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Lesson 13: A Growing Sense of Nationhood

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In the early 1800s, where did most Americans live?

a)

in the southern states

b)

in New England

c)

west of the Mississippi River

d)

east of the Appalachian Mountains

2.

Which of these was an obstacle to unity in the United States in the early 1800s?

a)

few waterways

b)

desert landscapes

c)

poor transportation

d)

unexplored wilderness

3.

John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster had a major disagreement about

a)

the authority of the Supreme Court.

b)

the role of business in the economy.

c)

the rights of states to defy federal authority.

d)

the role of the executive branch of government.

4.

Which style of music was created by enslaved African Americans?

a)

opera

b)

ballads

c)

classical

d)

spirituals

5.

In the early 1800s, all of these were American symbols except

a)

the U.S. flag.

b)

the Capitol building.

c)

the Uncle Sam figure.

d)

the Statue of Liberty.

6.

Which economic system, based on private ownership, did Henry Clay promote?

a)

socialism

b)

capitalism

c)

communism

d)

liberalism

7.

The Era of Good Feelings ended and the beginning of political divisions in the United States emerged after

a)

the War of 1812

b)

the election of 1824

c)

James Monroe's presidency

d)

the McCulloch v. Maryland decision

8.

As the United States developed its own national identity, many Americans came to embrace the value of A. dominance. B. conformity. C. compassion. D. individualism.

a)

dominance

b)

conformity

c)

compassion

d)

individualism

9.

The Era of Good Feelings was known as a period in which

a)

there was a strong sense of national unity.

b)

international alliances expanded.

c)

political parties were eliminated.

d)

there was a rapid increase in immigration.

10.

Which statement does NOT describe John Marshall’s Supreme Court decisions in the early 1800s?

a)

A. They promoted national economic growth.

b)

B. They reinforced the authority of business contracts.

c)

C. They increased the power of the federal government over states.

d)

D. They established the power of states over the federal government.

11.

According to Henry Clay, the government could encourage economic growth by

a)

building community housing.

b)

producing goods and services.

c)

investing in businesses.

d)

funding transportation projects.

12.

How did James Fenimore Cooper contribute to American culture?

a)

He wrote books about the American frontier.

b)

He told tales of his wilderness adventures.

c)

He drew illustrations of American plants and animals.

d)

He composed songs that portrayed life in the south.

13.

What was a goal of Henry Clay’s American System?

a)

to abolish slavery

b)

to promote economic growth

c)

to create a strong military force

d)

to create alliances with European powers

14.

What gave early American art its individual identity?

a)

the use of abstract forms

b)

the unique subject matter

c)

the limited color palette

d)

the emphasis on folk art

15.

Which poet wrote about the United States' growing importance to the world? Sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate!

a)

Thomas Cole

b)

Gilbert Stuart

c)

John James Audubon

d)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

16.

Where were Washington Irving’s folktales set?

a)

the western frontier

b)

upstate New York

c)

southern plantations

d)

Boston, Massachusetts

17.

What physical feature marked the end of the incorporated United States and the beginning of the Missouri and Arkansas territories in 1820?

a)

The Mississippi River

b)

The Rocky Mountains

c)

The Appalachian Mountains

d)

The Missouri River

18.

Between 1776 and 1820, how did the United States change?

a)

The United States gained independence and expanded its territory.

b)

The United States remained a British colony.

c)

The United States became a monarchy.

d)

The United States lost all its territories.

19.

The people who lived west of the Appalachians were often described as hardy and rugged because:

a)

they had to adapt to harsh living conditions.

b)

they were wealthy and lived in luxury.

c)

they had access to advanced technology.

d)

they lived in urban areas with modern amenities.

20.

Write a short essay comparing what it meant to be an American in the early 1800s with what it means to be an American today. Include specific characteristics, events, and symbols that molded an identity in the 1800s and influence your impression of an American identity today. Make sure to convey your ideas clearly, using standard English.

a)

What are the key differences between American identity in the early 1800s and today?

b)

How did events and symbols in the 1800s shape American identity?

c)

What does it mean to be an American today compared to the early 1800s?

d)

What are the characteristics of American identity in the early 1800s?

21.

A proposal to the government that called for taxes on imports, federally funded transportation projects, and a new national bank.

a)

proclaimed

b)

folk art

c)

emerging

d)

capitalism

e)

American System

22.

An economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses.

a)

proclaimed

b)

capitalism

c)

folk art

d)

American System

e)

emerging

23.

To come into existence or become more noticeable.

a)

capitalism

b)

American System

c)

folk art

d)

emerging

e)

proclaimed

24.

Art made by ordinary people (as opposed to trained artists) using traditional methods.

a)

proclaimed

b)

emerging

c)

capitalism

d)

American System

e)

folk art

25.

to announce publically

a)

emerging

b)

capitalism

c)

folk art

d)

American System

e)

proclaimed

26.

unexplored wilderness at the edge of the country

a)

frontier

b)

American System

c)

capitalism

d)

emerging

e)

folk art

27.

Which of these was an obstacle to unity in the United States in the early 1800's?

a)

few waterways

b)

desert landscapes

c)

poor transportation

d)

unexplored wilderness

28.

Who was President at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

29.

In the mid 1800’s the concept of nativism led people to call for 

a)

Giving back land to Native Americans 

b)

Extending the borders of the US 

c)

Eliminating slavery in the US 

d)

Restricting immigration

30.
A political party founded in the 1790s by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and other leaders who wanted to preserve the power of the state governments and promote agriculture
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Alexander Hamilton
c)
Federalist Party
d)
Democratic-Republican Party
31.

The Olympics happens in every __________________

a)

4 years

b)

3 years

c)

5 years

d)

2 years

e)

6 years

32.

Which relay happens at the start of the Olympics??

a)

Torch relay...

b)

Race relay...

c)

Ball relay...

d)

Bottle relay

e)

No relays happen at the start of the race...

33.

When did the Olympics start??

a)

The was Olympics started by the Ancient Greeks...

b)

No body knows when the Olympics started...

c)

The Olympics was started by ancient kings or queens...

d)

The Olympics was started by the Ancient Romans...

e)

The Olympics was started by Benjamin Franklin...

34.

2020's Olympics was to be held in _____________________

a)

Japan...

b)

Australia...

c)

India...

d)

United Kingdom...

e)

Not decided yet...

35.

The Olympic Games were created for _______

a)

Venus

b)

To see who's the strongest country/person/team on Earth

c)

Zeus

d)

Humanity

36.

The first modern day Olympic Games was held in ______

a)

The United Kingdom

b)

The United States of America

c)

Greece

d)

Brazil

37.

The winners of the ancient Olympics received

a)

Crowns of olive branches

b)

Medals

38.

Why weren’t women allowed to attend the ancient Olympic Games?

a)

Because they were not allowed to compete.

b)

Because they had to stay home.

c)

Because the men were not clothed.

39.

The five rings of the Olympic symbol represent

a)

the five original events.

b)

the five oceans around the world.

c)

the five inhabited continents of the world.

40.

What country leads the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Games?

a)

The Hosting nation

b)

The Nation who won the medal count from the previous Games

c)

Greece

d)

Whichever team walks the fastest

41.

What is the most watched sport in the summer Olympics?

a)

Track

b)

Swimming

c)

Equestrian

d)

Gymnastics

42.

What year did the Olympic Games originate?

a)

500 BC

b)

776 BC

c)

25 AD

d)

1896

43.

Which Greek figure is said to have founded the Olympics?

a)

Zeus

b)

Prometheus

c)

Heracles

d)

Hestia

44.
The last time the United States hosted the Olympics was
a)
1996
b)
2010
c)
2002
d)
1980
45.
What country has won both the most gold medals, and the most medals overall in the Winter Olympic Games?
a)
United States
b)
Russia/Soviet Union
c)
Canada
d)
Norway
46.

Who currently holds the men’s 100m Olympic track and field title?

a)

Usain Bolt

b)

Asafa Power

c)

Carl Lewis

47.

Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics be held?

a)

Abu Dhabi

b)

Tokyo

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Paris

48.

What is the approximate value of gold in a 2018 Olympic gold medal?

a)

$6

b)

$60

c)

$600

d)

$6000

49.
Which event is this?
a)
Curling
b)
Hockey
c)
Sweeping
d)
Hurling
50.

Where were the Olympics held in the Ancient Games?

a)

Olympia

b)

Argos

c)

Athens

d)

Corinth

51.

What are Cinderella teams?

a)

Teams that are out of the tournament if they lose one game

b)

Teams that people do not think will do well but surprise everybody

c)

Teams that people think will do well and win the tournament

d)

Teams that have the best players in the league

52.

Why is the college basketball tournament called March Madness?

a)

Both words start with the letter "M"

b)

It is a crazy tournament where anything can happen.

c)

The tournament path is long and difficult.

d)

Not every team makes the tournament.