WorksheetsChapter 2 Test Review
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Why did Great Britain raise taxes on the American colonies?
To pay off war debt
To punish the colonies
To build more ships
To make the King richer
What was the Stamp Act?
A law about mailing letters
A tax on printed materials
A rule about making stamps
A law about stamping feet
How did colonists react to the Stamp Act?
They celebrated
They ignored it
They boycotted it
They asked for more taxes
What items were taxed under the Townshend Acts?
Horses and cows
Houses and land
Glass, tea, paper, and paint
Bread and milk
What was the Boston Massacre?
A big party
A shipwreck
A battle between colonists and British soldiers
A terrible storm
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
What important idea did Jefferson include in the Declaration?
All men are created equal
The King is always right
Only rich people have rights
British people are better than colonists
When did the Revolutionary War begin?
July 4, 1776
April 19, 1775
December 25, 1774
March 5, 1770
What was a "minuteman"?
A very small soldier
A clockmaker
A militia member ready to fight quickly
A British spy
Where did the first battle of the war take place?
Boston
New York
Lexington
Philadelphia
What was the Continental Army?
The British army
The American army
A group of explorers
A team of scientists
Who led the Continental Army?
King George III
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
What did the First Continental Congress do?
Declared war on Britain
Asked Parliament to repeal unfair laws
Wrote the Constitution
Elected a new king
What is a "militia"?
A type of tax
A volunteer army
A British warship
A colonial government
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown?
The war started
The British won a major victory
The Americans surrendered
The British surrendered
Who helped the Americans win at Yorktown?
The Spanish
The French
The Dutch
The Germans
What did the Treaty of Paris do?
Started the war
Gave America independence
Made America part of France
Gave all land to Britain
What land did America gain after the war?
Canada
Mexico
Land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River
All of North America
When was the first American flag approved?
July 4, 1776
June 14, 1777
April 19, 1775
September 3, 1783
Who became the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Which of the following states did NOT want to claim the land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River?
New York
Massachusetts
California
Virginia
In what year did New York give up its claim to the land?
1780
1784
1790
1795
What was the main purpose of Congress selling the land after all claims were given up?
To build schools
To raise money
To create new states
To pay soldiers
What does the term "ordinance" refer to in the context of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
A map
A law
A survey
A territory
How many miles long was each side of a township as established by Congress?
4 miles
6 miles
8 miles
10 miles
What was set aside in each township for educational purposes?
A park
A school
A church
A library
What was the minimum sale price for an acre of land?
50 cents
$1
$5
$10
Who was the first governor of the Northwest Territory?
Rufus Putnam
Arthur St. Clair
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
How many new states could the Northwest Territory potentially grow into?
One
Two
Three, four, or five
Six
What was the population requirement for a territory to become a state?
10,000
20,000
30,000
60,000
What important rule about slavery was included in the Northwest Ordinance?
A) Slavery was encouraged
B) Slavery was illegal
C) Slavery was allowed with restrictions
D) Slavery was optional
Why did few settlers buy land at $1 an acre?
They were not interested
It was too expensive
They didn't want too.
They preferred to rent
What company did Rufus Putnam and others start in 1786?
Ohio Company of Associates
Ohio Land Company
Northwest Company
American Settlers Association
How many acres did the government sell to the Ohio Company of Associates?
1,000,000 acres
1,500,000 acres
2,000,000 acres
500,000 acres
What was the name of the first permanent U.S. settlement in Ohio?
Columbia
Cincinnati
Marietta
Cleveland
What was the name of the fort built in Marietta?
Fort Washington
Fort Greenville
Campus Martius
Fort Harmar
By 1810, how many people lived in Ohio?
45,000
100,000
230,000
500,000
What was the name of the battle where St. Clair's men were defeated?
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Harmar’s Defeat
Battle of Marietta
Battle of Greenville
What treaty was signed in August 1795, resulting in American Indians giving up most of their land in Ohio?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Greenville
Treaty of Fort Washington
Treaty of Harmar
What did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention want to create?
A new army
A new government
A new country
A new currency
What is a constitution?
A list of laws
A written plan for government
A type of building
A group of people
In a federal government, power is shared between:
The President and Congress
The rich and the poor
The central government and the states
The old and the young
How many branches of government did the U.S. Constitution create?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Which branch of government makes laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Military
Who leads the executive branch?
The President
The Supreme Court
Congress
The Governor
What was the main worry of small states during the Constitutional Convention?
That they would have too much power
That large states would have too much power
That they would have to pay more taxes
That they would lose their independence
In the Senate, how many representatives does each state have?
One
Two
Three
It depends on the state's population
What determines the number of representatives a state has in the House of Representatives?
The size of the state
The wealth of the state
The population of the state
The age of the state
What is a census?
A type of tax
A population count
A voting system
A government office
How many states needed to approve the Constitution for it to become law?
7
9
11
13
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The People's Rights
The Freedom Act
The Bill of Rights
The Constitutional Amendments
Which of these is NOT a freedom protected by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom to own property
Freedom to gather in groups
When did Ohio become a state?
July 4, 1776
March 1, 1803
December 25, 1800
January 1, 1805
Who was the first governor of Ohio?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Edward Tiffin
Arthur St. Clair
What was Ohio's first capital city?
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chillicothe
What is the current capital of Ohio?
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chillicothe
In Ohio's first constitution, which part of government had the most power?
The governor
The courts
The legislature
The people
What is the Ohio state legislature called?
The Ohio Congress
The State Assembly
The General Assembly
The Ohio Parliament
Who could vote in early Ohio?
All men and women over 21
Only white men over 21 who paid taxes
Anyone over 18
Only property owners
Who were the two Native American brothers that tried to unite tribes against American expansion?
Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse
Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa
Red Cloud and Geronimo
Black Hawk and Chief Joseph
What river did Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa establish their village near?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Missouri River
Wabash River
Why did the United States initially declare war on Great Britain?
To gain new territory
Because of trade restrictions and sailor impressment
To protect Native American lands
To expand westward
Who led American troops at the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
William Henry Harrison
Thomas Jefferson
What happened to Prophetstown after the Battle of Tippecanoe?
It remained unchanged
It was expanded
It was completely destroyed
It became a US military base
Who was the naval officer that defeated British ships at the Battle of Lake Erie?
John Paul Jones
Oliver Hazard Perry
Commodore Decatur
Stephen Decatur
What important location did British troops burn during the war?
Independence Hall
The White House
The Lincoln Memorial
The Supreme Court
Who was killed during the Battle of the Thames?
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
Tecumseh
George Washington
What was the result of the War of 1812 according to the Treaty of Ghent?
The US won a clear victory
Great Britain won completely
Neither side won the war
The Dutch won the war.
Who led troops in the famous Battle of New Orleans?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
What primary action were British ships taking that angered Americans?
Nothing, they loved one another
Sailing in circles
Stopping American ships
Attacking coastal cities
What territory did the United States gain control of after the Battle of the Thames?
Louisiana Territory
Michigan Territory
Florida Territory
Ohio Territory
What did the British do to American sailors that caused tension?
Paid them extra money
Forced them to join the British navy (impressment)
Sent them home
Treated them well
Which famous song was inspired by events during this war?
"America the Beautiful"
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
"Yankee Doodle"
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee"
What was Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa's main goal regarding Native American tribes?
To start a new country
To unite tribes against US expansion
To negotiate peaceful settlements
To join the US government
When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?
December 24, 1814
July 4, 1776
September 3, 1783
March 4, 1815
Who was Tenskwatawa also known as?
The Brave Warrior
The Prophet
The Chief
The Elder
What tribe did Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa belong to?
Cherokee
Apache
Shawnee
Sioux
What river was Fort Meigs located near?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Missouri River
Hudson River
How did the Battle of Lake Erie demonstrate US military capability?
By defeating British ships
By negotiating a treaty
By capturing British soldiers
By protecting trade routes
After the American Revolution, which mountains did the U.S. gain land between?
Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Mountains and the Cascade Mountains
Himalayas and the Alps
Andes and Ural Mountains
