Which of the following describes how Spanish explorers affected Native American cultures in
the American Southwest?
The Spanish shared their wealth and gold.
The Spanish converted Native Americans to Christianity.
The Spanish moved Native Americans to Mexico.
The Spanish brought Native Americans back to Spain.
How did the New England colonies differ from the Jamestown colony?
The New England colonies were founded on freedom of religion.
The New England colonies had more money to settle and grow.
The New England colonies were encouraged by the King of England.
The New England colonies were more equipped to grow crops
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 cause unrest among colonists? (1 point)
King George III was too slow to issue the proclamation.
Settlers in the Middle Colonies could not cross the Appalachian Mountains.
Colonists felt the Ohio River Valley should belong to them.
Most colonists did not want to be forced to settle in the Ohio River Valley.
4. Which of the following best describes the reason for the Boston Tea Party? (1 point)
Colonists could not agree on how to peacefully protest the Tea Act.
Colonists did not wish to buy tea exported from Britain.
The Tea Act raised taxes on tea exported to the colonies.
The Tea Act was an example of taxation without representation
5. How did Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense impact the colonists? (1 point)
It restored many people’s support for the British throne.
It encouraged many people to want to declare independence.
It paved the way for peaceful talks with British leaders.
It pointed out the drawbacks of a Republican government.
6. How did the Virginia Plan influence the formation of the United States Constitution? (1 point)
It introduced the idea of a three-fifths compromise regarding slavery.
It introduced the idea of three branches of government to limit power.
It favored smaller states and their role in forming a strong Congress.
It favored the addition of a Bill of Rights to ensure individual freedoms.
7. How did the Federalist Papers attempt to influence American citizens? (1 point)
They tried to get states to ratify the Constitution.
They argued for the adoption of a Bill of Rights.
They urged U.S. citizens to advocate for an end to slavery.
They called for a new way to structure elections.
8. Which of the following occurred in the early United States as a result of the Articles of
Confederation?
(1 point)
The United States paid its war debts.
Federal armies went to war.
The federal government could not collect taxes.
Congress imposed laws to help the economy.
9. What is the most effective way to protest a local issue in your community? (1 point)
Vote in a local election.
Vote in a federal election.
Write to a local representative.
Write to a federal representative.
Which of the following is an example of a limited government? (1 point)
oligarchy
dictatorship
totalitarianism
constitutional monarchy
11. How did the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s reflect American ideals? (1 point)
Strikes, boycotts, and civil disobedience are part of the American political process.
Discriminatory Laws in the South were removed through national voting.
Strikes and boycotts resulted in cases involving the Fourth Amendment.
Conflicts arose that encouraged a rewording of the Preamble of the Constitution
How did the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate the strength of the new United States
government?
(1 point)
It showed that peaceful protests could bring about change.
It showed the power of tax collectors in the new government.
It showed that the federal government could act quickly in a crisis.
It showed that the president could rely strongly on the power of Congress.
13. Which of the following reasons justified that the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional? (1 point)
The deal was part of a treaty.
The deal was made by a president.
Congress agreed to the terms of the treaty.
The Supreme Court agreed to the deal.
14. What is one reason Americans felt the War of 1812 may not have been worth the effort? (1 point)
Neither side claimed a victory or gained territory.
The British took land that Americans were entitled to.
Americans lost three times as many lives as the British.
The United States could not gain respect internationally.
15. What impact did Andrew Jackson’s character have on his presidency? (1 point)
His appearance as a man of the people made him a popular president.
His strong military history made him able to recruit many young people.
His personal style of governing made him an unreliable and unpopular leader.
His ability to gain personal wealth made people interested in the economy
How did the 1832 Treaty of Payne’s Landing impact the Seminole tribes in Florida? (1 point)
It caused an immediate movement of the Seminoles to new land.
It delayed the effects of the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
It brought peace between the U.S. and the Seminoles for two years.
It resulted in a seven-year war between the U.S. and the Seminoles.
17. Which of the following was a result of the idea of Manifest Destiny? (1 point)
the election of Abraham Lincoln
the growth of plantations
the Industrial Revolution
the California gold rush
18. What is the difference between a market economy and a command economy? (1 point)
A market economy has no government interference, and a command economy is controlled
by a government.
A market economy is controlled through a public voting system, and a command economy
is controlled by business owners.
A market economy is controlled by workers, and a command economy is controlled by a
committee.
A market economy has no input from workers, and a command economy is controlled by
workers who express their needs.
19. Which of the following is an example of an emotional incentive in advertising? (1 point)
a cash-back reward
a celebrity endorsement
a free item with a purchase
a sale on a particular item
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2.A: The New England colonies were founded on freedom of religion.
3.C: Colonist felt the Ohio River Valley should belong to them.
4.D: The Tea Act was an example of taxation without representation.
5.B: It encouraged many people to want to declare independence.
6.B: It introduced the idea of three branches of government to limit power.
7.A: They tried to get states to ratify the Constitution.
8.C: The federal government could not collect taxes.
9.C: Write to a local representative.
10.D: constitutional monarchy
11.A: Strikes, boycotts, and civil disobedience are part of the American political process.
12.C: It showed that the federal government could act quickly in a crisis.
13.A: The deal was part of a treaty.
14.A: Neither side claimed a victory or gained territory.
15.A: His appearance as a man of the people made him a popular presidents.
16.D: It resulted in a seven-year war between the U.S. and the Seminoles.
17.D: the California gold rush
18.A: A market economy has no government interference, and a command economy is controlled by a government.
19.B: a celebrity endorsement
20.D: It allows people to work faster and be more productive.
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