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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following should replace the question mark in the diagram?McCulloch v. MarylandGibbons v. OgdenDred Scott v. SanfordMarbury v. Madison - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement summarizes a reason for the establishment of colonies in all three regions?each provided new economic opportunities to colonistseach provided freedom of religion for all groupseach provided safe refuge for all debtorseach served as a buffer between England and Spain
- 3. Multiple ChoiceFrom 1690 to 1790, Parliament and the king of England allowed colonists in America to exercise "salutary neglect," giving them control over their local matters. Which of the following occurred as a direct result?The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies.The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense.Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBased on the excerpt above, how has the First Amendment influenced the lives of Americans?Religious private schools are funded by tax dollars in America.Americans are assured that no official state religion can be forced upon them.Businesses in America are required to close to observe holy days.American are granted freedom to gather and assemble in public.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow does the geography of New England differ from that of Georgia and Virginia?New England has rockier soil and a shorter growing season.New England has more fertile soil and warmer summers.New England has fewer mountains and greater humidity.New England has fewer streams but greater rainfall.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe above quotes are best related to-the banking system of America during President Jackson's term in office.the relationship between Manifest Destiny and the westward growth of the nation.the removal and resettlement of Cherokee Indians during Jacksonian Era.the impact of teriffs on various sections of the country before the Civil War.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase best completes the diagram?attempts to strengthen the presidencyattempts to protect states' rightsattempts to industrialize the U.S.attempts to strengthen the federal government
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDuring the presidency of George Washington, his key advisers held differing viewpoints on many issues. These disagreements ultimately led to-Washington only serving two terms in officeAlexander Hamilton stepping down as Secretary of Treasurythe formation of political partiesto the creation of the federal court system
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best completes the diagram?the Declaration of Independence is signed in Philadelphiathe First Amendment is added to the Constitutionthe Articles of Confederation is replaced by the US Constitutionthe Northwest Ordinance is passed by the Confederation Congress
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe ProclamationL Line of 1763 led to a disagreement between the colonists and the British government because it-offered all lands west of the Appalachian Mtns. to British noblesbanned colonial trading with the American Indiansprohibited the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mtns.surrendered control of the Great Lakes region to Canada
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich compromise is reflected in the diagram above?Three-Fifths CompromiseCompromise of 1820Commerce CompromiseGreat Compromise
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy did many Congressional representatives call for replacing the Articles of Confederation?It established a powerful standing army that threatened national stability.It created a chief executive with the power to veto state laws and electionsIt created a government too weak to manage relations among the states.It established a permanent oversight committee consisting of only state officials.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDuring his term, President Thomas Jefferson was criticized for his decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory. The greatest criticism of the purchase was that-the Senate majority opposed it.he violated states' rights.it was not expressly permitted by the Constitution.it could lead to a war with Spain.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceRegions of the US have displayed differences in their principal economic activities throughout history. What was one effect of these differences in the nineteenth century?Sections of the nation often disagreed on federal policies, such as tariffs.Americans were unable to agree on the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade.The federal government was unable to establish the supremacy of federal law.Each major region of the nation remained isolated and completely self-sufficient.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe bullet points in this list would most likely be included in an essay about-the rise of the Republican Partyabolitionist groups in the western territoriesthe secession movement in southern statesthe emergence of Manifest Destiny
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAs a result of the Tariff of 1828, known as the "Tariff of Abominations," John C. Calhoun of South Carolina claimed that-all taxes by the federal government were illegalonly Congress had the right to pass a tariff lawa state had a right to nullify an unconstitutional federal lawthe Union was a mere compact of states
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of the following principles of the US Constitution is related to the activity shown in the stamp?federalismrepublicanismseparation of powerschecks and balances
- 18. Multiple ChoiceDue process is the right expressed in the 5th Amendment of the Bill of Rights. This right was created to address which of the following colonial grievances?quatering of soldiersclosing of the Boston Harborlimiting the rights of the accuseddisregarding freedom of speech
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich writing is described by the characteristics above?the Federalist Papersthe Bill of Rightsthe US ConstitutionPoor Richard's Almanac
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?established their own representative institutions of governmentappointed governors who reported directly to the kingexperienced strict control by Parliamentcreated a general council to mange colonial trade
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThis excerpt refers to rights that people-earn by demonstrating loyalty to their governmenthave as a result of being humanreceive by becoming citizens of a countryare granted after enlisting in the military
- 22. Multiple ChoicePatrick Henry opposed ratifying the US Constitution because he believed that under it-the states would surrender too much power to the federal governmentalliances could not be formed with other countriesthe courts would bot be able to hold government officials accountableindividuals would exercise too much power over the federal government
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe principle of government reflected by the images above is-individual rightspopular sovereigntyrepublicanismfederalism
- 24. Multiple ChoiceCitizens who sign a statement requesting that red light cameras not be installed on city roads are exercising their right to-censordue processpetitionslander
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one consequence of the type of taxes shown in the diagram?American Indians preferred to purchase British goodsBritish manufacturers sold more goods in AmericaSouthern plantation owners sold more cotton in Britain tan in the USAmerican-made goods were less costly than imported goods
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich right completes the diagram?protection from cruel and unusual punishmentthe right to bear armsthe right to speak freelyfreedom of the press to report on court proceedings
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhy did President Jefferson wish to control the Mississippi River?it served as a transportation corridor to assist farmers in shipping their goodsit provided a secure border between the US and Mexicoit posed a geographic boundary to settlements in Spanish territoriesit functioned as a natural barrier in preventing American Indian attacks
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explains the reasons for George Washington's decision to spend the winter in this location?he was waiting for help from the French and Spanish allies.he needed time to train his soldiers and improve their discipline.he wanted to silence critics who feared he would surrender.he planned to launch surprise attacks against the German mercenaries.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceDuring the early 1800's, northern industrialists favored high tariffs because tariffs would-improve the quality of American-made productsincrease the price of raw materials from the Westresult in more revenue for the federal governmentincrease the demand for American manufactured goods
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhen taking tests with visuals, the first thing I should do is-read the last answerread and highlight the title and captionsmark off the wrong answerscircle the correct answer
- 31. Multiple ChoiceAll, never, always, and none are used to distract test takers.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of economy is best described by the information in the box?subsistence farmingfree enterprisemercantilismsocialism
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the US in the early nineteenth century?a rise in cotton exports to the UKan increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europethe rapid growth of cities in the Great Lakes areaa decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is one way to propose an amendment to the Constitution?The president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment.3/4ths of state governors sign a petition in favor of proposing the amendment.A majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing the amendment.2/3rds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing the amdendment.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe area marked with the star reached statehood earlier than other territories in the American Southwest due to a -population boom related to the discovery of goldseries of terrible winters across the Rocky Mtns.transcontinental railroad linking the East with the Westthreat of raids along the border of NEw Mexico Territory
- 36. Multiple ChoiceIn building the Transcontinental Railroad, Chinese immigrants altered the landscape by -digging canals to bring water to work crewsblasting through mountains to build tunnelsintroducing barbed wire to keep out animalscutting down forests to create farmland
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following explains the differences in population distribution between 1780 and 1830 as shown on the map?By 1780, Americans had settled the entire nation up to the PAcific Ocean.The Proclamation Line of 1763 had a permanent effect on American development.With America's increasing population, settlers continued moving further westward.By 1830, American Indian attacks had prevented any settlement beyond the Appalachian Mtns.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThe belief in Manifest Destiny played an important role in causing the-American RevolutionWar of 1812US-Mexican WarCivil War
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