Worksheets2025 U.S. History Fall Semester Test Review
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
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Class
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1.
First Name
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Last Name
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3.
How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies?
a)
By requiring colonists to enlist in the military
b)
By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have
c)
By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries
4.
Mercantilism:
a)
a system of creating and maintaining wealth through carefully controlled trade
b)
a series of laws to support limiting colonial trade
c)
an unofficial policy of ignoring laws
5.
Navigation Acts:
a)
a system of creating and maintaining wealth through carefully controlled trade
b)
a series of laws to support limiting colonial trade
c)
an unofficial policy of ignoring laws
6.
Salutary Neglect:
a)
a system of creating and maintaining wealth through carefully controlled trade
b)
a series of laws to support limiting colonial trade
c)
an unofficial British policy of ignoring and not enforcing laws
7.
How did colonists react to the Albany Plan of Union?
a)
The New England colonies were in favor but the others were not
b)
All colonies approved of the plan except for New England
c)
They did not like the plan and remained separate
8.
How did the Iroquois Confederacy influence the attempts to unite the colonies through the Albany Plan of Union?
a)
The Iroquois Confederacy had six independent nations that made separate decisions like the colonies
b)
The Iroquois Confederacy had independent nations that successfully came together and made decisions as a group
c)
The Iroquois Confederacy influenced the colonies to not pass the Albany Plan of Union because their government was not successful
9.
A major consequence of the French and Indian War was that the:
a)
Colonists decision to side with France led Britain to retaliate against the Americans
b)
Expense of fighting the war led Britain to tax the colonies directly for the first time
c)
Loyalty of the colonists to the British side led to new freedoms and self government for the Americans
10.
How did the Proclamation of 1763 increase the tension between the American colonies and Great Britain?
a)
The British government reduced its military protection in the colonies.
b)
British commanders encouraged Native Americans to attack colonists.
c)
The British king prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
11.
Which of the following best explains why the British Parliament passed the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts?
a)
To punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party
b)
To reduce colonial dependence on expensive paper products
c)
To pay for the French and Indian War
12.
What was the tax law requiring colonists to purchase special stamped paper for printed items?
a)
Sugar Act
b)
Townshend Acts
c)
Stamp Act
13.
According to the passage below who should have the power to tax the colonists?
a)
The British Parliament
b)
King George III
c)
The Colonists
14.
What was the act that gave parliament the power to make laws for the colonies "in all cases whatsoever"?
a)
Declaratory Act
b)
Sugar Act
c)
Townshend Acts
15.
Colonists formed Committees of Correspondence in order to:
a)
Write to the King of England asking him to intervene on their behalf
b)
Write new laws giving Americans more freedom
c)
Establish communication chains among colonial town about resistance efforts
16.
Why was the phrase “taxation without representation” so important to the revolutionary cause?
a)
Great Britain would have ended taxation if colonists had kept the peace
b)
Colonists did not believe Parliament could tax them without their consent
c)
Colonists believed that Great Britain should only tax certain items
17.
What made British enactment of new laws intolerable to many American colonists?
a)
The British king could veto the laws passed by Parliament.
b)
The French government influenced lawmakers in Britain.
c)
American colonists had no representation in Parliament.
18.
The Townshend Acts were taxes upon what?
a)
Molasses and sugar
b)
Glass, paint, lead, paper, and tea
c)
Purchase a stamp for all paper goods
19.
Which act of Parliament required colonists to house British soldiers?
a)
Tea Act
b)
Quartering Act
c)
Stamp Act
20.
What was the cause of the Boston Massacre?
a)
Increased tensions between the British soldiers and the Native Americans
b)
Increased tensions between the colonists and the British soldiers
c)
Taxes due to the debt from the French and Indian War
21.
How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
a)
They punished the colonists through the Intolerable Acts.
b)
They repealed the Tea Act.
c)
They praised the colonists for their dress up skills.
22.
Which action was a Colonial response to the Intolerable Acts of 1774?
a)
The First Continental Congress was called into session in Philadelphia.
b)
The Declaration of Independence was written in Philadelphia.
c)
The Albany Plan was issued to unite the colonies.
23.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the:
a)
Passage of the Intolerable Acts
b)
End of the French and Indian War
c)
Beginning of the Revolutionary War
24.
On the night of April 18th, 1775, a force of 700 British soldiers left Boston in search of a major colonial weapons storehouse rumored to be located where?
a)
Bunker Hill
b)
Lexington
c)
Concord
25.
Which words from the Declaration of Independence below, express the concept of the social contract?
a)
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”
b)
“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”
c)
“That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”
26.
Each of the following is a central idea of the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT:
a)
The colonies have the right to break away from Great Britain
b)
Monarchy is the only acceptable form of government
c)
King George III has violated the colonists’ rights by taxing them without their consent
27.
Which Enlightenment Philosopher heavily influenced the writers of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
Thomas Hobbes
b)
Voltaire
c)
John Locke
28.
Each of the following occurred as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1783 except?
a)
The Mississippi River was declared the western boundary of the United States
b)
The United States promised to pay British merchants for prior bad debts
c)
Great Britain ceded territory of Florida to the United States
29.
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783 between Britain and the United States. What did this treaty do?
a)
Created a Britain-United States military alliance against Spain
b)
Officially end the Revolutionary War
c)
Granted free trade rights to the United States in British ports
30.
What territory did the U.S. gain in the Treaty of Paris 1783?
a)
All lands west of the Mississippi River except Florida and Canda
b)
Florida and Canada
c)
All lands east of the Mississippi River except Florida and Canada
31.
The conflict between Great Britain and its former colonies was called?
a)
the Seven Years' War
b)
the French and Indian War
c)
the American Revolution
32.
How were Native Americans affected by the Treaty of Paris 1783?
a)
They were not mentioned & lost much of their land
b)
They were paid for land by the Americans
c)
They were made citizens of the United States
33.
As part of the Three-Fifths Compromise, the Constitution gave Congress the right to ban the slave trade
a)
immediately
b)
but not until 1808
c)
if all states agreed
34.
The Fugitive Slave Clause in the Constitution stated "a person held to service or labour" and fled to another state
a)
would be allowed to stay there
b)
would be returned to the enslaver
c)
would pay compensation to the enslaver
35.
Which event demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation were too weak and needed to be changed?
a)
Bacon's Rebellion
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Shays’ Rebellion
36.
Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is false?
a)
Under the Articles of Confederation, the states retained most of their power
b)
Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress
c)
The Articles of Confederation established a national government with three branches
37.
Which of the statements best describes the image below?
a)
An octopus is taking down the Articles of Confederation
b)
The Articles of Confederation are a sinking ship because of all of its weaknesses
c)
Despite hardships, the Articles of Confederations were a fantastic form of government
38.
All of the following are accomplishments/strengths of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT
a)
Land Ordinance of 1785 was enacted
b)
The Northwest Territory was formed
c)
States retained more power than the federal government
39.
Which statement best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
Three-Fifths of the female population would count when determining representation
b)
Three-Fifths of the total population of larger states would count when determining representation
c)
Three-Fifths of the slave population would count when determining representation
40.
When the legislature makes the laws, the president enforces the laws, and the courts interpret the laws, what principle of the Constitution is taking place?
a)
Republicanism
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Separation of Powers
41.
The fact that we have a representative democracy where people elect their leaders demonstrates which principle of the Constitution?
a)
Individual Rights
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Republicanism
42.
Which principle of the Constitution states that both the Federal Government and State Government have certain powers?
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Individual Rights
43.
What principle of the Constitution is used when the President veto's a bill from Congress?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks and Balances
44.
The Constitution beginning with "We the People..." demonstrates which principle of the Constitution?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks and Balances
45.
What does "rule of law" or limited government mean?
a)
Everyone but the highest ranking official must follow the law
b)
The federal government does not have to follow the law
c)
Everyone has to follow the law
46.
Which part of the Constitution protects personal rights and liberties?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Emancipation Proclamation
c)
Articles of Confederation
47.
Which abuse inspired the inclusion in the Bill of Rights of the Fourth Amendment rule against "unreasonable searches and seizures"?
a)
Impressments of British naval officers discovered on U.D. ships, during the Revolutionary War
b)
Colonists being forced to have their belongings inspected for illegal goods by British soldiers
c)
Court ordered takeovers of property owned by farmers who were in debt due to high property taxes
48.
A newspaper reporter writes a factual story about criminal wrongdoing by the President. Which amendment to the Constitution protects this reporter’s rights?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Fourth Amendment
c)
Fifth Amendment
49.
Which of the following is NOT protected by the First Amendment?
a)
Freedom of the Press
b)
The Right to Bear Arms
c)
The Right to Peacefully Assemble
50.
Which amendment protects you against unreasonable search and seizure?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
51.
Which amendment states that you have a right to an attorney?
a)
5th Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
52.
Which of the following is NOT included in the 5th Amendment?
a)
Double Jeopardy
b)
Right to a Jury Trial
c)
Eminent Domain
53.
Which amendment says all powers not given to the federal government go to the states and the people?
a)
7th Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
54.
The First Amendment protects:
a)
the right to a speedy and public trial
b)
the right to keep and bear arms
c)
freedoms of religion, speech, the press, and assembly
55.
The function of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments is to
a)
Protect rights not addressed by the first eight amendments
b)
summarize the rights listed in the first eight amendments
c)
preserve the balance of power among state governments
56.
Which of the following statements best describes the overall impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a)
The institution of slavery became officially recognized under the Constitution.
b)
The compromise provided a clear method for amending the Constitution.
c)
The compromise provided a clear method for overriding a presidential veto.
57.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was responsible for
a)
allowing for slavery in the Ohio River Valley
b)
removing British troops remaining on American territory
c)
establishing the procedure for creating new states
58.
What is President Washington advising in the selection from his Farewell Address below?
a)
In favor of developing a system of public education
b)
Against forming political parties of any kind
c)
Against forming alliances with foreign nations
59.
What was the Neutrality Proclamation?
a)
Stated the United States would pursue war with France
b)
Stated the United States would pursue peace with both nations
c)
stated that the U.S. would not take sides with any European countries that were at war.
60.
What was George Washington’s reasoning for his neutrality position?
a)
He believed that involvement with foreign countries would drag the United States into an unwanted war and the U.S. was too young.
b)
He hoped to show the world that the United States was a peaceful nation.
c)
He wanted to concentrate on our commercial relationship with foreign nations.
61.
Who was chosen as the first president of the United States?
a)
John Adams
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
62.
What did Washington warn the country about during his Farewell Address?
a)
No Taxes, defend the world, free elections
b)
Stay out of Foreign Affairs and don't try to police the world
c)
avoid political parties, foreign affairs, and debt
63.
Which two political parties formed under Washington's presidency?
a)
Federalist and Anti-Federalist
b)
Democratic-Republican and Anti-Federalist
c)
Democratic-Republican and Federalist
64.
Where would the capital's permanent location be?
a)
Washington D.C.
b)
Phildelphia
c)
New York
65.
The election of 1800 is unique because
a)
it was the first election where women could vote
b)
it was the first election with political parties
c)
it ended in a tie between Jefferson and Burr and had to be decided by the House of Representatives
66.
Which Amendment placed the president and vice-president on separate ballots?
a)
10th Amendment
b)
11th Amendment
c)
12th Amendment
67.
Which court case established Judicial Review?
a)
Worchester v Georgia
b)
Marbury v Madison
c)
Gibbons v Ogden
68.
The power to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional is called:
a)
Strict Construction
b)
Loose Construction
c)
Judicial Review
69.
This young Shoshone Indian woman served as guide and interpreter and was a vital contributor to their success.
a)
Pocahontas
b)
Geronimo
c)
Sacagawea
70.
The significance of the Louisiana Purchase was
a)
it gave us the Texas territory
b)
it gave us Canada
c)
it more than doubled the size of the US
71.
Based on the map, which of the following statements about the Louisiana Purchase is true?
a)
The United States acquired all lands under British control west of the Mississippi River
b)
The United States gained control of lands extending west to the Pacific Ocean
c)
The United States nearly doubled the amount of territory under its control
72.
Who decided the election of 1800?
a)
The Senate
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The House of Representatives
73.
Who did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
a)
Britain
b)
France
c)
Spain
74.
Which two friends lead an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory...
a)
John C. Freemont and Kit Carson
b)
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
c)
Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone
75.
This President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase
a)
John Adams
b)
James Madison
c)
Thomas Jefferson
76.
Which of the following best describes the contributions of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition?
a)
The expedition boosted the American economy through the discovery of a river route to the Pacific Ocean
b)
The expedition undermined American security by making enemies of the Native American tribes of the Northwest
c)
The expedition increased American knowledge of western lands and paths across the Rocky Mountains
77.
What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison
a)
The Court upheld Madison’s decision to withhold a judgeship from Marbury and declared it had the power of judicial review
b)
The Court ruled that Marbury deserved partial pay and declared the power of judicial review unconstitutional
c)
The Court forced Madison to give a judgeship to Marbury and declared it had the power of judicial review
78.
A sense of pride and loyalty to a nation:
a)
Republican Pride
b)
Loyalist
c)
Nationalism
79.
As Francis Scott Key witnessed the Battle at Fort McHenry he was inspired to?
a)
Join the United States Army
b)
Join the British Navy
c)
Write the poem “Star Spangled Banner”
80.
This stated the U.S. would not interfere with European nations or colonies that already existed in the Americas. It also said the Western Hemisphere was off limits to future colonization and any attempt to colonize or interfere with the nations in the Western Hemisphere would be considered a hostile act.
a)
Missouri Compromise
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Convention of 1818
81.
During the 1820’s sectionalism grew in the United States. What is sectionalism?
a)
When citizens develop increased feelings of pride and devotion to their nation
b)
When politicians become divided over the interests of the regions they represent
c)
When the federal government places a group on a reservation to prevent conflict
82.
The Missouri Compromise had a significant effect on the United States because it:
a)
Established the present border with Canada
b)
Prohibited slavery north of Missouri’s southern border
c)
Led to the expansion of roads and canals
83.
This quotation likely comes from what source?
a)
the United States Constitution
b)
the journals of Henry Clay
c)
the Monroe Doctrine
84.
Which U.S. president abandoned isolationism and went to war with Britain in 1812?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
85.
Under the Missouri Compromise, Maine would enter the United States as a...
a)
slave state
b)
slave territory
c)
free state
86.
Under the Missouri Compromise, Missouri would enter as a
a)
slave state
b)
slave territory
c)
free state
87.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court reinforced the idea that
a)
states cannot interfere with the power of Congress to regulate trade
b)
federal laws are superior to state laws
c)
the Supreme Court has the power to declare laws unconstitutional
88.
This three year conflict between Great Britain and the United States resulted in an upsurge of American nationalism and a reaffirmation of America's independence.
a)
Northwest Border Crisis
b)
Revolutionary War II
c)
War of 1812
89.
This Native American leader resisted losing Native American lands to settlers by attempting to unite Native American tribes West of the Appalachian mountains. He and his forces were defeated at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
a)
Geronimo
b)
Little Turtle
c)
Tecumseh
90.
The crisis over the Missouri Compromise exposed the
a)
nation's weak foreign policy.
b)
growing sectionalism over the issue of slavery.
c)
dangers of excessive nationalism.
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