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US HISTORY 105 Final Milestone. Which of the following statements about the domestic slave trade in the 19th century is true? • The domestic slave trade was facilitated by the spread of cotto... n production. • The domestic slave trade was much smaller than the international slave trade during this time. • Most slaves traded domestically were transported to their destination by steam boat. • Most slaves sold domestically were transported to the Upper South. CONCEPT The Southern Economy 2 Why was the Missouri Compromise significant? • It let states decide for themselves whether to allow or forbid slavery. • It led to a revival of the Federalist party. • It highlighted divisions over slavery that had been growing since the nation gained independence. • It decided the election of 1824 without any consideration for the popular vote. CONCEPT The Sectional Crisis and the ʺCorrupt Bargainʺof 1824 3 Which of the following would Jefferson have viewed as a positive effect of westward expansion in the early 19th century? • New states could be formed and admitted to the union as equals with the originals. • Having a larger territory gave the United States a more prominent position in international affairs. • The cash-crop empire of the South could expand and boost the economy. • The federal government was able to gain land it could control itself. CONCEPT Looking West 4 Which of the following quotations—from documents associated with the American, French and Haitian revolutions—exemplifies social contract theory? • "When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..." • "The Independence of St. Domingo is proclaimed. Restored to our primitive dignity, we have asserted our rights; we swear never to yield them to any power on earth..." • “The demands of the citizens may always tend toward maintaining the constitution and the general welfare.” • “Oh! Landholders of St. Domingo, wandering in foreign countries by proclaiming our independence, we do not forbid you, indiscriminately, from returning to your property...” CONCEPT The American Revolution in a Global Context 5 What is one way that Nathaniel Bacon's 1675-76 rebellion contributed to the increasing presence of slavery in the decades that followed? • Bacon's Rebellion demanded that white settlers from Europe not have to work, so the government legalized black slavery. Bacon's Rebellion pitted the working class against the elites, which made a labor force with no rights or power more attractive. • Bacon's Rebellion demanded a black presence in government, which made the whites in power take away the legal rights of blacks. • Bacon's Rebellion represented a challenge to the Protestant government of Virginia by non-Christian, black settlers, so their rights were taken away. CONCEPT Settling the Southern Colonies 6 Which of the following statements might have been said by an Anti-Federalist? • "A pure democracy would devolve into mob rule and the blind following of tyrants." • “Dividing the federal government into three branches will sufficiently protect our individual liberties.” • "Our nation is not large enough to necessitate or benefit from a republican form of government." "A strong central government will concentrate too much power in the hands of an elite few." CONCEPT Visions of Government 7 Which English colony's establishment was driven largely by religious motivations? • Virginia • Plymouth • Jamestown • Roanoke CONCEPT The English Colonial Experiment: Virginia and Massachusetts 8 Fabiola gives a presentation on the relationship between antibiotics and changes in quality of life in 20th century America. Which of the following is most likely a lens with which she is analyzing the past? Science • Class • Law • Gender CONCEPT The Lenses of History 9 Which of the following statements is true? • The Treaty of Ghent included a promise that Britain would end for good the practice of impressment. • Jefferson's embargo on foreign trading crippled the Atlantic economy to the benefit of America. • • Washington D.C. was burned to the ground by British troops during the War of 1812. CONCEPT The War of 1812 10 Which of the following circumstances led in part to the drafting of a new Constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation? • Economic regulations set by Britain were still in force. • Soldiers were required to continue serving after the war. • High inflation wreaked havoc on the national economy. • Politicians encouraged uprisings against their opponents. CONCEPT Drafting the Constitution 11 Which of the following statements about slave resistance is true? Running away was one of the more common forms of slave resistance because it was easy. • Women were the ones who more frequently ran away, even though it meant that they would be separated from their children. • Most runaway slaves went to join free black communities, or to visit family nearby. • Slaves preferred more violent forms of resistance, like rebellions. CONCEPT The Slave Experience 12 Why did it take the New York colonists nearly 20 years to establish a legislature? • The Duke of York controlled the colony and didn't care to listen to colonists. • The colonists wished to prove that they could be successful without a strong government. • • New York was still under the direct control of the English Crown and Parliament. CONCEPT Settling the Middle Colonies 13 Which of the following motives was common among Loyalists? • Many Loyalists remained faithful because King George promised them representation. • Many Loyalists remained faithful because they were native to Britain and had representation. • Many Loyalists remained faithful because they didn't think the colonies could win a war. • Many Loyalists remained faithful to King George because of ideology or personal factors. CONCEPT Choosing Sides in the American Revolution 14 Which statement best reflects the approach of abolitionists to ending slavery? "Relocating African Americans is the most appropriate way to end slavery in America." • "We appeal to the conscience of all Americans to protect the country’s soul by ending slavery." • "Slavery must be contained in the South and not allowed into the Western territories." • "We support a gradual approach to the end of slavery, like that which has occurred in the northern states." CONCEPT The Abolitionist Movement 15 Which of the following was an advantage for the Union in the Civil War? • More farmers dedicated to food production • The proximity of Richmond to Washington, D.C. • • Initial victory at Bull Run CONCEPT The Civil War 16 Which statement describes Presidential Reconstruction? • The granting of civil rights to freed slaves was considered an important part of rebuilding the South. • Wealthy southerners were required to request a personal pardon. • Any southern state that ratified the 14th Amendment could be readmitted to the Union. • The Freedman's Bureau was established to assist former slaves in their transition to freedom. CONCEPT Reconstructing the South 17 Which of the following statements best reflects the gang system of labor, from a slave's perspective? “We maintain the crops from planting until harvest, working long days every day of the week.” • “We are allowed to hunt and fish after our tasks are done, which allows us to sustain ourselves.” • “This is the preferred method of labor here in Georgia and South Carolina.” • “After completing our tasks, we often gather to continue our traditional African customs.” CONCEPT Think About It: What Was the Importance of Slavery to the Colonies? 18 Which of the following statements best represents Abraham Lincoln's experience of and views on slavery prior to the Civil War? • "Once slavery is abolished, the fight for full equality can move forward and transform our nation." • "The people of each state must decide for themselves to do the right thing and abolish slavery." • “Only with the proper regulations in place can this country permanently endure as half slave and half free.” • "There are southerners who recognize that slavery is immoral, otherwise why are there so many who have been freed?" CONCEPT Think About It: Was Lincoln an Abolitionist? 19 Consider the following statement: "Women have a duty to take direct action in providing freedom for slaves." Which of the following principles or movements would the speaker most likely support? • Republican Motherhood • The Underground Railroad • The Seneca Falls Convention • Separate Spheres Ideology CONCEPT Women's Activism in the Early 19th Century 20 The Glorious Revolution of 1688-1689 was the result of a dispute between which two groups? • The English monarchy, which had been usurped by James II, and his family, and William of Orange, the rightful heir to the throne, who had been in exile in the Netherlands • The English monarchy, which had developed too close an alliance with France, and the Dutch government, who feared being taken over by the two nations • American colonists, who felt oppressed by the Navigation Acts, and the English monarchy, which exerted strong control over the colonies • The Catholic English monarch and his supporters, and Protestant English aristocrats, who feared a strong centralized government CONCEPT England Strengthens its Imperial Colonies 21 Which of the following statements best reflects the official attitude toward religious freedom in the northern colonies? • "Every member of the colony must accept Puritanism and live by its rules, whether or not he is a member of the elect." • "Other religions may be present in the colony, but Puritanism must be given pride of place in government." • "Any religion is welcome in this colony, but most settlers are Puritan, and thus the democratic government reflects their beliefs." • "Puritanism is the official religion of the colony, but individuals may abstain from its rituals and practice other religions privately." CONCEPT Settling the Northern Colonies 22 Many Native Americans were eager to trade with Europeans for advanced weaponry. What was an economic effect of this trade? • Native Americans began selling Europeans traditional native weaponry like bows and arrows in exchange. • Native Americans stopped trading with other tribes because now they could use muskets to steal from one another. Native Americans began harvesting the raw materials used to make muskets and gunpowder. • Native Americans began to hunt more beavers so they could trade the pelts for muskets. CONCEPT Native American Interactions with Europeans 23 Which of the following statements best describes the situation in Central America prior to the arrival of Spanish conquistadores? • Many native peoples resented the Aztec rulers and were ready to rebel. • Native cultures like the Aztec and Tlaxcalan were content to coexist peacefully. • The Aztec and Inca had been engaged in a centuries-long war for what is now Mexico City. • The Aztec were a nomadic people, thinly spread through what is now Mexico. CONCEPT Spanish Contact 24 Read the quotation about a vision for American society after the American Revolution. “Whereas the traffic of White people, heretofore countenanced by [New York] while under the arbitrary control of the British Government, is contrary to the feelings of a number of respectable Citizens, and to the idea of liberty this country [the United States] has so happily established." According to this speaker, which American value is contradicted by the indentured servitude of white Europeans? • Religious toleration • Diversity • Democracy • Natural equality CONCEPT Think About It: What Did the American Revolution Mean? 25 Henry Clinton was an important figure in the Revolutionary War. Select the statement that correctly identifies him. “To sustain the Revolution through the winter months, I launched surprise attacks at Trenton and Princeton.” • “I was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress." • “I was forced to surrender my army of 5,000 soldiers to the Continental Army at Saratoga.” • "My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from which I led a new military government." CONCEPT The American War for Independence, 1775 - 1783 [Show More]

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