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1st Semester Review

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which colony was founded for ECONOMIC reasons?

2.

Which colony was founded for RELIGIOUS REASONS?

3.

The Congress shall have Power To establish Post offices and Post roads. Which principle is this an example of?

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of powers

c)

republicanism

d)

individual rights

4.

People fight against tyranny, including unfair taxes and laws, to gain independence.

a)

Exploration Era

b)

Revolution Era

c)

Civil War Era

d)

Westward Expansion Era

5.

The right to a speedy trial by jury

a)

5th amendment

b)

6th amendment

c)

8th amendment

d)

10th amendment

6.

What was an effect of the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

Colonists were given free land west of the line.

b)

Colonists were not allowed to settle west of the line.

c)

Colonists had to purchase land, west of the line, from France.

d)

Colonists were not allowed to settle east of the line.

7.

This was a tax levied on all printed material, including news papers and playing cards.

a)

Tea Tax

b)

Townsend Acts

c)

Stamp Act

d)

Sugar Act

8.

One reason for the growth of representative government in the colonies was

a)
the influence of British monarchy
b)
the need for military support
c)
the establishment of a national bank
d)

lack of colonial representation in Parliament

9.

Washington's Farewell Address warned against

a)
increased taxation and government control
b)
expansion of military forces and imperialism
c)
political parties and foreign alliances
10.

4th amendment

a)
The 4th Amendment only applies to federal law enforcement agencies.
b)

The 4th Amendment requires that all searches require a secret knock.

c)
The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
d)
The 4th Amendment allows for random searches without cause.
11.

5th amendment

a)
The 5th Amendment allows for double jeopardy.
b)
The 5th Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
c)
The 5th Amendment mandates a speedy trial.
d)

The 5th Amendment guarantees due process and protects against self-incrimination.

12.

8th amendment

a)

The 8th Amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

b)
The 8th Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial.
c)
The 8th Amendment mandates the death penalty for all crimes.
d)
The 8th Amendment allows for unlimited bail and fines.
13.

The Great compromise created

a)

A bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House and equal representation in the Senate.

b)

A bilateral legislature with equal representation in the House and proportional representation in the Senate.

c)
A federal system with no legislative branch.
d)
A unicameral legislature with equal representation in both houses.
14.

This type of building was an effect of

a)

Spanish colonization

b)

French colonization

c)

British colonization

15.

This plant was an effect of

a)

Spanish colonization

b)

French colonization

c)

British colonization

16.

This animal was of great interest to

a)

Spanish colonization

b)

French colonization

c)

British colonization

17.

One reason for the development of self-government in the colonies was

a)

slow communication with the British government

b)
the desire for economic dependence on Britain
c)
the need for stronger British control
d)
the influence of European monarchies
18.

When you see MAYFLOWER COMPACT in a question, look for

a)
the role of the Pilgrims in the New World
b)

self-government in the answer

c)
historical events of the American Revolution
d)
the significance of the Boston Tea Party
19.

Two geographic features of the New England Colonies

a)

fertile soil

b)

rocky soil

c)

mild climate

d)

cold climate

20.

This included methods for dividing and selling newly acquired land and steps for becoming new states.

a)
Morrill Land-Grant Acts
b)
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
c)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
d)
Homestead Act of 1862
21.

This group opposed a strong federal government

a)
Federalists
b)
Democrats
c)
Whigs
d)
Anti-Federalists
22.

Before becoming the 2nd president, he played a large role in many events of the American Revolution.

a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
John Adams
d)
Benjamin Franklin
23.

The final battle of the American Revolution

a)
Siege of Yorktown
b)
Battle of Bunker Hill
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Lexington
24.

The turning point of the American Revolution, because the French decided to help

a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Battle of Yorktown
c)
Boston Tea Party
d)
Battle of Saratoga
25.

This document officially ended the American Revolution

a)
Constitution of the United States
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Treaty of Paris (1783)
26.

George Washington and others helped poorly equipped troops endure a harsh winter at this location

a)
Support during the Revolutionary War
b)

Valley Forge

c)
Winter at Gettysburg
d)
Troop training in the summer
27.

Two characteristics of the Southern Colonies

a)

Cash crops and a long growing season.

b)
Tropical climate and fishing industry.
c)
Moderate climate and small-scale farming.
d)
Cold climate and mining economy.
28.

Supported state power over federal power

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

29.

Supported federal power over state power

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

30.

Supported agriculture over industry

a)

Federalist

b)

Democratic-Republicans

31.

Supported state banks over the Bank of the United States

a)

Federalists

b)

Democratic-Republicans

32.

This was a result of colonial anger over the Tea Act and other taxes

a)
Intolerable Acts
b)
Stamp Act Congress
c)
Boston Tea Party
d)
Boston Massacre
33.

Freedom of religion is a part of the ____ amendment

a)
Fifth Amendment
b)
First Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Second Amendment
34.

Alexander Hamilton's financial plan included

a)
Direct payments to citizens
b)

Establishment of a national bank

c)
Elimination of tariffs
d)
Creation of a state bank
35.

Inalienable rights include

a)

life

b)

liberty

c)

the pursuit of happiness

d)

fanum tax

36.

Judical Review, the right of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional, was a part of which court case?

a)
Plessy v. Ferguson
b)
Marbury v. Madison
c)
Roe v. Wade
d)
Brown v. Board of Education