APUSH Unit 3 AP Classroom Question Study

One important reason for the United States unfavorable balance of trade with Great Britain in the mid-1780s was the A United States government's inability to convert dollars to British sterling B British dumping of manufactured goods on the United States market C conversion of the United States economy to manufacturing rather than agriculture D high export duties on goods produced in the United States E burdensome taxes imposed by the Confederation Congress

correct: B British dumping of manufactured goods on the United States market

One direct long-term effect of the Navigation Act was that it A promoted commercial treaties with Spain and France throughout the 1700s B contributed to the rise of opposition that ultimately fostered the independence movement C encouraged colonists in North America to expand trade agreements with American Indians D led to the imposition of heavy taxes on the North American colonists in the early 1700s

correct: B contributed to the rise of opposition that ultimately fostered the independence movement

In the eighteenth century, British colonists wishing to settle west of the Appalachians were principally motivated by A the comparatively small numbers of American Indians in the old Northwest B the low price and easy availability of land C freedom from the threat of Spanish authorities D a desire to escape overcrowded cities along the Atlantic coast E promises of tax breaks for those willing to establish frontier settlements

correct: B the low price and easy availability of land

Which of the following best explains a result of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War)? A France sold the Louisiana Territory to Great Britain. B Great Britain gained a claim to land extending to the Mississippi River. C Great Britain and Spain established an alliance. D British influence over its North American colonies decreased.

correct: B Great Britain gained a claim to land extending to the Mississippi River.

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

correct: C An expansion of political democracy for White men

Which of the following was true of the French-American Alliance formed in 1778? A It contributed little to the American victory in the Revolutionary War. B It restricted French naval activity to the high seas, far from the North American coast. C It influenced the British to offer generous peace terms in the Treaty of Paris in 1783. D It allowed the French to repossess their North American colonies lost in 1763. E It specifically prohibited the deployment of French troops on North American soil

correct: C It influenced the British to offer generous peace terms in the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

The excerpt most strongly suggests that in 1774 which of the following was correct? A The American colonists were united in their desire for independence from Great Britain. B The American colonists felt the need to unite against the threat from American Indians. C Some members of the First Continental Congress sought a compromise between submission to British authority and independence. D Some members of the First Continental Congress thought it would be relatively easy to unify the colonies a

correct: C Some members of the First Continental Congress sought a compromise between submission to British authority and independence.

Gerry made which of the following arguments in the excerpt about the Articles of Confederation? A The Articles needed to be amended to make slavery illegal. B The Articles were mostly effective at funding the central government. C The problems of the Articles could not be fixed by the state delegates. D The state governments should be given increased power under the Articles.

correct: C The problems of the Articles could not be fixed by the state delegates.

"To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other power vested by this Constitution." Alexander Hamilton used the clause above to A support his argument for a strong central government in The Federalist papers B justify revising the Articles of Confederation C convince the federal government to create the First Bank of the United States D substantiate his strict interpretation of the Constitution E lobby Congress for a pro

correct: C convince the federal government to create the First Bank of the United States

Thomas Jefferson believed all of the following EXCEPT: A A strong national army is essential to keep order in the United States. B The farmer is the backbone of American society. C The government is best that governs least. D The president should practice republican simplicity. E Freedom of speech is essential in a republic.

correct: A A strong national army is essential to keep order in the United States.

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

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

Which of the following does the author use to support his argument about the power of the states under the Confederation? A Foundational political documents written during the American Revolution B Journals written by leaders of the Continental Army C Arguments eventually published as The Federalist papers D Treaties signed with Great Britain and France

correct: A Foundational political documents written during the American Revolution

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

correct: A The existence of considerable Loyalist opposition to the Patriot cause

The illustration above was most likely meant to symbolize which of the following? A The principles of republican agrarianism B Improvements in agricultural technology C Popular sovereignty D Large-scale Plains farming E The cult of domesticity

correct: A The principles of republican agrarianism

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

correct: A a stronger central government was a positive step

The principle of federalism embodied in the United States Constitution had most in common with which of the following earlier aspects of British colonial government? A The autonomy of colonial legislatures from Great Britain B The absence of colonial representation in Parliament C The enforcement of commercial regulations by British officials D The authority of the king over his colonial governors

correct: A The autonomy of colonial legislatures from Great Britain

Under the Articles of Confederation the United States central government had no power to A levy taxes B make treaties C declare war D request troops from states E amend the Articles

correct: A levy taxes

The issuing of the declaration in the excerpt best serves as evidence of the A Patriot inclusion of abolitionism as a goal of the resistance B desire of the majority of colonists to launch offensive attacks against the British C efforts of colonists to protect their rights as English subjects D colonial demand for complete independence from Britain

correct: C efforts of colonists to protect their rights as English subjects reason why previous answer D is incorrect: The issuing of the declaration in the excerpt does not best serve as evidence of colonial demand for complete independence from England. The Patriots who advocated for a rebellion in 1775 initially were not seeking independence from Great Britain. The concept of independence evolved over the next year as it became clear that Great Britain would not remove its taxes or reverse the laws it passed to punish colonial protest. Independence then became a matter of debate in 1776 as the rebelling colonies sought international support and recognition as a sovereign states apart from Great Britain.

The purpose of the survey above was to A implement the transfer of land in the Quebec Act B help finalize the terms of the Treaty of Paris ending the French and Indian War C encourage settlement and to facilitate the sale of land sold in 640-acre lots D divide up the area explored by Lewis and Clark E facilitate the further expansion of slavery

correct: C encourage settlement and to facilitate the sale of land sold in 640-acre lots

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

correct: C the impact of the French Revolution

Supporters of Washington's comments would most likely have agreed with which of the following foreign policies? A Forming a large military B Expanding territorial control C Establishing mutual defense alliances D Maintaining economic relationships

correct: D Maintaining economic relationships

In the excerpt, Otis was responding to which of the following developments? A The publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense B The threat of a French invasion of British North America C The introduction of widespread boycotts against imported British goods D The British government's attempts to pay for the costs of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War)

correct: D The British government's attempts to pay for the costs of the Seven Years' War (French and Indian War)

Which of the following claims did the residents of Greenwich use to most support their argument that they should be "relieved" by the Massachusetts legislature from the situation described in the petition? A They believed that Massachusetts should pay off its war debts. B They earned enough money to pay their state taxes. C They were eager to gain the benefits of independence. D They had aided the government during the Revolutionary War.

correct: D They had aided the government during the Revolutionary War reason why previous answer B is incorrect: In the third paragraph of the petition the people of Greenwich claimed the opposite, that they did not earn enough money to pay off their debts and the taxes levied on them by the state.

During the War for Independence, the principal reason the American government sought diplomatic recognition from foreign powers was to A rally all the states behind a common cause B convince the British of the justice of the American cause C make it easier to levy taxes on the citizens of the several states D facilitate the purchase of arms and borrowing of money from other nations E allow Von Steuben, Lafayette, and other Europeans to join the American army

correct: D facilitate the purchase of arms and borrowing of money from other nations

Alexander Hamilton's domestic and foreign policies were directed primarily toward strengthening the federal government by A favoring free trade B substituting a parliamentary for federal system of government C averting United States entanglement in Europe's wars D favoring the interests of the propertied and monied classes E establishing gold as the sole backing of United States currency

correct: D favoring the interests of the propertied and monied classes

To make the new government viable, the first Congress of the United States did all of the following EXCEPT A organize a federal court system under the Supreme Court B draft a bill of rights and send it to the states for ratification C pass a tariff for the purpose of raising revenue D grant subsidies to encourage industrial development E establish the State Department

correct: D grant subsides to encourage industrial development

The Alien and Sedition Acts were designed to A protect the nation from British spies B prevent the British from fomenting unrest among American Indians C strengthen the Constitution D weaken and deflect Republican criticism of the Federalists E counter the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

correct: D weaken and deflect Republican criticism of the Federalists

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 did all of the following EXCEPT A create a government that would be satisfactory to both slave and free states B create a government that would be satisfactory to both large and small states C create a strong central government that would not threaten the sovereignty of the states D establish a balance of power between the three branches of the national government E determine provisions to be included in the Bill of Rights

correct: E determine provisions to be included in the Bill of Rights

Thomas Jefferson disagreed with Alexander Hamilton's economic plan primarily because he feared that it would A make the new nation dependent on foreign markets for its exports B prevent the expansion of slavery to new states C lead to a military alliance with Great Britain against revolutionary France D lead to heavy taxes on whiskey producers in Pennsylvania E promote urban mercantile interests at the expense of agricultural interests

correct: E promote urban mercantile interests at the expense of agricultural interests