History Exam

Which amendment formally abolished slavery? a. 13th amendment b. 14th amendment c. 15th amendment d. 19th amendment

a

What effects did the Columbian Exchange have on the following groups: Native Americans, Africans, Europeans?

The Columbian Exchange had many effects on everybody. Some benefited from the experience while others didn't. On of those groups was the Native Americans. While the Native Americans got new resources, they also got driven out their land and were affected by the diseases that the Europeans brought. A decent chunk of the Native Americans died due to the diseases that Europeans brought which led them defenseless. The Africans also got a bad end of the deal. Many Africans were taken from their homes and put into slavery for the New World. Many of these slaves ended up dying due to the harsh conditions. Out of everyone, the Europeans got the best deal. While they did experience some hard times, they got new land, slaves, wealth, and new resources. The Europeans got the best deal out of the Columbian Exchange. While it did have effects on everyone, the Europeans had the most positive effects.

The Constitution is often referred to as a "living" document because it can grow and change. Explain one way that the Constitution can grow and change.

The Constitution is often referred to as a "living" document because it can grow and change. One way it can do this is through amendments to the constitution. Amendments are changes, modifications, or corrections of the Constitution that need to be approved by atleast 3/4 of the states.

Which of the following Native American civilizations thrived as an agricultural society until the Spanish, led by Cortez, invaded in the 16th century?

Aztecs

Discuss the major theories of three Enlightenment philosophers whose ideas were used in the Declaration of Independence.

Locke believed that everyone had natural rights of life, liberty, and prosperity. Rousseau believed that the government was ruled by the people. Montesquieu believed that there needs to be a separation of government power. These ideas were used in the Declaration of Independence. Everyone has natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The government is split into groups and the people decide who is in power.

Discuss the principles James Monroe outlined in his Monroe Doctrine. How did it impact the foreign policy of the United States, particularly with Britain and France?

The Monroe Doctrine was a very important document that outlined the principles of foreign policy. There were three main points in the document. The first point basically stated that European powers shouldn't interfere with the new independent nations of the Americas. The second point stated that the US planned to avoid getting into affairs with European nations. The third point stated that the US recognized the existing colonies and states in the Western Hemisphere. Due to this document, Britain and France were not allowed to interfere with any of the independent nations in North and South America. If they did interfere, the US would act on it.

Across the colonies, groups of colonists formed an organization known as the ____________ to help lead boycotts and other resistance activities. a. Sons of Liberty b. Sons of Freedom c. Liberty Fighters d. Freedom Fighters

a

Article 1 of the Constitution concerns _________. a. the structure, powers and limits of the legislative branch b. the powers of the president c. the structure of the Judiciary d. the amendment process

a

How many states were needed to ratify the Constitution? a. 9 states b. 10 states c. 7 states d. 13 states

a

Initially, Jefferson sent delegates to France to buy _______ . a.New Orleans and western Florida b. Oregon and Washington c. Entire Louisiana Territory d. California and Arizona

a

The acts passed by the British parliament as punishment for the Boston Tea Party were called the Intolerable Acts by the colonists. What did the British call these acts? a. Coercive Acts b. Improper Acts c. Parliament Punishment Acts d. None of these

a

The first battle of the French and Indian War was commanded by a young George Washington and was fought at ________. a. Fort Necessity b. Fort Louisbourg c. Quebec d. Montreal

a

What did Hamilton hope to achieve with his financial plan? a. Greater confidence in, and increased support for, the national government b. More money for the state governments through the implementation of new taxes c. Greater confidence in, and increased support for, the state governments d. None of these

a

What was the primary economic activity for the Southern colonies? a. Farming b. Farming and shipbuilding c. Trade d. Fishing and trade

a

Which of the following Southern Colonies was started by George Calvert, the 1st Lord Baltimore, in 1634 as a safe haven for Roman Catholics who were persecuted in England? a. Maryland b. Virginia c. North Carolina d. Georgia

a

Which of the following is true concerning judicial review? a. It is the ability of the federal courts to review laws and determine whether or not they are constitutional. b. It is the ability of Congress to determine if a judge is qualified for the Supreme Court. c.It is the ability of the president to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. d.None of these accurately describe judicial review.

a

Which of the following statements about African Americans during and after the Revolution is not true? a. Colonial Americans in the North believed in full equality for African Americans and passed laws protecting their rights. b. The antislavery movement grew in the North and slavery was prohibited in many northern states during the late 1700s and early 1800s. c. Slavery in the South became more restrictive, drawing a definite division that would later separate the nation. d. Laws throughout the country were passed severely limiting the rights and political power of free African Americans.

a

Which of the following statements concerning slaves and indentured servants in the colonies is not true? a. There were some free African Americans who received the exact same rights as free white men. b. Indentured servants were required to work for a period of time (5 to 7 years) before they were freed. c. Slaves replaced indentured servants on large plantations in the southern colonies. d. Slavery was legal in all the colonies and most African Americans in the colonies were enslaved.

a

Which of the following was associated with Johann Gutenberg during the Renaissance? a. the printing press b. the telegraph c. Mona Lisa d. the astrolabe

a

Which statement about the Alien and Sedition Acts is not true? a.They made it easier for immigrants to become citizens. b.The acts made it possible for people who spoke against government officials to be arrested. c.They allowed the president to expel foreigners who were thought to be dangerous to the country. d.The acts were designed to silence political opposition to the Federalists.

a

Which statement about war hawks is not true? a.The war hawks were Native Americans led by Tecumseh who were attacking American settlers. b.The war hawks were congressmen from the South and West. c.The war hawks were led by John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay. d.The war hawks called for war against the British after heavy losses against the Shawnee at the Battle of Tippecanoe.

a

Which statement regarding the Three-Fifths Compromise is true? a. Three out of every five slaves would be counted towards the population to determine Southern states' representation. b. Slavery was declared permanently legal in all states. c. All slaves in the Southern states would be counted in the population for representation purposes only. d. Both the statement 'Three out of every five slaves would be counted towards the population to determine Southern states' representation.' and 'Slavery was declared permanently legal in all states.' are true.

a

Who chaired the committee appointed by the Continental Congress to write the Articles of Confederation? a. John Dickinson b. Alexander Hamilton c. James Madison d. George Washington

a

Who was unanimously elected the leader of the Constitutional Convention? a. George Washington b. Benjamin Franklin c. Thomas Jefferson d. Alexander Hamilton

a

Why did the colonists dump tea into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party? a. To show their opposition to the Tea Act and tax on tea b. To show the British government they didn't like tea c. To protest British troops in America d. To protest the Stamp Act

a

A _______________ interpretation of the Constitution is one that believes anything not specifically written in the Constitution is forbidden. a.loose b.strict c.Both strict and loose d.None of these

b

After the French and Indian War, there was a great deal of tension between the British and the British colonists in America. Which of the following items was not a source of tension that existed between the British and the American colonists following the war? a. Taxes b. American refusal help Britain fight a war with Spain c. British enforcement of trade/smuggling d.The British army stationed in America

b

Following the XYZ Affair, the United States _________. a.declared war on France b.got involved in a "Quasi-War" with France c.signed a treaty with Great Britain

b

The reasons for Spanish exploration are often referred to as the three Gs. Which of the following was notone of the three Gs? a. God (spreading Christianity) b. Grains (new crops and resources) c. Gold (search for riches) d. Glory (power and recognition for them and their country)

b

Where were the first shots - the "shots heard around the world" - of the Revolutionary War fired? a. Concord b. Lexington c. Bunker Hill d. Trenton

b

Which Jamestown settler married Pocahontas? He also helped make tobacco popular in Europe after shipping it there in 1613. a. John Smith b. John Rolfe c. Sir Walter Raleigh d. John Bradford

b

Which battle was considered the turning point of the war, convincing France to openly enter the war? a. Battle of Yorktown b. Battle of Saratoga c. Battle of Kings Mountain d. Battle of Trenton

b

Which group believed that a strong central government would help the new nation develop an identity? a. Anti-Federalists b. Federalists c. both the Anti-Federalists and the Federalists d. neither the Anti-Federalists nor the Federalists

b

Which is not a branch of the U.S. government created by the U.S. Constitution? a. legislative b. unicameral c. judicial d. executive

b

Which of the following is not true about George Washington? a. George Washington was made Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. b. George Washington's troops won every battle he commanded in the Revolutionary War. c. George Washington had gained military experience during the French and Indian War. d.George Washington lost the Battle of Trenton.

b

Which of the following is true about Jamestown? a. Squanto, a Native American Indian, is credited for saving the settlement at Jamestown by teaching them to grow tobacco. b. John Smith is the leader who helped save Jamestown by focusing efforts on essentials rather than searching for gold. c. John Smith is the leader who helped save Jamestown by marrying Pocahontas to make peace and get help from the Native Americans. d. The settlers survived because they settled in an area that was rich in gold and free from problems with disease causing mosquitoes.

b

Which of the following is true concerning the XYZ Affair? a. President Adams declared war on France due to the XYZ Affair. b.The French Foreign Minister, Talleyrand, demanded a bribe before negotiations could begin. c. The British and French negotiated a deal to attack American ships. d. The U.S. demanded payments for sailors who had been impressed by the British.

b

Which of the following was the largest Native American tribe in Alabama? a. Cherokee b. Creeks c. Choctaw d. Chickasaw

b

Which of the following were trained to be ready on a moment's notice to fight on the battlefield for the Americans? a. Redcoats b. Minutemen c. Patriots

b

Which statement about Thomas Jefferson is not true? a. He believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution. b. He supported Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan. c. He was against a large national government. d.He considered Hamilton's debt plan an attack on the hard fought liberty of the people.

b

Which statement about Yorktown is not true? a. The British under the command of General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. b. The British under the command of General Burgoyne surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. c. The British naval reinforcements were blockaded by the French Navy at Yorktown. d. General Washington's Continental Army blocked the British escape route inland and trapped them at Yorktown.

b

Which statement about the Embargo Act of 1807 is not true? a.It destroyed Jefferson's popularity. b.It was successful in getting foreign nations to respect the US's neutrality claims and Britain to stop impressing American soldiers. c.It outlawed all US exports to foreign nations. d.It was imposed because Jefferson had cut the military so severely that he couldn't react militarily to the impressment crisis.

b

Which three continents were involved in triangular trade? a. Europe, Africa, and Asia :b. Europe, Africa, and the Americas c.South America, Asia, and Australia d. None of these countries were involved in triangular trade.

b

Why did Aaron Burr challenge Alexander Hamilton to a duel? a.He lost the race for governor to Alexander Hamilton. b.Hamilton had been instrumental in ruining his campaign for governor. c.Hamilton beat him in the race for president. d.None of these are the reason why Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel.

b

Identify the battle fought in June 1775. It was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. a. Battle of Saratoga b. Battle of Trenton c. Battle of Bunker Hill d. Battle of Concord

c

The ______________ had a profound impact on our founding fathers as they fought for independence and later created the U.S. government. a. Renaissance b. Middle Ages c. Enlightenment d. Great Awakening

c

Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States did not have which of the following? a. a president b. a court system c.a president or a court system d. a way to declare war and make peace

c

What year did the War of 1812 end? a. 1812 b. 1813 c. 1814 d. 1815

c

Which Article of the U.S. Constitution created the Supreme Court and its jurisdiction? a. Article 1 b. Article 4 c. Article 3 d. Article 2

c

Which English document from 1689 prohibited the king from suspending or passing laws and from raising taxes without Parliament's consent? Colonists looked to this as part of the foundation for their beliefs concerning the balance of the rights of citizens and the need for government and social order. a. Magna Carta b. Declaration of Human Rights c. English Bill of Rights d. Social Contract Theory

c

Which Native American tribes fought with the British in New York during the Revolutionary War? They were pushed out of the state afterwards. a. Cherokee b. Creek c. Iroquois d. Shawnee

c

Which is not true about triangular trade? a. American Colonies provided raw materials for England to produce manufactured goods. b. It included trade between the Americas, Europe, and Africa. c. Slaves from the colonies were occasionally taken to work in manufacturing in England.

c

Which of the following is true concerning Washington's service as president of the United States? a. He served only one term. b. He was limited to two terms in office by the Constitution. c. He chose to serve only two terms. d.He was the only president to serve three consecutive terms.

c

Which of the following is used to describe a transatlantic trade of crops, technology, and culture between the Americas and Europe, Africa, and Asia? a. cash crop b. mercantilism c. Columbian Exchange d. Stock Exchange

c

Which of the following lists of battles appear in chronological order? a. Bunker Hill, Trenton, Yorktown, Saratoga b. Trenton, Saratoga, Bunker Hill, Yorktown c. Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown d. Saratoga, Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Yorktown

c

Which of the following powers would belong to the states only under the federal system? a. power to tax b. power to borrow money c. power to conduct elections d. power to charter banks

c

Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Paris 1783 is not true? a. The British recognized United States independence. b. Congress promised to recommend to the states that Loyalists have their property and rights restored. c. The Revolutionary War and the treaty that followed greatly impacted America and Great Britain, but it had very little impact on the other countries around the world. d. The spread of the idea of liberty was one of the greatest impacts of the Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Paris that followed.

c

Which of the following terms is used to describe the period of rebirth of European thought and art that began in Italy during the 1300s? a. Reformation b. Middle Ages c. Renaissance d. Crusades

c

Which statement about the Stamp Act is not true? a. It was designed to raise money to support British officials and troops in the colonies. b. It placed a tax on all legal papers, newspapers, pamphlets, and most printed materials. c. It restricted coastal shipping and violators of the act could be tried without a jury. d. It led to the Stamp Act Congress where colonists voiced opposition to the "taxation without representation."

c

Which statement aboutMcCullough v. Marylandis not true? a. Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the case. b. It ruled that Congress had the authority to create a national bank. c. It gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review. d. It reinforced the ability of Congress to make laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its powers.

c

Which statement regarding the Whiskey Rebellion is not true? a.It occurred in Pennsylvania. b.The farmers were upset at the tax on whiskey because it was the only corn product that they could transport to market without it spoiling. c.Washington responded with a small show of force so as to not upset the farmers. d.Washington felt the need to respond with force to show that the country intended to enforce its laws.

c

Who became President after James Madison? a. Andrew Jackson b. John Quincy Adams c. James Monroe d. John Marshall

c

Who proposed the Great Compromise (also called the Connecticut Compromise)? a. Thomas Jefferson b. Alexander Hamilton c. Roger Sherman d. John Jay

c

Who trained the soldiers at Valley Forge how to march like a proper army? a. General Washington b. Marquis de Lafayette c. Barron von Steuben d. General Gage

c

Who was President Washington's Secretary of Treasury? a. Thomas Jefferson b. John Adams c. Alexander Hamilton d. John Jay

c

_______________ was known for his fiery sermons, including Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. a. George Whitefield b. John Smith c. Jonathan Edwards d. Walter Raleigh

c

One of the major accomplishments of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was to ___________. a. set up a plan for surveying western lands b. challenge France's claim to the Mississippi River c. transfer ownership of western lands from the states to the national government d. establish requirements for admitting new states to the Union

d

The Continental Congress struggled with many questions of how to govern before they adopted the Articles of Confederation. Which of these is not a question they considered? a. Should states be represented based on population or size? b. Can power be divided between one supreme body and several smaller ones? c. Who gets western lands and how will they be governed? d. Should the United States become a republic?

d

The US declared war on Great Britain during the War of 1812 for a variety of reasons. What is not a reason for this declaration of war? a.The British traded weapons with Native Americans, who used the weapons to attack Americans who settled on native land. b.The British had been attacking American ships for several years. c.The British had been impressing American men into the British Navy for several years. d.Some Americans wanted to expand US territory by taking over British-owned Mexico

d

The colonists were expected to house and supply British soldiers under the _________. a. Townshend Act b. Sugar Act c. Stamp Act d. Quartering Act

d

The system of checks and balances is designed to prevent what from happening? a. Federalists fighting with Anti-Federalists b. one house of Congress from fighting with the other c. more votes by large states in Congress d. one branch of government becoming too powerful

d

What of the following was true about the journey for slaves taken from Africa to the Americas? a. The route was called the Middle Passage. b. It was a terrifying journey across the ocean in the hull of a ship. c. Many enslaved people were kept in extremely cramped conditions during the journey across the Atlantic. d. All of these statements are true.

d

Which of the following Southern Colonies was started by James Oglethorpe as a haven for people who had been in jail in England for not paying debts? a. Maryland b. Virginia c. North Carolina d. Georgia

d

Which of the following is associated with Plymouth? a. The first Thanksgiving b. The Mayflower Compact c. Pilgrims d. All of these are associated with Plymouth.

d

Which of the following is true about John Cabot? a. He was an English explorer who established colonies in New England. b. He was an English explorer who was responsible for defeating the Spanish Armada. c. He was an English explorer who discovered many riches for England on his journeys. d. He was an English explorer who surveyed or mapped the northeast coast of North America before Roanoke and Jamestown were settled.

d

Which of the following is true about the Mayflower Compact? a. It was written on the Mayflower by William Bradford, governor of the Plymouth Colony. b. It would become one of the founding principles of the United States. c. In it, the Pilgrims established a belief in self-government by agreeing to obey all of their government's laws. d. All of these statements are true.

d

Which of the following is true about women in Colonial America? a. Women were allowed to share land ownership with their husbands. b. Women were allowed to vote if they owned land. c. Women were allowed the same educational opportunities as men. d. Women had no political standing, could not own property, and could not vote.

d

Which of the following is true concerning the Treaty of Ghent? a. It ended the War of 1812 with the British. b. According to the terms of the treaty, the war ended in essentially a draw. c. It ended the "Quasi War" with France. d.Both A and B are true.

d

Which of the following statements about the Treaty of Paris of 1763 is not true? a. The British received control over Florida. b. The British received control over all the land east of the Mississippi River. c. The Spanish received control over land west of the Mississippi River. d. None. All of these statements are true.

d

Which of the following was a challenge for the government under the Articles of Confederation? a. Shays' Rebellion b. Economic problems c. Trade problems d. All of these were challenges for the government under the Articles of Confederation.

d

Which of these statements are true? a. Early Native Americans were nomadic, moving continuously, hunting and gathering food. b. Many Native Americans progressed into an agricultural society. c. Many Native Americans eventually built permanent civilizations. d. All of these statements are true.

d

Which statement aboutCherokee Nation v. Georgia is not true? a. Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the case. b. The case led to Worcester v. Georgia which ruled Georgia had no authority over the Cherokee Nation. c.The case declared the Cherokees were not US citizens and, therefore, had no legal standing in American courts. d. The ruling forced the State of Georgia to return the land that belonged to the Cherokee Nation.

d

Which statement concerning the Battle of Trenton is not true? a. The Battle of Trenton was important to General Washington because it not only boosted morale, but it also convinced many soldiers to continue fighting, even though their enlistments were up. b. The Battle of Trenton was led by General Washington after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night. c. The Battle of Trenton was a victory over the Hessians for Washington and his troops. d.The Battle of Trenton was a long-fought battle lasting several days with heavy casualties on both sides. Even though it was an American victory, the losses were so great that it lowered morale among the troops.

d

Which statement is not true about the House of Burgesses? a. It was first set up in Jamestown, Virginia. b. It was the first example of representative government in the New World. c. It was a legislative assembly made up of representatives from the colony that made the laws. d. It was set up in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and allowed all free men to participate in elections.

d

Which was not a provision of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 for admitting new states to the Union? a. Congress would appoint a territorial governor and judges. b. When a territory had 5,000 voting residents, settlers could write a temporary constitution and elect their own government. c. When the territory reached 60,000 free inhabitants, it could write a state constitution to be approved by Congress before it could be granted statehood. d. New states had to maintain a balance of free and enslaved citizens within their populations

d

Who did the United States side with during the war between Britain and France? a.France b.Great Britain c.Spain d.remained neutral

d

Who was a leader of the Anti-Federalists? a. George Washington b. Benjamin Franklin c. Thomas Jefferson d. Patrick Henry

d

Who won the Election of 1800? a. John Adams b. Aaron Burr c. Charles Pinckney d. Thomas Jefferson

d