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STAAR 2013 Pt2

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1) The primary goal of the AmericanTemperance Society was to

Aban the spread of slavery to new territories Bcreate a self-sufficient utopian society Cgain the release of mentally ill people from prisons Ddecrease the consumption of alcohol

2) Patrick Henry opposed ratifying the U.S. Constitution because he believed that under it—

Athe courts would not be able to hold government officials accountable Bindividuals would exercise too much power over the federal government Calliances could not be formed with other countries Dthe states would surrender too much power to the federal government

3) Which of these was an effect of the Industrial Revolution on U.S. women in the early nineteenth century?

AWomen seeking work migrated from rural communities to cities. BState governments called conventions in support of women’s suffrage. CWomen in unions gained bargaining power with employers. DThe government passed laws to improve safety for women in the workplace.

4) Which of the following was a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?

ANebraskan settlers who supported abolition moved to Kansas. BKansas entered the Union as a slave state through popular sovereignty in 1856. CThe boundary established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was extended farther south. DFighting broke out between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups in Kansas.

5) Which precedent was established by the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v.Madison?

AFederal courts determine then constitutionality of a law. BState courts lack the authority to hear cases challenging federal law. CState governments lack the authority to regulate federal bureaus. DThe federal government has the power to regulate trade among the states.

6) After General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, the main priority of the United States was to —

Aelect a new president and vice president BImplement a plan to bring the Confederate states back to the Union Ccomplete construction of the Capitol DEstablish union forts in the former Confederate states

7) In 1787 the United States was at a crossroads. Farmers in western Massachusetts had rebelled the year before over property taxes. The state struggled to end the rebellion. Events such as this one contributed to the decision to —

Arepeal the Intolerable Acts Bdeclare an embargo on imported goods Csign the Treaty of Paris Drestructure the federal government

8) How did the development of the factory system encourage urbanization?

ALabor unions were formed to protect mill workers. BManufacturers produced goods to export overseas. CIndustrialists invested in cotton plantations. DWorkers moved closer to manufacturing centers.

9) After the War of 1812, thousands of settlers moved to the western frontiers of the U.S in search of farming and business opportunities. In response, the government began building roads. This transportation network was intended to --

Aprevent border disputes between states Bdiscourage the organization of new territories Cestablish federal control over industry Dpromote the free-enterprise system

10) The introduction of interchangeable parts led directly to the —

Ause of mass-production techniques BThe 8 hour work day Ccreation of labor unions Dformation of the patent system

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