AP US History Exam
10. The____decreed that only eldest sons were eligible to inherit landed estates. A. Ancestry Laws B. Laws of primogeniture C. Joint-stock companies D. Laws of inheritance E. Treaty of the elders
b
All of the following had similar effects on colonial sentiment as the image except: A. The Tea Act B. The Boston Port Act C. The Stamp Act D. The Proclamation of 1763
b
Based on the information in this excerpt, what is Samuel Kercheval's point of view toward Bacon and his followers? A. They were dangerous men who threatened colonial stability and prosperity. B. They were frustrated men who were taking action because the government did not. C. They were allies of the governor who carried out actions that he supported. D. They were a primarily political movement that wanted Bacon to become governor.
b
For the first time, the Stamp Act placed on the colonies a tax that was A. indirect B. direct C. to regulate trade D. to support a church
b
In the context of the various disputed between the colonists and Britain, which of the following would be the most important right cited? A. Section 1: all people are by nature free B. Section 2: all power comes from the people C. Section 4: no person has special privileges D. Section 16: people should be able to worship freely
b
Non-importation is best illustrated by: A. The British Parliament limiting the sale of gunpowder to colonists under the Coercive Acts B. American colonists refusing to purchase goods from Britain after the Stamp Act C The 1807 law banning the importation of slaves from Africa D. The strict limits placed on the number of Catholics allowed into the Massachusetts Bay Colony E. The strict immigration restrictions on Japanese citizens established under the Gentlemen's Agreement
b
The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were issued in reaction to the A. ratification of the Bill of Rights B. passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts C. the revelations about the XYZ Affair D. the declaration of the Proclamation of Neutrality
b
The Olive Branch Petition was an attempt to A. Apologize to the crown for the violence between the colonists and the British soldiers B. Assert the rights of colonists while remaining loyal to the crown C. Declare independence from the British government D. Accelerate colonial resistance to Parliament
b
The cartoon above was published in 1754 specifically to: A. Encourage enlistment in colonial militias B. Advocate a colonial cooperation with Great Britain to defeat the French and Indians in North America C. Push for colonial independence from England D. Energize the colonial boycott of imported English tea
b
The change in settlement patterns from 1700-1775 had which of the following effects? A. A decrease in the coastal population B. An increase in conflicts between British settlers and American Indians C. A decrease in the economic importance of slavery and other forms of coerced labor D. An increase in trade with French Canada
b
The change in the British government's policy of Salutary Neglect after 1763 was most likely the result of which of the following? A. A desire to assimilate French colonists into the British Empire B. The need to pay off debts accumulated in the French and Indian War C. Charles Townshend becoming president of the Board of Trade in Britain D. A desire to push Native Americans off tribal lands in the existing 13 colonies
b
The concern expressed in this excerpt helps explain why the British passed the A. Peace of Paris B. Proclamation of 1763 C. Quartering Act D.Port Act
b
The concern expressed in this excerpt helps explain why the British passed the: A. Peace of Paris B. Proclamation of 1763 C. Quartering Act D. Port Act
b
The concerns expressed in the letter above can BEST be understood in the context of A. Fear of Native American rebellions in the forests outside established Puritan communities like Boston B. The religious control and superstition of 17" century British New England. C. Fear of religious and societal change resulting from the First Great Awakening. D. Growing religious dissent in Massachusetts Bay in the late 1600s.
b
The early American Indian civilizations of Mexico and Peru were based on which agricultural product? A. Wheat B. Maize C. Cattle D. Coffee E. Cotton
b
The financial means for England's first permanent colonization in America were provided by: A. A joint-stock company B. A royal proprietor C. Queen Elizabeth II D. The Law of Primogeniture E. An expanding wool trade
b
The ideas expressed in this passage most directly reflect the British belief in: A. Social equality for Africans and Native Americans B. Racial and cultural superiority C. A voice in government for all citizens D. The legal authority of the King's laws
b
The passage reveals which of the following trends during the Washington presidency? A. Weaknesses in the Constitution B. The development of the first political parties C. Establishment of precedent through the appointment of cabinet positions D. Defining the powers of the judicial branch
b
The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following developments? A. The spread of maize cultivation northward from present-day Mexico into the American Southwest B. The population decline in Native American societies C. The gradual shift of European economies from feudalism to capitalism D. The emergence of racially mixed populations in the Americas
b
The primary market for the Virginia tobacco crop during this period was A. Virginia. B. England. C. New England. D. Africa.
b
The principles laid out in the second paragraph above reflect the influence of which of the following? A. The growth of deism B. Enlightenment values C. English mercantilist policy D. European ethnocentric beliefs
b
The reason British troops were ordered to Lexington and Concord in 1775 was to: A. Impose martial law on the town B. Capture a store of militia gunpowder C. Defeat the Continental army in one decisive attack D. Disrupt colonial intelligence E. Capture the Second Continental Congress
b
The resolution of the Stamp Act Congress expressed respect for which person or group? A. Colonial merchants B. The king C. Leaders in Parliament D.Residents of England
b
The two documents from George Washington above reflect which of the following shifts in the United States government between 1786 and 17947 A. The US government now needs a simple majority, rather than an unanimous vote to take action against insurrection B. The government of the US now has the power to check rebellion among the citizens C. The US government now has the power to declare war on other nations D. Many governments in northern states had outlawed slavery
b
The___decreed that only eldest sons were eligible to inherit landed estates A. Ancestry laws B. Laws of Primogeniture C. Joint-Stock Companies D. Laws of Inheritance E. Treaty of the Elders
b
Which future political trend does the passage above MOST clearly foreshadow? A. Restriction of civil liberties during World War i B. Cold War paranoia of the Second Red Scare and McCarthyism C. Persecution of enemy aliens during the early Republic D. Imprisonment of draft dodgers during the Vietnam conflict
b
Which individual or group among the following would be the strongest supporter of the Kentucky Resolution? A. John Adams B. Democratic-Republicans C. Federalists D. Alexander Hamilton
b
Which of the following actions by the colonists is most similar to the one recommended in the excerpt above? A. The Boston Massacre B. The Boston Tea Party C. The formation of the Committees of Correspondence D. The distribution of the Massachusetts Circular Letter
b
Which of the following groups made up most of the servant referred to in the passage? A. American Indians B. Indentured servants from Europe C. Enslaved Africans D.Women whose husbands had escaped
b
Which of the following groups or individuals would have been most likely to agree with King George? A. Continentals B. Loyalists C. John Dickenson D. Thomas Paine
b
Which of the following groups was the least likely to share Washington's opinion as portrayed in the two excerpts above? A. British parliament B. Anti-Federalists in the US C. Merchants in Northern cities D. Southern plantation owners
b
Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about North American Native American societies in 1491? A. They were homogenous in their social organization B. They formed diverse societies and economies based in part on their interactions with the environment C. Their uniform religious beliefs led to hierarchical societies with rigid gender divisions D. Their social organizations were quite similar to those found in Europe and Africa at the same time
b
Which of the following is the term used by historians to label the process Charles Mann is describing? A Mercantilism B. The Columbian Exchange C. The Neolithic Revolution D. The Industrial Revolution
b
Which of the following leaders from an earlier period represented a group in a similar situation as cited in this excerpt? A. Edmond Andros B. Nathaniel Bacon C. John Smith D.Roger Williams
b
Which of the following leaders from an earlier period represented a group in a similar situation as cited in this excerpt? A. Edmund Andros B. Nathaniel Bacon C. John Smith D. Roger Williams
b
Which of the following statements best describes the view of Native Americans in North America concerning property? A. A portion of lands should remain untouched for the use of future generations B. Land should be transferred through paternal lines C. The right of an individual to use the land was temporary D.The crops grown by the individual became the property of the clan E. The transfer of land was allowed only within one's own clan
b
Which of the following was the primary reason for Hamilton's call for African American soldiers? A. The New York militia was short of troops B. The British were recruiting African Americans C. The Declaration of Independence called for equal rights D. General Washington trusted that blacks would make good soldiers
b
Which of these was a common reaction by Indians to Europeans and represented a rejection of Chief Johnson's suggestions? A. converting to Christianity B. migrating westward C. selling their land D. accepting European leadership
b
American colonists began to use African slaves primarily because A. The papacy created an edict calling for the use of African slaves in Catholic-controlled lands B. The African slaves were more accustomed to agriculture than the Native Americans C. The Native Americans were decimated by European disease, while the Africans developed immunity D. The practice of indentured servitude was outlawed by the pope E. The European population was too limited to provide the needed labor
c
As a result of the XYZ Affair, what domestic action did the US government undertake that increased tension between the major political parties? A. President Adams appointed the midnight judges B. President Adams forced Vice President Thomas Jefferson to resign C. Congress passed the Alien and Sedition Acts in order to protect from agitators calling for war D. President Adams issued the Virginia and Kentucky Resolution to protest Democratic Republican actions to protest Jay's Treaty
c
Bacon's Rebellion was initiated by a group of farmers who felt most directly threated by A. an increase in royal taxes. B. the power of large planters. C. conflicts with American Indians. D. the growth of the slave trade.
c
Early on, the community described in the passage above attracted primarily A. Indentured servants B. Slaves C. Families escaping religious persecution D. Young women
c
How did the principles laid out in the charter affect the demographic makeup of Pennsylvania in the 17 and 18 centuries? A. Pennsylvania attracted a population that was more disproportionately male than any of the other English colonies B. Pennsylvania imported more enslaved Africans than any other colony C. Pennsylvania became one of England's most diverse North American colonies D. Backcountry farmers came into conflict with American indians
c
King George's rejection of the Olive Branch Petition demonstrates that he believed that most colonists A. were personally loyal to him B. blamed Parliament for their problems C. failed to understand his policies
c
The Encomienda system allowed the: A. Native people to enslave members of other tribes B. Europeans to marry Native Americans C. European governments to give Indians to colonists if they promised to Christianize them D. Governments of Europe to abolish the practice of Indian slavery and to establish African slavery E. Europeans to establish an economy based on capitalism
c
The New England communities that developed based on John Winthrop's vision were mainly A. Coastal merchant towns. B. Individual family farms spread large distances apart. C. Close-knit towns surrounded by farmland. D. Large cities clustered along rivers.
c
The Olive Branch Petition was written following: A The Boston Massacre B. The Boston Tea Party C. The Battle of Bunker Hill D. The Gaspee Affair
c
The activities of Coronado and other Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the Americas in the 16th century primarily depended on the support of A. merchants and fur traders B. the Catholic Church C. the monarchs D. enslaved Europeans
c
The excerpt would be most useful to historians as a source of information about which of the following? A. The interaction of English colonial settlers with native populations in the early 17 century B. The harsh realities of life in the early 17" century American colonies, including illness, high mortality rates, and starvation C. The role that appeals and advertising played in encouraging men and women to participate in colonization efforts D. The nature of master and apprentice relationships in England in the early 17" century
c
The excerpt would be most useful to historians as a source of information about which of the following? A. The interaction of English colonial settlers with native populations in the early seventeenth century B. The harsh realities of life in the early seventeenth century American colonies, including illness, high mortality rates, and starvation C. The role that appeals and advertising played in encouraging men and women to participate in colonization efforts D. The nature of master and apprentice relationships in England in the early seventeenth century
c
The group most likely to oppose the ideas expressed in this excerpt would have been A. the Minutemen of Lexington B. advocated of a unicameral Legislature C. Tories such as William Franklin D. supporters of Shays' Rebellion
c
The protests by the Paxton Boys occurred during a period when many colonists were objecting to British policies that were a result of the A. Albany Plan of Union B. Great Awakening C. Seven Years' War D. Enlightenment
c
The protests by the Paxton Boys occurred during a period when many colonists were objecting to British policies that were a result of the A. Albany Plan of Union B. Great Awakening C. Seven Years' War D.Enlightenment
c
The strict code laws described in the passage above was created because A. Wealthy planters wished to create a more efficient workforce B. A sharp increase in violent crimes committed by slaves required C. The colonial government feared the growing number of slaves D. The colony lacked a sufficient supply of indentured servants drastic changes
c
The trends described by Taylor most directly illustrate which of the following major historical developments in the Atlantic world? A. The growth of mercantile empires that stretched across the Atlantic B. The increasing Anglicization of the English colonies C. The phenomenon known as the Columbian exchange D. The rise of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
c
The trends described by Taylor most directly illustrate which of the following major historical developments of the Atlantic world? A. The growth of mercantile empires that stretched across the Atlantic. B. The increasing Anglicization of the English colonies C. The phenomenon known as the Columbian Exchange D. The rise of the trans Atlantic slave trade
c
What was the major purpose of the Toleration Act of 1649? A. It was a way to suppress rebellions such as the one led by Nathaniel Bacon B. It was an attempt to maintain order in Boston after the passage of the Coercive Acts C. It protected Catholic rights in Maryland from the influx of Protestant colonists D. It extended voting rights to non-Protestants colonists E. It improved the conditions of indentured servants in the middle colonies
c
What was the short term effect of the King's rejection of the Olive Branch petition? A. The creation of the Stamp Act Congress B. An immediate vote in favor of colonial independence C. Thomas Paine's attempt to convince colonists of the necessity of independence with his pamphlet Common Sense D. The writing of the first letters of the Committees of Correspondence
c
Which of the following best summarizes the attitude toward religious beliefs expressed in this document? A. All individuals should be free to believe or not believe in God as they wished. B. Religion was a personal matter that the government should not try to influence. C. Christians should be able to practice their faith without fear of persecution. D. The colony should be reserved for the one specific type of Christianity approved by the local government officials.
c
Which of the following factors that affected Native Americans is directly implied but not stated in this excerpt? A. Many Spaniards were sympathetic to the Native Americans B. The Catholic Church was trying to help the Native Americans C. European diseases were killing millions of Native American D. The Spanish aced strong resistance from Native Americans
c
Which of the following groups most strongly supported the sentiments in the excerpt above? A. Mechanics and merchants who lived along the Virginia Coast B. The governing body and leaders of Jamestown at the time C. Small landholders who lived on the Virginia frontier D. Indentured servants and slaves in Virginia
c
Which of the following is the false concept, which held that Spanish conquerors merely tortured and butchered the Indians, stole their gold, and infected them with smallpox, and left little but misery behind? A. Dark myth B. European Legend C. Black Legend D. Spanish Myth E. Tragic Death
c
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the above movement? A. It was the first mass movement to occur in all of the colonies B. It contributed to a sense of American national consciousness and identity C. It solidified one form of Christianity to be practiced by all American colonists D. It further developed the ideas of equality that contributed to the American Revolution
c
Which of the rights in the excerpt is expressed in a way that would today be considered a limitation of individual rights? A. Section 5: separation of government powers B. Section 2: origins of governmental power C. Section 6: right to vote D. Section 12: freedom of the press
c
What situation most likely caused the sentiments expressed above? A France gained control over the Mississippi River during the Napoleonic Wars B. French officials demanded the United States end all relations with Great Britain in order to comply with the Treaty of Amity and Commerce of 1778 C. France violated articles of the Treaty of Alliance with the United States D. Americans grew angry when French officials demanded a large loan to the French government and the payment of a $50,000 bribe in order to receive American diplomats
d
Which of the following BEST explains the gender ratio of migrants to Virginia in the early colonial period A. Intermarriage between English men and Powhatan women created fewer marriage opportunities for English B. High mortality rates affected mostly men in Virginia, thus creating a greater need for men to balance the population C. Because of the higher population density in the Chesapeake region, more women were needed for domestic work D. The development of large cash crop plantations created a need for young men to work labor-intensive crops
d
Which of the following actions was a result of the Boston Tea Party? A. All of the other colonies rejected the Bostonians actions B. The tea tax was repealed C. The British gov't reopened Boston Harbor for trade D. The Coercive Acts were issued E. Britain opened negotiations with Boston concerning taxation
d
Which of the following areas on the map above witnessed the development of the most complex based around maize cultivation in the pre-Columbian era (before 1492) A. The Great Basin and the Western Great Plains B. Northeast and the Atlantic Seaboard C. The Northwest D. Present-day Mexico
d
Which of the following changes to the labor system in Virginia resulted from Bacon's Rebellion? A Native Americans conquered Bacon became the primary source of slave labor in Virginia until the early 1700 B. Indentured servants who fought with Bacon had their indentures extended to life, creating the first form of slavery C. Wage labor replaced indentured labor in Virginia D. Slave labor began to replace indentured labor because slaves were seen as easier to control than indentured servants
d
Which of the following colonies was established around similar religious goals? A. Massachusetts Bay Colony B. Jamestown C. South Carolina D. Maryland
d
Which of the following documents most forcefully disagreed with the views King George expressed in this excerpt? A. Galloway's plan for a union of colonies B. Declaration and Resolves C. Olive Branch Petition D. Common Sense by Thomas Paine
d
Which of the following factors best explain why Native American efforts to unite were rare? A. Most tribes were isolated from each other B. Europeans discouraged tribes from uniting C. People had different foods and cultures D. Tribes had traditions of independence
d
Which of the following is a reason historians are most likely to criticize the view of Columbus expressed in this excerpt? A. It ignores the period in which Columbus lived B. It displays a bias against Christians C. It skips over the progress brought by Columbus D. It uses highly charged language
d
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the southern colonies during the late 17th century? A. The economy was equally mixed among farming, trade, and small manufacturing B. African slaves were strictly segregated from white indentured servants C. The economy was dominated by skilled labor in port towns D. Tobacco, rice, and indigo served as the major staple crops E. The growth of upland cotton dominated the economy
d
Which of the following led the opposition to Bacon's Rebellion? A. leaders of the Church of England B. members of the Virginia House of Burgesses C. soldiers from the British army D. the colonial governor
d
Which of the following most directly resulted from the change in the Native American population described by Las Casas? A. The Spanish introduced new crops into the Americas, altering the native diet B.The Spanish imported Africans as a new source of labor C. Laborers on Hispaniola launched a large-scale rebellion against their Spanish oppressors D. The remaining native groups established alliances with the Spanish colonists
d
Which of the following religious groups were the authors of the Maryland Act of Toleration trying to protect? A. Jews B. Puritans C. Quakers D. Roman Catholics
d
Which of the following was a direct British response to the colonial views expressed by the Stamp Act Congress? A. Quartering Act for British soldiers B. Sugar Act taxing luxuries C. Coercive Act closing the port of Boston D. Declaratory Act stating the right to tax
d
Which of the following was not an intention of the Proclamation of 1763 A. Reducing conflicts between British colonists and Native Americans B. Keeping British colonists loyal to the British gov't C. Limiting the growth of manufacturing within the North American colonies D. Ensuring British control over colonial trade E. Enforcing the authority of the Church of England within the colonies
d
Why did the European crusades directly lead to the Age of Exploration? A. European nations needed to develop more efficient means to travel to newly acquired lands in the Middle East B. Islamic control of the Middle East and North Africa cut off Europe from the Mediterranean Sea during the 11th century C. Lost navigational technologies of the Greeks and Romans were discovered during the Crusades in newly conquered lands D. Returning crusaders brought exotic spices, perfumes, and fabrics, creating a new European demand for these commodities E. Maps defining safe passages to eastern lands were discovered by Europeans during the Crusades
d
The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following develop A. The spread of maize cultivation northward from present-day Mexico into the American Southwest B. The population decline in Native American societies C. The gradual shift of European economies from feudalism to capitalism. D. The emergence of racially mixed populations in the Americas
a
The primary audience that Las Casa hoped to influence by his writing was A. the monarchs of Spain B. the Roman Catholic Church C. the conquistadores D. the Native Americans
a
The slave culture that developed in America: A. Was derived exclusively from African roots B Rejected Muslim in its religious teachings C. Was Muslim in its religious teachings D. Contained many Western elements that remained thoroughly European E. Was a uniquely New World creation
a
Using your knowledge of U.S. history and the document above, John Adams took which of the following actions in response to the XYZ Affair? A. The United States developed closer relations with Great Britain B. The United States further developed its navy and prepared for national C. The United States declared war on France D. The United States began impressment of French vessels
a
What role did the Catholic Church play in Spain's rule of its colonial possessions in North America? A. The pope indirectly ruled the colonies through the Spanish monarchy, requiring papal approval for all policies in the colonies B. Responsibilities to the Catholic Church dominated expansion policies in the northern territories C. The papacy provided the majority of funding for Spanish exploration D. The Spanish monarchy ordered priests to convert the indigenous population to Catholicism E. The Spanish missions reported to the Pope rather than the Spanish monarchy
a
Which of the following European nations would be most likely to share the characteristics Stannard uses in describing Columbus? A. England B. Italy C. Portugal D. Spain
a
Which of the following best explain the underlying cause of the Spanish actions described by Las Casas? A. Racism B. Religion C. Desire for wealth D. Fear of native power
a
Which of the following consequences of the interactions and adaptations described by Mann had the most devastating impact on peoples of the Americas? A. The spread of deadly epidemics, such as smallpox B. The introduction of tobacco by the Europeans to native groups C. The arrival of horses brought by the Spanish missionaries D. The introduction of sugar into the American diet
a
Which of the following factors was MOST responsible for creating the conditions depicted in the passage above? A. The Puritan desire to establish a community of like-minded believers. B. The influence of religious dissenters in Massachusetts Bay Colony. C. Tensions created by religious diversity in the New England Colonies. D. Fear of slave rebellions in British North America.
a
Which of the following groups in the colonies in the late 17th century would be most critical of Locke's ideas? A. Slave owners B. Church leaders C. Merchants D. Women
a
Which of the following is the underlying goal of the colonist in this excerpt? A. Win political representation B. Declare independence C. Promote free trade D. Reduce the overall level of taxes
a
Which of the following most accurately captures the colonists' response to the Proclamation of 1763? A. Many colonists ignored the proclamation and migrated West B. Committees of Correspondence wrote petitions to the King asking him to reconsider C. Colonists formed the Association to form a continent-wide boycott D. Colonists formed the Sons and Daughters of Liberty
a
Which of the following was a consequence for Europe of the interactions and adaptations describe Mann? A. New crops from the Americas stimulated European population growth B. New diseases from the Americas caused widespread and deadly epidemics C. European leaders began to question the wisdom of building empires in the New D. Trade between Europe and the New World plummeted
a
Which of the following was a major consequence of the ideas expressed in the passage above? A. Settlement of the conflict by peaceful negotiation between the Virginia colony and the local Native Americans B. Armed insurrection against the government of the Virginia colony C. The use of British troops to put down Native American insurrection D. The assassination of the governor of Virginia by Nathaniel Bacon
a
Which of the following was a major contrast between the New England colonies and the colonies of France? A. The New England colonies were based on both agriculture and commerce B. The French settled more often in cities and towns C. The French had more conflicts with American indians. D. New England developed a less rigid racial hierarchy
a
Which of the following was a major proponent of the movement described in the passage? A. Jonathan Edwards B. John Winthrop C. Thomas Jefferson D. Thomas Paine
a
Which of the following was implemented to facilitate the above migration and to encourage the settlement and development of Virginia? A. The Headright System B. The Anglican Church C. The House of Burgesses D. Town Hall Meetings
a
Which theory best describes the spread of maize as a staple crop through the Native American populations? A. Maize was first developed upon the Siberian Steppes and carried to the Americas via the land bridge B. Maize was developed in South America and slowly spread throughout the rest of the Americas via pre Columbian trade routes C. Maize was developed by the nomadic tribes of North America but was first grown intensively as a staple crop by Native American groups in Central and South America D. The cultivation of Maize occurred separately in isolated pockets throughout the two continents E. Maize was first developed in the region that is now Mexico and spread through the Americas in a slow and uneven process
a
The change in settlement patterns from 1700 to 1775 best explains the: A. Development of economic differences between the northern and southern colonies B. Colonists' difficulties in effectively resisting the British military during the American Revolution C. Significant proportion of colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution D. Growth of social tensions between backcountry settlers and coastal elites
d
The demographics of the lower South colonies in 1750 most directly contributed to which of the following for enslaved people? A. Frequent conversion to evangelical Christianity B. Widespread opportunities for literacy C. Extensive apprenticeships in skilled trades D. Relative autonomy to preserve and adapt African traditions
d
The dispute involving the Kentucky Resolutions demonstrated that some people had rejected George Washington's warning against A. creating a national bank B. forming permanent foreign alliances C. Getting involved in European affairs D. encouraging sectional differences.
d
The event described in the passage was part of which movement? A. Social Gospel B. Transcendentalism C. Temperance D. Great Awakening
d
The historical changes that occurred between the two excerpts above were most likely the result of which of the following? A. The Northwest Ordinance B Establishment of the National Bank C. The French Revolution D. Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
d
The majority of colonists who migrated to Maryland and Virginia during the 17 century would be best described as: A Wealthy planters B. Indentured servants C. Women D. African slaves E. Bankers and financiers
d
The sentiments expressed in the excerpt above most likely resulted in the creation of A. A labor source dependent on white indentured servitude in South Carolina B. Legal codes protecting slaves from abuse masters C. Abolitionist societies dedicated to the relocation of staves back to Africa D. Codification of laws meant to control the freedom and actions of slaves
d
The situation depicted in the map above was most likely the result of which of the following? A. The smuggling of sugar and molasses by merchants and shippers B. The dumping of tea by the Sons of Liberty C. Attacks on Native Americans by the Paxton Boys D. A Violent uprising by Native Americans in the Ohio River Valley
d
A historian would most likely use this source to illustrate which of the following? A. In spite of repeated violence and claimed violations of natural rights, colonists wanted to remain a part of the British Empire B. Colonists were eager to separate from Britain in order to advance their economic standing C. Colonists respect the authority of the King and Parliament D. The majority of colonists were prepared to declare independence following the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill
a
Based on Coronado's observations, which of the following best describes Spanish efforts in Mexico in the mid-16th century? A. Exploring lands new to them B. Establishing colonies C. Warring with Native Americans D. Spreading the Christian faith
a
Despite the success of tobacco in Virginia, the colony still faced problems and eventually became a A. royal colony. B. corporate charter settlement. C. proprietorship. D. joint stock company.
a
In 1494, Pope Alexander's Treaty of Tordesillas established the line of demarcation granting A. All of the land north of the meridian not already claimed by Christian nations to the Spanish B. All of the land east of the meridian not already claimed by Christian nations to the Spanish C.Portugal the right to establish a colonial empire in South America D. All of the land west of the meridian not already claimed by Christian nations to the Spanish E. A partition between Spain, Portuguese, and French lands in the Americas
a
This image would have been used for which of the following purposes? A. To arouse support for the Olive Branch petition B. To warn colonists of the repercussions of disloyalty C. To frighten African-Americans away from escaping their masters D. To provoke the anger of the citizens after the end of salutary neglect
d
In Native North American culture along the Eastern Seaboard, the Three Sisters would most accurately refer to A. The sustainable agricultural technique of growing maize, beans, and squash B. The matrilineal lines upon which most clans were based in this region C. The trade and cultural network established between Native Americans living in North America and those Central and South America D. The spiritual belief in three major forces that defined the natural world E. The creationist myth common among eastern tribes
a
In their colonization of the Americas, the Spanish used the encomienda system to: A. Organize and regulate Native American labor B. Improve trade relations with Native Americans C. Draft Native Americans into the Spanish military D. Limit intermarriage between Spaniards and Native Americans
a
In which of the following is the explorer mismatched with the area he explored? A. Coronado-New Mexico and Arizona B. Ponce de Leon-Mississippi River Valley C. Cortes-Mexico D. Pizarro-Peru E. Columbus-Caribbean islands
a
Locke's writing had the most direct influence on the A. American Revolution B. The Great Awakening C. The Mayflower Compact D. The Zenger Case
a
The Iroquois Confederacy was able to menace its Native American and European neighbors because of: A. Its military alliance, sustained by political and organizational skills B. The Iroquois warriors' skills with the Europeans muskets C. The scattered nature of the Iroquois settlements, which made it difficult for their enemies to defeat them D. The alliance with the Aztecs and the Incas E. Its use of new weapons
a
The difference in slave populations depicted in the graphs most directly resulted from differences in: A. Climate and geographic conditions for cash crop agriculture B. The degree of participation in the Atlantic economy C. Colonial relationships with American Indians D. Structures of British imperial control
a
The event described in the image was a response to which of the following events or actions? A. Increase of the unwelcome presence of British soldiers in Boston B. The British decision to place a tax on tea in the colonies C. The announcement of the Coercive Acts D. The Gaspee incident
a
The export of New World crops to the Old World transformed European society mostly by A. Improving diets and thereby stimulating population growth. B. Encouraging enclosure of open lands and pushing workers off of farms. C. Promoting greater exploration of the interior of the American continents D. Fostering conflicts among major powers over access to new food supplies.
a
The export of New World crops to the Old World transformed European society mostly by: A. Improving diets and thereby stimulating population growth B. Encouraging enclosure of open lands and pushing workers off of farms C. Promoting greater exploration of the interior of the American continents D. Fostering conflicts among major powers over access to new food supplies
a
The ideas contained in the Albany Plan of Union would be repackaged later on in which of the following documents? A. The U.S. Constitution, 1789 B. The Declaration of Independence 1776 C. The Olive Branch Petition, 1775 D. The Articles of Confederation, 1781
a
The impact of this treaty can be primarily seen in the contemporary societies of South America through: A. Spanish being the dominant language with the exception of Brazil B. Catholicism being widely practiced in Brazil, while the remainder of the continent is primarily Protestant C. The rate of economic growth within South American nations D. The indigenous populations of Brazil remain more intact than in neighboring South American countries E. The existence of military juntas within South American nations
a
The main purpose of the Albany Congress of 1754 was to: A. Protest restrictions on western settlements put in place by the British Parliament B. Develop common defensive measures against the Spanish after they acquired lands west of the Appalachian Mountains from France C. Draw up a treaty with the Native Americans D. Create a confederation that could militarily challenge British control in the North American colonies E. Establish a strong governing body that would replace parliamentary control of the colonies
a
The map most directly depicts the A. Inland expansion of the colonial population B. Effects of industrialization C Pattern of American Indian resistance D. Decline of tobacco production
a
The notion of virtual representation is best defined as which of the following? A. The British gov't represents all citizens, regardless of their actual representation in Parliament B. Although slaves lack the right to vote, they need to be considered when conducting an official census C. Paper currency has value as long as it is backed by precious metal D. Only those males who own land can rightly participate in government and vote
a
The pattern of colonial settlement up to 1700 resulted most directly from which of the following factors? A. The large size of British colonial populations relative to American Indian populations B. British recognition of Native American sovereignty C. The orientation of the British colonies toward producing commodities for export to Europe D. British government attempts to impose greater control over the colonies in the late 1600s
a
7. In what way did early Spanish colonization differ from that of the early French efforts during the 1600s? A. Unlike the French, the Spanish made religious conversion a major focus of settlement B. Unlike the Spanish, the French focused on establishing larger permanent communities in their colonies C. The French focused less on the accumulation of wealth and more on territorial expansion than did the Spanish D. Unlike the Spanish the French based much of their colonial economy on the fur trade E. Unlike the Spanish, French colonization was in part motivated by French Protestants escaping religious persecution
d
An implication of Las Casas' argument is that a major cause of the decline of the native populations in the Americas after 1492 was the A. Importation of European and African wildlife to the Americas B. Large-scale clashes between native armies and the Spanish C. Resistance of indigenous groups to religious conversion D. Epidemics brought to the Americas by Europeans
d
For some the Revolutionary War was also a civil war because of the role played in the war by the A. American Indians B. African Americans C. Quakers D. Tories
d
How is the topic of Locke's writing similar to most writing in the colonies in the 18th century? A. He wrote about nature, and most writing was about nature or agriculture. B. He wrote about the rights of the majority, and most writing was about rights and liberties. C. He wrote about freemen, and most writing was about freedom and slavery. D. He wrote about politics, and most writing was about politics or religion.
d
In the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas, the Line of Demarcation was established granting A. All of the land north of the meridian not already claimed by Christian nations to the Spanish B. All of the land east of the meridian not already claimed by Christian nations to the Spanish C. Portugal the right to establish a colonial empire in South America D. All of the land west of the meridian not already claimed by Christian nations to the Spanish
d
Jefferson's opposition to the issues Hamilton mentions was based on the: A. Principle of judicial review B. States' rights doctrine C.Doctrine of nullification D. View of strict constructionism
d
John Winthrop's vision of a "City Upon a Hill" resulted in A. A strict society that was religiously intolerant. B. An open community that welcomed all Christians C. Passage of the Act of Toleration. D. The first example of true democracy.
d
Opponents of the plans that Hamilton lays out organized themselves into a political party called A. Federalists B. Democrats C. Whigs D. Democratic Republicans
d
The Stamp Act created great fury in the colonies because: A. It imposed massive duties on the colonies B. It was the first time Parliament had imposed a duty on the colonies C. It took badly needed revenue away from the colonial legislatures D. It was the first time that Parliament imposed a direct tax on the colonies E. The revenue generated from the stamps went straight to London
d
All of the following provided motives for English colonization except: A. unemployment B. thirst for adventure C. Desire for markets D. Desire for religious freedom E. Need for a place to exploit slave labor
e
Benjamin Franklin published in his Pennsylvania Gazette his most famous cartoon of the colonial era, a disjointed snake, which: A. Promoted the idea that America, if they accepted the Albany Plan, would be cut apart and die B. Promoted the idea that America, if they did not accept the Albany Plan, would be cut apart and die C. Argued that the British would cut apart the French (like the snake) once the Albany Plan was accepted D. Implied that the French was like the snake, waiting to be cut apart by the Albany Plan E. Promoted the idea that the French, if they accepted the Albany Plan, would join forces with the British and be united, unlike the disjointed snake
e
In the peace arrangements that ended the Seven Years' War: A. France surrendered all of its territorial claims to North America B. England turned Florida over to Spain C. Spain ceded all of Louisiana, including New Orleans, to Britain D. France lost all its valuable sugar islands in the West Indies E. The British got all of Canada except Nova Scotia
e
King Phillip's War could be best described as: A. An uprising of poor farmers against wealthy plantation owners B. The colonial conflict resulting from the European War of Spanish Succession C. The first of a series of wars between the English and French colonies in North America D. An early revolt by enslaved Africans in the southern colonies E. A conflict between Native Americans and New England settlers
e
Men became conquistadores because they wanted to: A. Gain God's favor by spreading Christianity B. Escape dubious pasts C. Seek adventure, as the heroes of classical antiquity had done D. Satisfy their desire for gold E. All of these
e
The guarantee that English settlers in the New World would retain the "rights of Englishmen" provided to be: A. An empty promise B. Unpopular among the settlers C. The cause of revolutions in Spain and France D. The foundation of American liberties E. A catalyst for French colonization of North America
e
The primary staple crops produced in the middle colonies included which of the following? A. Cotton, tobacco, and tomatoes B. Rice, tobacco, and indigo C. Wheat, flax, and barley D. Tomatoes, soy, and rye E. Oats, wheat, and barley
e
What was the major reason for Catholics migrating to the Americas from England during the 1600s? A. The return of a Catholic sovereign to the English monarchy granted them greater rights to establish colonies B. The papacy called upon English Catholics to migrate as a protest to Anglican rule C. The catholic migrants would provide Catholic nations such as France and Spain with military support within their colonial possessions D. Catholic nations in Europe granted them lands within the southern region of the New World E. English Catholics wanted to escape the persecution they faced under Anglican rule
e
Which of the following was not a provision of the Coercive Acts? A. The establishment of martial law in the colonies B. The closing of Boston Harbor C. The creation of colonial-controlled legislatures D. The quartering of British troops by colonists E. The allowance of trials to be held in jurisdictions other than where a crime was committed
e
