Pass Practice Test # 1

1.

1 point

The belief in mercantilism encouraged European countries to

A. establish banks

B. create joint-stock companies

C. import many goods

D. set up colonies

2.

1 point

Why did European colonies bring slaves to the Americas?

A. to work as fur traders

B. to start their own colonies

C. to work on plantations

D. to help fight the Native Amerians

3.

1 point

What was the first cash crop of the English colonies grown on plantations?

Hint: This plant was brought to America by John Rolfe

A. Corn

B. Rice

C. Sugar

D. Tobacco

4.

1 point

Which of the following statements was one of the causes of the Spanish-American War?

A. The American overthrow of the Cuban Government

B. The building of the Panama Canal

C. The Spanish Revolution

D. The explosion of the USS M.A.I.N.

5.

1 point

The most common outcome of War is a change in land possession from the loser to the winner. Where did the United States acquire territory as a result of the Spanish-American war?

A. In the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean

B. In The Indian Ocean

C. In the North Atlantic Ocean

D. In the Arctic Sea

6.

1 point

How were trading posts set up across Asia?

A. Trading posts were established in areas where there were no people living.

B. Europeans used superior Gun and Sea Navigation skills to force Asian rulers to allow the establishment of trading posts

C. The Coastal Region Rulers of Asia allowed Europeans to build trading posts because they benefited financially from it

D. Europeans did not attempt to set up trading posts in on the Asian continent?

7.

1 point

Why did the French establish Trading posts in the middle section of the North American continent?

A. To gain wealth through the Fur Trade

B. To set up a profitable tobacco trade

C. To look for gold and Silver

D. To convert Native Americans to the Catholic Religion

8.

1 point

How did the "Glorious Revolution" change England's government?

A. Parliament signed a social contract

B. Parliament took control of all of the power

C. A Bill of Rights was was adopted by new leaders and a constitutional monarchy was set up

D. England became a Democracy

9.

1 point

John Locke believed that government power was based on a ________________ between rulers and people.

A. Covenant

B. Social Contract

C. Verbal Agreement

D. Natural Law

10.

1 point

French thinker Baron de Montesquieu believed that creating a ____________________ was the best way to create and maintain a limited government.

A. Constitutional Monarchy

B. Bill of RIghts

C. Capitalist Economy

D. Separation of Powers

11.

1 point

What influence did the Enlightenment have on the French Revolution?

A. Many French Citizens wanted a Strong Monarchy

B. The enlightenment created a desire to expand the country's borders

C. Many French Citizens desired the freedom and equality that were the ideas of the Enlightenment

D. The Enlightenment had no affect on the French Revolution

12.

1 point

The United States Constitution sets up a Federal System of government that...

A. divided government power between a national government and state governments

B. gave all the power to the national government

C. gave all the power to the state governments

D. gave absolute power to the President

13.

1 point

Which of the following Enlightenment idea's is included in the U.S. Constitution?

A. Separation of Powers

B. Popular Sovereignty

C. Limited Government

D. All of the above

14.

1 point

The U.S. Constitution reflects the Enlightenment principle of popular sovereignty. Which of the following statements describes popular sovereignty?

A. The state government holds more power than the federal government

B. Powers are limited by a system of checks and balances

C. The government receives its power from the people it governs

D. The people are ruled by a president

15.

1 point

The Constitution includes a Bill of Rights for what purpose?

A. To replace the old Articles of Confederation

B. To explain the system of checks and balances

C. To explain how a citizen is supposed to behave

D. To explain certain natural rights that the government can't violate

16.

1 point

Which of the following was a cause of the French Revolution?

A. Famine in all of France

B. The Third Estate's dissatisfaction or unhappiness with the unfair tax-burden on them

C. An invasion from the Austro-Hungarian Empire

D. All men ages 18-25 were required to join the French Army

17.

1 point

Napoleon tried to improve French social conditions by which of the following actions?

A. Appointing himself First Council

B. Allowing free speech and freedom of the press

C. Creating a public school and a new legal system

D. Getting rid of taxes

18.

1 point

Where did the first successful Latin-American revolution against European Colonial Rule take place?

A. Mexico

B. Haiti

C. Cuba

D. Venezuala

19.

1 point

How were the people people that were revolting in Haiti different than the people revolting in Mexico, and Venezuela?

The people in Haiti were Aristocracy and believed they should no longer pay taxes to the Spanish Crown

In Haiti it was women and children while in Mexico and Venezuela it was the Peninsulares Social Class that let the revolutions

In Mexico and Venezuela it was mainly free citizens that wanted to govern themselves.

In Haiti the revolters were African Slaves fighting for their Freedom From France.

20.

1 point

Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in England?

A. Large shipping industries and a global demand for English products

B. An Available work force, capital to invest, and new British textile inventions

C. Available workforce, a thriving family farming system, and a decline in the shipping industry

D. A decrease in a landowners income due to the Enclosure Movement

21.

1 point

Which of the following contributed to the success of the Industrial Revolution in England?

A. A great college education system

B. Their abundance of natural resources

C. A victory over France in a battle to control the English Channel

D. Technological advances in the United States

22.

1 point

During the Industrial Revolution what effect did the discovery of changing iron ore into iron have?

A. Iron became more expensive and production decreased

B. Iron became cheaper and then was no affect on iron production

C. The discovery caused a war between Great Britain and the United States

D. Iron became cheaper to make and production increased

23.

1 point

During the 1850's which form of transportation was able to carry raw materials, finished goods and people faster and cheaper than any other form of transportation?

A. Stage Coach

B. Steam Powered Locomotive

C. Air Plane

D. Gas Powered Car

24.

1 point

During the industrial Revolution, unsafe working conditions developed in factories. To protect workers___________________were formed.

A. the Enlightenment

B. political parties

C. health insurance companies

D. labor unions

25.

1 point

British imperial rule brought government order and new inventions to India. How did many Indians view this new British rule?

A. As a way to help the Indian people create a better economy for themselves

B. Support for the Indian textile industry

C. As an attempt to change their religion and culture and exploit cheap labor

D. As a way to help the Indians get rid of French colonial rule