisement

a)

The Louisiana state lottery companies target consumer

b)

The Louisiana state lottery company frequently employed children before child labor laws were passed

c)

The Louisiana state lottery thought people would buy tickets they were sold by children

d)

The Louisiana state lottery company wanted to remind consumers that their purchase would benefit others

70.

What did labeling someone a bourbon democrat imply

a)

They were corrupt

b)

They were in favor of prohibition

c)

Their social life often interfered with their government work

d)

They had not accepted the change brought about by the Civil War

71.

which event completes the chart

a)

Unemployed workers are arrested vagrancy

b)

Plan to successfully sue workers for breech of Contant

c)

Gunman and union workers clash in thibodeaux leaving 30 dead in over 100 wounded

d)

Union members in planters met in thibodeaux to discuss wages in working conditions

72.

how did the constitution of 1879 differ from the states previous constitution

a)

Favored an expanded government

b)

It was more focused on racial equality

c)

Remove voting rights from freedmen

d)

it Focused on government structure

73.

Which two groups suffered when Louisiana replaced the constitution of 1868

a)

Businessman and congressman

b)

Friedman and students

c)

Inferior courts and freedom

d)

Judges and lawyers

74.

based on this quote which conclusion could be drawn about times democrat

a)

The newspaper wrote articles to support Homer Plessy

b)

The newspaper was outraged by the star requirement

c)

The newspaper was owned by a member of the White league

d)

The newspaper supported the agenda of the committee of citizens

75.

This statement supports the passage of which legislation

a)

Civil rights act

b)

Constitution of 1868

c)

14th amendment

d)

Separate car act

76.

what Supreme Court case establish the separate but equal content

a)

Brown verse board of education

b)

Marshall versus Marberry

c)

Plessy versus Ferguson

d)

Roe versus Wade

77.

What is patronage

a)

Public officials taking bribes from business and citizens

b)

Citizens making large cash donations to a political campaign

c)

Officials giving jobs or other help as a reward for support

d)

Employees returning a portion of their payback to their employer

78.

How does the system of sharecropping

a)

Planters work together to raise a greater volume of cash crops to share the profits

b)

Planters were required to share a portion of the cross with the states as a form of property

c)

Sold planters sold portion of the land to a farm and exchange for a small yearly cash payment after the harvest

d)

planters would rent a portion of the land to farmer promised the farmer an agreed-upon portion of the crops

79.

which conclusion can be drawn as Edward Burke resigned from his position Director of the cotton ce loudntennial exposition

a)

He had received a promotion to state treasure

b)

He was by the expos poor attendance

c)

He had misused government funds intended for the fair

d)

He wanted to give others the opportunity to run the expo

80.

which explains why Abraham Lincolns name was left off the Louisiana ballot in 1860

a)

Louisiana did not recognize the republican party

b)

Lincoln stand on slavery made him an enemy of Louisiana

c)

The Republican party did not meet the deadline to get Lincoln's name on the Ballot

d)

Lincoln off intentionally because he did not want Lincoln to win

81.

Which explains the goal of the anaconda plan

a)

Capture the capital of the confederacy

b)

To keep supplies from entering New Orleans

c)

To capture Jefferson Davis and force him to end the war

d)

To gain control of the Mississippi and defeat the confederancy

82.

what was the purpose of the emancipation proclamation

a)

To free slaves

b)

To get the slaves to join the union army

c)

To secure Lincolns popularity with the north

d)

To pressure the confederates to end the war

83.

Which conclusion can be drawn about the role of the Mississippi in the union strategy

a)

The Mississippi was not as important as the red river

b)

Controlling the Mississippi was not part of the union strategy

c)

much of The union strategy depends on controlling the Mississippi River

d)

Annual fling made it difficult for the union to use the river advantage

84.

which of the following would be the position of the person who supported the idea of state rights in the United States in the 18th century

a)

Each state should be its own country

b)

Each state should govern itself free from Federal intervention

c)

The right in each state should be based on the needs of its people

d)

The right of the state should be preval over the right of the federal government

85.

which was the purpose of Missouri compromise in the compromise of 1850

a)

Settle tax disputes

b)

Settle trade disputes

c)

settle Dispute overland claims

d)

Set up dispute over slavery

86.

which was the most controversial part of the compromise of 1850

a)

Free California

b)

fegutive slave act

c)

Popular sovereighnty

d)

Revised Texas border

87.

which best explains the figutive slave act

a)

It allowed for continued international slave trading

b)

It Fined judges who rejected a slave owners claim

c)

It allowed runaway slaves to remain free if they reached a free state

d)

It required all citizens to assist officials in locating and return of economy slaves

88.

Which an example of sectionalism

a)

Leading a slave revolt

b)

Creating a new political party

c)

Dividing the nation based on the slave or free

d)

Dividing Congress into the senate and House of Representativess

89.

why were sugar planters practicularly with secession

a)

Northern use more sugar than southern

b)

All the factories to process sugar cane were in the north

c)

They would be unable to reach and international market without northern ports

d)

Losing protective federal tariff what affect prices and market for the cross

90.

which conclusion can be drawn from the graph

a)

The confederacy was more prepared to fight a war

b)

The union underestimated the confederacy military strength

c)

The union would have a greater advantage during the Civil War

d)

The union and confederacy were evenly match at the beginning of the Civil War

91.

which of the following was a result of the attack on fort sumter

a)

The confederate state of America was found

b)

Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation

c)

The union and confederacy went to war

d)

The figutive I'm not slave act was revoked

92.

How was the complaint a "Rich man struggle but a poor men's fight" related to the conscription act

a)

The draft had a salary cap

b)

Immigrants were drafted before native citizens

c)

The draft was applied to Freedman who were against slavery

d)

Draft exemption favored upper class professionals and those who benefited from slavery