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8th 1st Semester Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The New England Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________

a)

Religious Purposes

b)

Economic Purposes

c)

Political Reasons

d)

empire expansion

2.

When the Pilgrims established the Colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts

it led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact which was what?

a)

A peace treaty between the Natives and the colonists

b)

A charter establishing a trade partnership between Spain and England

c)

An early form of Self-Government

d)

A separation of church and state

3.

New England Colonies Pennsylvania and Rhode Island we established so colonists could________

a)

Move further West towards the Pacific Ocean

b)

Start Plantations using slave labor

c)

establish trade with Native Americans

d)

Escape Religious Persection

4.

The Virginia Colony Was established for ______ reasons and the Massachusetts colony was established for______reasons

a)

Religious,

Economic

b)

Economic,

Religious

c)

Political,

Economic

d)

Religious,

Political

5.

The main reason for French colonization was

a)

Fishing and Fur trading

b)

The search for gold

c)

To expand their empire

d)

War with the English

6.

Primary reasons for Exploration were expanding their empire, increasing wealth and_______

a)

Ending slavery

b)

Meeting new people

c)

Finding the Fountain of Youth

d)

Spreading religion

7.

What was the first reason explorers discovered the New World

a)

The wanted to spread religion to Mexico

b)

They wanted to bring back Native American slaves to Europe

c)

They were looking for trade routes to Asia

d)

The Wanted to discover New Lands

8.

With which of the following arguments would the authors of The Federalist Papers most likely have agreed?

a)

a bill of rights should be included in the Constitution before it is ratified

b)

having a stronger central government will make the country more stable and prosperous

c)

the Three-Fifths Compromise will result in fair and equal representation

d)

universal suffrage should be constitutionally guaranteed

9.

In 1620, the Mayflower Compact was created to promote ________________ within Plymouth.

a)

a representative assembly

b)

peace and harmony

c)

self-expression

d)

self-government

10.

Which colonial region had a long cold winter and rocky soil?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

West Indies

11.

What characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table?

a)

1:Indigo

b)

2:Moderate

c)

3:Rocky soil

d)

4: Ships

12.

Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of man. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

United States Constitution

13.

The Articles of Confederation represented the Americans' distrust of

a)

the British

b)

states rights

c)

any governing authority

d)

a strong central government

14.

How did the Stamp Act, the Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts encourage American colonists to consider revolution against British rule?

a)

by representing an effort in Britain to end the slave trade in the colonies

b)

by increasing conflict between the colonists and neighboring Indian tribes.

c)

by revealing the British plan to expand the American colonies farther west on the continent

d)

by raising taxes in the American colonies without granting the colonies any representation in Parliament

15.

The French-Indian/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case?

a)

The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them

b)

The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea

c)

The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies

d)

The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring-up colonial discontent

16.

Why were Colonists angered by the new taxes placed on the colonies following the French and Indian War

a)

They believed their taxes were being wasted by King George III

b)

They felt that they should have representation in Parliament

c)

The issue of taxing colonists had never before been raised

d)

The British policy of Salutary Neglect was being enforced

17.

Why was it hard to get laws passed under the Articles of Confederation

a)

To pass a law, all states needed to agree

b)

The President could veto a law before it was passed.

c)

The Supreme Court could rule any law unconstitutional.

d)

To pass a law, 9 of 13 states needed to agree.

18.

After winning the French & Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 which made the colonists angry because

a)

it took away their representation in Parliament.

b)

it forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.

c)

it passed a tax on items such as newspapers, wills and contracts.

d)

it did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian mountains

19.

The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress on

a)

July 4, 1776

b)

December 25, 1776

c)

September 17, 1787

d)

September 25, 1792

20.

The first government of the United States was the

a)

Constitution

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Articles of Confederation

d)

Declaration of Independence

21.

A colonist of the American revolutionary period who supported the King and the British (England's) cause.

a)

Loyalist

b)

Patriot

c)

Englishman

d)

Traitor

22.

A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

c)

Ally

d)

War Hawk

23.

Why did the British put a tax on paper materials in the colonies? (The Stamp Act)

a)

The British did not like the colonists

b)

The British would use that money to buy weapons

c)

King George needed money to pay the soldiers

d)

The British were in debt because of the French/Indian war

24.

What was the name of the Intolerable Act that declared the colonists to provide shelter, food, and weapons to the British soldiers?

a)

The Quartering Act

b)

The Massachusetts Government Act

c)

The Administration of Justice Act

d)

The Boston Port Act

25.
What is the main idea of this image?
a)
Colonies that support England are snakelike.
b)
The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.
c)
Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved.
d)
Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.
26.
Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."
a)
Transportation
b)
Relaxation
c)
Sensation
d)
Representation
27.

The lawmaking body of British government is called---.

a)

Senate

b)

Congress

c)

Parliament

28.
June 1776
*Continental Congress appoints a committee to prepare a document
*Thomas Jefferson is chosen to write the document
*Draft of document is reviewed and revised
July
* Congress debates and revises the document
*the document is approved
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Treaty of Paris
d)
Declaration of Independence
29.
The Battle of ______________ renewed patriots' hopes for independence and secured foreign recognition and support.
a)
Saratoga
b)
Concord
c)
Trenton
d)
Yorktown
30.
Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in British Parliament?
a)
He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.
b)
For imposing taxes on us without our consent.
c)
He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
d)
For transporting us beyond seas to be tried for pretended offences.
31.
Parliament passes the Tea Act of 1773---Colonists dump the tea into the Boston Harbor---?
Which of the following completes the events?
a)
Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts
b)
King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for relief
c)
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts
d)
King George appoints colonial representatives to Parliament
32.
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris 1783?
a)
Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
b)
Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved
c)
The British navy agreed to stop impressing American sailors
d)
British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France
33.
What is mercantilism?
a)
the Stamp Act
b)
when the Mother Country (England) benefits off its colonies
c)
Policies that kept the colonists from housing British soldiers
d)
Merry's policies against British soldiers
34.
____________ wrote the Declaration of Independence. 
a)
George Washington
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Thomas Paine
35.
The Declaration of Independence refers to the rights each human is born with that should not be taken away. What are these rights called?
a)
Human Rights
b)
Unalienable Rights
c)
Civil Rights
d)
Bill of Rights
36.
The French began to support the Americans after this battle
a)
Lexington and Concord
b)
Yorktown
c)
Saratoga
d)
Treaty of French 
37.
What made the Battle of Yorktown significant?
a)
It was the first battle of the American Revolution
b)
It was the first battle of the American Civil War
c)
English Sarah was there
d)
It was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War
38.

Why is the Treaty of Paris (1783) significant?

a)

Promised African Americans freedom if they fought for the British

b)

Created an alliance between America and France

c)

Officially ended the American Revolution

d)

Created an alliance between Britain and France

39.

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

a)

Guilford Courthouse

b)

Trenton

c)

Yorktown

d)

Lexington & Concord

40.

states that people have the right to alter or abolish (end) their government

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

bill

c)

veto

d)

override

e)

impeach

41.

The Constitution replaced the weaker Articles of Confederation as a framework for the newly formed United States of America. Which of the following elements was included in the Constitution?

a)

A bicameral legislature

b)

Only one vote per state

c)

The abolition of slavery

d)

Voting rights for women

42.

The central issue of the Three-Fifths Compromise was concerning the —

a)

establishment of upper and lower legislative bodies

b)

manner in which bills and amendments would become law

c)

portion of federal revenues that would come large and small states

d)

counting of enslaved people for the purposes of determining representation

43.

One concern of opponents to the Virginia Plan included the —

a)

lack of a supreme court to decide law

b)

creation of a tax based on income levels

c)

use of a single legislative body based on population

d)

direct election of a three-member executive committee

44.

The Anti-Federalists argued against ratification of the U.S. Constitution because they —

a)

disagreed with the Great Compromise

b)

hoped to keep the Articles of Confederation

c)

wanted a parliamentary system of government

d)

believed that states’ rights were not being protected

45.

In my weak judgment, a government is strong when it applies to the most important end of all governments — the rights and privileges of the people. In the honorable member's proposal, jury trial, the press and religion, and other essential rights, are not to be given up. Other essential rights — what are they? The world will say that you intended to give them up. When you go into an enumeration of your rights, and stop that enumeration, the inevitable conclusion is, that what is omitted is intended to be surrendered.


—Patrick Henry, a speech to the Virginia Assembly on the ratification of the U.S.

Constitution, June 1788


Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U. S. Constitution because he believed that under it

a)

the states would surrender too much power to the federal government.

b)

alliances could not be formed with other countries

c)

the courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable

d)

individuals would exercise too much power over the federal government

46.

What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

a)

It worked perfectly and everyone was happy

b)

The absence of an executive branch to enforce laws passed by Congress

c)

Congress had no power to declare war or make peace.

d)

The states did not have an equal voice in Congress.

47.

Which of the following statements reflects an argument supported by Anti-Federalists?

a)

Individual rights can best be protected by a strong central government.

b)

The revolution was fought to end the tyranny of a strong central government.

c)

Without a strong central government the union will fragment into smaller parts.

d)

A strong central government is necessary to provide for the protection of the union.

48.

The _________ guaranteed inhabitants in the western freedoms and liberties, as well as outlawing slavery

a)

Northwest Ordinance

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Slave Code

49.

Which of the following is the KEY dividing factor in the principles of federalism?

a)

powers divided between executive and legislative branches

b)

powers divided among various states

c)

powers divided between courts and legislature

d)

powers divided between state and national government

50.

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, one major disagreement concerned representation in the new national legislature.


Which terms complete the above diagram for numerals I and II?

a)

I. equal representation, II. by population

b)

I. by population, II. equal representation

c)

I. by land area, II. by population

d)

I. by population, II. by land area

51.

We the People in the opening lines of the U.S. Constitution reflects the constitutional principle of —

a)

federalism

b)

separation of powers

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

checks and balances

52.

Which right best completes the diagram?

a)

The right to bear arms

b)

Freedom to speak without fear of punishment

c)

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment

d)

Freedom of the press to report on court proceedings

53.

The Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment. Which of the following gives an example of one way?

a)

The president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment.

b)

Three-fourths of state governors sign a petition in favor of proposing the amendment.

c)

A majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing the amendment.

d)

Two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amendment.

54.

Which of the following is an effect of the First Amendment?

a)

Religious schools are publicly funded.

b)

Federal courts enforce United States laws.

c)

People are required to support democratic ideas.

d)

Diverse religious beliefs are held in the United States.

55.

Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

a)

Judicial review

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Popular sovereignty

d)

Federalism

56.

What Amendment is represented in this picture?

a)

The 4th Amendment

b)

The 5th Amendment

c)

The 6th Amendment

d)

The 7th Amendment

57.

What rights are included in the 5th Amendment?

a)

Right to remain silent and no person shall be deprive of life liberty and property without the due process of law.

b)

Right to remain silent, private property not shall be taken away for engorgement use without the proper compensation and protects the accused of double jeopardy.

c)

Right to remain silent;private property not shall be taken away for engorgement use without the proper compensation; no person shall be deprive of life liberty and property without the due process of law; protection against double jeopardy.

d)

None of the options.

58.

What amendment guarantees the freedom to assemble peacefully?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

59.
These amendments will protect your rights if you are ever charged with a crime.
a)
Amendments 1, 3, 9
b)
Amendments 2, 4, 10
c)
Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8
d)
Amendments 1, 2, 3
60.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
61.
The Tenth Amendment states that
a)
most powers belong to the national government.
b)
powers not given to the national government or prohibited from the states belong to the states or the people.
c)
the people are the source of all government powers.
d)
the states are the most important part of our government system.
62.
a)
5th Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
63.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
64.

The first amendment consists of which rights?

a)

the right to bear arms

b)

rights to a speedy, public and jury trial

c)

religion, assembly, unreasonable searches and seizures

d)

religion, assembly, press, petition and speech

65.

This means the law must be applies fairly to all people in the U.S.

a)

due process

b)

trial by jury

c)

franchise

d)

suffrage

66.

Why did our Founding Fathers create the Bill of Rights?

a)

To ensure U.S. citizens would pay taxes to the federal government

b)

To provide a military and protection to U.S. citizens

c)

To protect the rights of U.S. citizens from the government

d)

To ensure all U.S. citizens have the right to vote

67.

Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history?

a)

Congress passed the Naturalization Act

b)

The United States doubled in size

c)

England declared war on the United States

d)

Washington wrote his "Farewell Address"

68.

All of the following are defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic EXCEPT -

a)

the war of 1812

b)

expansion of national power

c)

closing of the national bank

d)

the purchase of Louisiana

69.

Which issue would be supported by Thomas Jefferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton?

a)

a strong business culture

b)

a national bank

c)

an expansion of state's rights

d)

an anti-French policy

70.

Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812?

a)

impressment of American sailors into the British navy

b)

attacks on American ships by the Barbary Coast pirates

c)

seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy

d)

violations of American fishing rights on the Great Lakes

71.

How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the U.S. in world affairs?

a)

European nations invited the U.S. to join the fight against Napoleon

b)

The U.S. established its identity as an independent and powerful nation

c)

foreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage

d)

the U.S. was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere

72.

Which controversial legislation of President John Adam's administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government?

a)

the Embargo Act

b)

the Monroe Doctrine

c)

the Judiciary Act

d)

the Alien and Sedition Acts

73.

How did Britain and France violate the neutrality of American ships?

a)

they forced Americans to trade their ships for supplies

b)

they seized American ships and cargo

c)

the refused to trade with America

d)

they destroyed American ships

74.

Washington was the first president and warned against forming permanent foreign ___________________

a)

commerce (trade)

b)

adversaries (enemies)

c)

alliances (friendships)

d)

relations with Native Americans

75.

Washington warned against forming political parties during which speech?

a)

1st Inaugural Address

b)

2nd Inaugural Address

c)

Farewell Address

d)

State of the Union Address 1789

76.

The main disagreement between the political parties was over the ____________________ of the Federal government and the ________________________.

a)

power; national bank

b)

weakness; FOC

c)

strength; tariffs

d)

power; Alien & Sedition Acts

77.

Rather than going to war, Jefferson imposed an _____________ Act on trade to protect cargo ships from attack.

a)

Interdependence

b)

Commerce

c)

Embargo

d)

Navigation

78.

What was the Supreme Court case that established Judicial Review?

a)

McCullough v. Maryland

b)

Dred Scott v. Sandford

c)

Gibbons v. Ogden

d)

Marbury v. Madison

79.

What is Judicial Review?

a)

President vetoes the judicial branch's ruling.

b)

The Congress can override the Supreme Court.

c)

The Supreme Court rules a law is unconstitutional.

d)

Judges on the Supreme Court are reviewed by the Senate.

80.

What was Hamilton's financial plan?

a)

pay off the war debt from American Revolution

b)

build the economy by manufacturing

c)

use the national bank to make loans

d)

all of the above

81.

What was one way Andrew Jackson was able to get elected in 1828?

a)

More people were allowed to vote after property ownership requirements were removed

b)

Less rich people were allowed to vote after the tariff of 1828

c)

Voter age was reduced from 21 to 18 in 1828

d)

Jackson promised to renew the 2nd National Bank Charter if elected

82.

The Trail of Tears was a result of what goal?

a)

the attempt to get rich farm land and possibility for gold on those lands

b)

Natives lost the Creek Wars

c)

Only whites were allowed in States

d)

the attempt to control Native populations by preventing them from moving

83.

Which of the following best describes the Spoils System in the 1830s?

a)

President Jackson appointed supporters and friends to important government positions

b)

President Jackson took control of the US Senate and prevented the passing of the 2nd National Bank

c)

President Jackson took Native Lands and accessed natural resources

d)

President Jackson defeated the British at New Orleans and took their goods after his victory

84.

What was the central argument South Carolina had during the Nullification Crisis?

a)

states had the right to overturn a federal act

b)

the federal government had the right to overturn state acts

c)

states have the power to issue Indian Removal Acts

d)

the president is able to veto congressional bank laws

85.

Instead of following the Supreme Court ruling in Worchester vs Georgia, President Andrew Jackson enforced the-

a)

Indian Removal Act

b)

Tea Act

c)

Native American Reservation Act

d)

Northwest Ordinance

86.

States ignoring a federal law is called --

a)

nullification

b)

spoils system

c)

suffrage

d)

resettlement

87.

Giving government positions to supporters is the process of --

a)

judicial review

b)

the Whig Party

c)

the spoils system

d)

states; rights

88.

The right to vote is called --

a)

tariff

b)

nullification

c)

suffrage

d)

states' rights

89.

Why was Jackson determined to shut down the National Bank?

a)

he was trying to help the economy

b)

his supporters were pressuring him

c)

the bank kept passing tariffs

d)

he believed it was too powerful and unconstitutional

90.

How did most Americans view Andrew Jackson's win in the 1828 presidential election?

a)

as a win for the North

b)

A win for Britain

c)

as a victory for manufactures in the North

d)

as a victory for the "common man"

91.

What was the Trail of Tears?

a)

the trail Native Americans used to travel to Indian Territory

b)

the forced relocation of all Native Americans to western lands

c)

the forced march of the Cherokee from the Georgia to Indian Territory

d)

a trail American settlers took to reach California

92.

Why did political leaders in South Carolina threaten to secede from the Union?

a)

They disliked the Tariff of 1828

b)

They disliked Andrew Jackson

c)

They wanted to drive Native Americans from the state

d)

They did not want to buy foreign goods

93.

The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the —

a)

Founding of trade schools in some colonies

b)

Development of different economies in the two regions

c)

Establishment of import taxes in some colonies

d)

Pattern of religious differences in the two regions

94.

For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

a)

To declare independence from all European nations

b)

To form a social contract among themselves

c)

To demonstrate goodwill toward local American Indians

d)

To establish trade relations with other colonies

95.

Which American colony’s economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing?

a)

Virginia

b)

Maryland

c)

Georgia

d)

Massachusetts

96.

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

a)

By introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies

b)

By requiring colonists to enlist in the military

c)

By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have

d)

By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

97.

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700s?

a)

A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies

b)

Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops

c)

A lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies

d)

Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies

98.

The Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgesses, and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were all forms of

a)

Economic Policies

b)

Self-Government

c)

Amendments

d)

Transatlantic Trade Motivations

99.
Maryland was to Catholics as Pennsylvania was to—
a)
Puritans
b)
Quakers
c)
Pilgrims
d)
Federalists
100.
From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters.Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect."Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
a)
The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.
b)
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.
c)
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense. 
d)
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.