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What was a proposal to admit California as a free state while allowing New Mexico and Utah to popular sovereignty?a Fugitive
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Who won the Senate in the election of 1858?a John C. Breckinridge b John Bell c Abraham Lincoln d Stephen Douglas
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In an effort to retain states rights and keep the institution of slavery, southern states formed thea Freedom States of America
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In the 1850’s, the South differed from the North in that the South hada a better educated white population. b less interest in
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What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Act?a ban slavery in Washington D.C. b provide safety for escaped slaves c replacing
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In 1860 and 1861, seven Southern states seceded from the Union in protest of thea election of Abraham Lincoln as president b
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How did secessionists justify their views?a through states’ rights b through popular sovereignty c through federalism d
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The primary objective of the founders of the Know-Nothing party was thea restriction of the rights of immigrants. b improvement
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Which of the observations about the Dred Scott decision is true?a It freed Scott, but not other slaves in circumstances similar
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What political party campaigned on the belief that native born Americans should receive better treatment than immigrants?a
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The Civil War began witha illegal formation of the Confederate States of America b the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter c
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What was the network of homes and people who helped slaves to escape to the North?a Freedom Road b Underground Railroad c Escape
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The proposal of the Kansas-Nebraska Acta in effect broke the Missouri Compromise b drove many proslavery settlers out of the
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“The government ought to stop those aliens from coming in and taking jobs from Americans. “This statement expresses an idea
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Who were the 49ers?a local Californians b first football team in the west c gold miners d freedom fighters
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During his 1858 senatorial election debates of Illinois, Abraham Lincoln argued thata slavery was a moral issue b slavery should
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The Free-soil platforma believed that immigration led to crime and Irish and Germans stole jobs b was largely popular in the
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Who won the election of 1860?a John c. Breckinridge b Abraham Lincoln c Stephen Douglas d John Bell
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What is an excessive devotion to local interests and customs to a region rather than to the interests of the whole nation?a
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In the years prior to the Civil War, the Southa had become more urban than the North b was rich in manufacturing c had a sparse
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When was gold first discovered in California?a 1850 b 1848 c 1829 d 1849
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In the years prior to the Civil War, the Southa had widespread education b had a sparse population compared to the North c had
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The Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act botha included the policy of free soil for pans of the west. b applied the
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Match each definition with the correct term.Column A 1. senator from Illinois who introduced the Kansas-Nebraska Act 1854: 2.
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What was the greatest impact of John Brown’s raid?a Northerners and Southerners reached a temporary “cease fire” b the
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The Freeport Doctrine led toa Abraham Lincoln losing the election of 1860 b Abraham Lincoln winning the election of 1858 c the
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Which of the following describes the concept of “popular sovereignty?”a Individual states have the right to reject
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Which of the following statements was true of the Oregon Trail?a It took from four to six months to travel b It required
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Who led the military resistance against the Mexican government in 1834?a Stephen Austin b Zachary Taylor c John O’Sullivan d
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The influential battle that won Texas its freedom from Mexico took placea at the Alamo b near the San Jacinto River c at Buena
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Which of these present-day states was not ceded to the U.S. in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?a Texas b New Mexico c Arizona d
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All of the following were effects of the U.S. Mexican War EXCEPTa created friction between the U.S. and Spain b hurt relations
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All of the following were an outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 EXCEPT?a Mexico gave up Texas and the Rio Grande
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What was the belief that it was God’s will that U.S. was destined to expand across North America?a Manifest destiny b Polk’s
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Why were many people within the U.S. hesitant about annexing Texas?a the mission system b its boundaries c its price d the
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How did the war with Mexico begin?a a border dispute b U.S. invasion of Mexico City c the battle at the Alamo d Mexico’s
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What group of people played the largest role in the settling of the American West?a free blacks b the Kiowa c the abolitionists
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What was Mexico’s main attraction to Texas for American settlers?a government protection from Native Americans b religious
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What was one of the most famous American losses of the Texas Revolution?a Battle of the Alamo b Battle of Texas c Battle San
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Match each definition with the correct term.Column A 1. led a rebellion against U.S. expansion - lost and was forcibly moved
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Match the following descriptions with the correct TreatyColumn A 1. gave Native Americans control of land in the Great Plains -
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What 2,000 mile trail led settlers into the Northwest United States?a Mormon Trail b Oregon Trail c Santa Fe Trail d California
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What trail was used for trading with Mexico?a Oregon Trail b California Trail c Santa Fe Trail d Mormon Trail
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President James Polk oversaw a war with Mexico and expanded Oregon borders by negotiating with the British during his time as
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Which of the following was a requirement placed on American settlers moving to Texas?a Settlers must worship as Roman Catholics
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In the 1820s, American expansionists wanted the California, New Mexico and Texas territories becausea Mexico didn’t want the
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Who said "Remember the Alamo!" and what did this famous phrase mean?a Sam Houston, the leader of the Tejano forces. He used this
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The final borders of the lower 48 states were established in thea Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo b Webster-Ashburton Treaty c
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All of the following was used to lure American settlers into Mexican territory through the Mexican Colonization Act of 1824
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In the 1840s and 1850s, members of the Mormon church settle ina the Oregon Territory b modern day Utah c along the Santa Fe
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White settlers in Texas were calleda Anglos b Yankees c Mestizos d Tejanos
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you do not have to wear a PDF on a PWC.True or False
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When picking up a skier, always keep them in sight and on the same side as the driver.True or False
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A thumbs down sign from a skier indicates the boat to speed up.True or False
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When diving, boats should always use a diver down flag .True or False
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When passing under a bridge, boats should be aware of the clearance.True or False
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Hunters who use a boat to get to their hunting spot do not have to wear a PFD.True or False
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if you capsize on a raft you should stay on the down stream side of the raft.True or False
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to protect the environment you should make sure all of your trash sinks to the bottom.True or False
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When using a PWC, you should remember that power is required for steering.True or False
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Vessel operators are responsible for ensuring their passengers know the basic safety procedures.True or False
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1/3 of the amount of alcohol required to legally intoxicate a person on land can make someone intoxicated on the water.True or
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if a fire erupts while your boat is under way you should try to steer your boat back towards a dock.True or False
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one symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning is nauseaTrue or False
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Bleeding can usually be controlled by applying pressure to the wound.True or False
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Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can generate it.True or False
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If your boat capsizes, you should immediately swim to shore.True or False
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Alcohol is a major contributor to boating accidents.True or False
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To prevent dehydration on a boat you should drink water every 5 minutes.True or False
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One boating stressor that make you tired more rapidly on a boat is MotionTrue or False
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In a typical boating fatality, PDF's are not typically worn.True or False
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PWC operaters and riders must wear an approved PFD whenever underway.True False
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Fire extinguishers on board a vessal should be placed _____________________.a. Near the gas tank b. stored under the life
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A Canoe away from the dock after dark must have atleast one flashlight or lantern on board.True False
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How many PDF'S should be above a vessel with 4 passenagers and a captain.a. 4 b. 1 c. 5
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You cannot operate a vessal if your BAC is above the legal limit.True False
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For an 18foot power boat, a red navigation light should be located on the __________________.a. Left side b. Right side c. Stern
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You must report and accident you are involved in that results in property damage.True False
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Name one visual distress signals for use at night.a. flag b. whistle c. Flare
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All Vessels must have atleast one USCG approved _____________ for each person on board.a. PDF b. Fire extinguisher c. Life Boat
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The number that is assigned by the manufacturer to your specific boat is called the _________________.a. Hull ID Number b.
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Name three engine maintenance tips.a. keep well tuned b. check oil levels, batteries c. change oil d. all of the above
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Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?a. Near the road b. Near the water c. Well away from
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Two strong safety chains should be crisscrossed to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing
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"Tongue Weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that _________________________________.a. presses up on the towing
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If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than _________ of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you
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A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ______________ out, _____________ in and _______________ in reserve.a
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You should leave the engine running when you are fueling your vessel.True or False
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Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing are Vessel's description: give
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The information that is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat is Capacity in pounds or number of people and
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An _____________________________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear
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Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels.True or False
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The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ____________________.inboard vessels outboard vessels stern drive jet
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Stern drive and inboard engines are ________________.a. Marinized outboard engines. b. Specially designed and built engines. c.
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The four basic types of engines are Fast, Slow, Really fast, and Really Slow.True or False
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The four length classes of vessels are Less than 16 feet, 16 to less than 26 feet, 26 to less than 40 feet, 40 to less than 65
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If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a sailing vessel and you mustgive way. True or
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If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head-on, you should keep to the right.True or False
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The stand on vessel must maintain its course and speed unless give way vessel is not taking action.True or False
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If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the stern line first when leaving the dock.True or
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