Geography & Native American Cultures
Which geographic feature played the biggest role in shaping early Native American cultures?
a) Rivers and lakes
b) Deserts and plains
c) Mountains and plateaus
d) Islands and coastlines
a) Rivers and lakes
Which of the following was the primary reason the English established the Jamestown colony in 1607?
a) To spread Christianity to the Native Americans
b) To establish a permanent military base
c) To find gold and other natural resources
d) To create a model of religious freedom
c) To find gold and other natural resources
Why did the British impose the Stamp Act on the American colonies?
a) To punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party
b) To pay for the costs of the French and Indian War
c) To discourage the use of newspapers and books
d) To force the colonists to manufacture their own goods
b) To pay for the costs of the French and Indian War
What was the biggest weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a) It gave too much power to the federal government
b) It allowed only large states to have representation
c) It made it difficult for the national government to collect taxes and enforce laws
d) It required the U.S. president to serve for life
c) It made it difficult for the national government to collect taxes and enforce laws
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) State Government
c) Legislative Branch
Which Native American region depended heavily on bison for food, clothing, and shelter?
a) Eastern Woodlands
b) Great Plains
c) Northwest Coast
d) Southwest
b) Great Plains
The success of Jamestown was largely due to:
a) The immediate discovery of gold and silver
b) The leadership of John Smith and cannibalism
c) The complete cooperation of Native American tribes
d) The British government providing unlimited financial support
b) The leadership of John Smith andcannibalism
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?
a) It marked the first major defeat of the British navy
b) It convinced France to officially support the American cause
c) It ended the war immediately
d) It was the first battle where George Washington led the army
b) It convinced France to officially support the American cause
What was the Three-Fifths Compromise?
a) A law that allowed states to choose their own form of government
b) An agreement on how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxes
c) A decision to allow three out of five states to have more votes in Congress
d) A compromise that gave smaller states more representation
b) An agreement on how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxes
Which branch of government can declare a law unconstitutional?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) State Government
b) Judicial Branch
The Pueblo people built homes from adobe bricks primarily because:
a) They wanted to create permanent, long-lasting structures
b) Their environment lacked trees for building materials
c) They needed to defend themselves against Spanish invaders
d) Adobe was easier to transport than wood or stone
b) Their environment lacked trees for building materials
The establishment of the Plymouth Colony was influenced by:
a) The desire to find new trade routes
b) The hope of gaining wealth through mining
c) The search for religious freedom
d) The need to expand English territory
c) The search for religious freedom
What treaty officially ended the American Revolution?
a) Treaty of Yorktown
b) Treaty of Paris (1783)
c) Treaty of Versailles
d) Declaration of Independence
b) Treaty of Paris (1783)
What was the Great Compromise?
a) An agreement that ended the American Revolution
b) A plan that created a two-house Congress to balance power between large and small states
c) A treaty between the U.S. and Britain
d) A law that banned slavery in the northern states
b) A plan that created a two-house Congress to balance power between large and small states
What two houses make up the U.S. Congress?
a) The Supreme Court and the House of Representatives
b) The Senate and the House of Representatives
c) The President’s Cabinet and the Senate
d) The State Governors and the House of Representatives
b) The Senate and the House of Representatives
Which factor most contributed to the decline of the Native American population after European contact?
a) Forced relocation to reservations
b) Intermarriage between Native Americans and Europeans
c) Diseases brought by Europeans
d) The spread of agricultural techniques
c) Diseases brought by Europeans
The Mayflower Compact was an important step toward self-government in the American colonies because it:
a) Established a monarchy to rule the Plymouth Colony
b) Created a system of laws based on English traditions
c) Created an agreement among the settlers to govern themselves
d) Provided land to all settlers for farming
c) Created an agreement among the settlers to govern themselves
What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
a) To encourage colonists to move westward
b) To prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans
c) To expand British settlements beyond the Appalachian Mountains
d) To force Native Americans to move to Canada
b) To prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
a) To write the Declaration of Independence
b) To create a stronger government by replacing the Articles of Confederation
c) To convince Britain to give the colonies more rights
d) To elect the first president of the United States
b) To create a stronger government by replacing the Articles of Confederation
Which of these is a way Congress can check (or limit) the power of the judicial branch?
a) by declaring a law or action to be against the Constitution
b) by firing the president if he or she is not doing his or her job
c) by deciding to call Congress back into session, if needed
d) by approving or disapproving the hiring of judges
d) By approving or disapproving the hiring of judges
How did the environment most influence the development of different Native American cultures?
a) It determined the types of homes, food sources, and tools they used
b) It had little impact, as most groups followed the same traditions
c) It forced all Native American groups to become nomadic hunters
d) It led to constant warfare between groups over limited resources
a) It determined the types of homes, food sources, and tools they used
Which of the following was a significant result of the Columbian Exchange between the Americas and Europe?
a) A decrease in European population due to war
b) The introduction of new crops and animals to both hemispheres
c) The destruction of European empires in the Americas
d) The permanent isolation of Native American tribes
b) The introduction of new crops and animals to both hemispheres
Why was the winter at Valley Forge significant for the Continental Army?
a) The army defeated the British in a major battle
b) Many soldiers deserted due to harsh conditions
c) The army received crucial training and emerged stronger
d) George Washington was replaced as commander
c) The army received crucial training and emerged stronger
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
a) To introduce and explain the goals of the Constitution
b) To list the rights of citizens
c) To declare independence from Britain
d) To give instructions for amending the Constitution
a) To introduce and explain the goals of the Constitution
Which branch is the only branch that has the power to override a veto?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) State Government
c) Legislative Branch