UShist exam

WGU Academy US HISTORY Study online at https://quizlet.com/_91z42g 1. Which sentence best describes pre-columbian societies of the Southwest?- : They built irrigation systems and constructed towns 2. Who were the first inhabitants of the American continent?: migrants who crossed over from Asia 3. Why did the colonial government in the Massachusetts vote to deport Roger Williams?: He preached separation from the Church of England. 4. What prompted the influx of African slaves to the Southern Colonies and the Caribbean in 1619?: The need for workers on tobacco plantations 5. 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 6. Which sentence most accurately describes religious practices and beliefs among slaves in the South in the early 1700's?: They created a blend of Chris- tianity and African folklore 7. What was the most significant cause of the war in North America between the French and British in the 1750's and 1760's?: disputes over territory 8. How did the French and Indian war alter territorial claims in North America?- : French territory east of the Mississippi was conceded to the British. 9. What was Samuel Adams; reason for creating the Committees of Corre- spondence?: He wanted to publicize Americans' grievances against the British and coordinate the colonists' responses 10. 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 11. What action by the American colonists resulted in the passage of the Intolerable Acts by the British Parliament?: The Boston Tea Party 12. What was Thomas Paine's purpose in writing his pamphlet, Common Sense?: to convince the colonists to break away from the English government 13. What was the main goal of the Articles of Confederation?: To focus govern- ment authority at the state level 14. What was the principal complaint Anti-Federalists had with the original Constitution?: It lacked a clearly enumerated Bill of Rights. 15. After the American Revolution, what problem contributed significantly to the need for a federal Constitution?: An impending conflict with Indians 16. During the formation of the republic, who recommended to President Washington that a national bank should be established?: Alexander Hamilton 17. Which was a direct result of the "XYZ" Affair?: The creation of the Depart- ment of the Navy 18. In the 1790's, which group believed that America should be rural and agrarian rather than commercial and urban?: Republicans 1 / 5

WGU Academy US HISTORY Study online at https://quizlet.com/_91z42g 19. What was an unusual feature of the Second Great Awakening in the early 1800's?: the large number of women involved in the movement 20. What was an effect of the Second Great Awakening?: A crusade against personal immorality 21. What was one of the most important accomplishments of Jefferson's presidency?: Purchasing the Louisiana Territory 22. Which factor contributed to the significant increase in the American pop- ulation from 1820 to 1840?: Improvements in public health 23. In the early 1800's what was one of the principles of the slave codes in the South?: Slaves could not be taught to read or write 24. What inspired Fancis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner?: He was proud to see Fort McHenry survive a naval bombardment. 25. 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 26. Which invention had the greatest effect on transportation and trade during the early years of the American Republic?: Steam engine 27. What economic trend transformed the south in the mid-nineteenth centu- ry?: The South experienced a dramatic rise in cotton production. 28. Before the Civil War, what campaign was intended to keep slavery out of new territories?: Free-Soil Movements 29. Which significant political shift characterized Andrew Jackson's presiden- cy?: More people involved in the political process 30. What antebellum philosophy in America sparked the creation of new re- form institutions?: The belief in the potential of the individual. 31. What antebellum philosophy in America focused on reexamining the indi- vidual and the individual's relationship to the natural world?: Transcendental- ism 32. Which of these was a major effect of westward expansion in the time period leading up to the Civil War?: Conroversy over the legality of slavery in new territories 33. Which modern-day state did the US take control of as a direct result of the Mexican-American War?: California 34. How did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo disappoint President Polk?: The US failed to acquire as much territory as possible. 35. What was President Lincoln's position on slavery?: He believed it was wrong, but did not advocate for abolishment of slavery 36. How did the Compromise of 1850 ultimately lead to increased tensions be- tween northern abolitionists and southern supporters of slavery?: It revealed 2 / 5

WGU Academy US HISTORY Study online at https://quizlet.com/_91z42g 51. What was the major effect of the Stamp Act of 1765?: It unified the colonies in resisting the purchase of British goods 52. What action by the American colonists resulted in the passage of The Intolerable Acts by the British Parliament?: The Boston Tea Party 53. Which American document was influenced by John Locke's theory that governments are formed to protect " life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness"?: Declaration of Independence 54. The Articles of Confederation granted sovereign power to which of the following?: State governments 55. How did the "Great Compromise" of 1787 reconcile the wishes of Northern and Southern states regarding slavery?: Slaves were counted as three-fifth of a person in determining the population for the basis of representation and taxation 56. The Whiskey Rebellion revealed that the federal governement: Could use force to settle disputes 57. In the early American republic, Republicans criticized the Federalists and their policies for being too: elitist 58. How did the Second Great Awakening affect American Society?: It helped ceate a large number of social reform movements 59. Why was Thomas Jefferson initially reluctant to accept the Louisiana Pur- chase?: He was concerned about acting within the limits of the Constitution 60. What was the US primary advantage in the steel industry during the second half of the nineteenth century?: Abundant reserves of iron and coal in the Midwest 61. What troubled Thomas Jefferson about French control of New Orleans?: - He understood the importance of New Orleans as a port 62. What was a principal reason for the expansion of slavery in the early 1800's?: The invention of the cotton gin increased production 63. Which statement reflects the role of industry in the pre-Civil War South?: - Industry was an insignificant element compared to the profitable agricultural econ- omy 64. In the first half of the 19th century, the South became more dependent on the cotton industry as a result of what factor?: The boom of the textile industry and the decline of markets for other crops 65. What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?: To announce that the US would not tolerate European interference on the American continents 66. In the early 1800's what was the principle of "nullification"?: A state's right to rule that a federal law is not applicable 67. What action did the US government take toward Indian tribes during the Jackson presidency?: Indian tribes were relocated to territories in the western United States 4 / 5

WGU Academy US HISTORY Study online at https://quizlet.com/_91z42g 68. How did the American public react to the Louisiana Purchase?: Despite some political wrangling, Jefferson's triumphant re-election suggested that the pur- chase was popular among citizens 69. What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?: Mexico ceded California and New Mexico to the United States 70. What factor was critical to the passage of the Compromise of 1850?: The death of President Taylor 71. How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 alter the composition of Amer- ican political parties?: It led to the formation of the Republican Party 72. Why were some in the Union hesitant to abolish slavery during the Civil War?: Politicians wanted to appease slave states that remained in the Union 73. Which governmental action prevented African Americans from achieving equality during reconstruction: The passage of Jim Crow laws 74. What was one of the requirements for former Confederate states to apply for readmission to the Union?: The state had to ratify the 13th amendment 75. What was the purpose of the Jim Crow Laws enacted during Reconstruc- tion?: To obstruct Civil rights for African Americans 76. How did the southern economy change after Reconstruction?: A more diversified agricultural system emerged. 5 / 5