APUSH - Period 3 Multiple Choice

In the decade following the publication of the image, which of the following groups expressed the most opposition to the exercise of power by the national government? a. Loyalists b. Whigs c. Federalists d. Democratic-Republicans

Democratic-Republicans

Which of the following most directly addressed reservations about the process depicted in the image? a. The rise of sectional unity in the new republic b. The addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution c. The establishment of the nation's first political parties d. The election of George Washington as the nation's first president

The addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763? a. To identify western lands as formally belonging to the Indians b. To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains c. To protect the French fur trade from assaults by colonists or Indians d. To establish a permanent boundary line between Indians and colonists

To prevent colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains

The Coercive Acts, passed by Parliament to punish Massachusetts for the Destruction of the Tea, included a. a new set of high internal and external tax laws. b. the end of spring elections of town selectmen. c. a law closing Boston harbor until the tea was paid for. d. a law stipulating criminals would be tried in Canada.

a law closing Boston harbor until the tea was paid for.

The Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to a. challenge the right of the federal government to supersede the laws of individual states b. prevent federalist writers from criticizing the President and Congress c. remove all foreign immigrants from the country during its war with France d. restrict the power of Democratic-Republicans in the time of war with France

restrict the power of Democratic-Republicans in the time of war with France

The original state governments that took root during and after the Revolutionary War shared the following characteristics EXCEPT a. the right to vote and participate in government for some of its citizens b. the ability for anyone to run for political office c. a "bill" or "declaration" listing the basic rights and freedoms of its citizens d. separation of political power between legislative, executive, and judicial parts of government

the ability for anyone to run for political office

"Thus, fellow citizens, have I pointed out what I thought necessary to be amended in our Federal Constitution. I beg you to call to mind our glorious Declaration of Independence, read it, and compare it with the Federal Constitution; what a degree of apostacy will you not then discover. Therefore, guard against all encroachments upon your liberties so dearly purchased with the costly expense of blood and treasure." -A Georgian, Gazette of the State of Georgia, November 15, 1787 The views expressed in the excerpt contributed most directly to a. the addition of the Bill of Rights shortly after the Constitution was adopted b. a series of rebellions and revolutions in France, Haiti, and Latin America c. the elimination of the international slave trade d. the creation of a strong central government

the addition of the Bill of Rights shortly after the Constitution was adopted

The most significant result of the Boston Massacre was that a. it led to the repeal of the Townshend Duties b. England would now permanently station British army regulars in Boston c. it led to sympathy for the British officials in charge of collecting taxes and enforcing the laws of Parliament d. the event was used by colonial radicals to inflame anti-British feelings among the colonists

the event was used by colonial radicals to inflame anti-British feelings among the colonists

"Mr. Jay's treaty [which reestablished trade and diplomatic relations between the United States and Great Britain following the Revolutionary War] has at length been made public. So general a burst of dissatisfaction never before appeared against any transaction. Those who understand the particular articles of it, condemn these articles. Those who do not understand them minutely, condemn it generally as wearing a hostile face to France. This last is the most numerous class, comprehending the whole body of the people, who have taken a greater interest in this transaction than they were ever known to do in any other. It has in my opinion completely demolished the monarchical party here." -Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Monroe, September 6, 1795 Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Jay Treaty as expressed in the letter was most directly a reflection of ongoing debates in the United States over a. economic policy b. expansion to the west c. the impact of the French Revolution d. the return of a monarchy

the impact of the French Revolution

Calls by anti-federalists during the debates over the Constitution and its ratification led most directly to a. George Washington's condemnation of political parties in his farewell address b. the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution c. the 3/5 Compromise d. the Great Compromise

the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution

The trend in total population from 1670 to 1700 depicted on the graph is best explained by a. food scarcity and extensive malnutrition among African Americans b. the spread of epidemic diseases among Native Americans c. large-scale European migration d. increases in life expectancy

the spread of epidemic diseases among Native Americans

Which of the following BEST describes how the constitutional framers dealt with the problems of slavery and the slave trade? a. they postponed a solution to these problems setting the stage for recurring future conflicts b. they formally banned the slave trade but allowed the practice of slavery to continue c. they formally banned slavery d. they explicitly provided legal support for slavery in the framework of the Constitution

they postponed a solution to these problems setting the stage for recurring future conflicts

The image most directly reflects the belief held by many in 1788 that a. a stronger central government was a positive step b. political democracy had not extended far enough c. rebellions in the Caribbean had the potential to spread northward d. outlawing slavery in all states was a desired goal

a stronger central government was a positive step

The demographics of the lower South colonies in 1750 most directly contributed to which of the following conditions 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

Relative autonomy to preserve and adapt African traditions

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

climate and geographic conditions for cash crop agriculture

By 1790, the population trend depicted on the graph led to the a. creation of new settlements on the western edge of territory occupied by European Americans b. expansion of French influence in the Great Lakes region and in the Mississippi River valley c. contraction of Spanish mission settlements in California and the Southwest d. reduction of conflicts between Native Americans and European Americans

creation of new settlements on the western edge of territory occupied by European Americans

Which of the following BEST describes the initial US government policy on suffrage (right to vote)? a. All citizens could vote b. All white men and women could vote c. All white men could vote d. All white men with a set amount of property could vote

All white men with a set amount of property could vote

Which of the following factors most directly contributed to the change between the two periods shown in the graph? a. A rise in secular reform inspired by the Second Great Awakening b. A fear of too much popular influence in government c. An expansion of political democracy for White men d. A growing reluctance to locate political power in legislative assemblies

An expansion of political democracy for White men

The change in settlement patterns from 1700 to 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

An increase in conflicts between British settlers and American Indians

"Mr. Jay's treaty [which reestablished trade and diplomatic relations between the United States and Great Britain following the Revolutionary War] has at length been made public. So general a burst of dissatisfaction never before appeared against any transaction. Those who understand the particular articles of it, condemn these articles. Those who do not understand them minutely, condemn it generally as wearing a hostile face to France. This last is the most numerous class, comprehending the whole body of the people, who have taken a greater interest in this transaction than they were ever known to do in any other. It has in my opinion completely demolished the monarchical party here." -Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Monroe, September 6, 1795 Which of the following was a reason the United States government believed it necessary to negotiate a treaty with Great Britain following the American Revolution? a. British activities and landholdings in North America were an impediment to western settlement and peace along the frontier. b. Northerners hoped that Britain's antislavery position would pressure southern states to abolish slavery. c. The Washington administration wanted to improve relations to encourage France to sell the Louisiana Territory. d. The government wanted to mediate a better relationship between France and Britain to help bring peace to the European continent.

British activities and landholdings in North America were an impediment to western settlement and peace along the frontier.

"Wherefore, security being the true design and end of government, it unanswerably follows that whatever form thereof appears most likely to ensure it to us, with the least expense and greatest benefit, is preferable to all others. . . . Here too is the design and end of government, Freedom and Security." — Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 "[G]overnments 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, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." — Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, 1776 The excerpts were written in response to the a. British government's attempt to assert greater control over the North American colonies b. British government's failure to protect colonists from attacks by American Indians c. colonial governments' failures to implement mercantilist policies d. colonial governments' attempts to extend political rights to new groups

British government's attempt to assert greater control over the North American colonies

As a result of the French and Indian War a. England became the sole colonial power in North America b. Spain acquired Canada and Florida and England gained control of the Louisiana Territory c. France regained control of Canada and England acquired Spanish Florida and several important islands in the Caribbean d. England acquired Spanish Florida and Canada and the French ceded control of the Louisiana Territory to Spain

England acquired Spanish Florida and Canada and the French ceded control of the Louisiana Territory to Spain

The American Revolution and the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence had reverberations most immediately in a. African nations that dealt heavily in the slave trade b. France, Haiti, and Latin America c. Western America and Canada d. Spain and England

France, Haiti, and Latin America

Alexander Hamilton's plan for financial stability in the United States included all of the following ideas EXCEPT a. Creation of a national bank b. Pay off the war debt of the federal government and assume the debts of the states c. High internal taxes on all of the states in order to help pay off the war debt d. High tariffs on imported goods in order to raise money and protect industries in the United States

High internal taxes on all of the states in order to help pay off the war debt

What was the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timbers? a. It led to a new treaty in which the US government agreed to allow Native Americans to stay in their lands east of the Mississippi River b. It led to the end of the Whiskey Rebellion c. It led to the British giving up its posts on the western border of the United States d. It led to the defeat and eventual removal of Native Americans in the Ohio Valley

It led to the defeat and eventual removal of Native Americans in the Ohio Valley

"What do we mean by the Revolution? The war? That was no part of the Revolution; it was only an effect and consequence of it. The Revolution was in the minds of the people, and this was effected from 1760 to 1775, in the course of fifteen years, before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington." -John Adams, former president of the United States, letter to Thomas Jefferson, former president of the United States, 1815 Which of the following is the most likely reason why Adams dates the beginning of the American Revolution to the 1760s? a. Renewed efforts by Great Britain to consolidate imperial control over the colonies b. The forging of American Indian political alliances with European powers c. Increased involvement of colonial merchants in the Atlantic economy d. The expansion of the colonial population into the interior of the continent

Renewed efforts by Great Britain to consolidate imperial control over the colonies

Which of the following acts was seen by the colonists as an unfair direct tax that could not be placed on them without direct representation in Congress (and was later repealed by England)? a. Tea Act (1773) b. Stamp Act (1765) c. Sugar Act (1764) d. Quartering Act (1765)

Stamp Act (1765)

"Mr. Jay's treaty [which reestablished trade and diplomatic relations between the United States and Great Britain following the Revolutionary War] has at length been made public. So general a burst of dissatisfaction never before appeared against any transaction. Those who understand the particular articles of it, condemn these articles. Those who do not understand them minutely, condemn it generally as wearing a hostile face to France. This last is the most numerous class, comprehending the whole body of the people, who have taken a greater interest in this transaction than they were ever known to do in any other. It has in my opinion completely demolished the monarchical party here." -Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Monroe, September 6, 1795 Which of the following was an important consequence of the debate over the Jay Treaty? a. The United States adopted a policy of isolationism. b. Sectional tensions between the West and the South increased. c. Federalists introduced legislation in Congress to establish a constitutional monarchy on the British model. d. Strong disagreements over policy promoted the development of political parties.

Strong disagreements over policy promoted the development of political parties.

The graph most strongly supports which of the following arguments? a. The American Revolution led to an overall decrease in the value of property owned by citizens in the former colonies and new states. b. The American Revolution resulted in increased political power for men of less wealth. c. The governments of southern colonies and states were generally more democratic than those of northern colonies and states. d. Property qualifications for holding office became more closely aligned with voting qualifications after the American Revolution.

The American Revolution resulted in increased political power for men of less wealth.

The colonistsí belief in the superiority of republican self-government based on the natural rights of the people found its clearest American expression a. Federalist Papers b. The US Constitution c. The Articles of Confederation d. The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following statements best explains the change over time in the composition of legislatures depicted in the graph? a. Women became involved in politics through their participation in the grassroots independence movement. b. The concept of republican self-government encouraged individual talent. c. Factory jobs provided workers with increased free time that some used to participate in politics. d. Participation in labor unions encouraged workers to engage in politics.

The concept of republican self-government encouraged individual talent.

The population trend for African Americans depicted on the graph resulted most directly from which of the following? a. A decline in the birth rate among enslaved people b. The increased use of White indentured servants as a labor force c. The outlawing of the international slave trade d. The development of an economy based on growing crops for export

The development of an economy based on growing crops for export

"What do we mean by the Revolution? The war? That was no part of the Revolution; it was only an effect and consequence of it. The Revolution was in the minds of the people, and this was effected from 1760 to 1775, in the course of fifteen years, before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington." -John Adams, former president of the United States, letter to Thomas Jefferson, former president of the United States, 1815 Which of the following factors most directly contradicted Adams' theory about the Revolution? a. The existence of considerable Loyalist opposition to the Patriot cause b. The existence of significant social and economic divisions within the colonies c. The importance of colonial military victories in bringing about independence d. The importance of support from European allies in defeating the British

The existence of considerable Loyalist opposition to the Patriot cause

"Thus, fellow citizens, have I pointed out what I thought necessary to be amended in our Federal Constitution. I beg you to call to mind our glorious Declaration of Independence, read it, and compare it with the Federal Constitution; what a degree of apostasy will you not then discover. Therefore, guard against all encroachments upon your liberties so dearly purchased with the costly expense of blood and treasure." -A Georgian, Gazette of the State of Georgia, November 15, 1787 Which of the following factors contributed most directly to the views expressed in the excerpt? a. The limitations placed on the federal government by the Articles of Confederation b. The fear of excessive centralized authority c. The efforts made to increase economic growth in the new nation d. The desire to settle new territory controlled by American Indians

The fear of excessive centralized authority

In which of the following ways did slavery change in the late 1700s? a. The expansion of slavery into the Northwest Territory became a divisive political issue in the new United States. b. The ideals of the American Revolution prompted some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery. c. The argument that slavery was a positive social institution became widely accepted. d. The holding of slaves as property became a symbol of social status in the North.

The ideals of the American Revolution prompted some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery.

"Wherefore, security being the true design and end of government, it unanswerably follows that whatever form thereof appears most likely to ensure it to us, with the least expense and greatest benefit, is preferable to all others. . . . Here too is the design and end of government, Freedom and Security." — Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 "[G]overnments 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, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness." — Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, 1776 The ideas about government expressed by Paine and Jefferson are most consistent with which of the following? a. The concept of hereditary rights and privileges b. The belief in Manifest Destiny c. The principle of religious freedom d. The ideas of the Enlightenment

The ideas of the Enlightenment

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

The orientation of the British colonies toward producing commodities for export to Europe

"Wherefore, security being the true design and end of government, it unanswerably follows that whatever form thereof appears most likely to ensure it to us, with the least expense and greatest benefit, is preferable to all others. . . . Here too is the design and end of government, Freedom and Security." — Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 "[G]overnments 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, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."— Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, 1776 The principles expressed by Paine and Jefferson best account for which of the following features of the United States during and immediately after the American Revolution? a. The development of factions and nascent political parties b. The rapid expansion of frontier settlements c. The relatively limited powers of the Articles of Confederation d. The growth of conflict between wealthy elites and poor farmers and laborers

The relatively limited powers of the Articles of Confederation

During the war for independence, most Native American tribes a. usually remained neutral in order to avoid punishment by the victors b. abandoned their territorial claims and moved west to avoid the conflict altogether c. supported the patriots, believing that removing the royal power from the colonies would result in better relations with the individual colonies d. allied themselves with the British who promised to limit westward settlement by the colonists

allied themselves with the British who promised to limit westward settlement by the colonists

"Thus, fellow citizens, have I pointed out what I thought necessary to be amended in our Federal Constitution. I beg you to call to mind our glorious Declaration of Independence, read it, and compare it with the Federal Constitution; what a degree of apostacy will you not then discover. Therefore, guard against all encroachments upon your liberties so dearly purchased with the costly expense of blood and treasure." -A Georgian, Gazette of the State of Georgia, November 15, 1787 The opinion expressed in the excerpt would most likely have been held by a. an advocate of republican motherhood b. an Anti-Federalist c. a Loyalist d. an abolitionist

an Anti-Federalist

Which of the following was the most effective action taken by colonists in protest of the new English taxes in the 1760s and 1770s? a. the dumping of tea in the Boston harbor at the Boston Tea Party in 1773 b. the formation of inter-colonial groups such as the Stamp Act Congress to draft legal arguments against the taxes c. formation of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty to take militant action against tax collectors d. boycotts (or nonimportation agreements) of British goods that reduced imports

boycotts (or nonimportation agreements) of British goods that reduced imports

According to the idea of "Republican Motherhood", the most significant job of a women in the new United States was to a. make sure that their family voted for the Democratic-Republican Party b. participate in republican politics as much as possible c. have as many children as possible in order to increase the population (and, therefore, power) of the United States d. ensure that their children were raised with patriotic republican values

ensure that their children were raised with patriotic republican values

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

growth of social tensions between backcountry settlers and coastal elites

The Battle of Saratoga was an important turning point in the Revolutionary War because a. it led to the destruction of a large portion of the British navy b. it led to France joining the patriot cause against their rival, England c. it led to the surrender of British General Cornwallis' army d. it was the first real military victory for the colonists

it led to France joining the patriot cause against their rival, England