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Which of the following was NOT part of General Charles Cornwallis' plans at Chesapeake Bay? Attack American supplies. Attack American communication lines. Ask for additional troops from Rhode Island. Escape quickly by sea in case of an eventual defeat.

Ask for additional troops from Rhode Island.

Why was the colony of New Jersey founded? It was founded to be a homeland for Catholics from all countries It was founded to be the first colony where settlers owned all of their land The settlers of New Jersey wanted independence and staged a rebellion against the Duke of York It was given as a gift from the king to the Duke of York It was a part of New York given by the Duke of York to important colonists to gain favor with them

It was a part of New York given by the Duke of York to important colonists to gain favor with them

What state was Lyndon Johnson from? California Texas New York Massachusetts

Texas

The War of 1812 inspired the writing of The Star Spangled Banner, which was written by: Francis Scott Bee John C. Calhoun Andrew Jackson Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key

During what war did Daniel Boone serve as wagon driver? King William's War War of 1812 French and Indian War Revolutionary War

French and Indian War

Government intervention in the economy is a topic known for: Creating enthusiasm and positivity Producing consensus and agreement among political parties Its simplicity Fueling political debate

Fueling political debate

Which of these is NOT a commonly cited institutional barrier to participation in the political process? Long voting lines None of the listed choices is correct. Weekday voting Absentee voting Difficulty registering to vote

Long voting lines

What was the goal of the Law of April 30, 1830? Create an authoritarian system that would prevent all future rebellions Create the framework for a future independent Texas Make Texas more Americanized Make Texas less Americanized

Make Texas less Americanized

The Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments are an example of a _____. treaty covenant contract moral code

moral code

One of the functions of the United States government listed in the preamble of the Constitution is _____. 'to prevent hunger' 'to promote the general welfare' 'to promote economic growth ' 'to form bonds with other countries'

'to promote the general welfare'

Which of the following was a profile the Civilian Conservation Corps was focused on? A 30-year-old Wall Street banker from New York A 35-year-old Labour union leader from Michigan A 30-year-old unemployed male from Oklahoma A 35-year-old white male working in one of the Rust Belt States

A 30-year-old unemployed male from Oklahoma

Considering Texas' geography, it's no surprise that _____ is a common industry across the entire state. Agriculture Ski tourism Fishing Logging

Agriculture

Why was there a sudden growth of northern urban population centers in the late 19th century? Because of increased birth rates among white women Because of longer life expectancy Because of large-scale immigration Because of the rising cost of farmland

Because of large-scale immigration

Why was there the influx of Irish immigrants into the United States during late 18th and 19th centuries? Because they wanted to colonize America Because of racial persecution on their land Because of potato famine which devastated their lands Because of religious persecution on their land

Because of potato famine which devastated their lands

Why did the colonists view the Pequot as inferior? The Pequot women farmed The colonists saw them as godless Neither of these Both of these

Both of these

What did the Dawes Act attempt to do? Strengthen tribal government sovereignty after years of treaty violations. Civilize Native American children by forcible adoption into white families. Pay for Native American children to attend private boarding schools. Bring Native Americans into mainstream society through land ownership.

Bring Native Americans into mainstream society through land ownership.

How should a government behave in a capitalist system? By enacting laws to ensure there is a level playing field By regulating how many companies can compete in a given sector. By setting a ceiling on prices By determining production levels

By enacting laws to ensure there is a level playing field

Slavery was once legal in America, but is now illegal. Which word best describes this? B.C.E. Time Continuity Change

Change

How did World War II impact the relevance of state, local and federal governments in the United States? Even after the war ended, Americans were accustomed to looking to the federal government for solutions. The federal government was focused on the war, leaving the local and state level to deal with all of the relevant issues. Even after the war ended, Americans knew that the federal government would do nothing, but leave everything in the hands of the state level. It did not have any impact.

Even after the war ended, Americans were accustomed to looking to the federal government for solutions.

What did President Lincoln attempt to send to Fort Sumter? Food Ammunition Currency Weapons Troops

Food

Moving from East to West, which of these descriptions of the general plant-life is accurate? Forests from the Atlantic until the Mississippi, grasslands from the Mississippi until the Rocky Mountains, forests again until the Pacific Ocean. Forests from the Atlantic until the Mississippi, tropical savannah from the Mississippi until the Rocky Mountains, forests again until the Pacific Ocean. Barren hills from the Atlantic until the Mississippi, grasslands from the Mississippi until the Rocky Mountains, forests again until the Pacific Ocean. Grasslands until the Rocky Mountains, forests from the Rockies to the Pacific Ocean. None of the other answers are correct.

Forests from the Atlantic until the Mississippi, grasslands from the Mississippi until the Rocky Mountains, forests again until the Pacific Ocean.

The Star-Spangled Banner was originally a poem written commemorating the bombardment of _________ during _________. Pearl Harbor, World War II Fort Sumter, the Civil War Lusitania, World War I Fort McHenry, the War of 1812

Fort McHenry, the War of 1812

9. Which major Civil War battle concluded one day before Vicksburg surrendered? Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Gettsyburg Antietam

Gettsyburg

Why did Montesquieu have a negative opinion of monarchies and dictatorships? He believed that monarchs and dictators tended to favor cruel and unusual punishment. He believed that rulers holding sole power were likely to abuse their authority. He believed that monarchs and dictators tended to keep the wealth for themselves and their cronies. He believed that monarchs and dictators did not believe in a secular society.

He believed that rulers holding sole power were likely to abuse their authority.

How did the leak of the Ostend Manifesto in 1854 impact President Pierce's policy? He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure. He championed annexing Cuba even stronger but was defeated in the war against Spain. He decided to force the issue and started a war with Spain which caused the Democratic Party not to nominate him for a second term. He championed annexing Cuba even stronger, but his successor abandoned the plan.

He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure.

How did the reintroduction of horses affect the lives of American tribes? Horses were worshipped as gods by many animistic tribes. Horses were used for war and hunting. Horses were bred and sold to noble families at very high prices. Horses were sacrificed in animistic rituals.

Horses were used for war and hunting.

What is the view that historical change is primarily caused by the actions and influence of important historical figures? Functionalism Intentionalism Biographicalism Structuralism

Intentionalism

Why might a government decide to grant a monopoly in a heavily regulated industry? It is cheaper to regulate only one company and ensure it acts in a business-friendly fashion. The current CEO used to work for the U.S. government and arranged the deal. The government would never grant a monopoly to any specific industry. A monopoly would enable the government to control the cost of a necessary service to all.

It is cheaper to regulate only one company and ensure it acts in a business-friendly fashion.

Senator John Crittenden believed his 'Crittenden Compromise' would keep the Union together because: It allowed for states to secede if they felt the government was being unlawful. It advocated for the immediate freedom of slaves. It would restore the Missouri Compromise line and protect slavery in the South. It outlawed slavery in the South.

It would restore the Missouri Compromise line and protect slavery in the South.

Why did Italy drop out of the Big Four? Italy carried too much guilt for actions carried out in WWI. Italy's demand for more territory was denied Italy had too many conflicting ideas. Italy did not want to 'punish' Germany as the other three nations did.

Italy's demand for more territory was denied

Which was NOT part of the Boston Tea Party event? The three ships containing tea stock sat in Boston harbor for a month. Laborers on the docks would unload the tea from ships, and merchants wouldn't pay for it. Benjamin Franklin insisted that the money for dumped ships' cargo had to be repaid. Four New York merchants approached the Prime Minister and offered to compensate the British East India Company.

Laborers on the docks would unload the tea from ships, and merchants wouldn't pay for it.

Which of the following is an example of a push factor? Leaving to seek higher education Leaving to be with family who has already left Being fascinated by the culture of a new land Leaving due to fear of persecution

Leaving due to fear of persecution

Which of the following is an example of how topography affects the weather? Moist air rises over the mountains causing rain Dry air rises over the mountains causing rain Less moisture evaporates in the mountains Topography doesn't affect the weather

Moist air rises over the mountains causing rain

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote in 1920? It was considered to be the most significant democratic achievement of the Progressive Era. It met tough opposition through anti-suffrage forces. President Wilson celebrated its passage as one of the earliest supporters of the suffrage movement. It took more than a year for states to ratify the 19th Amendment. It was referred to as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.

President Wilson celebrated its passage as one of the earliest supporters of the suffrage movement.

Which of the following is the largest societal concern regarding social media and the internet today? Freedom of speech Usage rights Privacy Accessibility

Privacy

At which battle did Sherman begin to revive his career after his breakdown in late 1861? First Manassas Atlanta Vicksburg Shiloh

Shiloh

What was the Germans' response to the Treaty of Versailles? They agreed with it completely. They were horrified. They saw its fairness but didn't like its terms. They accepted it as proper punishment.

They were horrified.

The Pennsylvania constitution was drafted to eliminate the governor and formed a unicameral government for all of the following reasons EXCEPT? They believed the current government represented the wealthy aristocrats They preferred having one person as a legislator instead of a governor They thought the higher assembly was like the House of Lords in Parliament They believed the people could rule more effectively They thought the governor was the same as a king

They preferred having one person as a legislator instead of a governor

Why is it important for state governments to work well with the federal government? All of the answers are correct. To ensure the success of small projects that only benefit one state. To ensure the success of large public works projects that benefit all states. To receive more federal funds.

To ensure the success of large public works projects that benefit all states.

Why did Massanet and Governor Alonso De Leon first go to east Texas? To find the British at Fort St. Louis To fight natives at Fort St. Louis To determine if there was oil in east Texas To find the French at Fort St. Louis

To find the French at Fort St. Louis

What was the main aim of Redeemers? To put as many freedmen in jail as possible To force Southern states out of the Union To support political equality for African Americans To maintain white social and political control

To maintain white social and political control

Which of the following was NOT a goal of Lincoln's Reconstruction plan? To rebuild Southern buildings and railroads damaged in the Civil War To see that former slaves had food and shelter To redistribute farmland to former slaves To see that former slaves received an education To see that former slaves and plantation owners had a way to earn a living

To redistribute farmland to former slaves

Sarah can't help but feel that her vote in the upcoming election really isn't going to count for anything. To her, the whole election process seems rigged in favor of the rich. She's decided it's just not worth participating in the election. Sarah's situation illustrates nonparticipation stemming from _____. civic responsibility excessive political involvement authoritarian thinking excessive institutional barriers alienation

alienation

During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina wanted to _____ . declare all federal laws valid declare slavery null and void withdraw from the union immediately vote Andrew Jackson as their first president declare the federal tariff null and void

declare the federal tariff null and void

What denotes height above or below sea level? latitude minutes elevation longitude degrees

elevation

The Great Compromise _____. ignored elements of the New Jersey Plan. ignored elements of the Virginia Plan. established one house of Congress based on population (House of Representatives) and the other with equal representation (Senate). established one house of Congress with 2 votes for each state (Senate).

established one house of Congress based on population (House of Representatives) and the other with equal representation (Senate).

Which type of assessment do teachers use when monitoring students to make adjustments to the lesson plans? summative diagnostic formative norm-referenced

formative

Think about the Marbury v. Madison case. Why did Jefferson prevent his secretary of state from delivering official paperwork to the judges-to-be? he forgot to tell his Secretary of State to deliver the paperwork he didn't want members of the opposing party to take office Jefferson did no such thing he wanted revenge against John Adams

he didn't want members of the opposing party to take office

What denotes how far east or west a point is on the globe relative to the prime meridian? longitude equator latitude elevation distance

longitude

New France did NOT have _____. scattered trading posts and forts good relations with Native Americans small population tight regulation by the French government

tight regulation by the French government