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45 In March 1853 a miner from Connecticut, Edward Matteson, and his partners fashioned a three-foot tapered metal funnel to which they clamped a canvas hose. They pumped water through the hose and pointed it at the hillside from which they were trying to extract gold. —"The Gold Rush's Impact on California's Landscape," American Experience, PBS, http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex (accessed August 23, 2011) What effect did the mining technique described in this excerpt have on the local environment? A Rivers became filled with sediment. B Reduced flooding led to an increased reliance on irrigation. C Forests were clear-cut, and the timber was used to line tunnels and shafts. D Farmland benefited from a change in soil composition
A
A biography on the military career of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson would include his involvement in which Civil War events? A The First Battle of Bull Run and the Confederate victory at Fredericksburg B The Union capture of Atlanta and the March to the Sea through Georgia C The Virginia Peninsula campaign and the Union victory at Gettysburg D The campaigns in northern Virginia and the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House
A
A tourist would most likely go to Seneca falls to visit — A the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House in Women's Rights National Historical Park B Historic Jamestowne in Colonial National Historical Park C Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park D George Washington's Headquarters in Valley Forge National Historical Park
A
After the War of 1812, thousands of settlers and immigrants moved to the western frontiers of the United States in search of farming and business opportunities. In response, the government began building roads. This transportation network was intended to — A promote the free-enterprise system B establish federal control over industry C discourage the organization of new territories D prevent border disputes between states
A
Factors That Contributed to Early Industrialization in the United States An abundance of laborers The availability of capital? Which factor best completes this diagram? A New transportation systems B Increased government regulation C A decline in agricultural production D The growth of labor unions
A
John Marshall Which action should be added to this list? A Upheld the doctrine of states' rights B Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices C Allowed slavery to extend into western territories D Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review • Promotedthepublicgood • Maintainedastrongsenseofduty • Usedclearlanguagetodiscusscomplexissues
A
Reasons for Passage of the Pacific Railway Act • To aid in the construction of a telegraph line • To provide transport for military purposes • To connect California to the rest of the Union What was another reason Congress passed this act in 1862? A To promote settlement in the West B To protect industry in the Northeast C To improve transportation in the South D To transport manufactured goods to the East
A
Texas Texas Revolution Cotton cultivation U.S. statehood, 1845 California Bear Flag Revolt ? Gold mining U.S. statehood, 1850 1 Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above? A Former Mexican territory B Dependent on slavery C Settled by Mormons D Large coal deposits
A
The County Election This painting of a Missouri scene was completed in 1852. Such scenes would look dramatically different after the — A ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment C emergence of Manifest Destiny D expansion of the factory system into the South
A
The Emancipation Proclamation became effective January 1, 1863. Congress passed the Conscription Act of 1863 in March to randomly select men for service in the Union army. However, those chosen in the draft could hire a substitute or pay $300 to escape service. African Americans were not citizens and therefore not eligible for the draft. On July 13, 1863, a crowd gathered in New York City to protest the draft. Poor Irish workers turned out in the largest numbers. The protest turned into a riot, which first targeted military and government buildings. The homes of well-known Republicans, draft supporters, the wealthy, and African Americans were also attacked. After four days federal troops finally restored order to the city. The New York City riots of 1863 were partly a result of — A the economic uncertainty faced by the working class B strong local opposition to federal taxes C housing shortages affecting recent immigrants D the meager wages paid to military recruits
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The United States acquired the Oregon Territory when — A a treaty divided U.S. and British claims to the land B Mexico sold the territory to the United States for $10 million C the territory's settlers voted for annexation by the United States D Russia sold the land to the United States for $7.2 million
A
Which box lists some results of improved steamboat technology in the United States as of the mid-1830s? A • The price of fares decreased. • The tourist industry developed. • The cost to transport goods decreased. B • The price of coal increased. • Roads were built to connect rivers. • The need for Conestoga wagons was eliminated. C • Traffic on the Mississippi River increased. • Canals stopped being built in the Northeast. • More goods were shipped from the North to the South. D • New states were added to the Union. • The population of major cities decreased. • Support for Manifest Destiny grew stronger.
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• Job opportunities in cities increased. • Agriculture became more mechanized. • Prices of consumer goods decreased. These developments occurred as a result of increased — A industrialization B westward migration C expansion of U.S. territory D government regulation of business
A
21 In the 1840s, thousands of Irish immigrants came to the United States seeking to escape — A a civil war between Protestants and Catholics B a famine caused by the failure of a staple food crop C a series of violent conflicts between the British and Irish governments D a series of smallpox epidemics
B
23 The primary goal of the American Temperance Society was to — A ban the spread of slavery to new territories B decrease the consumption of alcohol C gain the release of mentally ill people from prisons D create a self-sufficient utopian society
B
25 In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by — A filing another petition against the Cherokee Nation B ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation C ordering state officials in Georgia to negotiate with the Cherokee Nation D asking Congress to pay reparations to the Cherokee Nation
B
47 • The U.S. population grew from more than 5 million in 1800 to just over 23 million by 1850. • The United States experienced financial panics in 1819 and in 1837. • Land ownership was linked to wealth and independence. The bullet points in this list would most likely be included in an essay about — A the rise of the Republican Party B the emergence of Manifest Destiny C abolitionist groups in the western territories D the growth of the secession movement in southern states
B
Characteristics of American Colonies Colonies Resource Climate Product Northern Deep harbors Cold 1 Middle Rich farmland 2 Livestock Southern 3 Warm 4 Which characteristic is correctly matched with a number in the table? A 1: Indigo B 2: Moderate C 3: Rocky soil D 4: Ships
B
During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception? A The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations B The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions C The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors D Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders
B
Resolved, That our title to the whole of the Territory of Oregon is clear and unquestionable; that no portion of the same ought to be ceded to England or any other power, and that the re-occupation of Oregon and the re-annexation of Texas at the earliest practicable period are great American measures, which this Convention recommends to the cordial support of the Democracy of the Union. —Democratic Party Platform of 1844 This excerpt provides evidence that in 1844 Democrats supported — A federal financing of transportation systems in the West B making Manifest Destiny an official federal policy C social Darwinism as a justification for expansion D prohibiting the expansion of slavery into new areas of the United States
B
The innovation of the steam boat most affected the U.S. economy by — A decreasing the need for canals B allowing more efficient movement of goods C reducing the costs of settling in western territories D transporting workers from southern states to northern states
B
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved for the states respectively, or to the people. —Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the — A Bank War B Nullification Crisis C Corrupt Bargain D XYZ Affair
B
What was one major effect of the Second Great Awakening? A Churches turned away from public politics and focused on internal religious issues. B People were inspired to join reform movements to address social problems. C Religious leaders petitioned legislatures to extend suffrage to women. D Politicians were encouraged to promote states' rights rather than federal unity.
B
Which of the following reversed the Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford? A The Dawes Act B The Fourteenth Amendment C The Compromise of 1877 D The Kansas-Nebraska Act
B
Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny? A Abolishing slavery throughout the United States B Occupying all of North America C Withdrawing from foreign affairs D Returning to an agrarian economy
B
• Daughters of Temperance • Women's Christian Temperance Union How did the growth of these organizations most affect the role of women in U.S. society? A By providing economic opportunities for women in urban areas B By expanding the participation of women in social reform C By increasing the number of women teachers in rural areas D By securing the establishment of private universities for women Social
B
37 Which pull factor accounted for much of Chinese immigration to the United States in the mid-1800s? A An opportunity for free land in the Midwest B The prospect of religious freedom C An economic boom in the West D The possibility of a free education
C
39 Provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 • Designated all people born in the United States (except American Indians) as citizens • Granted all citizens certain rights under the law What is the historical significance of this act? A It was the first time Congress voted to overrule a presidential veto. B It represented a shift in federal power after the impeachment of President Johnson. C It was the first time Congress passed a law that protected racial minorities. D It represented the failure of northern abolitionists to influence Reconstruction policies.
C
49 How did the factory system contribute to the rapid industrialization of the United States? A By using slave labor to mass-produce goods B By relying on skilled artisans to create custom goods C By making the production of goods more efficient D By making the distribution of goods less costly
C
7 How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston? A Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources. B Proximity to flooding rivers limited development. C Natural harbors provided access to markets. D Extreme climates limited productive activity.
C
Building the National Road • Trees, stumps, brush, and rock were removed. • Hills were leveled, and hollows were filled. • Layers of stone were laid in graduated sizes. • Drainage ditches were dug. Which of the following was the most direct result of the environmental modifications listed above? A Federal regulations were adopted to ensure safety and ease of travel on the road. B State governments cooperated closely to maintain road quality. C Improved transportation to western states expanded trade and settlement. D Road construction became a major industry in the United States.
C
Finally, in the summer of 1842, after seven years of desperate warfare, an agreement was reached with the few hundred remaining Seminoles, allowing them to live in southwest Florida. —John and Mary Lou Missall, A Short History of the Seminole Wars, 2006 What led to the conflict referred to in this excerpt? A The passage of the Dawes Act B The Louisiana Purchase C The adoption of Indian removal policies D The Battle of Tippecanoe
C
How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization? A Manufacturers produced goods to export overseas. B Labor unions were formed to protect mill workers. C Workers moved closer to manufacturing centers. D Industrialists invested in cotton plantations.
C
I consider, then, the power to annul a law of the United States, assumed by one state, incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution . . . —Proclamation, President Andrew Jackson 9 The proclamation excerpted above was issued during which of these historical events? A Shays's Rebellion B The War of 1812 C The Nullification Crisis D The Civil War
C
I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can't say—I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger. —1904 Who made this statement? A Harriet Beecher Stowe B Elizabeth Cady Stanton C Harriet Tubman D Phillis Wheatley
C
New York Daily Times Missouri Compromise Declared Unconstitutional March 7, 1857 New York Daily Tribune The Triumph of Slavery March 9, 1857 These headlines refer to the decision in which Supreme Court case? A McCulloch v. Maryland B Gibbons v. Ogden C Dred Scott v. Sandford D Worcester v. Georgia
C
Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century? A Women in unions gained bargaining power with employers. B The government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace. C Women seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities. D State governments called conventions in support of women's suffrage.
C
1 W E N S LA AR MS AL GA SC NCTN KY OH PA MD IL IN MO Unorganized Territory VA Florida Territory Indian Territory Republic of Texas Republic of Texas Relocation of American Indians in the 1830s Chickasaw Creek Cherokee Choctaw Seminole Disputed Disputed Territory Territory Disputed Territory Mexico Mexico Mexico What was a major reason for the federal government's involvement in the relocations depicted on this map? A To persuade American Indians to become farmers B To gain access to important rivers C To punish American Indians who were allies of the British D To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources
D
13 Which of these describes a result of the Thirteenth Amendment? A African Americans in the North could vote. B State governments were required to protect individual rights. C Former Confederate officials were prohibited from holding elected office. D African Americans in the South could move elsewhere.
D
21 • Bonds and currency with little to no value • Bank failures and bankrupt businesses • Destroyed railroads, farms, and homes • High food prices and widespread crop failures This list describes conditions found in — A California following the Gold Rush B Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812 C western territories after the U.S.-Mexican War D southern states at the beginning of Reconstruction
D
23 How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy? A The use of federal paper currency increased. B Agricultural imports increased. C Imports of raw materials increased. D Manufacturing increased.
D
35 Under the Twelfth Amendment, the decision was turned over to the House of Representatives, which elected John Quincy Adams. Andrew Jackson won the most votes in the Electoral College, but he did not have a majority. Jackson's supporters called Adams's election the result of a "corrupt bargain." The Presidential Election of 1824 What was one effect of these events on the 1828 presidential election? A Votes were cast by secret ballot. B Property qualifications for voting were strengthened. C Poll taxes were reduced. D Voter participation increased
D
Characteristics of California and Florida • Good climates for agriculture • Long coastlines with natural harbors and bays • Originally inhabited by American Indians Which of these characteristics also describes these two states? A Founded as work colonies for debtors B Former slave states C Were havens for religious dissenters D Former Spanish colonies
D
Niagara Falls, Thomas Cole, 1830 This painting shares a common theme with which literary work? A "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe B The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne C "Paul Revere's Ride," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow D Nature, by Ralph Waldo Emerson
D
Ralph Waldo Emerson • Popular essayist and lecturer • Promoted individualism and self-reliance • Works included "Nature" and "The American Scholar" Which movement did Emerson lead? A Temperance B Abolitionism C The Second Great Awakening D Transcendentalism
D
The Bessemer steel process affected westward expansion in the United States by enabling — A clipper ships to be built in order to transport passengers from the East Coast to the West Coast B interstate canal systems to be built in order to transport agricultural goods from west to east C Conestoga wagons to be built in order to carry people and goods to the West D railroads to be built in order to carry people and goods to the West
D
What was a major result of the Missouri Compromise? A It increased the number of immigrants settling in northern states. B It provided financing for canal construction. C It rapidly expanded railroad construction in southern states. D It temporarily relieved sectional tensions.
D
What was one major impact of uncle toms cabin? A The profits from book sales funded early labor organizations. B Congress was inspired to pass laws outlawing the abuse of slaves. C The Supreme Court overturned fugitive slave laws. D Support grew for the abolitionist movement.
D
Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization? A Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek. B Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment. C Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills. D Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories
D
28 Which of the following was a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854? F Fighting broke out between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups in Kansas. G Kansas entered the Union as a slave state through popular sovereignty in 1856. H Nebraskan settlers who supported abolition moved to Kansas. J The boundary established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was extended farther south.
F
As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of — F expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean G acquiring land for a southwestern railroad H reserving western territory for American Indians J securing the southern border of the country
F
Black Codes was a name given to laws passed by southern governments established during the presidency of Andrew Johnson. These laws imposed severe restrictions on freedmen, such as prohibiting their right to vote, forbidding them to sit on juries, and limiting their right to testify against white men. They were also forbidden from carrying weapons in public places and working in certain occupations. —National Archives and Records Administration, http://www.archives.gov (accessed July 14, 2010) Southern states passed the codes described in this excerpt in order to — F limit the effects of the Reconstruction Amendments G increase the labor supply for factory jobs in the North H decrease the number of northern representatives in Congress J improve relations with the Democratic Party
F
Eli Whitney obtains a patent for the cotton gin. Raw cotton becomes easier to process. Cotton production increases. ? 38 Which of these best completes the diagram above? F The demand for slaves increases in the South. G More textile factories are established in the South. H The number of European immigrants arriving at southern port cities increases. J More tobacco and food crops are cultivated on southern plantations.
F
Gold was discovered on Cherokee land. Georgia annexed Cherokee land and abolished the Cherokee government and its laws. The Cherokees refused to move from their land. One attempt to resolve this issue without violence involved which action? F The Cherokee Nation challenged Georgia's anti-Cherokee laws before the U.S. Supreme Court. G Georgia asked the federal government for funds to purchase Cherokee land. H The Cherokee Nation asked President Andrew Jackson to negotiate with Georgia. J Georgia offered to grant U.S. citizenship to the Cherokees.
F
How did Samuel Morse's best-known innovation contribute to U.S. growth and development? F It enabled instantaneous long-distance transmission of information. G It allowed manufactured goods to be produced at lower costs. H It boosted the speed of cross-country mail delivery. J It increased national unity by reducing sectional differences.
F
The Second Great Awakening was a movement that promoted — F spiritual revival and the need for social reform G the use of reason and scientific theory H states' rights and governmental reform J mercantilism and the development of global trade
F
U.S. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis had sent Gadsden to negotiate with Santa Anna for the land. Davis valued it, as others did, as the perfect tract for the construction of the southern transcontinental railroad. The railroad line would connect western territories to the east and north, greatly increasing the accessibility of these new lands. —"America's Story," Library of Congress, http://www.loc.gov (accessed November 12, 2009) 6 According to the excerpt above, the Gadsden Purchase was intended to — F support settlement of U.S. territory gained through the U.S.-Mexican War G encourage commerce among U.S. states formed from the Louisiana Purchase H allow the United States and Mexico to share railroad construction costs J encourage the sale of U.S. government land in Florida
F
Which of these correctly describes an effect of the Compromise of 1850 on escaped slaves and freedmen? F Members of both groups were captured under the Fugitive Slave Law. G Unlike freedmen, escaped slaves were welcome in the gold mines of California. H Members of both groups could be sold in Washington, D.C., slave markets. J Unlike escaped slaves, freedmen could vote in the territories of the Mexican Cession. Which
F
40 • Limited government interference in business • Prices determined by supply and demand • Private owners receive the profits Which type of economy is best described by these characteristics? F Subsistence farming G Free enterprise H Mercantilism J Socialism
G
How did the plantation system influence the economic development of the United States? F It prevented the development of industry in the Northeast. G It turned the South into a major producer of the cotton used in northern mills. H It restricted agricultural expansion in the western territories. J It increased federal dependency on tariffs for revenue.
G
Rapid population growth Economic depressions The prospect of inexpensive land Foreign trade opportunities ? Page 16 GO ON During the 1840s the factors in this diagram contributed to widespread support for which of the following? F The Kansas-Nebraska Act G Manifest Destiny H The American System J States' Rights
G
The abolitionist movement achieved its goal with the passage of which amendment? F Twelfth Amendment G Thirteenth Amendment H Fourteenth Amendment J Fifteenth Amendment
G
What was one long-term consequence of the sharecropping system? F Agricultural workers organized labor unions. G Many former slaves became trapped in a cycle of debt. H Many agricultural workers moved to cities to start small businesses. J Landowners sold property to pay wages to former slaves.
G
• Worked in California goldfields • Helped build the western section of the Transcontinental Railroad • Established distinct communities in California cities • Faced intense nativism This list describes the nineteenth-century experiences of immigrants from — F Italy G China H Germany J Japan
G
32 The Compromise of 1850 allowed certain territories to use popular sovereignty to determine whether the territory would be free or slave. This decision applied to much of the land gained from the — F Revolutionary War G War of 1812 H U.S.-Mexican War J Civil War
H
44 Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? F To reduce overpopulation in Europe G To create communities founded on religious tolerance H To profit from trading in furs and other goods J To create joint ventures with other European powers
H
52 • B'nai B'rith, a Jewish service organization • Grimm Brothers' fairy tales • Kindergarten • Meat curing and sausage making • Polka music Which group was responsible for these contributions to American culture? F Chinese Americans G African Americans H German Americans J Italian Americans
H
A historian is writing an article for a history website. The article is divided into the following topics: • The division of the South into military districts • The impeachment of the president • The ratification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments Which era in U.S. history is the focus of this article? F The Jacksonian era G The antebellum era H The Federalist era J The Reconstruction era
H
After the end of the Revolutionary War, states were eager to expand into newly available territory. The states of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia argued over competing claims to land west of the Appalachian Mountains. This conflict was addressed by the — F Missouri Compromise G Wilmot Proviso H Northwest Ordinance J Kansas-Nebraska Act
H
Between 1846 and 1855 the population of Ireland decreased by a third, including the approximately 1.5 million Irish immigrants who left for the United States. What was the primary reason for this migration? F Massive unemployment resulting from British occupation G Political unrest during an economic recession H Famine caused by a major crop failure J Civil war between Catholics and Protestants
H
Texas California • Annexed by the United States in 1845 ? • Settlers attracted by free land • Ceded to the United States in 1848 • Settlers attracted by gold 4 Which of the following best completes the diagram above? F Slaveholding state G Bordered by the Pacific H Formerly part of Mexico J Dependent on heavy industry
H
The Cotton Gin © ideabug/iStockphoto.com How did this invention contribute to the expansion of the plantation system? F By reducing the number of slaves needed for growing cotton G By increasing the time needed to cultivate cotton H By increasing the profitability of slavery J By reducing the demand for raw cotton
H
The election of Hiram Rhodes Revels in 1870 was significant because he was the first African American to — F win an election as a member of the Democratic Party G win a majority of the popular vote in Mississippi H serve as a member of the U.S. Senate J run for public office in the South
H
The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the — F formation of the patent system G creation of labor unions H use of mass-production techniques J eight-hour workday
H
U.S. annexation of ? Border disputes between the United States and Mexico U.S.-Mexican War Which of these best completes the diagram? F California G Nevada H Texas J Florida
H
United States, 1850s Region Economy Contributing Factor North Factories Numerous fastflowing rivers South Plantations Fertile soil for cash crops West 1) ? 2) ? Which economy and contributing factor best complete this table? F 1) Large farms; 2) Slaves used for labor G 1) Cottage industry; 2) Mild weather that attracted immigrants H 1) Mining; 2) Metal ores and minerals J 1) Ranching; 2) Railroads to transport cattle to market
H
What was one major effect of the opening of the Erie Canal? F The cost of shipping goods on eastern roads increased. G The number of ships passing through northern ports decreased. H The cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased. J The volume of trade passing through southern ports increased.
H
What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844? F He was against removing American Indians from their native lands. G He favored the policy of popular sovereignty in the Kansas and Nebraska territories. H He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny. J He opposed the extension of slavery west of the Mississippi River. •
H
Which of the following was an argument made against slavery in the Thirteen Colonies? F Manufacturers argued that slavery discouraged the development of industry. G Farmers argued that using slave labor was expensive and inefficient. H Quakers argued that slavery violated Christian principles. J Puritans argued that the slave trade encouraged materialism.
H
Which of these occurred as a result of the Fifteenth Amendment? F African American families divided by slavery were reunited. G Newly free men and women moved west to claim land. H African American men voted in the 1872 presidential election. J Newly free men and women were allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship.
H
• Blasting tunnels through mountains • Building bridges across rivers • Leveling hills and filling in hollows These environmental modifications were made in order to construct — F permanent housing for immigrants in urban areas G canals that linked the Midwest to the Northeast H a transcontinental railroad J a harbor on the Mississippi River
H
1 2 4 3 1830 The Indian Removal Act is signed into law. 1833 The American Anti-Slavery Society is founded. 1844 The first telegraph message is sent. 1845 Texas is admitted to the Union as a slave state. Which event on the time line contributed most directly to the outbreak of the U.S.-Mexican War? F 1 G 2 H 3 J 4
J
A historian is writing an article for a history website. The article is divided into the following topics: • The division of the South into military districts • The impeachment of the president • The ratification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments Which era in U.S. history is the focus of this article? F The Jacksonian era G The antebellum era H The Federalist era J The Reconstruction era
J
One effect of the Dawes Act was that it — F caused many American Indian tribes to create written constitutions G provided education to American Indians through locally run schools H limited the voting rights of American Indians J harmed the communal structure of American Indian society
J
The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to — F prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch G ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office H keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections J reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
J
Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny? A Abolishing slavery throughout the United States B Occupying all of North America C Withdrawing from foreign affairs D Returning to an agrarian economy These innovations in agriculture and industry resulted in — F higher consumer costs G decreased profits for investors H less consumer choice J more efficient production of goodS
J
Why did the economies of western territories develop so differently from the economies of the Northeast and South? F Western territories had limited land and a large immigrant population. G Western territories had natural harbors and many navigable rivers. H Western territories had rocky soil and a large supply of slave labor. J Western territories had inexpensive land and abundant natural resources.
J
