APUSH MIDTERM MCQ'S

Which period was the peak of manifest destiny?

1842-1853

Increase in interest rates and a decline in prices

A decline in the amount of money in circulation in proportion to the population would most likely result in a(n)

To issue an Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln felt that he needed which of the following

A military victory

Which of the following benefited most directly from the bank that Hamilton strongly supported?

A. Manufacturers.

Which of the following is the underlying goal of the colonists in the excerpt? A.) win political respresentation B.) declare independence C.) promote free trade D.) reduce the overall level of taxes

A.) win political respresentation

b. He believed the Whigs would not support more aggressive expansion

According the this diary entry, President Polk felt pressure to accept the treaty with Mexico for which of the following reasons? a. He was eager to expand into New Mexico and Upper California b. He believed the Whigs would not support more aggressive expansion c. He wanted to support a treaty proposed by the Whigs d. He feared expanding with war with Mexico if the treaty was rejected

Which of the following parts of the Compromise of 1850 was the most appealing to the North?

Admitting California as a free state

Benjamin Robbins Curtis was a Supreme Court justice from 1851 to 1857. He espoused in the Dred Scott case of 1857:

All of the above

Which of the following was most closely allied to the sentiments in this excerpt?[Samuel Gompers, Letter to Judge Peter Grosscup, "Labor in Industrial Society" 1894]

American Federation of Labor

Briefly explain the main point in excerpt 2. (2B)

As a result of the stamp act, he is losing money because of the Boycott. He is not getting as much money because he can not ship to North America.

Which individual or group among the following would be the strongest supporter of the Kentucky Resolution?

B. Democratic-Republicans.

Which of the following did Washington believe was very important for the United States to avoid?

B. Foreign alliances.

One of the strong reasons Washington and others warned against political parties as concern about...

B. divisive sectionalism.

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were issued in reaction to the...

B. passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts.

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.) Direct

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.) Nathaniel Bacon

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.) Proclamation of 1763

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 King

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.) the Boston Tea Party

a. agricultural regions

Based on the voting patterns shown in the chart, support for federal funding for internal improvements was strongest in: a. agricultural regions b. undeveloped regions c. regions where slavery was strong d. regions where the Federalist party had been strong

The Union was most disturbed because they believed that Britain was supporting the Confederates by doing which of the following?

Building warships

d. Mexican Cession

By going to war, the United States gained the territory labeled as the: a. Louisiana Purchase b. Oregon Country c. Annexation of Texas d. Mexican Cession

Hamilton's constitutional argument was based on which of the following types of powers?

C. Implied.

Who of the following would be most critical of Hamilton's position on the bank?

C. Thomas Jefferson.

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.) Seven Years' War

President Lincoln delayed issuing an Emancipation Proclamation because of his concern that it would

Cause the border states to secede

The ideas expressed in this excerpt most clearly show the influence of which of the following?[William Graham Sumner, social scientist, "The Challenge of Facts" 1882]

Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"

This excerpt was written to most directly support which of the following?[Samuel Gompers, Letter to Judge Peter Grosscup, "Labor in Industrial Society" 1894]

Collective bargaining

Which of the following developments would be most consistent with the beliefs expressed in the excerpt?[William Graham Sumner, social scientist, "The Challenge of Facts" 1882]

Consolidation of wealth by an elite

According to the passage, the final decision on whether a federal law or action was legal should be made by...

D. each state.

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.) Declaratory Act stating the right to tax

a ("nor deny ... equal protection of the laws")

For future Supreme Courts, one of the key points of the 14th Amendment would be which of the following?

facilities could be segregated by race if they were "separate but equal"

Harlan's opinion goes against the majority opinion on the Supreme Court that:

b. writer W.E.B. Du Bois

Harlan's opinion was consistent with the beliefs expressed by the:

According to this diary entry, President Polk felt pressure to accept the treaty with Mexico for which of the following reasons?

He believed the Whigs would not support more aggressive expansion

Briefly explain the main point in excerpt 1. (2A)

He believes that there is a lack of representation for the colonists, they should have the same rights as english men.

Which of the following individuals would be most critical of Van Buren's economic policy as presented in this excerpt?

Henry Clay

a. advocates of a New South

Henry Grady's comments best expresses the viewpoint of which group of people?

Dred Scott Decision

In proclaiming that all persons born in the United States were citizens, the 14th Amendment directly repudiated which of the following?

a. states in the East and North

In the 1830s and 1840s, the section of the US most affected by immigration was the: a. states in the East and North b. states with large plantations c. states west of the Allegheny Mountains d. territories that were not yet states

Which of the following is or are most similar to the statement in the excerpt?

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Which idea would Sumner most likely support?[William Graham Sumner, social scientist, "The Challenge of Facts" 1882]

Laissez-faire

President Polk was motivated to reject the treaty with Mexico because of which of the following?

Many Southerners wanted the United States to get larger gains in territory

Politics was primarily about holding office for personal gain

McElroy's letter uses humor to make a point. Which of the following statements reflects McElroy's true criticism?

By going to war, the United States gained the territory labeled as the?

Mexican Cession

Which of the following acts of Congress was declared unconstitutional in the Dred Scott decision ?

Missouri Compromise of 1820

b. France

Monroe counted on which of the following European nations to be an ally if any nation challenged the Monroe Doctrine? a. Britain b. France c. Russia d. Spain

The declaration of war against Spain by the U.S. Congress

Newspaper headlines such as those above most directly contributed to which of the following?

Which of the following political groups had its efforts to find a compromise over slavery effectively ended by Taney's decision in the Dred Scott case?

Northern Democrats

d. Wilmot Proviso

One attempt to prevent slavery in the territories was the: a. Webster-Ashburton Treaty b. Clayton-Bulwer Treaty c. Ostend Manifesto d. Wilmot Proviso

Which of the following describes a reason not mentioned by Strong in this excerpt that ultimately stopped Britain from recognizing the Confederacy?

Opposition from the British working class

Which of the following parts of the Compromise of 1850 was the most appealing to the South?

Passing a new Fugitive Slave Law

Winthrop suggests that Polk's slogan of "Fifty-four Forty or Fight!" was based mainly on which of the following attitudes?

Polk hoped to get political benefit

An increase in which of the following was the key part of the Kansas-Nebraska Act to attract Southern support?

Popular sovereignty

Which of the following ideas is Douglas appealing to when he says, "whether the people of the territories shall be allowed to do as they please upon the question of slavery"?

Popular sovereignty

a. the United States was facing problems with Mexico

President Polk accepted a compromise with Britain on the Oregon dispute because: a. the United States was facing problems with Mexico b. the British offered a large payment c. the Russians were becoming involved d. the people who settled in California were successful

a. Many Southerners wanted the United States to get larger gains in the territory

President Polk was motivated to reject the treaty with Mexico because of which of the following? a. Many Southerners wanted the United States to get larger gains in the territory b. Many Whigs opposed the treaty and were willing to continue the war c. The United States was in a dispute with Great Britain over the Canadian border d. The treaty called for the United States to give up the territories known as Upper California and New Mexico

President Wilson´s signing of the Jones Act in 1916

President Wilson´s signing of the Jones Act in 1916 Which of the following represents a policy that the authors of the excerpt would most likely support?

Briefly describe an initial reaction taken as a result of the changing views by either the British or colonists. 1(C)

Proclamation 1763

Which of the following groups would most likely support the sentiments behind this cartoon?[Man cutting the rose (Standard Oil Company)]

Proponents of anti-monopoly legislation

Which of the following best explains the tariff rates during the period from 1865-1900?

Republicans believed that high tariffs would protect American businesses from foreign competition

Chief Justice Taney's basic ruling in the Dred Scott case was based on which of the following principles?

Since slaves were property, they could not sue

b. the antislavery movement

Sojourner Truth saw connection between the women's rights movement and: a. the Second Great Awakening b. the antislavery movement c. the cult of domesticity d. the Constitution

c. the teachings of religion

Sojourner Truth strongly rejects criticisms of women that are based on which of the following? a. the ideas of transcendentalism b. the cult of domesticity c. the teachings of religion d. the working status of women

-Henry Clay, Resolution on the Compromise of 1850, 1850 To which politicians is Clay directing the last line of the excerpt?

Southerners who were threatening to secede

To which politicians is Clay directing the last line of the excerpt?

Southerners who were threatening to secede.

d. democratic government

Stevens believes public education would provide support for: a. the antislavery movement b. the growth of industry c. religious beliefs of all kinds d. democratic government

b. it will result in increased taxes

Stevens disagrees with those who oppose free public education because: a. it is an example of government control b. it will result in increased taxes c. schools lack qualified teachers d. schools are under Protestant influences

a. American System

Support for the bill would have been consistent with support for which of the following? a. American System b. Cultural nationalism c. Specialization d. Factory system

Briefly explain the British view of how the seven years war fundamentally changed the relationship between Britain and its American colonies. (1A)

The British had a low opinion of the colonial military. They would not promote the colonists past the rank of a captain.

b. farmer organizations and the Populist movement

The Ocala Platform proved an important link between which of the following groups?

President Polk accepted a compromise with Britain on the Oregon dispute because?

The United States was facing problems with Mexic

Briefly explain the colonial view as a result of the war. (1B)

The colonists were very proud of themselves. They developed self-confidence and were critical of the British troops. However, they were upset because the crown didn't recognize their achievements. The 7 years war proves that.

According to the author, what has most contributed to the need for wage earners to organize?[Samuel Gompers, Letter to Judge Peter Grosscup, "Labor in Industrial Society" 1894]

The concentration of corporate wealth and power

d. increasing the money supply would increase prices and incomes

The economic reasoning behind the Ocala Platform assumes that:

a. Massachusetts

The first free public education system in the United States began in which of the following colonies? a. Massachusetts b. New York c. Pennsylvania d. Virginia

William Jennings Bryan

The leader most closely associated with the viewpoint in this excerpt was

the concept of jingoism

The point of view of this newspaper most clearly reflects

In July of 1861, President Lincoln was particularly concerned about how his policies on slavery would affect which areas?

The states in white because they were slave states that remained in the Union

Which of the following statements best describes the states in the dark gray?

They had a strong military tradition

Which of the following statements best describes the states in the medium gray?

They included most of the country's population

Briefly explain an action in response to ONE of the two views expressed, taken by the British government from the period between 1763 and 1774.

They repealed the stamp act, then passed the Declaratory act.

d. go to jail for his beliefs

Thoreau believed that a just man should be prepared to do which of the following? a. organize opposition b. run for elected office c. overthrow the government d. go to jail for his beliefs

b. he opposed war in all cases

Thoreau challenged the government because: a. he rejected all forms of government b. he opposed war in all cases c. it engaged in a war to take land from Mexico d. it taxed people without representation

President James Garfield was assassinated

Voters demanded patronage reform in politics after

Which of the following groups provided the greatest support for Jackson's veto of the Bank?

Westerners

a. Nationalism

Which best explains why the American people were so supportive of the Monroe Doctrine? a. Nationalism b. Sectionalism c. States' rights d. Dislike of Britain

Civil Rights Act of 1866

Which best provides an example of how the "Constitution and its righteous laws," according to Douglass, provide hope for the "colored people of this country"?

a. Birmingham, Alabama, became one of the nation's leading steel producers

Which of the following best demonstrates Henry Grady's vision for the South?

Black Churches

Which of the following developed during Reconstruction to provide direct support and support self-determination for those freed from slavery?

a. The two countries should submit their claims to arbitration

Which of the following did Winthrop offer as a final way to settle the Oregon question? a. The two countries should submit their claims to arbitration b. The two countries should negotiate until they reached a compromise c. The United States should annex the land and settle it d. The United Stats should purchase the land from Great Britain

Farmers and debtors

Which of the following groups during the period from 1865-1895 most actively campaigned to increase the money supply?

b. Transcendentalists

Which of the following groups held views most similar to the ideas expressed in this excerpt? a. Revivalists b. Transcendentalists c. Phalanxes d. Millenialists

The provisions of the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War

Which of the following most directly contributed to the anti-imperialist sentiments expressed in the excerpt?

The withdrawal of "greenbacks" from circulation

Which of the following most likely explains the change in the amount of currency in circulation between 1865 and 1870?

c. Protective tariff

Which of the following reinforced the message that Burleigh was sending people who wanted to move to America? a. American System b. Industrialization c. Protective tariff d. Rush-Bagot Agreement

Limiting the voting rights of the freedmen

Which of the following was most important in enabling the Democratic Party to regain political power in the South?

The United States intervened in many American countries in the early 20th century

Which of the following was the most direct result of the policy stated in this excerpt?

Black Codes

Which of the following would in part cause Douglass's view that for African Americans, "citizenship is but a sham"?

Court decisions allowing unlimited campaign contributions by wealthy donors

Which of the following would the author, as a critic of the politics of the era, most likely oppose?

d. 1842 to 1853

Which period was the peak of manifest destiny? a. 1776 to 1783 b. 1803 to 1810 c. 1819 to 1841 d. 1842 to 1853

b. "a good pay for labor"

Which phrase by Burleigh best addresses the motives of the largest number of immigrants coming to the US during the years from 1816-1848? a. "a good climate" b. "a good pay for labor" c. "kind neighbors" d. "a hearty welcome"

The election of Lincoln ushered in a period of high tariffs

Which statement best describes the level of tariffs in the United States during the 19th century?

a. George Washington

Who of the following provided the strongest influence on President Monroe in the writing of the Monroe Doctrine? a. George Washington b. John Adams c. Thomas Jefferson d. John Quincy Adams

Expansionists such as Henry Cabot Ledge

Who of the following would most strongly support the sentiments in these headlines?

One attempt to prevent slavery in the territories was the?

Wilmot Proviso

A major part of the Confederate strategy for winning independence was based on

Winning recognition and support from Great Britain

c. Polk hoped to get political benefit

Winthrop suggests that Polk's slogan of "Fifty-four Forty or Fight" was based mainly on which of the following attitudes? a. Polk help strong anti-British sentiments b. Polk believed the country needed more free land c. Polk hoped to get political benefit d. Polk felt pressure from Southerners

President Jackson's veto of the Bank bill would contribute most significantly to

a financial panic

a special electoral commission

a special electoral commission The victor of the 1876 presidential election was decided by

Which of the following was the immediate cause of the publication of the statement in this except?

an increase in the tariff passed by congress

d. small farmers

d. small farmers The Ocala Platform resulted from a protest movement that primarily involved:

The key idea in the excerpt is that Grady believes:

d. the South needed to industrialize

Van Buren believed that the strength of the American economy was based on

farmers and planters

While Calhoun and many other Southerners disagreed with President Jackson's opposition to nullification, they agreed with him on

his opposition to the anti-slavery movement

President Jackson's guiding principle to check "the injustices of government" was

limited government

In Lakota, "wasichu" refers to

non-natives who take the best for themselves

Northerners were most upset by the Supreme Court 's Dred Scott decision because

the decision allowed slavery in the territories

This excerpt most directly reflects the continuation of the policy that

the independent nations of the Americas should remain free from European intervention

Which of the following did Winthrop offer as a final way to settle the Oregon question?

the two countries should submit their claims to arbitration

Democrats agreed to accept Rutherford B. Hayes as president in1876 in part if he agreed to which of the following?

to remove federal troops from the South