US History - Final Review of All Chapters
By 1750, the economic prosperity experienced by the American colonies had resulted in which of the following? a the colonial population's migrating westward b a colonial desire for political autonomy c European investment in colonial industries d wars over ownership of the colonies between the British and French
B
In 1626, Peter Minuit became the director of the first Dutch colony in the Americas, which was located in which modern-day location? a Cape Cod b Manhattan c Vermont d Long Island
B
During the Revolutionary War, which was an advantage that the Continental forces had over the British forces? a They had greater access to supplies and resources. b They had soldiers who were better trained. c They had alliance agreements with France. d They had more guns, ammunition, and other weapons.
NOT C OR B
What was the "conspiracy" of the New York Conspiracy Trials of 1741? a American patriots conspiring to overthrow the royal government b slaves conspiring to burn down the city and take control c Protestants conspiring to murder Catholics d indentured servants conspiring to overthrow their masters
B
In his pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine made which radical assertion? a That colonial governments should seek another protector to replace Britain, perhaps Spain b That monarchy was an illegitimate form of government c That government taxation was no different from theft d That colonial property should be redistributed equally
B
What was the first organized act of resistance in the colonies in response to the passage of the Intolerable Acts? a Ratification of the Articles of Confederation b The meeting of the First Continental Congress c The battles at Lexington and Concord d The Boston Tea Party in Boston Harbor
B
On which modern-day location did Christopher Columbus's fleet first land in the New World? a The Yucatan Peninsula b the island of Cuba c the Bahamas d the Dominican Republic
C
The Congressional response to the Alien and Sedition Acts set an important precedent by making which suggestion? a That states could tax each other for imports b That U.S. states could nullify federal laws if they disagreed with them c That state constitutions held authority over the U.S. Constitution d That states could accept or refuse the citizenship status of immigrants
B
The Europeans ceased to seek a northwest passage to Asia after the travels of which explorer made it clear that none existed? a Francisco de Coronado b James Cook c Juan Garrido d Jacques Cartier
B
The first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War was provoked by what act? a An order from Parliament to break up meetings of the Sons of Liberty b A raid by British soldiers on the colonial weapons arsenal c The destruction of a large shipment of imported goods d An unruly mob's attack on a group of British soldiers
B
The first permanent colony established by Europeans in North America was in what modern-day state? a Massachusetts b Florida c North Carolina d Virginia
B
What belief did the Quakers hold that other Protestant groups did not? a that people are predestined to be good or evil b that war and aggression were wrong under all circumstances c that the Catholic Church should be changed from within d that individual piety was the most effective means of reform
B
What caused the deaths of most of the native population of Hispaniola in the early 1500s? a the decline of native food sources b an epidemic of smallpox c a war between the natives and the Spanish d forced labor by the Spanish
B
What evidence most clearly indicates that the Aztec people migrated to Mexico from the American Southwest? a Maize was a dietary staple for people in both regions. b An active turquoise trade existed between the regions. c Both the Aztec and Southwestern peoples built pueblos. d Pathways of travel have been found that show the movement of the Aztec.
B
What was a major concern for the group known as the Federalists? a That all Americans would not be able to exercise their rights equally b That the new nation would be unable to confront foreign threats c That a federal government would take away states' rights d That the government would be too strong and resemble the rule of the British
B
After explorers were unable to find a passage to Asia through Florida, what led the Spanish crown to continue financing the Florida colony? a the work of the Franciscan missionaries with the native peoples b the colony's position between those of other European powers c the desire to keep others out of North America d the possibility of finding gold and other natural resources
A
For what reason were the Alien and Sedition Acts unpopular with most Americans? a They were at odds with the U.S. Constitution. b They taxed the income of citizens to pay for running the government. c They violated earlier partisan agreements. d They questioned the citizenship of many Americans.
A
From where did the first migrants to North America originate? a Siberia b Scandanavia c Pacific Islands d South America
A
How did British General Thomas Gage attempt to deal with the uprising in Massachusetts in 1774? a He attempted to seize arms and munitions from the colonial insurgents. b He allowed for town meetings in an attempt to appease the rebels. c He offered the rebels land on the Maine frontier in return for loyalty to England. d He ordered his troops to burn Boston to the ground to show the determination of Britain.
A
How was Pennsylvania's constitution radically different from other state constitutions? a It allowed for only one legislative body and no governor. b It resolved legislators from direct accountability. c It allowed slaves voting rights in local elections d It specified that citizens must pay a state income tax.
A
In the 1770s, the American Revolution was met with the most resistance by which group of people? a Native Americans b Wealthy merchants c Former slaves d Poor farmers and laborers
A
The Flushing Remonstrance was a petition for freedom of religion written by people from what religion? a Quakers b Puritans c Methodists d Anabaptists
A
The Hohokam people of modern-day Arizona were best known for which of the following? a canal construction b pottery and jewelry making c the building of pueblos d mound building
A
What actions by the Spanish settlers in the New Mexico colony led to the Pueblo Revolt? a They kept them from practicing their native religion. b They were not fair in their trade with the Pueblos. c They destroyed the Pueblos' farms and stole food from them. d They enslaved them and forced them to work on ranches and farms.
A
What right did many American women begin to demand in the early nineteenth century? a The right to an education b The right to vote c The right to join the military d The right to own property
A
What was a major concern for the group known as the Anti-Federalists? a That a federal government would take away states' rights b That small states would drown out the concerns of the more populated states c That the new nation would be unable to confront foreign threats d That all Americans would not be able to exercise their rights equally
A
What was the location of the largest mound-building culture in early North America? a Cahokia b Moundville c Plaquemine d Etowah
A
When the individual states began writing their constitutions, their experience as royal subjects made which of the following a key concern? a Limiting the powers of government b Enabling free trade between citizens and foreign governments c Ending taxation without representation d Allowing each citizen an equal voice
A
Which New World crop soon became a dietary staple for Europeans? a potatoes b rye c barley d corn
A
Which Spaniard was the first to explore Florida? a Ponce de León b Francisco de Coronado c Juan Rivera d Hernando de Soto
A
Which U.S. President negotiated the sale of French Louisiana with Napoleon Bonaparte? a Thomas Jefferson b James Madison c Ben Franklin d John Adams
A
Which country established the colony that became known as New York? a The Netherlands b France c Spain d Denmark
A
Which extensive tribe forged a political confederacy to strengthen their influence and resolve internal disputes in the Northeast? a the Iroquois b the Cherokee c the Hohokam d the Creek
A
Which of the following had the greatest role in the economic growth of Britain's North American colonies in the 1700s? a the expansion of slavery b the efforts of investors c peace with the Spanish d the construction of factories
A
Which term describes German soldiers hired by Great Britain to put down the American rebellion? a Hessians b Loyalists c Royalists d Patriots
A
Why did European colonists choose to replace the slave labor of native peoples with that of West Africans? a Native Americans were not able to resist diseases carried by Europeans. b Native Americans were not accustomed to sharp changes in climate. c Native Americans were unable to do the difficult work required of them. d Native Americans were likely to start revolts against the slaveholders.
A
Why did slavery develop quickly in the Carolinas? a Many early migrants came from Barbados, where it was already established b Few European immigrants came in the early years, making labor scarce c Colonial organizers encouraged it as a way to quickly populate the colony d English colonists were not willing to do the difficult labor required
A
Why did the Spanish crown continue to finance the Florida colony even after the explorers failed to find a passage to Asia? a The colony had become an important base for missionaries. b The colony kept the English from exploring the region c The colony was rich in natural resources such as gold. d The colony was positioned strategically near other European colonies.
A
What was the main justification for replacing the Articles of Confederation with a different document? a It did not have a bill of rights that stated individual liberties clearly. b The central government it created was weak and had little power. c Not all states could agree to ratify the Articles of Confederation. d It did not allow states to collect taxes from their citizens
B
What was the most likely reason why loyalism to the British crown was more concentrated around New York City than Boston? a The British had occupied New York City for the longest time so most Patriots had left. b Very little patriot activity had occurred in New York City. c No major battles were fought against the British in New York City. d New York's colonists were more likely to be recent immigrants, rather than having families who lived here for multiple generations
B
Where in the colonies did the British military concentrate their attacks? a On major inland cities b Along the Atlantic coast c In large farming areas d Along major rivers and waterways
B
Which European's travels first provoked the Western European curiosity for exploration and expansion? a Leif Ericson b Marco Polo c Christopher Columbus d Vasco de Gama
B
Which Revolutionary War battle ended with the surrender of General Cornwallis to General Washington? a Cowpens b Yorktown c Valley Forge d Saratoga
B
Which Southwestern tribe was first to build multi-room and -story dwellings from adobe? a the Navajo b the Anasazi c the Pueblo d the Apache
B
Which ideas of the European Enlightenment were most influential to the American colonists? a Equality for all humans b Inalienable rights c Representation in government d Rationality of nature
B
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a restoration colony? a New York b Georgia c Carolina d New Jersey
B
Which of the following is true of the Gaspée affair? a It was the occasion of the first official death in the war for independence. b Colonists believed that the British response represented an overreach of power. c The ship's owner, John Hancock, was a respectable Boston merchant. d It was the first time colonists attacked a revenue ship.
B
Which of the following statements best represents the division between Patriots and Loyalists? a The vast majority of American colonists were neutral and didn't take a side between Loyalists and Patriots. b American colonists were divided among those who wanted independence, those who wanted to remain part of the British Empire, and those who were neutral. c Most American colonists were Patriots, with only a few traditionalists remaining loyal to the King and Empire. d Most American colonists were Loyalists, with only a few firebrand revolutionaries leading the charge for independence.
B
Why did the French first begin exploring the Great Lakes region? a They wanted to establish colonies for their surplus population. b They were looking for a direct sea route to China. c They wanted to settle the area west of the Mississippi River. d They sought to establish bases for fur traders.
B
How did Great Britain respond to the colonial boycott that followed the Stamp Act? a By allowing companies to trade directly with the colonies b By telling the colonial governor to end the tax c By levying taxes on items that the colonists could not do without d By sending soldiers and occupying Boston and New York City
C
How did the Europeans' arrival in the New World have the most detrimental effect on its ecosystem? a The diseases carried by the Europeans caused blight and famine to native crops. b The colonists destroyed native forests as they built towns. c The livestock brought by the Europeans devoured the native plants and animals. d The crops planted by the Europeans leeched the soil where other plants could not grow.
C
Pontiac's Rebellion and the Paxton Boys' actions were examples of what? a Economic wars, in which the lower classes sought better wages and treatment from the richer portions of society. b Civil wars, in which citizens with opposing political beliefs demanded the other side give them power c Race wars, in which both sides saw themselves as different and believed the other needed to be eradicated. d Religious wars, in which each side was fighting to establish their belief system as the official religion
C
Slaves who were brought from West Africa to the southern plantations were the first in North America to cultivate which crop? a barley b bananas c rice d sweet potatoes
C
The Columbian Exchange between Western Europe and the native people of the New World thrived mainly due to which of the following? a existing cities such as Cahokia and Tenochtitlan b crops and other goods brought by the Europeans c established Native American trade routes d new, faster shipping methods across the Atlantic
C
The Western European curiosity that led to the Columbian Exchange originated with which explorer's travels? a Christopher Columbus b Leif Ericson c Marco Polo d Vasco de Gama
C
What evidence showed that colonial boycotts of British goods created economic and social changes in the American Revolution? a Partnerships with Spain and France in trade were profitable b More slaves were needed to produce locally-made goods. c Women's roles in cottage industries became more important. d Trade networks with Native Americans were strengthened.
C
What evidence suggests that the American colonies' declaration of independence against Great Britain was bound to happen decades before it did? a Great Britain had been slowly leveraging new taxes and penalties in an effort to test the colonies' loyalty. b British leaders had not allowed colonists to have a voice in government, fearing the outcome of too much leniency c The colonies had developed their own economic structures independently from Great Britain. d The writings of the European Enlightenment philosophers were especially popular in the colonies.
C
Where did the French establish their first colony in the New World? a New Hampshire b Maine c Quebec d Louisiana
C
Which War of 1812 battle was the most decisive in asserting American dominance over the British in the Old Northwest? a Fort Meigs b Moraviantown c Lake Erie d Fort McHenry
C
Which action was most pivotal to the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794? a The lack of support for farmers in difficult growing years b The overextension of credit to low-income citizens c The preference for coin currency rather than paper money d The levying of taxes on farmers to pay national war debt
C
Which country established the colony that became known as New York? a Denmark b France c The Netherlands d Spain
C
Which crop did the Europeans first find in the New World? a wheat b cherries c potatoes d barley
C
Which early American leader was a chief Federalist? a Thomas Jefferson b Ben Franklin c Alexander Hamilton d Samuel Adams
C
Which nation first entered Alaska, the last region in North America to be explored by Europeans? a Great Britain b Spain c Russia d France
C
Which of the following ceased to be a right of individual states after the U.S. Constitution was ratified? a The right to provide education b The right to regulate intrastate commerce c The right to issue and print currency d The right to operate a state militia
C
Which of the following most drove the governments of European nation states in colonizing the Americas? a economic opportunities b concern for the welfare of the native populations c competition with each other d political and religious liberty
C
Which of the following was decided at the First Continental Congress? a to offer a conciliatory treaty to Great Britain b to declare war on Great Britain c to boycott all British goods and prepare for possible military action d to pay for the tea that was dumped in Boston Harbor
C
Which statement would a supporter of Federalism in the late 1700s most likely make in an argument? a State governments don't have enough of a voice at the federal level b Native American tribes are staging attacks on small towns. c The United States' national debt has grown out of control. d Foreign investors are not interested in local industry.
C
Why did Britain begin taxing the colonies after the French and Indian War? a They were hoping that a new tax scheme would pay for much needed infrastructure improvements in the major cities of Britain b Colonies in Africa had proved to be less prosperous and the government needed a new source of funds. c The war had doubled the British debt, and the cost of continued defense was high d The British government wanted to use taxation as a way to punish colonists for being too independent
C
Why was the presidential election of 1800 particularly important? a It was the first election to be contested. b It was the first Presidential election with two political parties. c It marked the end of Federalist influence. d It showed the weaknesses of the Electoral College.
C
Aside from the issue of taxation by representation, why did the colonists object to Parliament's stamp tax? a It would prevent colonists from having access to necessities. b It would affect the southern colonies more than others. c It was not a tax paid by those living in England d It would create a great economic burden for the people who had to pay it.
D
During the Revolutionary War, why did many colonial slaves fight on the side of the British rather than with the colonists? a The colonists would not promise to abolish slavery as the British did. b The colonists only permitted free blacks to join their military. c The colonists would not pass laws guaranteeing rights for slaves d The colonists did not want to allow slaves to use weapons.
D
Evidence of a turquoise trade indicates that the Aztec people probably migrated to central Mexico from what area? a the East Coast b the West Coast c Central America d the Southwest
D
How did Pennsylvania interact with the local Native American tribes? a Well - They arrived and found no local tribes in the area they wished to settle b Poorly - The first years were a struggle to survive through various attacks c Poorly - They found themselves constantly at war with the Susquehannocks d Well - They established treaties with them and paid a fair price for lands
D
In the 1780s, what evidence shows that the early government of the United States was not as strong and united as its founders had hoped it would be? a Many political parties existed, which held very different goals for the nation. b The cultures of states that were geographically distant were very different. c States negotiated trade agreements outside of those the US had in place. d States relied on their own constitutions, which often stated very different laws.
D
In the years following the American Revolution, churches helped change the social status of free African-Americans by doing which of the following? a Organizing covert operations to rescue family members from slavery b Playing an integral part in the movement towards abolishing slavery c Allowing them to experience parity with whites in a religious setting d Assisting in the establishment of separate communities in northern cities
D
In which state was Anti-Federalism most popular? a Connecticut b Georgia c New Jersey d Virginia
D
In which state were the most battles fought between the Continental and British forces in the Revolutionary War? a Massachusetts b Pennsylvania c Virginia d New York
D
The Northwest Ordinance was passed in 1787 to accomplish which goal? a Outlining future relations with Spain b Paving the way for future western expansion c Forging an alliance with Great Britain d Establishing relations with Native American tribes
D
The excavations of the Hopewell peoples' burial sites in the Midwestern United States and the objects discovered within have indicated which of the following? a The Hopewell practiced a very unique religion. b The Hopewell were a matrilineal society. c The Hopewell placed great emphasis on agriculture. d The Hopewell had a wide trade network.
D
The language of the Declaration of Independence was greatly influenced by the writings of which Enlightenment philosopher? a Adam Smith b Jean-Jacques Rousseau c Thomas Hobbes d John Locke
D
The law that caused the greatest change to the legal status of Africans in North America involved which of the following? a the right to use corporal punishment against a slave b the susceptibility of Christian converts to slavery c the right to purchase your freedom d the declaration of slavery as a hereditary condition
D
What happened during the English interregnum? a Charles I decided to move England from a Catholic country to a Protestant one b Oliver Cromwell convinced Parliament to reestablish and expand the powers of the monarchy c Charles I served as a regent for his son, who would become Charles II d Oliver Cromwell and his supporters dissolved the monarch
D
What issue was resolved with the Great Compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists? a Who would be allowed to vote in elections b How the president and senators would be elected c The legality of slavery in individual states d Representation in the two legislative houses
D
What posed the biggest threat to the early peoples of the American Southwest prior to the year 1300? a warfare and violence b growing populations c scarcity of foodstuffs d environmental changes
D
What was the first conflict in the Americas that the colonists fought without the aid of colonial powers? a the Pueblo Revolt b the French and Indian War c Queen Anne's War d King Philip's War
D
What was the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison in determining the role of the Supreme Court in American government? a It established the Supreme Court's authority over state supreme courts. b It established the Supreme Court's authority over state laws. c It established the Supreme Court's authority over state supreme courts. d It established the Supreme Court's authority to declare laws unconstitutional.
D
What was the main reason why the British government offered free land as a means of encouraging immigration to their American colonies? a to rid Britain of people they considered undesirable b to build a greater work force on the plantation farms c to reward veterans who had served in the Arm d to defend against rivals and attacks from native peoples
D
What was the original cause of factionalism in the early United States? a Disagreements over slavery and abolition b Disagreements over how laws protecting liberties should be enforced c Disagreements over the role morality should play in making laws d Disagreements over what the role of government should be
D
Which crop did the Eruopeans bring to the New World? a cacao b potatoes c tobacco d wheat
D
Which early American leader was a chief Anti-Federalist? a George Washington b Ben Franklin c James Madison d Patrick Henry
D
Which event was most responsible for the colonies' endorsement of Samuel Adams's Massachusetts Circular? a the Townshend Duties b the Indemnity Act c the Boston Massacre d Lord Hillsborough's threat to dissolve the colonial assemblies that endorsed the letter
D
Which law had the greatest impact on the legal status of Africans in North America in the 1600s? a the law allowing slaves to purchase their freedom, even if their owner disagreed b the law permitting slave owners to use corporal punishment towards their slaves c the law that made Christian converts susceptible to slavery as well as non-Christians d the law making slavery a hereditary condition inherited through a child's mother
D
Which of the following characterized the post-Archaic phase in North America? a a thriving artistic culture b the building of dams and canals c nomadic movements to new locations d sedentary village life
D
Which of the following was most helpful to the success of the Columbian Exchange in the New World? a new methods of shipping across the Atlantic b crops and other goods brought by the Europeans c existing cities such as Cahokia and Tenochtitlan d established Native American trade routes
D
Which of the following was not one of the goals of the Townshend Acts? a higher taxes b greater British control over the colonies c reduced power of the colonial governments d greater colonial unity
D
What was the first European colony established in North America? a New Netherlands b Jamestown c Roanoke d St. Augustine
D?
The Carolinas were exporters of which goods? a Indigo, turpentine, tobacco, and cotton b Rice, turpentine, tobacco, and cotton c Rice, indigo, turpentine, and cotton d Rice, indigo, turpentine, and tobacco
I sincerely don't know but it's not A