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1.
1 point
The Quakers emigrated from England to the American colonies in the late 1600s. The Quakers' experiences in England led them to adopt which policy in their new colony of Pennsylvania?
tolerating different religions
prohibiting Catholics from owning property
discouraging industrialization
allowing women to vote in elections
2.
1 point
Which phrase characterizes the development of the Renaissance in Europe?
the exchange of important agricultural techniques
the rebirth of interest in classical art, architecture, and literature
the desire to modernize the styles of paintings and sculptures
the announcement of corruption in the medieval church
3.
1 point
Which historical region of the United States contained the present-day states of Ohio and Indiana?
New Spain
Oregon Country
Louisiana Territory
Northwest Territory
4.
1 point
Merchants from the Ancient West African kingdom of Ghana prospered by controlling the trade of which goods?
gold and salt
dates and wine
grain and camels
timber and olive oil
5.
1 point
In 1620, the Mayflower Compact created a basis for written laws in the New England Colony of Plymouth. Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?
to declare independence from England
to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony
to establish an orderly community
to ensure peace with American Indians
6.
1 point
Which of the following best describes the concept of imperialism?
The policy of gaining political and economic control over other nations against their will
The policy of gaining ONLY economic control over other nations against their will
The policy of gaining political and economic control over other nations with their consent
The policy of colonizing other nations in order to benefit the economy
7.
1 point
The northwest ordinance was passed by the United States in 1787. What did the Northwest Ordinance make possible?
the discovery of gold in the Yukon Territory
the purchase of oregon and washington territories
the establishment of public hospitals
the creation of several new states
8.
1 point
The articles of confederation allowed each state to determine the tax on goods imported from other nations. The national government had no power to raise or lower taxes. How did this situation affect the early economy of the United States?
state residents were overtaxed by the national government
state governments refused to print their own paper money
entrepreneurs to lead its thriving businesses
inventors to keep its industries competitive
9.
1 point
Which phrase is directly associated with the American colonists' reaction to the Stamp Act?
live free or die
all mean are created equal
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
no taxation without representation
10.
1 point
In the 19th century, why did large numbers of Americans who migrated to the Great Plains become involved in economic activities relation to agriculture?
The land was generally flat and had fertile soil
there was no suitable means of transportation for other forms of commerce
the american indians who lived there had already cleared the land
the region lacked resources to support manufacturing activities
11.
1 point
Which phrase describes all four of these factors? (war, trade, writing systems, transportation systems)
factors that weaker democracy
factors that discourage entrepreneurship
factors that help lesson poverty and unemployment
factors that spread goods and ideas from place to place
12.
1 point
What is one benefit of international trade?
governments can ensure that unemployment stays low
workers can remain in the same job throughout their working lives
nations can specialize in goods and services that they produce most efficiently
businesses can focus on providing limited products to customers
13.
1 point
During the 19th century, why were the largest cities in the United States all located beside rivers, lakes, or oceans?
people used these bodies of water for sanitation
these bodies of water supported transportation and commerce
these bodies of water created mild, humid climates
large cities needed huge supplies of fresh drinking water
14.
1 point
Which right found in the Magna Carta is also included in the US Constitution?
freedom of assembly
right to a trial by jury
freedom of the press
right to vote
15.
1 point
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress passed the NW Ordinance. What did the legislation provide?
a plan for slavery in new settlements
a plan for voting rights for all men in new states
a plan for the exploration of washington and oregon
a plan for the orderly settlement of new territory
16.
1 point
Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the original settlers in the Jamestown Colony.
mosquitos carrying disease
swampy land
unfair taxation
hostile native americans
17.
1 point
What provision in the Bill of Rights protects people accused of a crime?
checks and balances
due process
federalism
separation of powers
18.
1 point
The term "secession" refers to which action taken by Southern states before the Civil War?
leaving the union
voting to be slave or free
eliminating the Constitution
compromising about slavery
19.
1 point
Manufacturing was first developed in which economic region of the United States?
midwest
northeast
southeast
northwest
20.
1 point
Miguel must write a paper on the American Revolution. He must use one primary source and one secondary source. Which sources should he choose?
the journal of a Revolutionary War leader and an eye witness account of a battle
a colonial patriot's speech and the autobiography of a lawyer who lived during the war
articles on the revolutionary war from an encyclopedia and a US history textbook
Letters of a revolutionary war patriot and a biography of a revolutionary war leader
21.
1 point
An increase in gasoline tax would benefit which private sector industry?
shipping
home heating
electric automobile
trucking
22.
1 point
How did the arrival of Europeans change American Indians' agricultural practices?
american indians learned how to herd buffalo without using horses
american indian tribes developed trade in foods among themselves
american indians began to raise new crops and animals, such as rice and chickens
american indians begain raising corn wen europeans brought it over from England
23.
1 point
The environment influences the way people live and work. Which is one way that Incan farmers living in mountainous regions were affected by their environment?
they terraced their fields
they created paddy fields
they used horses for plowing
they invented the slash-and-burn technique
24.
1 point
Which of the following crops was primarily responsible for the financial success of Virginia in the 17th century?
wheat
cotton
tobacco
corn
25.
1 point
A person at a city political meeting is holding up a sign that reads "Fair Taxes : Vote for Davis." What type of government does this city have?
absolute monarchy
representative democracy
dictatorship
direct democracy
26.
1 point
Before the American Civil War, Congress passed laws that were intended to solve problems caused by the expansion of slavery. What happened as a result of the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
slave rebellion in the border states
extension of the missouri compromise
violence between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers
announcement of the emancipation proclamation
27.
1 point
European nations set up colonies in the Americas to enrich their economies. Which economic benefit did England receive from its North American colonies?
markets and goods to support trade
laborers to keep its factories running
entrepreneurs to lead its thriving businesses
inventors to keep its industries competitive
28.
1 point
Which part of a research paper provides an organized list of the sources used?
title page
intro
bibliography
table of contents
29.
1 point
To raise revenue, the United States government has decided to impose a new tariff on coffee imported from Brazil. What is a possible consequence involved in this economic decision?
coffee farms increase damage to the rain forest in Brazil
The price of coffee increases in the United States
the popularity of coffee increases in the United States
coffee farms increase the standard of living in Brazil
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