U.S History to 1870 FINAL~ School of Dad

Which of the following had the greatest impact on slavery in the U.S. in the first quarter of the 19th century? a. Expanded use of the cotton gin. b. Abolition of Indentured Servants. c. The three fifths compromise. d. Demands on southern textiles manufacturers for cotton.

a

Whigs of the 1830's mostly agreed to... a. Disapproval of Andrew Jackson's policies. b. Endorsement of the doctrine of nullification c. Disapproval of the "Corrupt Bargain' under John Quincy Adams. d. Elimination of protective tarries

a

In the early 17th century, colonists in the Chesapeake Bay area exported which of the following to England A. Cattle B. Tobacco C. Tea D. Cotton

b

The acquittal of John Peter Zenger in 1735 reflected the growing colonial belief that A. Colonial governors should have absolute veto power over colonial assemblies B. Parliament should not be involved in internal matters in the British colonies C. newspaper editors should have the right to criticize public officials D. Enlightenment thought should have no place in colonial culture

c

During the early stages of manufacturing, the textile mills in Lowell, MA primarily employed... a. Recent immigrants from Europe. b. African American women c. White males from prison d. Native born single white women form rural areas

d

"Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" were written to... a. argue against the power of Parliament to tax the colonists without representation b. petition King George III for colonial representation in Parliament c. encourage expansion and "Manifest Destiny". d. record the soil, climate, profitable crops in the Pennsylvania Colony

a

All constitutions drafted during the American Revolution era were significant because they... a. were the first efforts to establish a government by and for the people b. introduced the concept of checks and balances c. provided for the confiscation and redistribution of property of wealthy Loyalists d. included clauses that immediately abolished slavery

a

All of the following elements of the radical republican program were implemented during reconstruction except A. provision of 40 acres to each freedman house hold B. enactment of the fourteenth amendment C. military occupation of the south D. Punishment of the Confederate leaders

a

California was admitted as a state to the union A. as part of the Compromise of 1850 B. with the passage of the Wilmot Proviso C. During the Mexican-American war D. With the passage of the Northwest Ordinance

a

Immediately after the Revolution argued that women should be educated so that they could A. oversee the instructions of their sons to be good citizens B. Become clergy C. Take an active role in public life outside the home D. Take an active role in business decisions with men

a

In Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857), the Supreme Court decided that A. enslaved people could not be freed by virtue of their residence in a free state B. the Compromise of 1850 was supported by the Constitution C. Dred and Harriet Scott deserved their freedom D. the principal of popular sovereignty could be applied in new territories

a

Jacksonian banking policies did which of the flowing? a. Encouraged the expansion of credit and speculation. b. Ended foreign investment i the U.S. c. stalled westward expansion (Manifest Desi tiny). d. Removed banking issues from national politics

a

The Presidential election of 1840 is often considered the first "modern' election because... a. for the first time both parties campaigned among all eligible voters b. voting patterns were equal to the ones established later in the 1890's c. slavery was first raised in this election. d. it was the first election in which women voted.

a

The issue of constitutionality figured most prominently in the consideration of which of the following? a. The bank of the United States. b. National debt c. Assumption of state debts. d. Tariff's

a

The present King of Great Britain...has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws. The 'constitution" refers to in the above quotation from teh Declaration of Independence was... a. the principles that colonists believed had traditionally regulated British rule b. the laws passed concurrently by the various colonial legislatures. c. the Articles of Confederation d. the principles common to all the colonial charters

a

Which of the flowing was NOT a a consequence of the Great Awakening in the 13 colonies during the mid eighteenth century... a. Increased interest in the super natural caused the renewed persecution of people for witchcraft b. the growth of institutions of higher learning to fill the need for more ministers c. More intensive religious devotion caused by the missionary spirit to flourish d. The lessening of doctrinal and a concomitant appreciation for more direct experiences of faith

a

the idea of "Manifest Destiny' included all of the following ideas/beliefs EXCEPT.... a. commerce an industry would decline as the nation expanded its agricultural base b. westward expansion was both inevitable and beneficial c. the ultimate extent of the American domain was to be from the Atlantic to the pacific Ocean d. the use of land for settled agriculture was preferable to its use for nomadic hunting

a

"No person or persons, inhabiting in this Province or Territories, who shall confess and acknowledge One almighty God, the Creator Upholder and ruler of the world;... shall be in any case molested or prejudiced, in his or their Person or Estate, because of his or their conscientious Persuasion or Practice, nor be compelled to frequent or maintain any religious worship, Place or Ministry, contrary to his or their mind" The excerpt from above is from the charter of which of the following English colonies A. Plymouth B. Pennsylvania C. Massachusetts bay D. Jamestown

b

According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, Great Britain both recognized American independence and A. agreed to cancel all the prewar debts owed to the British by American citizens B. Promised to set the western boundary of The Untied States at the Mississippi river C. retained fishing rights off Newfoundland D.Insisted the=at George the III remain the titular head of the former thirteen colonies

b

All of the following conditions influenced the development of American agriculture during the first half of the 19th century EXCEPT A. Settlement of the western territories B. a widespread of interests in conserving soil natural resources C. the trend toward regional economic specialization D. the enthusiasm for land speculation

b

All of the following were characteristics of many New England colonial families EXCEPT... a. a society that cared for the poor and the needy b. a place teh sheltered men from the workplace. c. a basic farming unit. d. a hierarchy in which the father represented the source of authority

b

By the time of the American Revolution, many colonists had generally come to believe is that the creation of a republic would solve the problems of monarchical rule becasue a republic would establish... a. unlimited male sufferage b. a small limited government responsible to the people c. a strong chief executive d. a highly centralized government led by a social elite

b

Leader of the Puritans john Winthrop told his Puritans that their society would be "a city upon a Hill". But first he explained that there would always be inequalities of wealth and power, that some people would always be in positions of authority while others would be dependent. Winthrop's statement best illustrates... a. a desire to better themselves economically via institutions such as slavery. b. the acceptance of the traditional belief that social order depends upon a system of ranks. c. his intention to vest political power exclusively to ministers. d. a reaction to unsuccessful social experiments in the Netherlands

b

Moby-Dick The Scarlet letter, and Leaves of Grass are examples of which of the following literary traditions A. American Renaissance B. Harlem Renaissance C. Realism D. Modernism

b

The French and Indian War of 1854-1863, AKA the seven Years War, led england to... a. restrict immigration to the colonies b. impose taxes on the 13 colonies c. grant increased self governance to teh colonies d. promote manufacturing in the 13 colonies.

b

The United States completed the Gadsden Purchase in 1853 in order to A. Obtain Oregon B. build a transcontinental rail road C. relive population pressures D. Obtain additional grazing lands

b

The present King of Great Britain...has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws. The protest that the " king combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution" in the above statement referred to King George III... a. the use of Hessian mercenaries b. approval of parliamentary laws impinging on colonial self government c. reliance on his representatives in the colonies d. an alliance with the king of France

b

Which o the following was directly involved in helping slaves escape via the underground rail road A. William Lloyd Garrison B. Harriet Tubman C. Harriet Beecher Stowe D. Roger Taney

b

Which of the following best describes the U.S position in the world economy A. it was the leading producer of finished and manufactured goods for export B. it relied heavily on European capital for it's expansion C. it had an inadequate merchant marine and deepened largely on foreign vessels to carry its trade D. It was severely hampered by its reliance on slave labor

b

Which of the following was opposed by both the Free Soil Party and the Republican Party in the mid 19th century A. Internal improvement in the west B. Extension of slavery into the territories C. Growth of textile manufacturing in new England D. Unrestricted immigration from Ireland

b

the establishment of Brook Farm and the Oneida Community in the antebellum united States reflected... a. attempts to foster racial integration. b. a belief in perfectionism. c. the influence of social Darwinism on Americans thinkers. d. The continued impact of Calvinist ideas on American thought.

b

All of the following resulted from the War of 1812 except A. the decline of the federalists Party B. increased domestic manufacturing C. The loss of Florida to the British D. the emergence of Andrew Jackson as a war hero

c

Bacon's Rebellion was A. a revolt of enslaved African Americans against treatment by their owners B. The name given to a slave conspiracy in New York City C. A revolt by poor farmers and indentured servants D. and uprising of Native Americans

c

During the antebellum period, the Auburn system was designed to A. teach factory workers proper work habits B. Instill discipline in grade school C. reform criminals D. punish escaped enslaved people

c

The "putting out system" that emerged in antebellum America refers to... a. Sending poor children to live on farms in the Mid West. b. Organization of salve labor int efficient planting reams. c. production of finished goods in individuals houses d. shipping of raw materials to European factories.

c

The Embargo Act of 1807 had which of the following effects on the United States/ a. It damaged manufacturing. b. it enriched cotton plantation owners. c. it damaged shipping. d. it had little economic impact

c

The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it ... a. forced the British to evacuate their posts in the Northwest Territory. b. Eased tensions between Natives and settlers c. gave the U.S control of the Mississippi River. Eliminated Spain from the North American Continent.

c

Thomas Jefferson opposed some of Alexander Hamilton's programs because Jefferson believed that... a. the federal government should encourage manufacturing and industry. b. Hamilton's program's were weakening the military strength of the nation c. Hamilton's program's favored manufacturing and commercial interests. d. the common bond of a substantial national debt would serve to unify the different states.

c

Under the Articles of Confederation. which of the following were true about national government ? a. It has a bicameral legislature b. It had the power to regulate commerce c. It had the power to conduct foreign affairs d. It had an independent executive branch

c

Which of the following was a major focus on antebellum reform? a. Universal sufferage b. income Tax law. c. Prison reform. d. Creation of National Parks

c

Which of the following was renowned African American poet in New England in the late-eighteenth century? A. Benjamin Banneker B. Lemuel Haynes C. Phillis Wheatly D. Gabriel Prosser

c

Which of the following wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin A. Louisa May Alcott B.Herman Melville C.Harriet Beecher Stowe D.Richard Henry Dana

c

henry Clay's American System was a plan to ... a. export U.S political and economic to oppressed peoples. b. maintain U.S. involvement in Europe's internal affairs. c. to foster the economic integration of the North, South and West. d. a compromise to extend slavery to the new territories

c

"There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty. This within certain probably is true and in governments of monarchical cast patriotism may look with indulgence , if not favor, upon the spirit of party. But int hose of the popular character, in government purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged". This passage is from a speech given by... a. Thomas Jefferson b. John Hancock c. John Adams d. George Washington

d

"Upon these considerations, it is the opinion of the court that the act of Congress which prohibited a citizen from holding and owning property of this kind in the territory of the U.S.A north of the line therein mentioned, is not warranted by the Constitution, and is therefore void; and that neither the plaintiff himself, nor any of his family, were made free by being carried into this territory; even if they had been carried there by the owner, with the intention of becoming a permanent resident" A. Kansas-Nebraska act B. Missouri Compromise C. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 D. Compromise of 1850

d

Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction included which of the following? A. Establishment of five military districts to prepare seceded regions for readmission as states B. Punishment of Confederates through land confiscation and high property taxes C. Restoration of property of to white southerners who would swear loyalty oath to the United States D. Reestablishment of state government after 10% of the voters in a state pledged their allegiance to the united states.

d

After the Civil War, the majority of freed found work in the South as A. Factory Workers B. Railroad employees C. independent craftsmen D. Tenant farmers

d

Between the Monroe Doctrine (1823) an the Civil War (1861), the most important aspect f foreign policy happening in the United States was... a. slavery b. Texas independence c. securing international recognition d. "Manifest Destiny"

d

Deists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries believed that a. intuition rather than reason leads people to the awareness of the divine. b. the universe was created by a natural, spontaneous combining of elements c. the idea of God is merely the creation in people's minds d. natural laws designed by the Creator, govern the operation of the universe.

d

In the pre-civil war era. the railroads' most important impact on the economy was that they A. Created a huge new market for railway equipment B. created the basis for greater cooperation between southern planters and northern textile manufactures. C. generated new employment opportunities for unskilled urban workers D. Adjustment of the Texas-New Mexico boundary

d

Roger Williams defended liberty of conscious on the grounds that... a. democracy would be jeopardized without it b. Puritan ideas of sin and salvation were outdated. c. all religions were equal in the eyes of the Creator d. government should not interfere in matters of the church

d

The 1848 women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, was a protest against. A.The use of women workers in textile factories B. the abuse of female slaves on southern plantations C. The failure of the democratic party to endorse a women suffrage amendment D. customs and laws that gave women a status inferior to a man

d

The activities of the Freedmen's Bureau included all of the following except A. providing food, clothing, medical care, and shelter to war victims B. reuniting families of freedom C. establishing a network of courts D. All the above

d

The concept that the ultimate sovereignty of the Federal Government rests with the people is most explicitly stated in... a. The Articles of Confederation b. The Bill of Rights c. Common Sense d. The preamble to the United States Constitution

d

Which of the flowing is a correct statement about slave labor in colonial Virginia... a. It first ocurred after the invention of Eli Whitney's cotton gin, which stimulated the need for low cost labor b. It fulfilled the originals plans of the Virginia Company c. It was forced upon White Virginians by profit seeking English merchants and the merchantilist officials of the crown d. It spread rapidly in late seventeenth century colonial America as enslaved Africans replaced indentured servants from Europe in tobacco fields.

d

Which of the following groups was most likely to adopt the free soil ideology. A. Free African Americans B. Northern capitalists C. Southern yeoman farmers D. Western frontier settlers

d

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Benjamin Franklin A. He founded the Bank of the United States. B. He authored the Articles of confederation C he authored the Bill of Rights D. He helped negotiate the treaty of Paris

d

Which of the following is true about the American victory at Saratoga in October 1777 during the revolution A. it enabled George Washington to recapture New York city B. It led Congress to declare independence C. I caused the British to evacuate Boston D. It helped convince France to enter the war

d

Which of the following is true of John C. Calhoun? a. He advocated a strong Federal government and helped to establish the bank of the United States. b. He had a successful movement to include the right of concurrent majority in the Constitution of the United States. c. As vice president of the united States, he helped formulate the beginning of a new Republican party d. he supported the doctrine of mummification, which declared the right of states to rule on the constitutionality of federal laws.

d

Which of the following is true of White women in colonial North America... a. They were eligible to run for political office b. They were considered their husbands equals c. They were allowed to be ordained as ministers d. they were restricted in holding property and making legal contracts until marriage.

d

Which of the following represents William Lloyd Garrison's proposed solution of the slavery question? A. Immediate emancipation and resettlement in Liberia B. Immediate emancipation and resettlement in the Southwest C. Immediate emancipation with Compensation for slaveholders D. Immediate emancipation without compensation for slave holders

d

Which of the following was NOT an element of the comprise of 1850 A. Stronger fugitive slave law B. Abolition of the slave trade in Washington D.C C. Admittance of California as a free state D. Organization of the Kansas territory without slavery

d

Which of the following wrote "Incidents in the life of a slave girl" A. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper B. Sojourner C. Lydia Maria Child D. Harriet Jacobs

d