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US History Regents Review 2 (Up to the Civil War ...

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  • Which of the following best describes the economy of the New England colonies?
    Large plantations producing cash crops
    Diverse economy including shipping, trade, and small farms
    Dependency on indentured servitude and slavery
    Reliance on mining and heavy industry
  • The sharecropping system that emerged in the South after the Civil War:
    Provided former slaves with large landholdings
    Kept many African Americans in a cycle of debt and poverty
    Was supported by the Freedmen's Bureau
    Encouraged industrial development in the South
  • The main purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention was to:
    Promote women's rights and suffrage
    Discuss the abolition of slavery
    Plan the westward expansion
    Form a new political party
  • Which of the following was a major advantage for the North during the Civil War?
    Greater familiarity with the terrain
    Stronger support from European allies
    Superior military leadership
    Larger population and greater industrial capacity
  • The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the U.S. Constitution because they:
    did not allow for a federal army
    were a weak central government and difficult to change
    gave too much power to the central government
    could not get the support of Southern Colonies
  • The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War because it:
    Marked the first American victory
    Led to the capture of General Cornwallis
    Convinced France to support the American cause
    Was the final battle of the war
  • What was the main reason for the establishment of the Jamestown colony in 1607?
    Profit from tobacco
    Religious freedom
    Establishment of a penal colony
    Expansion of British territory
  • The principle of "no taxation without representation" was a primary grievance of the colonists because:
    They felt the taxes were too low
    They believed only their elected representatives could tax
    They did not want to pay any taxes
    They were being taxed at a higher rate than people in Britai
  • The principle of judicial review was established by:
    The Federalist Papers
    The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison
    The Bill of Rights
    The Articles of Confederation
  • Which event directly led to the British imposing the Intolerable Acts on the American colonies?
    The signing of the Declaration of Independence
    The Battle of Bunker Hill
    The publication of "Common Sense"
    The Boston Tea Party
  • The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
    Abolished slavery
    Provided for equal protection under the law
    Granted citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.
    Guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race
  • The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to:
    Establish a new government
    Provide a framework for the U.S. Constitution
    Form a military alliance with France
    Outline grievances against King George III
  • The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an attempt to:
    Strengthen the power of the federal government
    Improve relations with Native Americans
    Resolve the issue of slavery in new territories
    End the debate over tariffs
  • Following the end of Reconstruction, the Southern states began to:
    Provide land to former slaves
    Promote racial integration
    Implement Jim Crow laws to enforce racial segregation
    Establish public schools for all races
  • The primary purpose of the Navigation Acts was to:
    Encourage colonial trade with other nations
    Allow colonies to govern themselves
    Ensure that trade benefited England
    Reduce the influence of the French in North America
  • The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would:
    Prevent European colonization in the Americas
    Support independence movements in Latin America
    Remain neutral in European wars
    Establish colonies in Africa and Asia
  • The Emancipation Proclamation declared:
    The end of slavery in all U.S. states
    The establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau
    Freedom for slaves in Confederate-held territories
    The right to vote for African Americans
  • The Black Codes were laws passed by Southern states to:
    Promote racial integration
    Establish public schools for all races
    Provide land to former slaves
    Restrict the rights of African Americans
  • The Mayflower Compact of 1620 is significant because it:
    Provided for the division of land among settlers
    Created a direct democracy for the Plymouth colony
    Established the principle of separation of church and state
    Guaranteed freedom of religion to all settlers
  • The Proclamation of 1763 was issued primarily to:
    Punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party
    Encourage westward expansion
    Protect Native American lands from colonial encroachment
    Allow for greater colonial self-governance
  • The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention resulted in:
    Direct election of the president
    A bicameral legislature
    Equal representation in both houses of Congress
    The abolition of slavery
  • The policy of "Salutary Neglect" contributed to the development of:
    The transatlantic slave trade
    Strict British control over colonial trade
    Hostile relations with Native American tribes
    Democratic institutions in the American colonies
  • The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it:
    Led to the discovery of gold in California
    Ended the War of 1812
    Established the U.S.-Canada border
    Doubled the size of the United States
  • The Battle of Gettysburg was significant because it:
    Was the first major battle of the Civil War
    Was a turning point in favor of the Union
    Resulted in the capture of Robert E. Lee
    Led to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation
  • Alexander Hamilton's financial plan included:
    Establishing a national bank
    Free trade with all nations
    Limiting the power of the central government
    The elimination of all federal taxes
  • Which event (literally) marked the beginning of the Civil War?
    The election of Abraham Lincoln
    The attack on Fort Sumter
    The Battle of Gettysburg
    The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
  • The concept of "Manifest Destiny" was used to justify:
    The removal of Native Americans
    The expansion of the United States across the continent
    The establishment of a national bank
    The abolition of slavery
  • The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
    Abolished slavery
    Provided for equal protection under the law
    Granted citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.
    Guaranteed the right to vote to African American men
  • The main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to:
    Provide legal assistance to former Confederate soldiers
    Assist former slaves in the transition to freedom
    Punish Southern states for secession
    Promote the construction of railroads in the South
  • The abolitionist movement primarily sought to:
    End the institution of slavery
    Expand educational opportunities
    Promote industrialization
    Establish equal rights for women
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