U.S. History (Staar master review)

Factors leading to the growth of sectionalism and the Civil War

100

A basic assumption used to justify the continuation of slavery in America was that slaves were-- 1 A.debtors 2 B.illegal immigrants 4 D.personal property 3 C.minorities

4 D.personal property

200

After the Revolutionary War, slavery generally expanded throughout the South. However, slavery basically did not exist in the North. Which statement best explains why this occurred? 1 A.Southern states relied on states' rights to justify their continued use of slavery. 2 B.Laws passed in the North extended full rights to all black citizens in the region. 3 C.All northerners w ere abolitionists who morally opposed the institution of slavery. 4 D.Large plantations developed in the South as a result of the region's location and climate.

4 D.Large plantations developed in the South as a result of the region's location and climate.

300

Which statement best explains the most important impact of the abolitionist movement on American society?1 A.The movement persuaded Congress to pass a series of anti-slavery laws before the Civil War. 2 B.The movement influenced public opinion, particurlarly in the North, against the institution of slavery. 3 C.The movement led to the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which reduced the power of slaveholders. 4 D.The movement shamed most slaveholders and led to improved living conditions for slaves throughout the South.

2 B.The movement influenced public opinion, particurlarly in the North, against the institution of slavery.

400

In what way did the U.S. Mexican War fulfill a major goal of those who supported the idea of Manifest Destiny? 1 A.After the war with Mexico, Americans no longer worried about attacks from other countries. 2 B.As a result of the war, the territory of the United States stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. 3 C.The U.S. Mexican War led to better relationship with other countries like Canada and Great Britain. 4 D.The war with Mexico finally allowed the United States to define and establish its official borders with other nation.

2 B.As a result of the war, the territory of the United States stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

500

Many southern states passed laws known as the slave codes. Which statement best explains why slaveowners believed these laws were necessary? 1 A.The slaveowners wanted to protect and defend the slaves living on their plantations. 2 B.The slaveowners considered slaves property and wanted to protect their investments. 3 C.The slaveowners thought that the federal government would pass a law that banned slavery. 4 D.The slaveowners needed a way to regulate the movement of slaves from one place to another.

3 C.The slaveowners thought that the federal government would pass a law that banned slavery.

Effects of Reconstruction on the life of the nation

100

Which of the following represents one way the southern states attempted to keep freed slaves at the lower levels of society after the Civil War? 1 A.Creation of the Freedmen's Bureau 2 B.Repeal of the Emancipation Proclamation 3 C.Passage of regulations known as the Blacks Codes 4 D.Voiding the Thirteenth,Fourteenth,and Fifteenth Amendments

3 C.Passage of regulations known as the Blacks Codes

200

Which of the following statement does NOT describe the South's economy after the Civil War ended? 1 A.The money and bonds of the Confederacy had no value. 2 B.The war increased the development of factories in the South. 3 C.Most crops,livestock, and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed. 4 D.The South faced a greatly reduced labor supply after slaves were freed.

2 B.The war increased the development of factories in the South.

300

Which statement best explains how the Civil War affected wealthy plantation owners? 1 A.They experienced a decreased in both their wealth and power. 2 B.They retained their wealth but lost the majority of their land. 3 C.They retained their power and influence in spite of their losses. 4 D.They rose to higher positions since people sympathized with their losses

1 A.They experienced a decreased in both their wealth and power.

400

What was the purpose of the Morrill Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1862. 1 A.To establish several public libraries in every state of the United States. 2 B.To set aside land for churches and schools throughout the United States. 3 C.to provide land for the establishment of state universities in the United States. 4 D.To provide land and encourage settlement in the western parts of the United States.

3 C.to provide land for the establishment of state universities in the United States.

500

The Pacific Railway Act (1862) contributed to the development of the transcontinental railroad in the United States. The railroad's most significant impact in the United States was that it increased-- 1 A.conflict among cities in the East and West. 2 B.the speed of coast-to-coast travel in the United States. 3 C.contract between the United States and other countries. 4 D.competition among the cities found along the rail lines.

2 B.the speed of coast-to-coast travel in the United States.

Significant political and economic issues of the revolutionary era

100

During the Constitution Convention of 1787, representatives from small states were most likely to support-- 1 A.equal representation in the national legislature for all states. 2 B.direct election of officials in the executive branch of government. 3 C. representation in the national legislature according to population 4 D.replacement of the national judicial system with state judicial systems

1 A.equal representation in the national legislature for all states.

200

Which list of words best identifies Samuel Adams and his role in the American Revolution? 1 A.Boston ,Common Sense, Albany Plan of Union. 2 B.Boston,Committees of Correspondence ,political writer 3 C.New York, Declaration of independence,Boston Massacre 4 D.New York, Committees of Independence, Treaty of Paris

2 B.Boston,Committees of Correspondence ,political writer

300

Compared to the British army during the Revolutionary War, the colonial militias lacked-- 1 A.An effective leader 2 B.A meaningful cause 3 C.Sufficient military training 4 D.Support from their country

3 C.Sufficient military training

400

Washington and his troops suffered while spending the winter at Valley Forge(1777-1778) 1 A.lack of adequate food and clothing 2 B.desertion of many American troops 3 C.constant attacks by the British army 4 D.presence of British and Hessian spies

1 A.lack of adequate food and clothing

500

Which of the following was NOT provision of the Treaty of Paris (1783) 1 A.The United States agreed to a trade agreement with Britain 2 B.Britain would quickly remove its troops from American soil 3 C.Britain recognized the United States as a independent nation 4 D.Borders for the United States were set in the north,south,and the west

1 A.The United States agreed to a trade agreement with Britain

Challenges in the early years of the republic and the Age of Jackson

100

Leading up to the War of 1812, each of the following events stirred American anger against Britain EXCEPT the -- 1 A. seizure of American ships 2 B. attack on the USS Chesapeake 3 C. impressment of American sailors 4 D. war between France and Britain in Europe

4 D. war between France and Britain in Europe

200

Which statement best explains why President Andrew Jackson's administration is often called the "Era of the Common Man"? 1 A.Jackson believed only men should participate in polities. 2 B.Jackson tried to keep former politicians out of U.S. polities. 3 C.Jackson believed that only a select few were qualified to govern. 4 D.Jackson believed any man with "common sense" could be a leader.

2 B.Jackson tried to keep former politicians out of U.S. polities.

300

Congress passed the Embargo Act of 1807, which stopped all U.S. trade with foreign countries.Each of the following was an unintended consequence of this act EXCEPT-- 1 A. U.S. ships smuggled goods to foreign ports 2 B. an economic depression in the United States 3 C. Britain's promise to stop attacks on U.S. ships 4 D. an increase in manufacturing in the United States

3 C. Britain's promise to stop attacks on U.S. ships

400

Those who framed and wrote the U.S. Constitution generally distrusted political parties mainly because they feared that political parties would-- 1 A. lead to political corruption 2 B. criticize government leaders 3 C. create distrust of government 4 D. discourage people from voting

1 A. lead to political corruption

500

Many critics of Alexander Hamilton's financial plans for the United States believe that his policies violated the Constitution and -- 1 A. paid off the country's debt too slowly 2 B. favored people who already had money 3 C. gave special treatment to former soldiers 4 D. damaged the country's credit with other nations

2 B. favored people who already had money

Vocabulary

100

Define the term unalienable right

right that cannot be taken away from you

200

What was the Bill of Rights?

first ten amendments of the Constitution

300

What did the Gettysburg Address state?

that the union was worth fighting for

400

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

Presidential message that said Europe should not interfere in affairs of Latin America and the U.S. would not interfere in European affairs

500

What did the Missouri Compromise state?

Admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, and prohibited slavery north of Missouri maintaining balance between free and slave states in Congress