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Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
a) “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly.”
b) “For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .”
c) “He has obstructed the... Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”
d) “For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us . . .”

What reason did President James K. Polk give when he asked Congress to declare war against Mexico?
a) To stop Mexican attacks against U.S. territory
b) To prevent human rights abuses in Mexico
c) To preserve religious freedom within Texas
d) To ensure slavery would continue in Texas

Which pair contributed to the development of political parties in the United States?
a) Continental Army , English Army
b) George Washington, Paul Revere
c) Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan
d) Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton

Which event occurred as a result of General Cornwallis’s surrender at the Battle of Yorktown?
a) France recognized American independence and declared war against Great Britain.
b) The Second Continental Congress agreed to the Articles of Confederation.
c) Great Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris.
d) The Second Continental Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.

Which three factors contributed most to the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the United States?
a) Fertile soil, Mild climate, Unskilled labor
b) Investment capital, New means of transport, Large labor force
c) Telegraph, Nativism, Cotton gin
d) Protective tariffs, Abundant land, Slavery

In the 1630s, Thomas Hooker and Roger Williams disagreed with the religious leaders of Massachusetts. These disagreements were resolved when Hooker and Williams
a) Founded new political parties in the Massachusetts Bay area
b) Petitioned Parliament to revise the Massachusetts Bay charter
c) Left Massachusetts and explored the Mississippi Valley
d) Left Massachusetts and established new colonies

What was one result of the election of Andrew Jackson in 1828?
a) Renewal of the charter of the Bank of the United States
b) Elimination of the spoils system
c) Ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment
d) Increased levels of voter participation

What was one effect of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
a) The Republican Party lost influence in the federal legislature
b) The Missouri Compromise was deemed unconstitutional by federal courts.
c) Tensions among the populations of northern and southern states increased.
d) Immigrants were forced to relocate from eastern cities to western territories.

Which factor contributed most to the population from 1850 to 1860?
a) Completion of the Erie Canal
b) Discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill
c) Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
d) Relocation of American Indians to reservations

How were former Confederate leaders treated under the Radical Reconstruction plan?
a) They were denied citizenship because it was believed they had started the war.
b) They were required to enlist in the U.S. Army for two years.
c) They were denied the ability to obtain political positions.
d) They were allowed to obtain federal loans to help restore the cotton industry.

What was the Embargo Act of 1807?
a) Ended the American Revolution
b) Established a new form of government
c) Prohibit American ships from trading in foreign ports.
d) Created a treaty with European nations

Responsibility: Second President of the United States, Courage: Defending Redcoats at the Boston Massacre Trial and Perseverance: Negotiating the Treaty of Paris... All of these refer to who?
a) John Adams
b) Benjamin Franklin
c) James Madison
d) John Jay

Photograph called American progress, with an Angle flying above the land in a westward direction represents what?
a) Early Spanish explorers
b) Exhibit about the Civil War
c) Textbook about European immigration
d) Academic presentation about Manifest Destiny

President James Monroe issued a statement called the Monroe Doctrine, this was for what purpose?
a) To strengthen political alliances with European allies
b) To address European competition for natural resources
c) To increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism
d) To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States

In Lincoln's second inaugural address he demonstrates what...
a) Inspiration — He wants the Union to be a model of democracy for all nations.
b) Compassion — He wants to help those who suffered during the Civil War.
c) Persistence — He believes the Union must surrender in order to have peace.
d) Confidence — He believes history would prove him correct to fight in the Civil War.

Why did slavery become a widespread practice in the United States during the early nineteenth century?
a) The system of indentured servitude was banned.
b) The need for agricultural labor increased as a result of expanded cotton production.
c) Improved transportation systems made it easier for workers to migrate.
d) Advancements in technology led to the need for skilled workers.

What did George Washington express in his farewell address as president for the US to avoid...
a) Becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
b) Being a part of a global trade network
c) Establishing U.S. territories overseas
d) Allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

What territory did the US aquire from Spain in 1819?
a) Louisiana
b) Oregon
c) Florida
d) Texas

In 1807 what territory did the US acquire from France for 3 Million dollars under president Thomas Jefferson?
a) Texas
b) Oregon
c) Florida
d) Louisiana

What territory was gained in 1845?
a) Texas
b) Flordia
c) Louisiana
d) Oregon

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