13 Colonies
This English tradition was adopted by the 13 colonies:
A. monarchy B. Parliament C. self-government
D. political parties
C. Self government
A. Patriots . B. Loyalists . C. British Citizens .
D. Members of Parliament
A. Patriot
A weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war
supply shortages
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress could not: A. declare war . B. impose taxes . C. set up a postal system . D. create an army and navy
B. impose taxes
What was one reason the US wanted to acquire Florida? A. to increase the population . B. to end raids on Georgia farms . C. to control the Mississippi . D. to provide a short route to Europe
B. to end raids on Georgia farms
The Middle Passage:
A. the ocean crossing of the slaves B. the route taken to New York . C. a step in climbing the social ladder . D. a system of trade between the colonies
A. the ocean crossing of the slaves
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience.
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
What did Congress fear about a strong central government?
rights for which people fought would be lost
What is the name given to the belief that the US had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?
Manifest Destiny
The economy of the south depended on this
plantations, slaves
What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?
It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent
Which group prevented a British victory in the South? A. Loyalists . B. mercenaries . C. French soldiers . D guerrilla troops
D. guerrilla troops
Why is Shay's Rebellion an important event in US History?
It showed just how weak the government was
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the US?
It doubled the nation's size
How did the Great Awakening in the 1730's prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
A. it established an army . B. It created anti-colonial sentiment . C. It required colonists to pay heavy taxes . D It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
D. It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equity
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
European countries came to the aid of America
What was the main purpose of the convention in May 1787?
To revise the Articles of Confederation
Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk's 1844 campaign? A. Victory or Death . B. Rough and ready . C. All of Oregon or none . D. Remember the Alamo
C. All of Oregon or none
Describe the environment of the New England colonies
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
the governed (the people)
What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
The number of members of which of these is affected by state population? A. Senate . B. Supreme Court . C. president's cabinet . D. House of Representatives
D. House of Representatives
What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 (why the US wanted the territory)?
a good railroad route to California