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Score 20/25 1 Which of the following quotations best represents the cultural attitudes associated with the Second Great Awakening? "What begins as a glass with friends soon devolves into poverty and disease and ultimately suicide." "Public roles as reformers and moral guides for society reflect traditional roles in the home." "It is time to reject traditional ties to Great Britain’s institutions and create our own denominations." "My doctrine then is, that whatever it is morally right for man to do, it is morally right for woman to do." CONCEPT Think About It: How Was American Culture Changing? 2 Why was the Election of 1824 significant? Anger over the results of the election reflected the democratic political changes taking place in the 1820s. It was the first time two candidates received exactly the same number of votes in the Electoral It was the first time a president was elected by popular vote rather than the Electoral College. The result of the election revealed deep divisions among voters that broke out along regional lines. CONCEPT The Sectional Crisis and the ʺCorrupt Bargainʺ of 1824 3 Which of the following quotations—from documents associated with the American, French and Haitian revolutions—exemplifies social contract theory? “...considering that ignorance, neglect or contempt of the rights of man are the sole causes of public misfortunes and governmental corruption...” “ ...That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it...” “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.” CONCEPT The American Revolution in a Global Context 4 Which of the following statements describes the process of globalization? It took place so that European empires could extract their share of the New World's natural resources. It began when Europeans discovered the riches of the East in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. Under this system, raw materials from the New World were collected and then sent back to Europe by It occurred when tobacco, which had been used for ritual and medicinal purposes, became a source of revenue for traders. CONCEPT The Columbian Exchange 5 Which of the following historians is collecting oral history? Katie goes to a museum to see actual weapons and tools used in the Civil War. Kenneth copies down his great-grandmother's memories of her family's involvement in the Civil War. Kevin studies artifacts from the Civil War he discovered digging in his back yard. Kayla reads news articles that were published in London during the Civil War. CONCEPT Think About It: What is History? 6 Ephraim gives a presentation on the Vietnam War and how it changed the way war is depicted in movies, television and images. Which of the following is most likely a lens with which he is analyzing the past? Economics Race Technology CONCEPT The Lenses of History 7 Choose the combination of words that correctly completes this sentence: "The ________ was one of several events that upended the second-party system of Whigs and Democrats and increased the membership of the Republican Party, which dedicated itself to the principles of ________." attack on Lawrence, Kansas; abolitionism Dred Scott decision; free labor Kansas-Nebraska Act; popular sovereignty Missouri Compromise; equal rights CONCEPT A House Divided: Crises of the 1850s 8 Which of the following statements might have been said by an Anti-Federalist? "A strong central government will concentrate too much power in the hands of an elite few." "Our nation is not large enough to necessitate or benefit from a republican form of government." "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.” CONCEPT Visions of Government 97/2/2020 Sophia :: Welcome Under Pennsylvania's 1776 constitution, any man who was 21 or older, paid taxes and had lived in one place for a year could vote. At the time, how did Pennsylvania's voter requirements compare with those of other states? They were the most relaxed of the thirteen original states. They were among the most restrictive requirements in the new country. They were fairly representative of the laws in other states. Voter requirements differed wildly from state to state, so it's hard to compare. CONCEPT Creating a Republic 10 What set Nat Turner's Rebellion apart from other slave rebellions? The plot was discovered before the rebellion even began. It was extremely dangerous for Turner and his followers. It effectively liberated the slaves of Southampton County. It was the most successful, even though it resulted in Turner's death. CONCEPT The Slave Experience 11 Which of the following statements about political tensions during the Jackson administration is true? All of the southern states nullified the federal government's tariff.7/2/2020 Sophia :: Welcome Jackson sent military into South Carolina to enforce federal law. Jackson questioned the right of the federal government to pass tariffs at all. Southern plantation owners believed tariffs did more harm than good. CONCEPT The Election of 1828 and the Rise of Andrew Jackson 12 How did intellectual leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Dr. Samuel George Morton justify the legal differences between whites and blacks? They suggested that, although blacks and whites shared a common lineage, a history of servitude had degraded the African race. They argued that blacks were inferior because they were unable to prevent themselves from becoming slaves. They claimed that, if slavery were not justifiable, it would not be nearly as common across time and place. They created pseudo-scientific arguments regarding the intellectual capacity of those of African descent. CONCEPT Slavery in the United States in the 19th Century 13 Which statement represents opposition to internal taxation of the colonies by British Parliament? "Because we are not represented in Parliament, Britain has no right to apply import and export duties on goods sold to the colonies by the mother country." "Laws such as the Navigation Acts violate our rights as Englishmen."7/2/2020 Sophia :: Welcome "We must help support the British Empire financially, but we object to taxation on products imported from overseas." "We do not object to taxes that regulate commerce in the Atlantic, but Parliament does not have the authority to tax us solely to raise revenue.” CONCEPT Think About It: Is Taxation Un-American? 14 "Living in the Americas is an opportunity to find adventure and new business prospects." The above statement is most representative of which group of European explorers? Spanish French Dutch English CONCEPT Think About It: How Did Europeans Justify Colonization of the New World? 15 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. The colonists were too divided among themselves to establish a central government.7/2/2020 New York was still under the direct control of the English Crown and Parliament. CONCEPT Settling the Middle Colonies 16 Which element of Manifest Destiny is reflected in the following statement? "The vast frontier is destined to become part of the United States and a place where freedom and democracy reign." White supremacy Safety valve Divine mission Capitalism CONCEPT Manifest Destiny 17 Which of the following groups formed rifle clubs known as "Red Shirts" to intimidate voters? Scalawags Democratic Party Freedmen's Bureau Southern black churches7/2/2020 Sophia :: Welcome The Collapse of the Reconstruction 18 Which English colony was founded in 1634 as a second source of tobacco production with a charter from King Charles I? Maryland Jamestown Pennsylvania Massachusetts Bay CONCEPT The English Colonial Experiment: Virginia and Massachusetts 19 Which of the following was a reason why the French posed a challenge to English colonial dominance in North America? They engaged in simultaneous negotiations with several European powers to protect their access to lands around the Great Lakes. They sustained strong ties with indigenous people whose lands bordered English colonies. They built forts and missions with the support of Spanish missionaries to increase their influence, and to protect themselves from English invasion. They led uprisings that threatened the economy and the social order in the English colonies. CONCEPT 20 What contributed to the ultimate failure of 16th century Spanish expeditions to the north, in what is now the American West? Lack of support from Spanish leadership, including the monarchy The unintended spread of European diseases to native populations Patterns of unforgiving weather in the Rocky Mountains Failure to find large deposits of precious metals like gold. CONCEPT Spanish Contact 21 Which statement best reflects the approach of abolitionists to 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." "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." CONCEPT The Abolitionist Movement 22 Which of the following actions happened in response to the Olive Branch Petition of 1775? King George sent Thomas Gage to Boston to restore law and order.7/2/2020 Sophia :: Welcome King George removed advisors who had been misleading him. King George lowered the taxes on tea and required trial by jury. King George hired German mercenaries to enforce order in the colonies. CONCEPT Path to Revolution 23 Which of the following statements would most likely have been spoken by a supporter of Andrew Jackson? "Limiting the use of alcohol will greatly improve our society" "The president should veto legislation that expands the federal government." “Sectional divides between Americans are our biggest concern.” "The government is morally responsible for making sure the infrastructure is up to date." CONCEPT The Bank War and the Rise of the Second Party System 24 Henry Clinton was an important figure in the Revolutionary War. Select the statement that correctly identifies him. "My troops forced the surrender of Charleston, from which I led a new military government." “I was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by the Continental “I was forced to surrender my army of 5,000 soldiers to the Continental Army at Saratoga.” “To sustain the Revolution through the winter months, I launched surprise attacks at Trenton and Princeton.” CONCEPT The American War for Independence, Which of the following happened as a result of the French and Indian War? The bond between colonists and the English back home was strengthened after fighting a common enemy. England gained French lands east of the Mississippi River and Spain got everything to the west. Native tribes learned they could manipulate the rivalries between France and England for their own benefit. France lost all its holdings in North America and the Caribbean, while England retained all of its territory and gained some. CONCEPT The French and Indian War