AP US History

Mississippian Native American societies were known for Building large pyramids. Being divided into 4 main periods. Building large mounds. Living in adobe structures.

Building large mounds

The British general who led the war effort in the south was whom? Charles Cornwall Benedict Arnold Francis Marion Thomas Gage

Charles Cornwall

the political battles between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans were very civil. True False

False

Which groups of explorers/settlers had the friendliest relationship with the Native Americans because they traded furs with them? English Spanish French None of the above

French

This "Plan" said that Congress should be made up of one house and that each state should have equal representation in Congress. Virginia plan New Jersey Plan Connecticut Plan Georgia Plan

New Jersey Plan

The government that the new Constitution created was made up of three branches that included all of the following except Executive branch Parliamentary branch Judicial branch Legislative branch

Parliamentary branch

The Olive branch petition Promised no treason charges if the colonists stopped fighting Was passed by parliament Was an attempt by the colonists to gain support of native Americans Professed American loyalty to the crown and urged Britain to negotiate

Promised no treason charges if the colonists stopped fighting

Which of the following was not an important Puritan value? Rugged individualism in that success can be achieved without community or reliance on God. The importance of the family unit and valuing of children. The primacy of the role of religion in daily life.

Rugged individualism in that success can be achieved without community or reliance on God.

What was a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule, that for a time, was successful in driving out the Spanish from the area around Santa Fe, New Mexico? The Taino revolt The Pueblo revolt The encomienda revolt Shays' rebellion

The Pueblo revolt

Which action showed that the new government formed under the constitution would be able to enforce the laws it passed? The American revolution Shay's rebellion The Whiskey Rebellion None of the above

The Whiskey Rebellion

This photo is representative of how most people lived in the Colonial South. represents the large sums of money that could be made in the shipbuilding industry that was prevalent in the Chesapeake colonies. an example of how a small group of wealthy and powerful people lived, whose wealth was often increased form the labor of indentured servants or slaves. an example of the kitchens detached from the main home that were favored by the wealthy.

an example of how a small group of wealthy and powerful people lived, whose wealth was often increased form the labor of indentured servants or slaves.

Initially, the Powhatan Indians reacted to the Virginia colonists by helping them to survive. worshiping them as gods. attempting to kill them all. meekly accepting their religion and technology.

helping them to survie

This passage describes the situation of African slaves. indentured servants. American Indians. Puritan settlers.

indentured servants

Early on _____ provided much of the labor on plantations, but after Bacon's Rebellion _____ began to become the dominant source of manual labor in the South. American Indians, indentured servants indentured servants, slaves slaves, indentured servants slaves, freemen

indentured servants, slaves

Why did most of the Africans who came from the Americas arrive? They were forced to come as slaves. They sought better opportunities in the New World. American Indians formed an alliance with Africans to defeat the Europeans. They operated many of the merchant ships that transported goods from the Americas to Europe.

They were forced to come as slaves.

The Federalists Party was distrusstful of the common people (the masses) and felt that the rich and well born should hold the most influence in the government. True False

True

As president, John Adams Was a staunch supporter of the Democratic-republicans Sought an aggressive foreign policy against Britain Worked to keep the United States out of open warfare with European powers Proved to weak and ineffective

Worked to keep the United States out of open warfare with European powers

For those African Americans who were sold into slavery, the "middle passage" can be described as the journey from American ports to their new homes. the easiest part of the journey to America. the trip from the interior of Africa to the coast. the gruesome ocean voyage to America.

the gruesome ocean voyage to America.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Quakers during the Colonial Era? they refused to remove their hats before magistrates as they saw not authority in these positions a refusal to swear oaths they were submissive to authority and refused to do anything that would disrupt the established order of society. a promotion of pacifism and women's rights

they were submissive to authority and refused to do anything that would disrupt the established order of society.

The House of Burgesses was a small and informal legislative body that had little impact on American History. was the first European style legislative body in the 13 colonies and served as model for future representative government. was an important law making assembly in Puritan New England.

was the first European style legislative body in the 13 colonies and served as model for future representative government.

The Middle colonies were settled almost exclusively by Englishmen. had an economy based almost entirely on plantation agriculture. were the most diverse of the colonial region. had a harsh climate.

were the most diverse of the colonial region.

Which Amendment protects states rights? 1 4 10 7

10

Which of the following is a reasonable estimate of how many Native Americans lived in North and South America at the arrival of Christopher Columbus? 2 million 50 million 500 million 10 million

50 million

Which of these is an accurate statement concerning the role of religion in the colonization of the New World? All the Europeans that arrived were Roman Catholic. The most important factor in the colonial effort of all the European nations was to convert the American Indians to Christianity. A major thrust of the Spanish colonial effort was to convert the American Indians to Roman Catholicism. Most American Indians enthusiastically converted to Christianity.

A major thrust of the Spanish colonial effort was to convert the American Indians to Roman Catholicism.

This statement was from Elizabeth I. a Jamestown settlers. a debtor who relocated to Georgia. A puritan colonist.

A puritan colonist

Place these events in the correct order: A. The first Americans enter North America from Asia. B. Christopher Columbus makes landfall is what is today the Bahamas. C. Vikings establish settlements in North America. D. Paleo-Indian culture E. Aztec Empire is conquered A, E, C, B, D A, C, D, B, E A, B, C, D, E A, D, C, B, E

A, D, C, B, E

This statement statement is typical of the ideas of The British government The anti enlightenment forces Classical liberalism and the enlightenment All of the colonists

All of the colonists

The French and Indian War was fought between France and Britain in: America Britain France Spain

America

The change in settlement patterns from 1700 to 1775 had which of the following effects? A decrease in the coastal population. An increase in conflicts between British settlers and American Indians. A decrease in the economic importance of slavery and other forms of coerced labor. An increase in trade with French Canada.

An increase in conflicts between British settlers and American Indians.

At the time of European arrival, what was the most powerful American Indian society in Mesoamerica? Iroquois Maya Pueblo Aztec

Aztec

The excerpts were written in response to the British government's attempt to assert greater control over the North American colonies. British government's failure to protect colonists from attacks by American Indians. colonial government's failures to implement mercantilist policies. colonial government's attempts to extend political rights to new groups

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

Which of the following is not a correct part of the Colombian Exchange? Cattle to Europe Tomatoes to Europe New diseases to the New World Coffee to the New World

Cattle to Europe

Which of these statement about the voyage of Christopher Columbus is accurate? Columbus was the first European to reach America. Columbus proved that the world was round. Columbus was successful in finding a short route to Asia to gain spices. Columbus began an era of European colonization and an exchange of ideas, diseases, and products between the Americas and Europe.

Columbus began an era of European colonization and an exchange of ideas, diseases, and products between the Americas and Europe.

One direct long-term effect of the Navigation Act was that it Promoted commercial treaties with Spain and France throughout the 1700s Contributed to the rise of opposition and ultimately fostered the independence movement Encouraged colonists in a North America to expand trade agreements with American Indians Led to the imposition of heavy taxes on the North American colonists in the early 1700s

Contributed to the rise of opposition and ultimately fostered the independence movement

Which of the following groups most strongly opposed Washington's point of view in the address? Democratic-Republicans New England merchants Southern plantation owners Federalists

Democratic-Republicans

Why did a majority of the American Indian population die out relatively quickly after the arrival of the Europeans? The Europeans had superior weapons and systematically killed them. An unprecedented cold wave swept across America. Many were taken back to Europe as slaves. Diseases which they had little immunity ravaged the population.

Diseases which they had little immunity ravaged the population

Which of these was the primary focus of French colonial efforts in the New World? Economic gain, especially in fur trade. To convert American Indians to Roman Catholicism. To build large cities that would serve as havens for French colonists wanting to flee France. To focus on settlement in South America.

Economic gain, especially in fur trade.

Alexander Hamilton's plan for strengthening the economy and bolstering national credit proposed all of the following except Funding the national bank Assuming state debts Establishing a national bank

Establishing a national bank

Reasons for exploration included all of the following except: Europeans wanted to find spices. Europeans wanted to share their wealth with the less fortunate. Europeans wanted to spread Christianity. Europeans wanted to find new trade routes and riches.

Europeans wanted to share their wealth with the less fortunate.

This compromise adopted the idea that congress would be made of two houses - one based on population and on based on equal representation Maryland compromise New jersey compromise Virginia compromise Great (Connecticut) compromise

Great (Connecticut) compromise

This was a religious revival led by Johnathan Edwards and George Whitefield. French Revolution Limited Government Enlightenment Great Awakening

Great Awakening

Whitefield's open air preaching contributed most directly to which of the following trends? The growth of the ideology of republican motherhood. Greater independence and diversity of thought. Movement of settlers to the back country. The pursuit of social reform.

Greater independence and diversity of thought.

The passage of which act(s) led colonial leaders to form the First Continental Congress and draw up a declaration of colonial rights in 1774? Intolerable Acts Tea Act Tolerable Acts Townshend Act

Intolerable Acts

Which colony had its charter revoked and it was placed under the Dominion of New England? Virginia Georgia Connecticut Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Which colony had its charter revoked in 1686 by the British? Massachusetts Georgia South Carolina New York

Massachusetts

The voyage that brought Africans to the West Indies and later to North America was known as the Triangular Trade. Trail of Tears. Manifest Destiny. Middle Passage.

Middle Passage.

The encomienda system's stated goals were to instruct Native America s I. The Spanish language and Roman Catholic faith. What was the actual result? Native Americans were often oppressed in a slave-labor type system. The Spanish were unable to gain any wealth from the system. Other European colonial powers copied it. It was very popular among native Americans.

Native Americans were often oppressed in a slave-labor type system.

Loyalists (Tories) were least numerous in the middle colonies New England. Pennsylvania the South

New England

Which small European nation was able to make a,axing gains in the early colonial era with financial backing and advances in sailing technology including the caravel ship and astronomical ships? Spain Portugal The Netherlands Sweden

Portugal

In comparison with the American Indians, Europeans generally Saw themselves as equals. Saw themselves as more "civilized" and in some cases racially superior. Worked to promote racial harmony. Had no desire to convert others to their religion.

Saw themselves as more "civilized" and in some cases racially superior.

In the 16th century, which European nation gained the most riches from the New World? The Netherlands France Spain Britian

Spain

Native people's and Africans in the Americans Strive to maintain much of their cultural identity. Quickly abandoned their traditional cultures to adopt European ways. Were generally fairly treated. Contributed little culturally.

Strove to maintain much of their cultural identity.

Which of the following was mot taxed under the stamp act? Tea Newspaper Playing cards Legal documents

Tea

The ideas about government expressed by Paine and Jefferson are most consistent with which of the following? The concept of hereditary rights and priviledges The belief in Manifest Destiny The principle of religious freedom The ideas of the Enlightenment

The ideas of the Enlightenment

Which of the following contributed most directly to the change in the number of Africans transported to the New World after 1800? The emergence of a more industrial economy in Great Britain and the United States The outlawing of the international slave trade by Great Britain and the United States The increased resistance to slavery within African nations The influence of major slave rebellion in Haiti and elsewhere

The outlawing of the international slave trade by Great Britain and the United States

As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall helped ensure that States' rights were protected The political and economic systems were based on a strong central government The programs of Alexander Hamilton were overturned Both the Supreme Court and the president could rule a law unconstitutional

The political and economic systems were based on a strong central government

The patterns described in the excerpt most directly foreshadowed which of the following developments? The spread of maize cultivation northward from present-day Mexico into the American Southwest. The population decline in Native American societies. The gradual shift of European economics from feudalism to capitalism. The emergence of racially mixed populations in the Americas.

The population decline in Native American societies.

Which of the following is Not characteristic of the philosophy that laid the foundation for the American Revolution? The power of kings was limited, but only to the extent that nobles were guaranteed protection. Locke's Social Contract theory which said that government ruled on the behalf of people and should protect their rights. Mercantilism was as superior economic theory to capitalism as laid out by Adam Smith. individuals have certain inalienable rights that exist independent of the government.

The power of kings was limited, but only to the extent that nobles were guaranteed protection.

Which of these do not describe to Western Hemisphere? The region of the works that contains Asia It is often generally known as the "new world" Technically is all of the territory west of the prime meridian When described as the "new world" it is referring to the continents of north and south america

The region of the works that contains Asia

The patterns depicted on the graph from 1450 to 1800 best serves as evidence of which of the following? The replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servants by enslaved Africans in New World colonies. The development of varied systems of racial categorization in the European colonies. The effectiveness of the abolitionist movement in Europe and the Americas. The susceptibility of enslaved populations to New World diseases.

The replacement of indigenous labor and indentured servants by enslaved Africans in New World colonies.

Which of the following statements about the Eastern Woodland/Northeast American Indians is accurate? There were 5 major periods in their history. The early period occurred from 1-500. There are three major periods of their history: early, middle, late. The late period occurred from 1-500.

There are three major periods of their history: early, middle, late.

How did the first people who inhabited North and South America likely get there? They crossed over a land bridge from Asia. There were always people in the America's. They sailed from east Asia aboard small ships. The first people came from Europe millions of years ago.

They crossed over a land bridge from Asia.

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765? To place a tax on postage stamps used to send mail throughout the colonies. To punish Bostonians for the Boston Massacre. To place a tax on certain colonial imports and allow British troops to be stationed at colonial ports to protect customs officers. To require colonists to buy special stamped paper for all printed items.

To require colonists to buy special stamped paper for all printed items.

What became the major crop in the Virginia Company? Rice Lumber Tobacco Corn

Tobacco

The governmental body which was the seed for the system of representative government in America was the Massachusetts General Court. Virginia House of Burgesses. Mayflower Compact. English Protectorate.

Virginia House of Burgesses.

It was Virginia. Plymouth. Maryland. Massachusetts.

Virginia.

Washington's Farewell Address in 1797 Was delivered to a joint session of Congress by Washington himself Warmly endorsed the appearance of two contending political parties in America Proposed a two-term limitation on the presidency Warned against the dangers of permanent foreign alliances

Warned against the dangers of permanent foreign alliances

The Declaration of Independence Officially declared war on Britain. Was a document signed by many leading figures in the colonies that was based on many Enlightenment ideas. Proved too weak and ineffective. Stirred Britain to compromise with the colonies.

Was a document signed by many leading figures in the colonies that was based on many Enlightenment ideas.

Dutch settlers to the new world Were not a factor in colonization Tried to take over the same areas held by rival Spain. Were brilliant navigators and businessmen and primarily settled in what would become New York. Eventually would pass Britain and Spain in their power due to their skills in navigation and business.

We're brilliant navigators and businessmen and primarily settled in what would become New York.

The leader that helped the Pilgrims survive was William Bradford John Smith Roger Williams William Laud

William Bradford

Which of these was NOT a characteristic of John Adams (Federalist) according to the document from Jefferson's campaign? a monarchist against the belief that all men were born equal favoring the wealthy and powerful a Patriot with whom they had honest disagreement.

a Patriot with whom they had honest disagreement.

Virginia was founded by the Catholic Church. a group wanting to grow tobacco. a company of Englishmen. the House of Burgesses.

a company of Englishmen.

What type of people were held up as models of virtue and character by the Democratic-Republicans? bankers large plantation owners farmers who worked the land merchants

farmers who worked the land

The Spanish conquistadors were only interested in financial gain. left little lasting impact in the regions that they encountered. gained great wealth and established missions for the promote of the Roman Catholic religion. Kept a strict segregation between themselves and the American Indians.

gained great wealth and established missions for the promote of the Roman Catholic religion.

Due to his support for the French Revolution, what charges were leveled against Jefferson? if he became president he would be opposed to Christianity French would become the national language. None. All Americans thought that the French Revolution was a positive development Americans would be forced to convert to Roman Catholic

if he became president he would be opposed to Christianity

The Salem Witch Trials are an example that shows the Puritans were the least educated of all colonists. of mass hysteria of persecution in the Middle Colonies. of a mature and fair justice system.

of mass hysteria.

The export of New World Crops to the Old World transformed European society mostly by improving diets and thereby stimulating population growth. encouraging enclosure of open lands and pushing workers off of farms. promoting greater exploration of the interior of the American continents. fostering conflicts among major powers over access to new food supplies.

promoting greater exploration of the interior of the American continents

Despite their diversity in which of these areas did many American Indian tribes share a good bit of commonality? types of housing religion and land "ownership" ideas language the fact that they were all nomadic

religion and land "ownership" ideas

Bacon's rebellion helped contribute to the growth of what practice? indentured servitude Slavery cotton production an outlawing of pork

slavery

Whitefield's impact suggests that religious culture among British North American colonists in the 1700s was directly shaped by Roman catholic infuences interest in commerce and business trans-Atlantic exchanges reliance on agriculture

trans-Atlantic exchanges