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Worksheets2026 Final Exam Review - up to Unit 6
Total questions: 142
Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins
An ____________ is a man or woman made item that allow scientists to study what the world was like before written history.
continent
fossil
artifact
archaeologist
the Columbian Exchange was the exchange of plants, animals and diseases between.... (read all options)
the Americas and Europe
Asia and Europe
the Old World and the New World
Lynwood and Compton
Europeans brought _________________ which killed 90% of the population
tobacco
onions
oranges
disease
Which cash crop became Virginia's money-making export?
Tabacco
Corn
Lumber
Fish
A cash crop is
the practice of farming
a crop grown to make money
farming for money
a fort of crops
Mercantilism is......
a political system
an economic system
a judicial system
Which statement about the British colonial policy of mercantilism is most accurate?
Raw materials from the colonies were shipped to England
England encouraged the colonies to seek independence
The British opposed the use of slave labor in the colonies
What colony did Lord Baltimore establish?
Maryland
New York
Virginia
Delaware
What European country did the English take the colony of New Netherland from?
France
Holland
Spain
Portugal
What are plantations?
Very large farms that require many workers
Small farms that produce crops for personal use
Farms that produce crops for decoration
Farms that produce crops for research
What is triangular trade?
Trading routes that have three stops
Trading routes that have two stops
Trading routes that have four stops
Trading routes that have five stops
What is mercantilism?
An economic system in which a country makes money, or profit, from resources in their colonies
An economic system in which a country gives money to their colonies
An economic system in which a country does not make any profit from their colonies
An economic system in which a country does not have any colonies
What was the purpose of the Georgia colony?
For debtors to work off their debt
For wealthy people to invest their money
For religious groups to establish their own church
For the King of England to own a colony
Because the New York and Pennsylvania colonies produced the cash crop of wheat, they were called...
the richest colonies
the "breadbasket" of the colonies
the colonies with the most freedom
the "grain" colonies
What was the journey taken by enslaved people going to America?
Transatlantic Boat Ride
Middle Passage
A system in which the king tried to increase his nation's wealth by having colonies only trade with the mother country.
triangular trade
cash crop
joint stock company
mercantilsim
Combining raw materials and processed goods into finished products
manufacturing
triangle trade
intolerant
charter
What is the Albany Plan of Union
1754; the first formal proposal to unite the American colonies, put forth by Benjamin Franklin
A group of citizens that come together and join the battle efforts.
controversial land that led to the French and Indian War;
Ben Franklin's Plan to Unite the French and British
To protest the increased price on tea, rebellious colonists held a “party”, dumping tea into the harbor.
Boston Massacre
Townshend Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Act
Violent protest involving name calling
and snowballs and the death of five colonists.
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Intolerable Acts
Fight for the Ohio River Valley between Britain and France.
French and Indian War
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Civil War
This image depicts which event?
Boston Tea Party
Proclamation of 1763
Boston Massacre
Intolerable Acts
Colonists were forced to house British soldiers through this act.
Quartering Act
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
This type of colonist supported being independent from Great Britain?
Patriot
Loyalist
Merchant
Soldier
This type of colonist supported staying with Great Britain as a colony
Patriot
Loyalist
Canadian
Sailor
Which country lost the most territory in the French and Indian War?
France
Britian
America
Germany
What did the British Government force on the 13 colonies after the French and Indian War ended?
Slavery
Military Duty
Multiple Taxes
Did the colonists have a say in the taxes they paid?
Yes
No
rights people are born with
pursuit of happiness
just powers
natural rights
self-evident
rights that cannot be taken away
unalienable rights
speech rights
just powers
consent of the governed
The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...
life.
liberty.
the pursuit of happiness.
all of these
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense that urged separation from Britain?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Who wrote The Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
The first battles of the Revolutionary War were
Boston and Trenton
Lexington and Concord
Cowpens and Yorktown
Bunker Hill and Saratoga
Who was chosen as one of the leaders of the Continental Army?
Charles Cornwallis
Alexander Hamilton
Horatio Gates
George Washington
The Battle of Bunker Hill was important because:
It was an important confidence boost even though the Patriots lost
It was an American victory
George Washington defeated the Hessians
It was the final surrender for the British army
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
To ask France to aid us in the war
To declare America's independence from England
To ask King George for forgiveness and peace
none of these
The final battle of the Revolution was
Yorktown
Cowpens
Saratoga
Long Island
The Battle of Saratoga was important because
It led to the Treaty of Paris
It led to the French coming to our aid
It led to Valley Forge
all of the answers
Which of the following did the Treaty of Paris do
Took land away from the British and forced them to leave
Set up boundaries for the US
Recognized the US as an independent nation
all of the answers
Northwester Ordinance
A law set up to steal the northwestern land and give it back to the Native Americans
a law set up to divide the Northwest territory, and also set up how a territory could become a new state in the United States
a law that divided up the land and sold it for $640, but did little else to help out Americans
a law that made land eventually a state with 5,000 people
What did Shays' rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?
That it was too similar to the British system
That it was too weak to succeed
That it was strong and resilient
That it was a successful model of government
Match the following
Has two houses
Handles impeachment of federal officials
Legislative Branch
Court system
Interpret laws,
Determines the constitution of the law
Judicial Branch
Enforces laws
Executive Branch
The president is the head of the executive branch.
True
false
The first Constitution was called...
the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The English Bill of Rights
the Articles of Confederation
After a bill has passed both houses of Congress, it is sent to the
Supreme Court
States
President
Speaker of the House
How many senators from each state are in the U.S. Senate?
1
2
3
4
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
Which branch can veto a law passed by Congress
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
Which branch can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
Which branch can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
Which branch may declare executive actions unconstitutional
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
Which of the following examples illustrates the system of checks and balances?
The President calls for a special meeting of the Cabinet.
The President signs a tax bill, even though the Congress recommends that he not sign it.
The President entertains the Queen of England.
The President vetoes a bill, but Congress overrides his veto.
Which system ensures that not one branch of government has too much power?
checks
checks and balances
balances and courts
Supreme Court
What is the power of the Executive Branch?
to pass laws
to create laws
to enforce laws
to interpret laws
Name the power that gives the President of the US the ability to use the military when he/she thinks it necessary.
negotiator-in-chief
chief legislator
chief regulator
Commander-in-chief
Which branch has the power to approve Presidential appointments and act a s a "court" during an impeachment process?
Congress
The Cabinet
Supreme Court
Attorney General
The following quote is from Article I of the U.S. Constitution:
"...shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several states..."
Which house of Congress does this quote describe?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Executive
Judicial
Universal
Legislative
Which branch has the power illustrated in the newspaper headline?
Legislative
Executive
Bureaucracy
Judicial
Match the branch of government to its correct description.
Consists of the bicameral congress (house of representatives and the senate).
Legislative Branch
Consists of the president, vice-president, and the cabinet.
Executive Branch
Consists of all federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judicial Branch
Which branch of government would have this agenda?
legislative
executive
national
state
Which is NOT an executive power at the national level?
appoints officials
execute/enforce laws
makes law
prepares annual budget
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
The President
The Vice President
Cabinet Members
Senators
Which branch is responsible for writing laws?
The Executive Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
Congress is made up of two parts. What are they?
The president and the Senate.
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Congress and the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court and the President
How many branches of government are there?
5
4
3
2
The President of the United States is a member of the (a) Branch
Which group is not part of the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
Local Court Judges
The President
State Court Judges
What are the powers of the legislative branch?
To decide if laws are just and constitutional
To create new laws
To meet with other countries
To make new laws for other countries
Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?
President
Vice President
Senator
Representative
Which branch of government contains the Senate?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which branches of government does the President work under?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All Branches
Supreme Court Justices are part of which branch?
Which branch of government ensures laws are Constitutional?
What is the division of power between a central government and state governments called?
What government can Who establish public schools?
Federal
State
Shared
Which government makes treaties and deals with foreign countries?
Federal
State
Shared
Which government has the power to declare war?
Federal
State
Shared
Which government can create an army and navy?
Federal
State
Shared
Which government can print money?
Which government can issue licenses (marriage, hunting, driver's, etc.)?
The powers of the federal government are separated into how many branches?
two branches
three branches
one branch
four branches
Which government can negotiate treaties with foreign nations?
Which government can collect Taxes?
What are powers that are given to the state governments?
Which amendment gives reserved powers to the states?
1st
7th
10th
12th
Which government can punish lawbreakers?
enumerated
reserved
concurrent
What type of government does the U.S. Constitution create for America?
Confederal
Federal
Legislative
Some examples of the states' _________________ are to build roads and schools and to issue driver’s licenses
constitution
federal powers
reserved powers
Concurrent powers _____________
are powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government
are powers that both the federal and state governments share
include amending the U.S. Constitution and creating a military
State governments are responsible for _________
establishing schools and holding elections
establishing a military and building schools
running the post offices and coining money
Which level of government issues driver's licenses?
federal
state
concurrent
As the first president, George Washington knew that he would be setting many precedents for future presidencies. What does the word "precedent" mean?
policies
traditions
laws
amendments
Federalist usually represented ________
Farmers
Businessmen
Republicans
Insurgents
Tax on imported foreign goods
Tariff
Inaugurate
Cabinet
Not taking sides in a conflict
Neutral
Whisky Rebellion
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Rebellion in 1794 by farmers in western Pennsylvania against the tax on whiskey.
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Whiskey Rebellion
French Revolution
President Washington's leadership during the Whiskey Rebellion (1794) was important because it
showed the ability of the federal government to enforce laws
ensured his election to a third term
showed how popular Washington was with the people
forced farmers in Pennsylvania to limit the amount of grain being grown
What was George Washington's advice on Foreign Policy?
The Nation should remain neutral and avoid permanent alliances
The Nation should end slavery
The Nation should expand from East to West
The Nation should colonize Latin America
What were the two political parties that developed after George Washington's presidency?
Federalist and Democrat
Democratic-Republican and Federalist
Democrat and Washingtonian
Bostonian and Virginian
What was the law passed by John Adams and the Federalist government that allowed for deporting "dangerous" people who were not citizens of the U.S.?
Illegal Immigration Act
Sedition Act
Kentucky Resolution
Alien Act
Define- Sediton
To sleep
An immigrant
saying something false or harmful about the government.
A bribe from France
What amendment did the sedition act violate?
5th Amendment
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
What did the court case Marbury vs Madison establish?
judicial review
federal government can do whatever they want
creation of the National Bank
states rights can overpower central government
How did Jefferson feel about the federal government?
should be larger
should be smaller
state government should be smaller
wanted it to be more powerful
What did Jefferson purchase that doubled the size of the US?
Louisiana Purchase
Missouri Compromise
Great Compromise
Texas
Marbury vs Madison established -
federalism
judicial review
right to vote for all people
neutrality
embargo
ban on trade with foreign countries
ban on war with foreign countries
promotion of trading with foreign countries
increased trading opportunities with foreign countries
Who did the United States go to war with in the War of 1812?
Great Britain
France
Spain
Canada
Impressment is_____________
The capturing of US sailors and forcing them to work for the British
Selling US sailors
Capturing US sailors
The French capturing US sailors and forcing them to work for them.
What are causes of the War of 1812?
British supporting Native American resistance against the U.S , Impressment of Sailors and British interference of U.S. Maritime Trade.
Interference with US shipping and French embargo
Impressment of sailors and Treaty of Ghent
Increase manufacturing and British supporting US citizens.
What was a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?
The U.S. received Florida and Spain received Texas
The U.S. kept their land claims in Texas and Spain kept Florida
A border between Spanish Florida and the U.S. was agreed upon
The U.S. and Spain agreed to share the Mississippi River
What was the warning given to European countries in the Monroe Doctrine?
Stop building new colonies in Europe
No new colonies in the western hemisphere: North and South America
Allow Chinese ports to be open to all trade
Stop impressing U.S. sailors
Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as
the spoils system.
Jacksonian democracy.
mudslinging.
a corrupt bargain.
The long walk for many Native Americans who were forced out of their homelands was called the --
Native Walk
Trail of Natives
Trail of Tears
Removal Trail
The act, or law, was created in order to remove Native Americans from their homelands and force them West.
Alien and Sedition Acts
No More Natives Act
Citizens Only Act
Indian Removal Act
What was the Northern economy based on?
