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This list includes rights that are considered -
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of happiness
A. Transferable,
B. Legislated,
C. Unalienable,
D. inherited
How did mercantilist policies create tension between England and the colonies?
A. By introducing indentured servitude
B. By requiring colonists to join the army
C. By limiting the amount of farmland
D. By preventing colonists from trading with other countries
The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development?
A. New York City becoming a vital commercial center
B. New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing
C. Washington, D.C. becoming a political center
D. Boston becoming one of the largest transportation hubs.
What did the Whiskey Rebellion challenge
A. The federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
B. A national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
C. The federal government could raise tariffs
D. A national court system was needed for resolving disputes
Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution
A. The constitution will enable states to nullify laws
B. A strong federal government will be more stable
C. The Constitution will allow states to establish banks
D. A republican system of government will better represent large states
what is your 8th amendment
A. People cannot be forced to be their own witness
B. Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted
C. Warrants cannot be issued without cause
D. Defendant cannot be denied a speedy trial
Which factor encouraged immigrants to settle in northern states
A. Northern states had a lower population
B. Citizenship requirements in the south were not as strict
C. Southern states had smaller industrial sectors
D. Governments in northern states were less corrupt
What happens after industrial developments expand
A. Cities grow rapidly
B. Demand for artisans increase
C. Farms experience a shortage of labor
D. Government regulation of factories increase
John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty, How did he demonstrate this commitment
A. By writing the Articles of Confederation
B. By serving as ommander in chief of the Continental army
C. By organizing Committees of Correspondence
D. By signing the Declaration of Independence
What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis
A. Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce
B. Can a state regulate a federal agency
C. Can a state overturn a federal law
D. Can the federal government levy taxes on states
Which area was acquire in 1846 after negotiations with Great Britian
A. Oregon
B. Louisiana
C. Northwest Territory
D. Florida
Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade
A. A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies
B. Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops
C. A lack of protective tariffs in the American colonies
D. Demand for slaves in the industrialized American colonies
How did advancements in industrial technologies affect businesses during the 1800s
A. By making handcrafted goods more affordable
B. By improving production methods and increasing competition
C. By forcing producers to manufacture multiple products
D. By causing an increase in wages for factory workers
Why did the Chinese immigrants come to America
A. To seek Gold
B. To purchase inexpensive farmland
C. to avoid a plague
D. to escape religious persecution
The organization of the first political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over --
A. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
B. The election of George Washington to a second term
C. The establishment of the First Bank of the U.S.
D. The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North America
Which of these is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence
A. Colonists born in America were prohibited from holding elected office
B. Colonisrs were forced to quarter troops in their homes
C. Colonists were not eligible to become officers in the British army
D. Colonists were required to serve a year in their colony's militia.
Which reason did the U.S. give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?
A. To overturn a corrupt Mexican government
B. To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression
C. To end a Mexican slave rebellion
D. to respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships
Why was there an increase in the foreign-born population of the U.S.?
A. expansion of available labor
B. creation of specialized trade guilds
C. decrease in educational opportunities for women
D. increse in production costs for manufacturers
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?
A. The British victory extended the fighting for another year.
B. The american defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army
C. The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in military
D. The American victory convinced France to ally with the U.S.
Which factor contributed to the creation of The Mayflower Compact, VA House of Burgesses, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut,
A. The oportunity for trade with American Indians
B. The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
C. The doctrine of the Church of England
D. The economic system of mercantilism
Why was it difficult for Congress to fulfill its duties under the Articles of Confederation
A. Any congressional action required executive approval
B. Congress lacked the power to declare war.
C. Most congressional decisions required the approval of at least nine states
D. Congress lacked the power to regulate foreign trade
How did the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance affect U.S. expansion?
A. By funding a transportation network
B. By establishing a process for territories to govern themselves
C. By promoting the growth of southern plantation
D. By creating a national bank to loan money
Why were southern delegates to the Constitutional convention willing to accept the 3/5 compromise
A. It increased the political influence of the South
B. It allowed indentured servants in the South to become citizens
C. It decreased the federal tax on property in the south
D. It allowed the South to expand its industrial output
"The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is to have with them as little political connection as possible"
A. George Washington's Farewell Address
B. The Monroe Doctrine
C. Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address
D. The Federalist Papers
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that --
A. Only the courts may regulate interstate commerce
B. The president may veto federal legislation
C. The courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional
D. Only the President may issue an executive order