A Step Back Into 2017 - Question Cards

Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional Convention willing to accept the Three-Fifths Compromise? A. It increased the political influence of the South B. It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens C. It decreased the federal tax on property in the South D. It allowed the South to expand its industrial output

A. It increased the political influence of the South

The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development? A. New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the country's busiest seaport B. New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade C. Washington, D.C., becoming the cultural and political center of the nation D. Boston becoming one of the country's largest transportation hubs

A. New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the country's busiest seaport

What was one result of industrialization in the United States during the mid-1800s? A. Sectional differences increased B. The federal government prohibited immigration C. Job opportunities decreased D. Fewer public lands were devoted to transportation

A. Sectional differences increased

Which of these was a primary reason Chinese immigrants came to the United States in the early 1850's? A. To seek gold B. To purchase inexpensive farmland C. To avoid a plague D. To escape religious persecution

A. To seek gold

The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that - A. the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws B. a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats C. the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries D. a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states

A. the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws

One environmental consequence of the large-scale cultivation of cotton in the South was - A. widespread soil exhaustion caused by decades of farming B. drought caused by overuse of river water to irrigate farmland C. air pollution caused by the use of cotton gins D. widespread water contamination caused by fertilizer runoff

A. widespread soil exhaustion caused by decades of farming

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution? A. The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens B. A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states C. The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy D. A republican system of government will better represent large states

B. A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states

How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion? A. By funding a transportation network in uninhabited regions B. By establishing a process for territories to govern themselves C. By promoting the growth of southern plantation economies D. By creating a national bank to loan money to land investors

B. By establishing a process for territories to govern themselves

How did advancements in industrial technologies affect businesses during the late nineteenth century? A. By making handcrafted goods more affordable B. By improving production methods and increasing competition C. By forcing producers to manufacture multiple products D. By causing an increase in wages for factory workers

B. By improving production methods and increasing competition

Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence? A. Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office B. Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes C. Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army D. Colonists were required to server a year in their colony's militia

B. Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700s? A. A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies that produced cash crops B. Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops C. A lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies D. Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies

B. Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846? A. To overturn a corrupt Mexican government B. To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression C. To end a Mexican slave rebellion D. To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

B. To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression

What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis? A. Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce B. Can a state regulate a federal agency C. Can a state overturn a federal law D. Can the federal government levy taxes on states

C. Can a state overturn a federal law

Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation? A. Any congressional action required executive approval B. Congress lacked the power to declare war C. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states D. Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade

C. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states

Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in northern states than southern states during the mid-nineteenth century? A. Northern states had lower population densities B. Citizenship requirements in southern states were not as strict C. Southern states had smaller industrial sectors D. Governments in northern states were less corrupt

C. Southern states has smaller industrial sectors

Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War? A. Several important Confederate generals were killed B. Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River C. The Confederate territory was divided in half D. Severe casualties were inflicted on Union forces

C. The Confederate territory was divided in half

The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue? A. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France B. The election of George Washington to a second term as president C. The establishment of the First Bank of the United States D. The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa

C. The establishment of the First Bank of the United States

The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800s. One major difference was that western states - A. relied on subsistence farming B. used natural harbors for shipping C. focused on mining and agriculture D. traded freely with other nations

C. focused on mining and agriculture

In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that - A. only the courts may regulate interstate commerce B. the president may veto federal legislation C. the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional D. only the president may issue an executive order

C. the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies? A. By introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies B. By requiring colonists to enlist in the military C. By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have D. By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

D. By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty. How did he demonstrate this commitment? A. By writing the Articles of Confederation B. By serving as commander in chief of the Continental army C. By organizing Committees of Correspondence D. By signing the Declaration of Independence

D. By signing the Declaration of Independence

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War? A. The British victory extended the fighting for another year B. The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army C. The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority D. The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States

D. The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States