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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which economic theory motivated the English to colonize the Americas in search of natural resources?
feudalism
laissez-faire economics
mercantilism
Keynesian economics
- 2. Multiple Choice
Acquiring new territories, a country could control territories' trade, profit from their resources, and prevent rivals from gaining new territory was the best way to describe what economic theory?
Mercantilism
Bullionism
Communism
Socialism
- 3. Multiple Choice
What three continents were involved in the Triangle Trade ( 3 answers)
North America
Australia
Europe
Africa
Asia
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which THREE resources in New England made it a good place to settle in Colonial America?
petroleum and precious metals
abundant forests
natural harbors
navigable rivers
Fertile Soil
- 5. Multiple Choice
* New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut,Rhode Island. * The first people to settle were Puritans s.
*short, cool summers and rocky soil farming,
*lumber, and shipbuilding became an important industry there.
The previous statements best describe what region in The 13 Colonies?
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Western Colonies
- 6. Multiple Choice
* New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. * *Settled by Quakers Pennsylvania.
*Diverse cultures, economy, and climate
The previous describe what colonies?
Southern Colonies
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Western Colonies
- 7. Multiple Choice
An American colonist who made a living as a shipbuilder was MOST LIKELY to live in which of the following colonies?
Massachusetts
Georgia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
- 8. Multiple Choice
Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, is BEST known for which of the following?
defending the right to bear arms
defending the right to religious freedom
defending the separation between church and state
defending the separation between the royal governors and colonial assemblies
- 9. Multiple Choice
*First major uprising and war between White Settlers and *Native Americans.
*Took place in New England
*Fought over land use and self-rule in New England.
*Involved The Woampanog Indians
Bacon's Rebellion
King Phillips War
Shays Rebellion
Battle of Wounded Knee
- 10. Multiple Choice
Read the list of things that colonists believed to be unfair about life under British rule. Then answer the question that follows.
Colonial merchants were only allowed to trade with England.Colonial governments were not allowed to pass laws that were necessary.Colonists accused of crimes did not have the right to a jury trial held in the colonies.Colonists were forced to pay taxes even though they were not represented in government.
Based on this list, what did colonists feel was unfair about life under British rule?
They were not able to protect themselves against outside threats.
They were not given the same rights as other British citizens.
They were not able to enjoy the benefits of British democracy.
They were not given any opportunities to make money in the colonies.
- 11. Multiple Choice
After the French and Indian War, the British issued the Proclamation of 1763 and the Stamp Act. These two measures were similar in that each contributed to which of the following?
political stability and economic growth in the colonies
increased reliance on slave labor in the British colonies
discontent in the colonies and growing support for revolution
improved relations between colonists and native populations
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why did many colonists object to the Proclamation of 1763?
It overturned many laws passed by colonial governments and severely limited their power.
It outlawed settlement in the western regions of many colonies, which limited their ability to expand.
It required colonists to provide housing and food for British soldiers stationed in the colonies.
It imposed taxes on everyday items such as tea and paper, which hurt the colonial economy.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following were reasons that The 13 American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain in 1776? (4 answers)
Taxation without representation.
The Proclamation of 1763
The Intolerable Acts
The Reconquering Act
The Boston Massacre
- 14. Multiple Choice
*___________________?
*boycotts
*general unrest
*written protests ..such as Common Sense
*destruction of property
*harassment of tax collectors
Which of the following would make the BEST title for the outline above?
Colonial Reactions to British Policies
British Response to Colonial Resistance
American Response to the French Revolution
State-by-State Reactions to the Proposed Constitution
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements accurately describes the event that is taking place in this lithograph?
the formal beginning of the American Revolution
revenge for American lives lost during the Boston Massacre
the first instance of organized colonial resistance to the Tea Act and other British policies
the results of a resistance movement throughout the colonies in response to the Tea Act
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following were formed by colonial legislatures throughout all of the colonies to help establish plans of action against Great Britain. (4 answers)
Colonial militias
Black Robe Regiments
Committees of Correspondence
The Sons of Liberty
Daughters of Liberty
- 17. Multiple Choice
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, —That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government[.] (Hint, people enter into an agreement with their government)
Which of the following correctly describes the Founding Fathers' inspiration for the excerpt above?
Montesquieu's concept of separation of powers
John Locke's concept of a social contract
Montesquieu's concept of checks and balances
John Locke's concept of freedom of speech.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is one reason, expressed in the Declaration of Independence, that the colonies declared their independence from Great Britain?
The British failed to protect loyal colonists from revolutionaries during Shays' Rebellion
The British caused the colonial economy to suffer by refusing to trade with the colonists
The British taxed the colonists even though colonists were not represented in Parliament.
The British did not send troops to support colonial militias during the French and Indian War
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Locke
James Madison
- 20. Multiple Choice
The Declaration of Independence included grievances regarding which of the following matters? Select all that apply.
unjust taxation
religious liberty
trade restrictions
freedom of speech
quartering of troops
- 21. Multiple Choice
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Why did the Framers of the Constitution include the phrase "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble?
They believed that the nation's resources should be owned communally.
They intended to create a national police force to maintain peace and order.
They were concerned that the individual states could not defend against a foreign power
The planned to build a large army and expand across North America through military force.
- 22. Multiple Choice
The Founding Fathers created the Constitution in response to the fears and failures of the preceding years, including the weak government created by the Articles of Confederation and the fear of tyrannical governments such as the British monarchy. These factors led the Framers to draft a constitution that created which of the following?
a participatory democracy to empower the citizens of the United States
a limited government to protect the rights of the people from oppression by the government
a specific constitution that set out the exact powers of the government
an unlimited government with a strong federal government to unify the states
- 23. Multiple Choice
At the Constitutional Convention, there was a major debate between large states and small states about representation in the new Congress. This debate was resolved by:
the Wilmot Proviso
the Great Compromise
the Freedom Ordinance
the Newlands Resolution.
- 24. Multiple Choice
The Great Compromise
The New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan
James Madison
All of these are all associated with what New Government Document?
The Articles of Confederation
The US Constitution
The Connecticut Compromise
- 25. Multiple Choice
At the Constitutional Convention, the Three-Fifths Compromise and Great Compromise resolved a dispute related to which of the following?
establishing rules for the override of legislative vetoes
establishing rules for voting on constitutional amendments
counting populations for the purpose of determining budget allocations
counting populations for the purpose of determining legislative representation and taxation
- 26. Multiple Choice
The United States made the Louisiana Purchase in order to gain control of which of the following? Select all that apply. (2 answers)
Detroit
Atlanta
New Orleans
the Mississippi River
- 27. Multiple Choice
What was controversial about President Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase The Louisiana Territory from France?
He was a strict constructionist which means that he was not authorized to purchase land without Congressional permission....but he did it anyway.
He was a loose constructionist which means that he was not authorized to purchase land without Congressional permission....but he did it anyway.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are features gave the North an advantage over the South during the Civil War?
More Money & Resources
Better Railroads
Better Generals
Bigger Population
Home Field Advantage
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the differences between the North and the South at the beginning of the Civil War is NOT correct?
Cotton was the resource most important to the Southern economy.
The Northern economy relied on industrial manufacturing more than agriculture
Due its dependence on trade, the South had better railways and roads than the North
The South had many poor military leaders as most of the country's military colleges were in the North.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains the importance of the information presented in the table?
It shows the disparity between the Union and the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War in population, railroads, farmland, and manufacturing, indicating the problems caused by the lack of European support for the South.
It shows the disparity between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War in population, railroads, farmland, and manufacturing, indicating the great success of the blockade of Confederate ports
It shows the disparity between the Union and the Confederacy at the outset of the Civil War in population, railroads, farmland, and manufacturing, indicating the great advantage the Union would have in the war
It shows the disparity between the Union and the Confederacy at the outset of the Civil War in population, railroads, farmland, and manufacturing, indicating the slight advantage the Confederacy would have in the war.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Why did the growth of railroads during the late 1800s create a boom for the steel industry?
Mining iron was costly and iron rails were too expensive for the railroads
Steel rails were much more durable than the iron rails that had been in use
Existing iron rails were stronger than steel but not flexible enough for freight rails.
Steelmakers provided more and more rails as existing steel rails quickly wore out.
- 32. Multiple Choice
- Sinking of USS Maine
- Yellow Journalism
- President William McKinnley
- Teddy Roosevelt and The Roughriders
All of the following events are associated with what event?
World War I
The Spanish American War
The Cuban Revolution
The Panamanian Revolution
- 33. Multiple Choice
In which conflict did the United States acquire control of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam?
the First World War
the Mexican-American War
the Second World War
the Spanish-American War
- 34. Multiple Choice
What was the main focus of the labor unions and Sam Gompers that formed during the Second Industrial Revolution?
improving productivity
lowering barriers to trade
improving working conditions
lowering the unemployment rate
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about Samuel Gompers, a British immigrant who came to New York City in 1863, is correct?
He was a cigar maker who led a local labor union and later helped form the American Federation of Labor in 1887
His work as president of the United Mine Workers of America led to the creation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
He helped found the Industrial Workers of the World in 1905 and served as editor of the Chicago-based anarchist newsletter The Liberator
He is best known for his work with the United Farm Workers and his efforts to ensure that the interests of agricultural workers were not ignored.
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