US History A Midterm

1.

1 point

What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense? (SSUSH3c)

It clearly described how increased trade could benefit the colonies.

It presented a convincing case for independence, using plain language.

It considered early arguments against using slave labor in America.

It counteracted the Great Awakening by arguing against religion.

2.

1 point

What role did France play in the American Revolution? (SSUSH4b)

It allied itself with the revolutionaries in order to weaken Britain.

It sold weapons and services to both sides in order to make a profit.

It made a pact with Spain to divide American territory after the war.

It assisted the British, for its rulers feared a similar French revolution.

3.

1 point

Which describes the importance of town meetings in colonial New England? (SSUSH1b)

Events like the Salem Witch Trials were conducted in town meetings.

They represent the first instances of direct democracy in the colonies.

It was through town meetings that the colonists interacted with Native Americans.

They were used primarily to resolve religious issues.

4.

1 point

Which American historical figure symbolizes social mobility in the way he worked his way up from humble beginnings as a printer to become and inventor, ambassador, and major player in creating documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? (SSUSH2c)

George Washington

Thomas Paine

Benjamin Franklin

John Locke

5.

1 point

How was the geographical location of Yorktown pivotal to General Washington’s decisive victory there? (SSUSH4d)

It was in the valley of the Appalachian mountains, giving the colonists elevated positioning.

It was on the coast, and French ships blockaded it during the Continental Army’s assault.

It was surrounded on all sides by trees and hills, giving Washington’s soldiers ample cover.

It was far inland, so supplies and reinforcements couldn’t arrive from the sea in time.

6.

1 point

As a military leader during the American Revolution, one of George Washington’s toughest challenges was to (SSUSH4c)

create a professional military from small state militias.

put down the Whiskey Rebellion in a timely fashion.

try to contribute to the Declaration of Independence from the battlefield.

set precedents for future presidents to adhere to.

7.

1 point

The first political parties in America arose primarily because of (SSUSH5e)

disagreements over whether to keep or prohibit slavery in newly acquired lands.

divisions among the American public over whether to trade with Britain or France.

opposition to Alexander Hamilton’s influence in Washington’s administration.

support of a stronger Congress that had oversight over presidential appointments.

8.

1 point

John Locke was influential to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence because his (SSUSH4a)

belief in conquering the entire continent was popular here but opposed in England.

theory that all taxes were unjust and should be banned was popular with the signers.

belief that Americans were unique from Britain's motivated colonists to seek freedom.

theory that rulers needed the consent of citizens inspired and justified the document.

9.

1 point

Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, along with skirmishes like Shays’ Rebellion led to (SSUSH5a)

multiple new amendments being added to the Articles.

a call for a stronger central government.

George Washington declaring martial law.

the need for a Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution.

10.

1 point

Which BEST describes the impact of location on the settlements of Jamestown and New York City? (SSUSH1e)

Since both settlements were landlocked, Native American access to the sea was critical to their survival.

Access to important rivers and the Atlantic Ocean played a big role in their success.

Both settlements had great access to the fur trade in Canada because of their location.

Being right next to each other meant that there was much trade between Jamestown and New York.

11.

1 point

Mercantilism is MOST related to which other topic? (SSUSH2a)

cotton gin

Civil War

type of government Government

trans-Atlantic trade

12.

1 point

During the 16th and 17th centuries many European countries adopted the belief that the best way to have a prosperous country was to heavily regulate the economy and limit imports from other countries while trying to accumulate as much gold and capital as possible. What is the name for this set of practices? (SSUSH2a)

Trans-Atlantic trade

nationalism

imperialism

mercantilism

13.

1 point

The Great Awakening was a significant national event because it (SSUSH2d)

weakened the influence of religion in the colonies by introducing rationalism.

reformed the Southern churches and distinguished them from Northern churches.

revived emotional Christianity throughout the nation for both whites and blacks.

helped an early democratic movement emerge from rational churches in the North.

14.

1 point

• Easy access to water
• Good location for the capital of New France
• Provided permanent place for the French to conduct fur trade with Native Americans

The list above describes the (SSUSH1d)

Louisiana Purchase.

French settlement of Quebec.

location of New Amsterdam.

French and Indian War.

15.

1 point

How did the colony of New York form? (SSUSH1c)

The Duke of York founded it after taking Iroquois land in several wars.

The British created it after taking the Dutch settlement New Amsterdam.

Persecuted religious groups from England settled there.

French merchants set up a prosperous trading port there.

16.

1 point

The picture of a skull and cross bones was published in an American newspaper shortly after the Stamp Act was passed in Britain. How does this help explain colonial response to the Stamp Act? (SSUSH3b)

It was obviously welcomed since American newspapers were reporting about it.

The use of the skull and crossbones indicates that Americans were opposed to the Stamp Act.

The colonies were using the skull and crossbones as their primary symbol and they welcomed it.

The Stamp Act was barely even noticed and this picture indicates the Act was dying.

17.

1 point

The invention of the cotton gin is an example of the types of technological improvements associated with which historical era?

American Revolution

Great Awakening

Cold War

Industrial Revolution

18.

1 point

The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant because it (SSUSH1a)

negotiated the treaty of the French-Indian War.

attempted to subvert English rule before the Revolution.

acted as the first legislative body in the Americas.

granted early equal rights to non-white American settlers.

19.

1 point

The Middle Passage forever transformed American society by (SSUSH2b)

allowing the first British settlers to arrive in Jamestown. in Jamestown.

providing a quick trade route for American merchants. merchants.

bringing millions of Africans to America for slavery for slavery.

introducing the first Puritan settlers to New England. England.

20.

1 point

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison tried to argue through the Federalist Papers that (SSUSH5b)

in order to control factions, there should be a large, powerful government with checks and balances.

a small government with a weak leader would best control factions.

ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights would have disastrous consequences for America.

the anti-federalists had the best ideas for more states rights and smaller government.

21.

1 point

By limiting the power of the National Government, the Bill of Rights ultimately serves as (SSUSH5d)

a reminder of the anti-federalists arguments.

a protector of individual and states’ rights.

the appendix to Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution that denies powers.

the final list of all citizens natural rights and freedoms.

22.

1 point

How did the 1763 Treaty of Paris - which ended the French and Indian (Seven Year’s) War – help start the American Revolution? (SSUSH3a)

The treaty gave Great Britain access to more land and they began to completely ignore the original colonies.

The treaty led to an increase in British military presence in the colonies, including having colonists quarter soldiers in peace time.

Once the treaty was signed, the colonies had more in common with France than with Great Britain.

Since the treaty reduced the French threat, the British wanted to reduce their military presence, but still get the colonies to pay for the war.