Title: U'S' History
1U.S. History
2Liberty Versus Order in the 1790sAssessment
- Which of the following best describes Hamiltons
plan for dealing with debt? - (A) All states debt would be forgiven.
- (B) Every state would pay back its own debt.
- (C) The United States would take responsibility
for state debts. - (D) Only southern states would have to repay
their debts.
3Liberty Versus Order in the 1790sAssessment
- Which of the following best describes Hamiltons
plan for dealing with debt? - (A) All states debt would be forgiven.
- (B) Every state would pay back its own debt.
- (C) The United States would take responsibility
for state debts. - (D) Only southern states would have to repay
their debts.
4Liberty Versus Order in the 1790sAssessment
- What was the significance of the Whiskey
Rebellion? - (A) It led to support of Hamiltons economic
programs. - (B) It provided an opportunity to demonstrate the
power of the United States government. - (C) It led to the emergence of two political
parties. - (D) It inspired the United States to join the war
between France and Britain.
5Liberty Versus Order in the 1790sAssessment
- What was the significance of the Whiskey
Rebellion? - (A) It led to support of Hamiltons economic
programs. - (B) It provided an opportunity to demonstrate the
power of the United States government. - (C) It led to the emergence of two political
parties. - (D) It inspired the United States to join the war
between France and Britain.
6The Election of 1800Assessment
- What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
provide? - (A) They declared a naval war with France.
- (B) They prohibited false or malicious speech
against the government. - (C) They allowed the President to deport citizens
of other countries. - (D) They allowed those two states to nullify
unconstitutional federal laws.
7The Election of 1800Assessment
- What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
provide? - (A) They declared a naval war with France.
- (B) They prohibited false or malicious speech
against the government. - (C) They allowed the President to deport citizens
of other countries. - (D) They allowed those two states to nullify
unconstitutional federal laws.
8The Election of 1800Assessment
- Which of these was a disadvantage to John Adams
in the election of 1800? - (A) Tensions with France continued.
- (B) The Alien and Sedition Acts remained
unpopular. - (C) The District of Columbia was under
construction. - (D) A slave revolt led by Gabriel Prosser failed.
9The Election of 1800Assessment
- Which of these was a disadvantage to John Adams
in the election of 1800? - (A) Tensions with France continued.
- (B) The Alien and Sedition Acts remained
unpopular. - (C) The District of Columbia was under
construction. - (D) A slave revolt led by Gabriel Prosser failed.
10The Jefferson AdministrationAssessment
- Which of the following helped Jefferson meet his
goal of reducing the influence of the national
government? - (A) The creation of an embargo
- (B) Cuts in the size of the federal bureaucracy
- (C) A duel with Aaron Burr
- (D) Acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase
11The Jefferson AdministrationAssessment
- Which of the following helped Jefferson meet his
goal of reducing the influence of the national
government? - (A) The creation of an embargo
- (B) Cuts in the size of the federal bureaucracy
- (C) A duel with Aaron Burr
- (D) Acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase
12The Jefferson AdministrationAssessment
- What is judicial review?
- (A) The name of the Supreme Courts ruling in
Marbury v. Madison - (B) The appointment of judges at the last minute
- (C) The power of courts to decide whether laws
are constitutional - (D) A detail about the judicial branch mentioned
in the Constitution
13The Jefferson AdministrationAssessment
- What is judicial review?
- (A) The name of the Supreme Courts ruling in
Marbury v. Madison - (B) The appointment of judges at the last minute
- (C) The power of courts to decide whether laws
are constitutional - (D) A detail about the judicial branch mentioned
in the Constitution
14Native American ResistanceAssessment
- What occurred at the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
- (A)The British in Canada began aiding Native
Americans. - (B)The Legion of the United States defeated a
group of Native Americans. - (C)Native Americans lost confidence in
Tenskwatawas leadership. - (D)Several strategies for dealing with the United
States arose.
15Native American ResistanceAssessment
- What occurred at the Battle of Fallen Timbers?
- (A)The British in Canada began aiding Native
Americans. - (B)The Legion of the United States defeated a
group of Native Americans. - (C)Native Americans lost confidence in
Tenskwatawas leadership. - (D)Several strategies for dealing with the United
States arose.
16Native American ResistanceAssessment
- Which of the following leaders favored blending
Native American and white American traditions? - (A) Tenskwatawa
- (B) Tecumseh
- (C) Handsome Lake
- (D) Blue Jacket
17Native American ResistanceAssessment
- Which of the following leaders favored blending
Native American and white American traditions? - (A) Tenskwatawa
- (B) Tecumseh
- (C) Handsome Lake
- (D) Blue Jacket
18The War of 1812Assessment
- Which of the following was a cause of the War of
1812? - (A) The balance of power between free and slave
states - (B) The British practice of impressment
- (C) Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New
Orleans - (D) The decline of the Federalist Party
19The War of 1812Assessment
- Which of the following was a cause of the War of
1812? - (A) The balance of power between free and slave
states - (B) The British practice of impressment
- (C) Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New
Orleans - (D) The decline of the Federalist Party
20The War of 1812Assessment
- What did the Treaty of Ghent provide?
- (A) Constitutional amendments to increase New
England's political power - (B) Restoration of former borders in North
America - (C) An end to impressment
- (D) An end to frontier violence
21The War of 1812Assessment
- What did the Treaty of Ghent provide?
- (A) Constitutional amendments to increase New
England's political power - (B) Restoration of former borders in North
America - (C) An end to impressment
- (D) An end to frontier violence
22Cultural, Social, and Religious Life Assessment
- What was the goal of expanding public schools in
the early 1800s? - (A) To enable those moving west to get along with
strangers - (B) To teach republican virtues and establish an
American culture - (C) To revive interest in Protestant beliefs
- (D) To help young women choose marriage partners
23Cultural, Social, and Religious Life Assessment
- What was the goal of expanding public schools in
the early 1800s? - (A) To enable those moving west to get along with
strangers - (B) To teach republican virtues and establish an
American culture - (C) To revive interest in Protestant beliefs
- (D) To help young women choose marriage partners
24Cultural, Social, and Religious Life Assessment
- Which of the following was true of evangelical
churches in the early 1800s? - (A) White and African American traditions
remained separate. - (B) Revivals became less popular.
- (C) Congregations became less important.
- (D) New denominations attracted many members.
25Cultural, Social, and Religious Life Assessment
- Which of the following was true of evangelical
churches in the early 1800s? - (A) White and African American traditions
remained separate. - (B) Revivals became less popular.
- (C) Congregations became less important.
- (D) New denominations attracted many members.
26Trails to the WestAssessment
- Which of these was a result of the California
Gold Rush? - (A) Interest in land in trans-Appalachia soared.
- (B) The Oregon and Santa Fe trails were created.
- (C) Thousands of settlers poured into California.
- (D) Ghost towns were revived.
27Trails to the WestAssessment
- Which of these was a result of the California
Gold Rush? - (A) Interest in land in trans-Appalachia soared.
- (B) The Oregon and Santa Fe trails were created.
- (C) Thousands of settlers poured into California.
- (D) Ghost towns were revived.
28Trails to the WestAssessment
- Which of these was a direct result of the
Adams-Onís Treaty? - (A) The United States was granted free use of the
Mississippi River in Spanish lands. - (B) The United States created a plan to remove
Native Americans. - (C) Spain agreed to cede Florida to the United
States. - (D) The United States and Great Britain agreed to
share the Oregon Country.
29Trails to the WestAssessment
- Which of these was a direct result of the
Adams-Onís Treaty? - (A) The United States was granted free use of the
Mississippi River in Spanish lands. - (B) The United States created a plan to remove
Native Americans. - (C) Spain agreed to cede Florida to the United
States. - (D) The United States and Great Britain agreed to
share the Oregon Country.
30The Great Plains and the Southwest Assessment
- Why were horses important to many Native American
groups on the Great Plains? - (A) Horses replaced bison as a source of raw
materials. - (B) Horses increased mobility among nomadic
groups. - (C) Horses helped Native Americans befriend white
settlers. - (D) Horses prevented epidemics among Native
Americans.
31The Great Plains and the Southwest Assessment
- Why were horses important to many Native American
groups on the Great Plains? - (A) Horses replaced bison as a source of raw
materials. - (B) Horses increased mobility among nomadic
groups. - (C) Horses helped Native Americans befriend white
settlers. - (D) Horses prevented epidemics among Native
Americans.
32The Great Plains and the Southwest Assessment
- In which of the following places did Spanish
presidios and missions thrive? - (A) The Great Plains
- (B) California
- (C) Texas
- (D) New Mexico
33The Great Plains and the Southwest Assessment
- In which of the following places did Spanish
presidios and missions thrive? - (A) The Great Plains
- (B) California
- (C) Texas
- (D) New Mexico
34Inventions and InnovationsAssessment
- Which of the following was an effect of the
invention of the cotton gin? - (A) Banks began lending investment capital to
businesspeople. - (B) More Americans began working outside the
home. - (C) Centralized textile mills became common in
the North. - (D) More slaves were brought to cotton
plantations.
35Inventions and InnovationsAssessment
- Which of the following was an effect of the
invention of the cotton gin? - (A) Banks began lending investment capital to
businesspeople. - (B) More Americans began working outside the
home. - (C) Centralized textile mills became common in
the North. - (D) More slaves were brought to cotton
plantations.
36Inventions and InnovationsAssessment
- What was the Market Revolution?
- (A) An effort to increase production by using
machines - (B) The new means of transporting goods by
steamboat and rail - (C) A change in the ways Americans made, bought,
and sold goods - (D) The opening of hundreds of new banks
37Inventions and InnovationsAssessment
- What was the Market Revolution?
- (A) An effort to increase production by using
machines - (B) The new means of transporting goods by
steamboat and rail - (C) A change in the ways Americans made, bought,
and sold goods - (D) The opening of hundreds of new banks
38The Northern SectionAssessment
- Why did many mill owners prefer to hire women
workers? - (A) Men would be more likely to strike for better
conditions. - (B) Most men had moved to the Old Northwest.
- (C) Women were traditionally responsible for
textile work. - (D) Women would work for lower wages than men.
39The Northern SectionAssessment
- Why did many mill owners prefer to hire women
workers? - (A) Men would be more likely to strike for better
conditions. - (B) Most men had moved to the Old Northwest.
- (C) Women were traditionally responsible for
textile work. - (D) Women would work for lower wages than men.
40The Northern SectionAssessment
- What purpose did labor unions serve?
- (A) They helped young people find jobs in cities.
- (B) They helped workers protect their own
interests. - (C) They helped spread industrialization to the
Old Northwest. - (D) They solved problems associated with urban
growth.
41The Northern SectionAssessment
- What purpose did labor unions serve?
- (A) They helped young people find jobs in cities.
- (B) They helped workers protect their own
interests. - (C) They helped spread industrialization to the
Old Northwest. - (D) They solved problems associated with urban
growth.
42The Southern SectionAssessment
- Which of these factors contributed to slow urban
growth in the South? - (A) Poor housing and sanitation slowed
industrialization. - (B) Slave revolts drew attention away from urban
areas. - (C) The southern economy relied on agriculture,
not industry. - (D) Urban populations were not racially diverse.
43The Southern SectionAssessment
- Which of these factors contributed to slow urban
growth in the South? - (A) Poor housing and sanitation slowed
industrialization. - (B) Slave revolts drew attention away from urban
areas. - (C) The southern economy relied on agriculture,
not industry. - (D) Urban populations were not racially diverse.
44The Southern SectionAssessment
- What caused the number of enslaved people to
increase during the early 1800s? - (A) Southern industry required slave labor.
- (B) Enslaved people had children who also became
enslaved. - (C) Importation of slaves rose.
- (D) Plantation owners wanted more slaves to help
grow cotton.
45The Southern SectionAssessment
- What caused the number of enslaved people to
increase during the early 1800s? - (A) Southern industry required slave labor.
- (B) Enslaved people had children who also became
enslaved. - (C) Importation of slaves rose.
- (D) Plantation owners wanted more slaves to help
grow cotton.
46The Growth of NationalismAssessment
- Which of the following statements was part of the
Monroe Doctrine? - (A) Congress had the authority to charter the
Bank of America. - (B) The United States would not interfere in
European internal affairs. - (C) The House of Representatives would decide an
election in which no candidate won a majority. - (D) The northern border of the United States
would be set at 49 North latitude.
47The Growth of NationalismAssessment
- Which of the following statements was part of the
Monroe Doctrine? - (A) Congress had the authority to charter the
Bank of America. - (B) The United States would not interfere in
European internal affairs. - (C) The House of Representatives would decide an
election in which no candidate won a majority. - (D) The northern border of the United States
would be set at 49 North latitude.
48The Growth of NationalismAssessment
- What did supporters of Adams and Clay call their
political party? - (A) The Democratic Republicans
- (B) The National Republicans
- (C) The Jacksonian Democrats
- (D) The Whigs
49The Growth of NationalismAssessment
- What did supporters of Adams and Clay call their
political party? - (A) The Democratic Republicans
- (B) The National Republicans
- (C) The Jacksonian Democrats
- (D) The Whigs
50The Age of Jackson Assessment
- What was the Trail of Tears?
- (A) The forced march of the Cherokee into western
territory - (B) Black Hawks journey to reclaim Native
American lands - (C) An ongoing conflict with the Seminoles in
Florida - (D) An act which allowed the federal government
to relocate Native Americans
51The Age of Jackson Assessment
- What was the Trail of Tears?
- (A) The forced march of the Cherokee into western
territory - (B) Black Hawks journey to reclaim Native
American lands - (C) An ongoing conflict with the Seminoles in
Florida - (D) An act which allowed the federal government
to relocate Native Americans
52The Age of Jackson Assessment
- Why did Jackson veto the bill to recharter the
Bank of the United States? - (A) He preferred to leave the decision to his
successors. - (B) He thought that the bank violated states
rights. - (C) He felt that the bank was a tool of the
greedy and powerful. - (D) He wanted to lend Henry Clay support in the
1832 election.
53The Age of Jackson Assessment
- Why did Jackson veto the bill to recharter the
Bank of the United States? - (A) He preferred to leave the decision to his
successors. - (B) He thought that the bank violated states
rights. - (C) He felt that the bank was a tool of the
greedy and powerful. - (D) He wanted to lend Henry Clay support in the
1832 election.
54Reforming SocietyAssessment
- Which of the following people was well-known as
an advocate of public education? - (A) Robert Owen
- (B) Charles Grandison Finney
- (C) Dorothea Dix
- (D) Horace Mann
55Reforming SocietyAssessment
- Which of the following people was well-known as
an advocate of public education? - (A) Robert Owen
- (B) Charles Grandison Finney
- (C) Dorothea Dix
- (D) Horace Mann
56Reforming SocietyAssessment
- Why were members of the temperance movement
opposed to alcohol consumption? - (A) They preferred spiritual discovery and
insight. - (B) They felt it led to family problems and
employee absenteeism. - (C) They thought alcohol had no place in utopian
communities. - (D) They felt alcohol consumption led to worse
prison conditions.
57Reforming SocietyAssessment
- Why were members of the temperance movement
opposed to alcohol consumption? - (A) They preferred spiritual discovery and
insight. - (B) They felt it led to family problems and
employee absenteeism. - (C) They thought alcohol had no place in utopian
communities. - (D) They felt alcohol consumption led to worse
prison conditions.
58The Antislavery MovementAssessment
- What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?
- (A) To provide political action to change slavery
laws - (B) To help fleeing slaves escape to freedom
- (C) To give women a voice in the abolitionist
movement - (D) To stop the abolitionist movement by violent
means
59The Antislavery MovementAssessment
- What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?
- (A) To provide political action to change slavery
laws - (B) To help fleeing slaves escape to freedom
- (C) To give women a voice in the abolitionist
movement - (D) To stop the abolitionist movement by violent
means
60The Antislavery MovementAssessment
- What was one reason that some northerners were
opposed to abolitionism? - (A) They were outraged by abolitionists
criticisms. - (B) They feared that tensions would hurt trade
with the South. - (C) They felt that speaking up against slavery
was too dangerous. - (D) They were disappointed with how African
Americans in the movement were treated.
61The Antislavery MovementAssessment
- What was one reason that some northerners were
opposed to abolitionism? - (A) They were outraged by abolitionists
criticisms. - (B) They feared that tensions would hurt trade
with the South. - (C) They felt that speaking up against slavery
was too dangerous. - (D) They were disappointed with how African
Americans in the movement were treated.
62The Movement for Womens Rights Assessment
- How did Catherine Beecher believe that women
should achieve social change? - (A) By overhauling the current cultural and legal
system - (B) By working within the existing system
- (C) By fighting for the right to vote
- (D) By taking on careers traditionally reserved
for men
63The Movement for Womens Rights Assessment
- How did Catherine Beecher believe that women
should achieve social change? - (A) By overhauling the current cultural and legal
system - (B) By working within the existing system
- (C) By fighting for the right to vote
- (D) By taking on careers traditionally reserved
for men
64The Movement for Womens Rights Assessment
- Why was suffrage a controversial issue at the
Seneca Falls Convention? - (A) Focusing on suffrage would have reduced
efforts on other issues. - (B) Suffrage interfered with the Declaration of
Sentiments. - (C) Some women preferred to use their influence
only in their homes. - (D) African American delegates were more
interested in abolition.
65The Movement for Womens Rights Assessment
- Why was suffrage a controversial issue at the
Seneca Falls Convention? - (A) Focusing on suffrage would have reduced
efforts on other issues. - (B) Suffrage interfered with the Declaration of
Sentiments. - (C) Some women preferred to use their influence
only in their homes. - (D) African American delegates were more
interested in abolition.
66Growing DivisionsAssessment
- Why did immigrants during the mid-1800s settle
mostly in the North and West? - (A) Northern schools were more sympathetic toward
Catholicism. - (B) Immigrants feared discrimination in the
South. - (C) Slavery meant that fewer jobs were available
in the South. - (D) Immigrants wanted to work on social reform in
the North.
67Growing DivisionsAssessment
- Why did immigrants during the mid-1800s settle
mostly in the North and West? - (A) Northern schools were more sympathetic toward
Catholicism. - (B) Immigrants feared discrimination in the
South. - (C) Slavery meant that fewer jobs were available
in the South. - (D) Immigrants wanted to work on social reform in
the North.
68Growing DivisionsAssessment
- Which of these factors contributed to growing
North-South divisions? - (A) Industrialization led to more calls for
social reform in the South. - (B) Slavery divided churches of the North and
South. - (C) More Southern women than Northern women
joined community organizations. - (D) Immigrants settled in equal numbers in the
North and the South.
69Growing DivisionsAssessment
- Which of these factors contributed to growing
North-South divisions? - (A) Industrialization led to more calls for
social reform in the South. - (B) Slavery divided churches of the North and
South. - (C) More Southern women than Northern women
joined community organizations. - (D) Immigrants settled in equal numbers in the
North and the South.
70Two NationsAssessment
- What was the significance of Uncle Toms Cabin?
- (A) It whipped up northern sentiment against
slavery. - (B) It pointed out the need for more railroads.
- (C) It advocated white southerners views.
- (D) It showed the economic contrasts between the
north and the south.
71Two NationsAssessment
- What was the significance of Uncle Toms Cabin?
- (A) It whipped up northern sentiment against
slavery. - (B) It pointed out the need for more railroads.
- (C) It advocated white southerners views.
- (D) It showed the economic contrasts between the
north and the south.
72Two NationsAssessment
- Which of the following was a southern argument in
favor of slavery? - (A) Slavery violated American and Christian
principles. - (B) Southern slaves were treated better than
northern free workers. - (C) Slavery was essential to southern industry.
- (D) Northern prejudice was damaging to African
Americans.
73Two NationsAssessment
- Which of the following was a southern argument in
favor of slavery? - (A) Slavery violated American and Christian
principles. - (B) Southern slaves were treated better than
northern free workers. - (C) Slavery was essential to southern industry.
- (D) Northern prejudice was damaging to African
Americans.
74The Mexican War and Slavery ExtensionAssessment
- What was manifest destiny?
- (A) The balance of power between northern and
southern states - (B) The fate of the United States to expand
across the continent - (C) The conquest of Mexico City by American
forces - (D) The decision that all new territories would
become free states
75The Mexican War and Slavery ExtensionAssessment
- What was manifest destiny?
- (A) The balance of power between northern and
southern states - (B) The fate of the United States to expand
across the continent - (C) The conquest of Mexico City by American
forces - (D) The decision that all new territories would
become free states
76The Mexican War and Slavery ExtensionAssessment
- Which of these lists the territories acquired by
the United States as a result of the Mexican War?
- (A) Florida, Louisiana, and California
- (B) Texas, California, and New Mexico
- (C) New Mexico, Oregon, and California
- (D) Texas, New Mexico, and Florida
77The Mexican War and Slavery ExtensionAssessment
- Which of these lists the territories acquired by
the United States as a result of the Mexican War?
- (A) Florida, Louisiana, and California
- (B) Texas, California, and New Mexico
- (C) New Mexico, Oregon, and California
- (D) Texas, New Mexico, and Florida
78New Political Parties Assessment
- Which of the following people opposed the
Compromise of 1850? - (A) Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts
- (B) Senator John C. Calhoun of South Carolina
- (C) Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky
- (D) Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois
79New Political Parties Assessment
- Which of the following people opposed the
Compromise of 1850? - (A) Senator Daniel Webster of Massachusetts
- (B) Senator John C. Calhoun of South Carolina
- (C) Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky
- (D) Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois
80New Political Parties Assessment
- What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act propose?
- (A) New states north of 36 30' N latitude had to
be free states. - (B) New states could decide whether to be free or
slave states. - (C) New states from Mexican territory had to be
slave states. - (D) California would become a free state, and
Utah and Nebraska would decide for themselves
whether to be free or slave states.
81New Political Parties Assessment
- What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act propose?
- (A) New states north of 36 30' N latitude had to
be free states. - (B) New states could decide whether to be free or
slave states. - (C) New states from Mexican territory had to be
slave states. - (D) California would become a free state, and
Utah and Nebraska would decide for themselves
whether to be free or slave states.
82The System FailsAssessment
- Which of the following groups were probably
pleased with the Dred Scott decision? - (A) Proslavery forces
- (B) Antislavery forces
- (C) Former slaves living in free territories
- (D) Supporters of John Brown
83The System FailsAssessment
- Which of the following groups were probably
pleased with the Dred Scott decision? - (A) Proslavery forces
- (B) Antislavery forces
- (C) Former slaves living in free territories
- (D) Supporters of John Brown
84The System FailsAssessment
- Which of the following best describes Lincolns
early attitude toward slavery? - (A) He believed in equality between whites and
African Americans. - (B) He believed that Kansas should become a slave
state. - (C) He wanted to confine slavery to states where
it already existed. - (D) He wanted to help enslaved people rebel
against their owners.
85The System FailsAssessment
- Which of the following best describes Lincolns
early attitude toward slavery? - (A) He believed in equality between whites and
African Americans. - (B) He believed that Kansas should become a slave
state. - (C) He wanted to confine slavery to states where
it already existed. - (D) He wanted to help enslaved people rebel
against their owners.
86A Nation Divided Against ItselfAssessment
- Which of the following states were part of the
Lower South? - (A) Tennessee, Arkansas, and Virginia
- (B) Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland
- (C) Mississippi, Alabama, and South Carolina
- (D) North Carolina, South Carolina, and Missouri
87A Nation Divided Against ItselfAssessment
- Which of the following states were part of the
Lower South? - (A) Tennessee, Arkansas, and Virginia
- (B) Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland
- (C) Mississippi, Alabama, and South Carolina
- (D) North Carolina, South Carolina, and Missouri
88A Nation Divided Against ItselfAssessment
- Why did Lincoln start calling for volunteers to
fight the seceding states? - (A) He had been elected without their electoral
votes. - (B) The Confederates had attacked federal
property. - (C) The states of the Upper South had seceded.
- (D) The seceding states had elected their own
president.
89A Nation Divided Against ItselfAssessment
- Why did Lincoln start calling for volunteers to
fight the seceding states? - (A) He had been elected without their electoral
votes. - (B) The Confederates had attacked federal
property. - (C) The states of the Upper South had seceded.
- (D) The seceding states had elected their own
president.