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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholdersPlymouth’s founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown’s founders expected to discover gold.Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires.Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.
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This excerpt provides one example of which constitutional principle?FederalismChecks and balancesPopular sovereigntyIndividual rights - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat was another reason Congress passed this act in 1862?To promote settlement in the WestTo protect industry in the NortheastTo improve transportation in the SouthTo improve transportation in the South
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe numbered river on this map played a major role inthe defeat of British troops at the Battle of Saratogathe exploration of new territory acquired from Francethe defeat of British invaders at the Battle of Fort McHenrythe settlement of territory previously claimed by the Dutch
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis sequence of events resulted in the adoption of theArticles of ConfederationBill of RightsTreaty of ParisDeclaration of Independence
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended toprevent further European colonization in the Western Hemispheredeter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. coloniesencourage European powers to invest in Latin Americakeep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Fifteenth Amendment was ratified in order toestablish legal requirements for the education of former slavesmandate fair labor contracts between African American workers and plantation ownersabolish the institution of slaveryprotect the voting rights of African American men
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best explains the changes shown in this table?Slaves from the Upper South were moved to the Lower South to work on cotton plantationsThe Upper South experienced an agricultural labor shortage in the antebellum period.Slaves were transferred from the Lower South to the Upper South to work in newly built factories.The Lower South lost population as settlers migrated west to establish new plantations.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election?Votes were cast by secret ballot.Property qualifications for voting were strengthened.Poll taxes were reduced.Voter participation increased.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these prompted Congress to propose the Fourteenth Amendment?The popular sovereignty provision in the Kansas-Nebraska ActThe positions taken in the Know-Nothing Party platformThe Black Codes enacted by southern states after the Civil WarThe opposition by southern states to the Emancipation Proclamation
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these completes this graphic organizer?Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts.King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich group was among the first to call for an end to slavery?American Indians, because they viewed the plight of slaves as similar to their ownQuakers, because slavery contradicted their religious beliefsBritish loyalists, because Great Britain had ended the slave tradePuritans, because the New England economy did not rely on slavery
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which point would have been made by a Federalist?“The existing national government lacks the ability to add new states to the union.”“The states are in danger of losing the ability to raise revenue.”“The existing national government lacks the power to perform essential functions.”“The states are unable to protect the rights of the people.”
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best completes this excerpt?SaratogaConcordTrentonYorktown
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was the most direct result of the environmental modifications listed above?Federal regulations were adopted to ensure safety and ease of travel on the road.State governments cooperated closely to maintain road quality.Improved transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement.Road construction became a major industry in the United States.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one long-term consequence of the sharecropping system?Agricultural workers organized labor unions.Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt.Many agricultural workers moved to cities to start small businesses.Landowners sold property to pay wages to former slaves.
- 17. Multiple ChoicePatrick Henry was criticizing which aspect of the Constitution in this excerpt?The eligibility requirements for congressional officeThe power granted to the central governmentThe establishment of a separate judicial branchThe difficulty of the amendment process
- 18. Multiple ChoiceBoston and New Orleans were both founded asport citiesfarming communitiesindustrial centersmilitary outposts
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe United States acquired the Oregon Territory whena treaty divided U.S. and British claims to the landMexico sold the territory to the United States for $10 millionthe territory’s settlers voted for annexation by the United StatesRussia sold the land to the United States for $7.2 million
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich constitutional guarantee did this act violate?Freedom of assemblyThe right to due processFreedom of the pressThe right to a jury trial
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one major effect of the Second Great Awakening?Churches turned away from public politics and focused on internal religious issues.People were inspired to join reform movements to address social problems.Religious leaders petitioned legislatures to extend suffrage to women.Politicians were encouraged to promote states’ rights rather than federal unity
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence best completes the diagram?The supply of British goods decreases.Congress ends the European embargo.Exports to Great Britain increase.Congress reduces tariffs.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?“He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”“He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”“For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe abolitionist movement achieved its goal with the passage of which amendment?Twelfth AmendmentThirteenth AmendmentFourteenth AmendmentFifteenth Amendment
- 25. Multiple Choice• Job opportunities in cities increased.
Agriculture became more mechanized.
• Prices of consumer goods decreased.
These developments occurred as a result of increasedindustrializationwestward migrationexpansion of U.S. territorygovernment regulation of business - 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence best completes this diagram?The Puritans allowed women to participate in government.The Puritans refused to obey the appointed governorThe Puritans outlawed slavery in Massachusetts.The Puritans developed a form of representative self-government.
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