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WorksheetsW. Hist Final Exam FALL25
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Supreme Court under John Marshall?
A reduction of federal influence in economic affairs
An increase in the power of the federal government over the states
A greater role for Congress in foreign policy
A limitation on slavery in the states
Put the following events in chronological order:
Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays' Rebellion, Ratification of the Bill of Rights, Whiskey Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion, Shays' Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, Ratification of the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Shays' Rebellion, Ratification of the Bill of Rights, Whiskey Rebellion
Declaration of Independence, Ratification of the Bill of Rights, Shays' Rebellion, Whiskey Rebellion, Articles of Confederation
What is a similarity between the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights?
They both provide for a government with three separate branches.
They both discuss colonial grievances against the monarchy.
They both stress the importance of individual liberty.
They both criticize the practice of slavery.
Which of the following is a similarity between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution?
Both provided a system of federalism
Both provided for federal control of commerce between the states
Both provided federal power to impose and collect taxes
Both abolished slavery
Which of the following accurately applies to the Declaration of Independence? (Check 3 that apply)
Included checks and balances
Included 3 branches of government
Included reasons for revolt against the King
Promises of equality would be claimed by later generations
Would have a worldwide impact encouraging other revolutions
Which of the following ideas was part of George Washington's Farewell Address?
We need to rebuild our relationship with England.
We need to remain united at home and neutral abroad.
We need to support the Federalist Party.
We should offer charity and military aid to any nation in need.
What purpose do the Necessary and Proper Clause, the amendment process to the Constitution, and the power of judicial review have in common?
The Constitution may be adapted to meet changing conditions
Congress may check the power of the executive branch
State Governments may limit the power of the Federal Government
The Wording of the Original Constitution may be altered
During George Washington's Administration, what was the major reason for conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
The U.S. government's decision to remove the Five Civilized Native American tribes
The distribution of power between the judicial branch and the legislative branch
Washington's decision not to seek a third term to avoid a monarchy
Read the passages below. "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled." — Article II, Articles of Confederation "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." — 10th amendment, United States Constitution What is the purpose of each of these provisions?
To limit the power of the Executive Branch
To create a process for allowing amendments
To determine the division of power between state and central governments
To grant the central government power to control the states
Which statement is an example of the system of federalism?
Cabinet members are appointed by the President.
Revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives.
The national government coins money, but states cannot.
The President can negotiate treaties, but the Senate has the power to ratify them.
Which document BEST lays the groundwork for the justification for the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
Magna Carta
Common Sense
The Federalist Papers
Kentucky and Virginia Resolution
In order to protect himself and the Federalist Party, President John Adams established a series of laws that were known as the
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.
Necessary and Proper Act.
Alien and Sedition Acts.
Coercive Acts.
Which of the following was a significant result of the Spanish-American War?
The United States formed a naval alliance with Germany.
The United States gained control of Texas.
The United States repealed the Monroe Doctrine.
The United States established itself as a major world power.
What was the intended purpose of the Open Door Policy?
Develop American-style democratic institutions and practices in China
Prevent Japan and powerful European nations from locking the United States out of trade monopolies in China
Establish a strong American military presence on the Chinese mainland
Support Japanese efforts to industrialize farming and mass production techniques
Which of the following were causes for United States entry into World War I? (Choose 2 that apply)
Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
The sinking of the USS Maine
Interception of the Zimmermann Telegram
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Which cause of the United States entering World War I is depicted in the political cartoon?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Zimmermann Note
Sinking of the Lusitania
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
After World War I, why did many members of the Senate oppose American participation in the League of Nations?
It forced the country to end traditional military alliances.
The Senate limited the power of the president to send troops overseas.
It made trading with non-members of the League of Nations more difficult.
The Senate did not want to lose its sovereign power during future world conflicts.
Which of the following BEST represents America's reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?
Bipartisan attempts were made to renegotiate the Treaty of Versailles.
With full congressional support, America became a leader in the League of Nations.
Americans became disillusioned and resentful towards the Republican Party.
The United States rejected global alliances in favor of a return to isolationism.
Which trend in United States foreign policy is shown by the passage of the Neutrality Acts of 1939, the Destroyers for Bases Deal of 1940, and the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?
Withdrawal from overseas colonies
Expansion of trade with the Axis powers
Moving from isolationism to interventionism
Reduction in war preparedness
Which of these explains why the Treaty of Versailles is considered a long term cause for World War II?
The treaty’s harsh conditions caused deep resentment and hardship among the German people.
The treaty allowed Germany and Russia to maintain their pre-war boundaries.
The foundation for the treaty relied on a Germany that was strong in both economy and military.
The conditions of the treaty upset the global balance of power in favor of the United States.
Based on the information presented above, which of the following is TRUE about World War II casualties?
More women died than men in World War II.
In World War II, more men died in the USSR than in the United States.
In World War II, more civilians died than soldiers.
More people died after World War II ended than during the war itself.
Which of the following BEST explains how World War II contributed to the end of the Great Depression?
Economic aid from European nations turned the American economy around.
Over time, Keynesian Economic practices shifted money from the rich to the poor.
President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs provided economic incentives for enlisted men.
Massive government spending on the war effort stimulated both the domestic and global economies.
How did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution help escalate America's involvement in Vietnam?
A. The media lost interest in the war and pursued other headlines around the world.
B. It allowed the president to have more war powers without needing Congressional approval.
C. Anti-American Vietnamese troops launched a coordinated attack in allied cities in and around Vietnam.
D. The United States Government issued a withdrawal of American troops from South Vietnam.
In which war was the policy of Containment successful?
A. Korean War
B. Vietnam War
C. Chinese Civil War
D. World War II
What role did television play in the failure in the Vietnam War and the successes of the Civil Rights Movement?
A. Viewers could see images of what was happening.
B. Viewers were less informed about world events.
C. Viewers did not purchase televisions.
D. Viewers stopped purchasing newspapers
What did the publication of the so-called Pentagon Papers reveal?
A. President Lyndon B. Johnson favored ending the war but gave in to the wishes of his Joint Chiefs of Staff to escalate the fighting.
B. American bombing of North Vietnam exceeded levels dropped on Germany and Japan during World War II.
C. Government leaders, including former Presidents, had frequently deceived the American public regarding conditions in Vietnam leading to a credibility gap.
D. America was actually on the verge of a solid military victory when President Richard Nixon settled instead for a negotiated peace.
Study the image below. (Remember, to best understand a visual prompt, you need to consider ALL the information presented: dates, characters/individuals represented, setting, descriptions, source, etc.) The event captured in this image is considered to be the end of which conflict?
The Cold War
World War II
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Cuban Revolution
How did Eisenhower's Domino Theory influence the decisions of President Kennedy and President Johnson?
They rejected the policy of collective security.
They supported a return to normalcy.
They ended the Berlin Airlift.
They increased United States involvement in Vietnam.
Why was the United States unable to achieve victory in Vietnam?
Public opposition and anti-war protests put pressure on the United States government
The United States did not provide enough weapons for their Vietnamese allies.
President Johnson did not send as many troops as previous presidents.
North Vietnam and the Vietcong had nuclear technology.
What are the three main reasons why Europeans began to explore more of the world?
God, Gold, and Glory
Power, Peace, and Prosperity
Science, Art, and Literature
War, Wealth, and Wisdom
Fill in the blank: Europeans wanted to spread ________ as one of the main reasons for exploration.
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Which religious group was created by the Catholic Church during the Reformation to spread Christianity?
Jesuits
Puritans
Lutherans
Anglicans
Monarchs wanted better trade routes to which continent?
Asia
Africa
Europe
Australia
Who founded a navigation school in Portugal in 1419, leading to new innovations and technologies for sea navigation?
Christopher Columbus
Vasco da Gama
Prince Henry the "Navigator"
Ferdinand Magellan
Who believed that he could find a sea route by sailing west instead of traveling around Africa?
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco da Gama
Hernán Cortés
Where did Columbus land in October 1492?
Bahamas
East Indies
China
Spain
Columbus claimed the territories he explored in the Bahamas for _______.
Spain
France
England
Portugal
Who was Juan Ponce de Leon?
A Spanish conquistador who led the first European expedition to Puerto Rico and Florida
An Italian explorer who discovered America
A French king
An English pirate
The Aztecs were the dominant civilization in ______ during the 1300s to the 1500s.
Mexico
Peru
Egypt
China
What did the Aztec emperor give to Hernán Cortés when he entered the city?
Gifts and gold
A map of the city
A declaration of war
A royal title
What were the main reasons the first settlement at Jamestown failed?
Famine
Disease
Native American attacks
All of the above
The colony of Jamestown improved after farmers began planting which profitable cash crop?
Tobacco
Cotton
Rice
Wheat
The Pilgrims were a ______ group persecuted by the English.
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Quaker
Why did the Pilgrims flee to America?
They fled for religious freedom.
They wanted to find gold and riches.
They were escaping from pirates.
They wanted to start a new trade route.
The Massachusetts Bay colony was established by which group?
Pilgrims
Puritans
Quakers
Catholics
French colonists focused on the (a) trade with Native Americans.
gold
fur
spice
cotton
Throughout the 1600s & 1700s, England, France, & the Netherlands engaged in several different conflicts. The French & Indian War was primarily fought between which two countries?
England and Spain
France and the Netherlands
England and France
Spain and Portugal
The journey of enslaved Africans to the Americas is known as:
The Middle Passage
The Silk Road
The Gold Rush
The Great Migration
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of food, plants, animals, goods, ideas, and resources between the 'New World' and the 'Old World'.
The Columbian Exchange was a trade agreement between European countries and Asia.
The Columbian Exchange was a treaty signed to end the American Revolution.
The Columbian Exchange was a route used by explorers to reach India.
According to Mercantilism, colonies were set up to give the mother country raw materials like ________ and minerals.
crops
furniture
jewelry
machinery
What was the triangular trade?
A transatlantic trading network between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
A trade route between Asia and Europe
A trade agreement between North and South America
A trade route within Africa
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
a. a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
b. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
c. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
d. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
Leonardo da Vinci was an excellent example of Renaissance Italy’s social ideal because he
was a politician, and politicians were considered the pinnacle of human achievement.
came from a wealthy family and greatly improved his family’s status in society.
wrote grand romantic poetry and insightful political treatises.
was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, and mathematician.
What was the focus of Christian humanism?
following tradition
increasing trade
maintaining peace
reforming society
Christian humanists believed that
Human beings had the ability to reason and improve themselves.
By studying biology, one could assure one’s salvation.
God did not intend man to know more than what was written in the Bible.
Society should return to simpler ways and not focus on gaining wealth and material possessions.
Who invented the printing press?
Johann Gutenberg
Leonardo da Vinci
Petrarch
Erasmus
The publication of Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses
was immediately seen as a threat by local business
attacked the abuses of the Church, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
was largely ignored until decades after Luther’s death.
became the central text for Anglicanism.
He established the Church of England in 1534 not for religious purposes but for political reasons
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Charles V
Charles IV
What is true of the Anglican Church?
It was founded by Anne Boleyn
They were only allowed to deliver sermons in Latin to create dependency on priests.
It was a moderate approach that took ideas from both Protestants and Catholic churches.
All of the above.
Which of the following was a goal of the Jesuits?
founded schools throughout Europe.
sent missionaries around the world.
aimed to stop the spread of Protestantism.
All of the above.
