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WorksheetsTest chapter 12-13
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which statement accurately describes how women, African American people, and Native American people were treated in the early years of the new nation?
The equality that American colonists had
fought for was not readily extended to these
groups.
The Articles of Confederation formed a __________
central government.
The colonists formed this government (Article of Confederation) because
they wanted to__________ a government with a
strong, tyrannical leader.
As a result, this new government (base on the Article of Confederation) was __________
for running the new country.
Which statement best describes the structure
of the government under the Articles of
Confederation?
A weak central government with strong state government.
How did the Articles of Confederation strengthen
the United States? (Choose 2)
It unified the thirteen original states and
created a common legislature.
It created a permanent standing army for all
thirteen original states.
It encouraged democracy to take hold in the
new country.
It allowed states to make individual treaties
with foreign governments.
How were national laws enforced under the
Articles of Confederation?
The states decided whether or not to enforce
them.
Which events led to Shays’ Rebellion? (Choose 2)
Many farmers who fought in the American
Revolution had significant debts.
Many veterans from the American Revolution
did not receive pay.
What was the impact of Shays’ Rebellion?
It made American leaders realize the
United States needed a stronger national
government.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the
__________ had the power to declare war.
national government
state governments
Under the Article of Confederation, the __________ had the power to
authorize troops for a national army.
national government
state governments
Why did the British army set up camp at Yorktown,
Virginia?
They thought it would be a good place for
British supply ships to land.
How did minutemen get their name?
They were a part of a colonial militia who
could quickly be ready to fight.
Why did George Washington spend the winter at
Valley Forge?
to prepare and train the colonial militia
What were the women who served water to
soldiers during battle called?
Molly Pitchers
1st Rhode Island Regiment
Daughters of Liberty
Who boycotted British goods and made some
colonial goods such as textiles as replacements?
Molly Pitchers
1st Rhode Island Regiment
Daughters of Liberty
More Native American tribes and nations sided
with __________ in the Revolutionary War.
Native Americans feared that if __________ won, Native
American lands beyond the Appalachian
Mountains would no longer be protected.
the Colonies
Who established his reputation during the
American Revolution and helped lead the attack at
the Battle of Yorktown?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the author of Common Sense who argued
for American Independence?
Who was the Commander-in-chief of the
Continental Army?
Who enlisted in the Colonial Militia and served
as a minuteman after he was emancipated from
slavery?
Which statement best describes the role of
Hessians in the Revolutionary War?
They were German mercenaries who fought
for the British army.
Which group was a civilian militia that defended
their land against corrupt leaders?
the 1st Rhode Island Regiment
the Molly Pitchers
Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain boys
Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”?
Choose the correct definition of ratify.
to give formal approval to something so it can
become legal or valid
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined:
a loose alliance of countries, states, and other political
units in which each unit maintains most or all power over
itself
Choose the correct definition of minutemen.
Colonial militia who would be ready to fight on a
minute’s notice
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined.
a colonist who supported Great Britain's right to rule
Choose the correct definition of bankrupt.
to have no money left
Choose the correct definition of patriot.
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined.
to leave a person, group, or thing and not return
desert
Choose the correct definition of militia.
a group of ordinary citizens who organize
themselves for military service
What past experiences did George Washington
have that may have helped him when he became
President of the United States?
His military experience during the American
Revolution helped him learn how to be an
effective leader
Which political party did George Washington
agree with most?
Which founding father was the founder of the
Federalist Party and the nation's financial system?
Washington did not want the United States to get
involved in foreign wars in Europe, even to help
their allies. Why did he express these ideas?
He did not want the U.S. to get involved in the
frequent wars erupting all over Europe.
The national bank expanded the powers of the
federal government beyond what the Constitution
intended. Why did Anti-federalists oppose this
action?
Anti-federalists believed the expansion would enhance individual freedoms.
Anti-federalists supported the expansion of federal powers to strengthen the government.
Anti-federalists opposed this because they
support stronger state governments, and
weaker centralized governments.
Anti-federalists thought the expansion would improve economic stability
Along with establishing the national bank, how
else did Washington’s administration create a
strong federal government?
Implementing a federal tax system and enforcing federal laws
Was George Washington eager to become the first
president of the United States?
What led Washington to accept the presidency?
The public opinion on his leadership
capabilities led Washington to accept the
nomination.
What precedents did President George
Washington set when he left office?
After two terms (eight years) as president, he
did not seek re-election and he left office with a peaceful departure.
The first two-party system in the U.S. consisted of
which two parties
Which party opposed a national bank and
manufacturing tariffs?
Which party favored manufacturing and business?
Which party favored the federal government over
state governments to provide order?
Which party supported the French Revolution?
Democratic-Republicans
The Whigs
Who were the first three Alien and Sedition Acts
directed towards and why?
German immigrants entering the U.S.;
they supported Jefferson's Democratic-
Republicans.
British citizens still living in England; the U.S.
did not want to risk people still loyal to the
monarchy entering the U.S.
French and Irish citizens, many of whom had
disagreed with France's revolutionary efforts
and Hamilton's Democratic-Republicans.
French and Irish citizens, many of whom had
expressed support for revolutionary France
and Jefferson's Democratic-Republicans.
What successes did the Adams administration
have?
Creating a strong federal government and
remaining neutral during the conflict
between Britain and France
What happened during the Midnight Judges
controversy?
President John Adams tried to fill new
judgeships with 42 members of his political
party on his last night in office.
Who were the two candidates in the presidential
election of 1800?
How did most American citizens feel about the
Alien and Sedition Acts?
It eliminated free speech.
Why was passing the 12th Amendment to the
Constitution so important?
It required electors to vote for president and
vice president separately, and made sure the
president and vice president were from the
same political party.
What is judicial review?
Judicial review guarantees that neither the
federal government nor any state government
can pass a law that conflicts with the
Constitution.
How did Thomas Jefferson prove the United States
was capable of protecting its borders?
He allowed the United States to launch a
combined sea and land attack on the Barbary
state in Tripoli Harbors.
After the Haitian Revolution ended, what action
did Thomas Jefferson take in the United States?
Thomas Jefferson feared ideas about slavery revolts
would spread to the states, so Jefferson
decided to offer limited aid and pursued a
policy to isolate Haiti.
Who is considered the most prominent leader of
the Haitian Revolution?
What two important people accompanied Lewis
and Clark on their expedition?
Choose the correct definition of tribute.
money or goods given to the ruler of a country,
often in exchange for protection
Choose the correct definition of judicial review.
Judicial review is the power of the judicial branch to review laws and
potentially declare them unconstitutional
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined: a group of people participating in a shared activity or
occupation, usually with a special purpose
corps
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined: a situation where enemy ships patrol a port to keep
weapons, ammunition, food, or other supplies from
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the
dictionary entry: the chief justice is the head of
Choose the correct definition of candidate.
A person who seeks a political office or other
position
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined: a journey made for a specific reason, especially for
exploration or discovery
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined: seizing something for public use or forcing someone into
public service
impressment
Choose the correct definition of supreme court.
The highest judicial court in a country or state
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term
defined: the large region of land the U.S. bought from France in
1803 that more than doubled the size of the country
Choose the correct definition of neutral.
Not favoring either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
Was the British policy of impressment viewed as unacceptable or acceptable by Americans?
Acceptable, because allowing American soldiers to join the British military for a year was considered a small price to pay to avoid war.
Unacceptable, because recruiting American citizens into the British military by force after being captured was considered disrespectful to the new nation
There was tension between which three nations over attacks on merchant ships and impressment?
What is the significance of Black Hawk’s actions in U.S. history?
During the War of 1812, the United States had a major victory in which location
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
During the first year of Monroe's presidency, the U.S. and Great Britain negotiated what type of treaty?
A treaty to limit the number of warships on the Great Lakes.
A treaty that would allow the U.S. and Great Britain to cease all battles for the next 15 year
A treaty to limit the number of warships on the Gulf of Mexico.
What was the Monroe Doctrine known for in the United States?
Foreign Policy
Why was establishing nationalism so important for the U.S. as a new independent nation?
It gave American citizens a sense of loyalty and devotion to their country.
What idea does the portrait portray as it pertains to the western frontier of the United States
Manifest Destiny
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined.
seizing something for public use or forcing someone into public service
Which countries previously owned the land that is a part of the state of Texas?
Russia, Mexico
Spain, Mexico
Brazil, Germany
What is the significance of the 49th Parallel?
It was where the U.S. and Great Britain agreed to divide the Oregon Territory.
Why did the Mexican-American War begin?
The U.S. and Mexico disagreed about the Rio Grande being the border and Texas was admitted as a state in 1845
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo officially ended the Mexican-American War and allowed the U.S. to obtain what as part of the deal?
The treaty also allowed the United States to buy one million acres of land from Mexico for $10 million.
The treaty also allowed the United States to buy three million acres of land from Mexico for $8 million.
The treaty also allowed the United States to buy two million acres of land from Mexico for $15 million.
The election of 1824 consisted of which four Democratic-Republican candidates?
John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford, Henry Clay
Having no clear winner caused which government sector to choose the winner of the election of 1824?
Which U.S. president championed the Indian Removal Act?
Which Native American nation suffered the most casualties related to the Trail of Tears?
What two clauses from the U.S. Constitution did the Supreme Court use in determining its ruling on McCulloch v. Maryland?
Elastic clause and Supremacy Clause
Why did Jackson veto the Maysville Road project?
Tariff of Abominations
Import Duty Regulation
Tariff of the Confederacy
Southern Tax Act
Who were the Florida cracker cowboys?
They were pioneer settlers of Florida
How did cracker cowboys get their name?
The cracking sound the braided bullwhip made when they herded their cattle
Which country gave up their territory to the United States after signing the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Why did the first Seminole War begin
U.S. troops’ actions to try to recapture escaped enslaved people, known as Black Seminoles, living among Seminole tribes in northern Florida
The refusal of Seminole people to abandon the reservation they were initially moved to by agreements in the Treaty of Moultrie Creek
Why did the Third Seminole War begin?
Renewed efforts to track down the remaining Seminole people who remained in Florida
What was Chief Holatta Micco (Billy Bowlegs) known for
He led the Seminole Tribe through the last days of the Seminole Wars.
What did Great Britain do in Florida after the French and Indian War ended
Great Britain took control of Florida and split it into East and West Florida.
Choose the correct definition of sovereignty.
the authority to rule a country or region
Choose the correct definition of transcontinental.
Extending or going across continents.
Choose the correct definition of tyrant.
A cruel and unreasonable ruler
Choose the correct definition of succeed.
To follow or take the place of something
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined.
an official document in which certain rights are given by a government to a person or business
charter
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined. the forced movement of Cherokee Indians and other indigenous tribes from Georgia to Oklahoma in 1838, during which thousands died
Choose the correct definition of parallel.
a line of latitude
Read the definition. Then choose the vocabulary term defined.
the 19th century belief that God intended the U.S. to expand across North America to the Pacific Ocean
Choose the correct definition of gold rush
A large population influx caused by a search for gold in the area
Choose the correct definition of foreign policy
A government’s plan for dealing with other nations
Choose the correct definition of convention.
A gathering of people meeting for a common purpose
Choose the correct definition of annex
To join or add territory
Choose the correct definition of cession.
The formal giving up of territory by a government
Choose the correct definition of drought.
A a long period of dry weather with little or no rain
