The American Revolution
What key traits was shared by Loyalists in the American Revolution?
A. Loyalists supported American independence.
B. Loyalist opposed Great Britain's imperial policies.
C. Loyalist opposed going to war against Great Britain.
D. Loyalists supported taxation without representation.
C. Loyalist opposed going to war against Great Britain.
In the United States:
-a citizen vote to elect representatives and leaders of the government
-representatives and leaders of the government act on behalf of the citizens
A. independent
B. monarchy
C. federal
D. republic
D. republic
Why was the Louisiana Purchase a significant event in U.S. history?
A. It started a war between the U.S. and France.
B. It ended westward expansion in the U.S.
C. It doubled the size of the U.S.
D. It nearly bankrupted the U.S.
C. It doubled the size of the U.S.
Which statement accurately describes the results of the Battle of New Orleans?
A. It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and helped him build his reputation. It made many Americans feel like they won the war even though it ended on a draw.
B. It made many Americans think that Andrew Jackson was not a good leaders.
C. It made many British people angry because the Americans attacked them after the war ended.
D. It made Andrew Jackson decide that he wanted to become a general.
A. It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and helped him build his reputation. It made many Americans feel like they won the war even though it ended on a draw.
" I feel in the depths of my soul that it is the highest, most sacred, and most irreversible part of my obligation to preserve the union of these states, although it may cost me my life."
A. He supported the idea that states could leave the union as long as the union itself was preserved.
B. He supported the idea that states must stay in the union by striking down federal laws.
C. He supported the idea that states must stay in the union even if they disagreed with a federal law.
D. He supported the idea that states could leave the union if they could not strike down a federal law.
C. He supported the idea that states must stay in the union even if they disagreed with a federal law.
How did minutemen get their name?
A. They were a part of the colonial militia who could quickly be ready to fight.
B. They were a part of a colonial militia who quickly changed sides in a fight.
C. They were a part of a British militia who could leave for the colonies quickly.
D. They were a part of a British militia who would run away from a fight quickly.
A. They were a part of the colonial militia who could quickly be ready to fight.
Which term describes this government structure?
"The U.S. Constitution gives certain powers to the federal government. Any powers not reserved for the federal government are given to the states. Additionally, some powers are shared powers, given to both the federal and state governments.
A. republic
B. monarchy
C. federal system
D. democracy
C. federal system
Which statement describes Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark's expedition?
A. She acted as an interpreter and helped them get horses form the Shoshone Indians.
B. She took notes and wrote their journals for them.
C. She traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to help Lewis and Clark start their journey.
D. She returned home with Lewis and Clark to help explain the new lands to people.
A. She acted as an interpreter and helped them get horses form the Shoshone Indians.
Which action contributed to the start of the War of 1812?
A. The U.S. attacked British trading posts to force Great Britain to give up its claim to Canada.
B. Great Britain imported goods from the United States.
C. Great Britain restricted trade with the United States.
D. Great Britain attacked the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.
C. Great Britain restricted trade with the United States.
What change was required by the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
A. All American Indian groups living in the northeastern U.S. must resettle in the southeastern U.S.
B. All American Indian groups living west of the Mississippi River must resettle in the southeastern U.S.
C. All American Indian groups living in the southeastern U.S. must resettle west of the Mississippi River.
D. All American Indian groups living in the U.S. must resettle in Mexico or Canada.
C. All American Indian groups living in the southeastern U.S. must resettle west of the Mississippi River.
Who were the Redcoats and why were they called that?
A. The Redcoats were another name for the American Indians allied with the British because they wore red coats.
B. The Redcoats were another name for the colonial militia because they wore red coats.
C. The Redcoats were another name for the British militia because they wore red coats.
D. The Redcoats were another name for the Sons of Liberty because they wore red coats.
C. The Redcoats were another name for the British militia because they wore red coats.
Who was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention? He encouraged delegates to listen to each other.
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. James Madison
C. George Washington
A. Benjamin Franklin
"Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to France to try to negotiate a purchase with French leader Napoleon Bonaparte."
Which statement reflects Thomas Jefferson's reasoning for his actions?
A. "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can put an end to the French influence in North America."
B. "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River."
C. "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can drill for oil off the coast and reduce our dependence on foreign oil."
D. "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can mine the gold and silver discovered by Hernando de Soto."
B. "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River."
A. It forced Americans to serve on French ships.
B. It stopped American goods from being sold in France.
C. It forced Americans to serve on British ships.
D. It stopped American goods from being sold in Great Britain.
C. It forced Americans to serve on British ships.
Which statement correctly describes causes of the American Indian relocation in the 1800s?
A. American Indians wanted to go west when gold was discovered in California.
B. American settlers wanted American Indian land in the Southeast for farming.
C. The U.S. government bought American Indian land for a fair price.
B. American settlers wanted American Indian land in the Southeast for farming.
Why did George Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge?
A. to write the peace treaty after the war was over.
B. to rest after a major victory in a battle there
C. to prepare and train the colonial militia.
D. to hide from the British after a major loss.
C. to prepare and train the colonial militia.
He called the meeting. He arrived two weeks early to start planning a preparing for the Constitutional Convention.
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. James Madison
C. George Washington
B. James Madison
How did Napoleon Banparte respond to the United States' offer to buy New Orleans?
A. He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money.
B. He declared war against the U.S. because he did not want to sell the land.
C. He decided to sell New Orleans to Great Britain they offered more money.
D. he accepted the offer exactly as it was made.
A. He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money.
A. British soldiers tried to invade the capital but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.
B. British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.
C. British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender.
D. British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitols.
B. British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.
Which event is described by the text?
"Cherokee men, women, and children were made to leave their home as winter approached. The Cherokee people were forced to march from North Caroline to Oklahoma. Many died from starvation and exposure to freezing temperatures."
A. The Battle of Wounded Knee
B. The Trail of Tears
C. Custer's Last Stand
D. Dahlonega Gold Rush
B. The Trail of Tears
The Sons of Liberty were _____________ who protested against British rule.
A. Patriots
B. Loyalists
C. Redcoats
D. Tories
A. Patriots
The Constitutional Convention unanimously elected him as president of the Constitutional Convention.
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. James Madison
C. George Washington
C. George Washington
How far west did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel?
A. to the Atlantic Ocean
B. to the Pacific Ocean
C. to the Gulf of Mexico
D. to the Mississippi River
B. to the Pacific Ocean
What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spangled Banner"?
A. anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag
B. sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain
C. pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain
D. relief when he heard the War of 1812 had finally ended
C. pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain
What do these three events have in common: Trail of Tears, Indian Removal Act, Preservation of Union?
A. Impact of Andrew Jackson's Presidency
B. Story of the Cherokee
C. Andrew Jackson's Failures
D. South Carolina's Choices
A. Impact of Andrew Jackson's Presidency