WGU HISTORY 1 COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
EXAM PREPARATION 2024 UPDATE
What was the result of the Tea Act of 1773 among the colonists?
It unified resistance among the colonists to Britain's economic exploitation of the colonies
Which was not a result of the first interactions between native Americans and Europeans
arriving in North and South America?
Native Americans were open to trade and Europeans showed no interest.
Which sentence most accurately describes religious practices and beliefs among slaves in
the South in the early 1700s?
They created a blend of Christianity and African folklore.
What was the most significant cause of the war in North America between the French and
British in the 1750s and 1760s?
disputes over territory
How did the French and Indian War alter territorial claims in North America?
French territory east of the Mississippi was conceded to the British.
What was Samuel Adams' reason for creating the Committees of Correspondence?
He wanted to publicize Americans' grievances against the British and coordinate the colonists'
responses
What action by the American colonists resulted in the passage of the Intolerable Acts by
the British Parliament?
the Boston Tea Party
What was Thomas Paine's purpose in writing his pamphlet, Common Sense?
to convince the colonists to break away from the English government
What was the main goal of the Articles of Confederation?
to focus government authority at the state level
What was the principal complaint Anti-Federalists had with the original Constitution?
It lacked a clearly enumerated Bill of Rights.
After the American Revolution, what problem contributed significantly to the need for a
federal Constitution?
an impending conflict with Indians
During the formation of the republic, who recommended to President Washington that a
national bank should be established?
Alexander Hamilton
The origins of the majority of human existence in North America began
with migrations (from Eurasia) across an ancient land bridge over the Bering Strait.
Which sentence best describes pre-Columbian societies of the Southwest?
They built irrigation systems and constructed towns
Who were the first inhabitants of the American continent?
migrants who crossed over from Asia
Why did the Colonial government in Massachusetts vote to deport Roger Williams?
,He preached separation from the Church of England.
What prompted the influx of African slaves to the Southern Colonies and the Caribbean in
1619?
the need for workers on tobacco plantations
Which was a direct result of the "XYZ Affair"?
the creation of the Department of the Navy
In the 1790s, which group believed that America should be rural and agrarian rather than
commercial and urban?
Republicans
What was an unusual feature of the Second Great Awakening in the early 1800s?
the large number of women involved in the movement
What was an effect of the Second Great Awakening?
a crusade against personal immorality
What was one of the most important accomplishments of Jefferson's presidency?
purchasing the Louisiana Territory
Which factor contributed to the significant increase in the American population from 1820
to 1840?
improvements in public health
In the early 1800s, what was one of the principles of the slave codes in the South?
Slaves could not be taught to read or write
What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner?
He was proud to see Fort McHenry survive a naval bombardment.
How did the westward expansion of white settlers affect British advantages during the War
of 1812?
It caused displaced or threatened Indian tribes to form alliances with the British
Which invention had the greatest effect on transportation and trade during the early years
of the American Republic?
steam engine
What economic trend transformed the South in the mid-nineteenth century?
The South experienced a dramatic rise in cotton production
Before the Civil War, what campaign was intended to keep slavery out of new territories?
Free-Soil Movement
Which significant political shift characterized Andrew Jackson's presidency?
more people involved in the political process
What antebellum philosophy in America sparked the creation of new reform institutions?
the belief in the potential of the individual
What antebellum philosophy in America focused on reexamining the individual and the
individual's relationship to the natural world?
Transcendentalism
Which of these was a major effect of westward expansion in the time period leading up to
the Civil War?
controversy over the legality of slavery in new territories
Which modern-day state did the United States take control of as a direct result of the
Mexican-American War?
California
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo disappoint President Polk?
, The U.S. failed to acquire as much territory as possible.
What was President Lincoln's position on slavery?
He believed it was wrong, but did not advocate for abolishment of slavery
How did the Compromise of 1850 ultimately lead to increased tensions between northern
abolitionists and southern supporters of slavery?
It revealed that the differences between North and South were not simply solvable by an act of
Congress since both groups continued to oppose aspects of the Compromise
What was a major weakness of the Confederacy during the Civil War?
absence of organized industries
How did the Union and the Confederacy develop their military forces during the Civil
War?
Each side began the war by using volunteers, but was forced to implement a draft for white
males
What did the Emancipation Proclamation proclaim?
freedom for slaves in the remaining states of the Confederacy
What was the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Union?
It established that the war was being fought to eliminate slavery in addition to preserving the
Union
Which statement describes the role of women during the Civil War?
Women performed untraditional and nondomestic tasks
What goal was achieved in the South during Reconstruction?
improvement of the education system
Why was President Johnson impeached?
He removed a civil official from office without the consent of Congress
How did the competing goals of moderate and radical reconstructionists conflict during the
period just before and after the end of the Civil War?
Moderate reconstructionists wanted to reincorporate southern states without alienating their
white citizens, while radicals proposed harsh laws to punish Confederate sympathizers
In the post-Reconstruction South, what U.S. law or decision was circumvented by the
establishment of poll taxes and property qualifications for voting?
Fifteenth Amendment
During Reconstruction, what effect did the crop-lien system have on poor Southern
farmers?
Unfair lending practices placed farmers in a cycle of debt
Which was a trait of the pre-Columbian societies of the Eastern Woodlands?
They had access to considerable food resources
What was the main objective of the Pilgrims in drafting the Mayflower Compact of 1620?
to establish their own government
In the colonial era, what three commodities were exchanged in the triangular trade?
rum, slaves, and molasses
Which sentence accurately describes the availability of basic tools and equipment for the
early American colonists?
Most colonists lacked basic equipment such as firearms and pots and pans because they were too
poor to afford them.
What was the major effect of the Stamp Act of 1765?
It unified the colonies in resisting the purchase of British goods
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
EXAM PREPARATION 2024 UPDATE
What was the result of the Tea Act of 1773 among the colonists?
It unified resistance among the colonists to Britain's economic exploitation of the colonies
Which was not a result of the first interactions between native Americans and Europeans
arriving in North and South America?
Native Americans were open to trade and Europeans showed no interest.
Which sentence most accurately describes religious practices and beliefs among slaves in
the South in the early 1700s?
They created a blend of Christianity and African folklore.
What was the most significant cause of the war in North America between the French and
British in the 1750s and 1760s?
disputes over territory
How did the French and Indian War alter territorial claims in North America?
French territory east of the Mississippi was conceded to the British.
What was Samuel Adams' reason for creating the Committees of Correspondence?
He wanted to publicize Americans' grievances against the British and coordinate the colonists'
responses
What action by the American colonists resulted in the passage of the Intolerable Acts by
the British Parliament?
the Boston Tea Party
What was Thomas Paine's purpose in writing his pamphlet, Common Sense?
to convince the colonists to break away from the English government
What was the main goal of the Articles of Confederation?
to focus government authority at the state level
What was the principal complaint Anti-Federalists had with the original Constitution?
It lacked a clearly enumerated Bill of Rights.
After the American Revolution, what problem contributed significantly to the need for a
federal Constitution?
an impending conflict with Indians
During the formation of the republic, who recommended to President Washington that a
national bank should be established?
Alexander Hamilton
The origins of the majority of human existence in North America began
with migrations (from Eurasia) across an ancient land bridge over the Bering Strait.
Which sentence best describes pre-Columbian societies of the Southwest?
They built irrigation systems and constructed towns
Who were the first inhabitants of the American continent?
migrants who crossed over from Asia
Why did the Colonial government in Massachusetts vote to deport Roger Williams?
,He preached separation from the Church of England.
What prompted the influx of African slaves to the Southern Colonies and the Caribbean in
1619?
the need for workers on tobacco plantations
Which was a direct result of the "XYZ Affair"?
the creation of the Department of the Navy
In the 1790s, which group believed that America should be rural and agrarian rather than
commercial and urban?
Republicans
What was an unusual feature of the Second Great Awakening in the early 1800s?
the large number of women involved in the movement
What was an effect of the Second Great Awakening?
a crusade against personal immorality
What was one of the most important accomplishments of Jefferson's presidency?
purchasing the Louisiana Territory
Which factor contributed to the significant increase in the American population from 1820
to 1840?
improvements in public health
In the early 1800s, what was one of the principles of the slave codes in the South?
Slaves could not be taught to read or write
What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner?
He was proud to see Fort McHenry survive a naval bombardment.
How did the westward expansion of white settlers affect British advantages during the War
of 1812?
It caused displaced or threatened Indian tribes to form alliances with the British
Which invention had the greatest effect on transportation and trade during the early years
of the American Republic?
steam engine
What economic trend transformed the South in the mid-nineteenth century?
The South experienced a dramatic rise in cotton production
Before the Civil War, what campaign was intended to keep slavery out of new territories?
Free-Soil Movement
Which significant political shift characterized Andrew Jackson's presidency?
more people involved in the political process
What antebellum philosophy in America sparked the creation of new reform institutions?
the belief in the potential of the individual
What antebellum philosophy in America focused on reexamining the individual and the
individual's relationship to the natural world?
Transcendentalism
Which of these was a major effect of westward expansion in the time period leading up to
the Civil War?
controversy over the legality of slavery in new territories
Which modern-day state did the United States take control of as a direct result of the
Mexican-American War?
California
How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo disappoint President Polk?
, The U.S. failed to acquire as much territory as possible.
What was President Lincoln's position on slavery?
He believed it was wrong, but did not advocate for abolishment of slavery
How did the Compromise of 1850 ultimately lead to increased tensions between northern
abolitionists and southern supporters of slavery?
It revealed that the differences between North and South were not simply solvable by an act of
Congress since both groups continued to oppose aspects of the Compromise
What was a major weakness of the Confederacy during the Civil War?
absence of organized industries
How did the Union and the Confederacy develop their military forces during the Civil
War?
Each side began the war by using volunteers, but was forced to implement a draft for white
males
What did the Emancipation Proclamation proclaim?
freedom for slaves in the remaining states of the Confederacy
What was the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Union?
It established that the war was being fought to eliminate slavery in addition to preserving the
Union
Which statement describes the role of women during the Civil War?
Women performed untraditional and nondomestic tasks
What goal was achieved in the South during Reconstruction?
improvement of the education system
Why was President Johnson impeached?
He removed a civil official from office without the consent of Congress
How did the competing goals of moderate and radical reconstructionists conflict during the
period just before and after the end of the Civil War?
Moderate reconstructionists wanted to reincorporate southern states without alienating their
white citizens, while radicals proposed harsh laws to punish Confederate sympathizers
In the post-Reconstruction South, what U.S. law or decision was circumvented by the
establishment of poll taxes and property qualifications for voting?
Fifteenth Amendment
During Reconstruction, what effect did the crop-lien system have on poor Southern
farmers?
Unfair lending practices placed farmers in a cycle of debt
Which was a trait of the pre-Columbian societies of the Eastern Woodlands?
They had access to considerable food resources
What was the main objective of the Pilgrims in drafting the Mayflower Compact of 1620?
to establish their own government
In the colonial era, what three commodities were exchanged in the triangular trade?
rum, slaves, and molasses
Which sentence accurately describes the availability of basic tools and equipment for the
early American colonists?
Most colonists lacked basic equipment such as firearms and pots and pans because they were too
poor to afford them.
What was the major effect of the Stamp Act of 1765?
It unified the colonies in resisting the purchase of British goods
