American Colonial Society Growth and Immigration Patterns
Set E
U.S. History Review
1
•
During the period 1700 to 1770, the American
colonial population increased from about
250,000 people to over 2,000,000. This growth of
colonial society was mainly due to—
•
A. changes in the birthrate among the colonists
•
B. a sharp reduction of the colonial death rate
•
C. increased immigration from Europe
•
D. a rapid increase in the slave trade in the
northern colonies
Answer 1
•
C. increased immigration from Europe
2
•
Sweden had only a small contingent settle in America
in the early years of colonization. Later, in the 19th
century they had a resurgence in immigration. What
could be a reason for this second attempt?
•
A. Fur and tobacco trading with Dutch and English
settlers
•
B. They decided to establish the Swedish settlement by
force
•
C. Unemployment grew and wages fell at home
•
D. Tourism and travel abroad by the more affluent
Answer 2
•
C. Unemployment grew and wages fell at
home
3
•
The Dutch originally settled—
•
A. New York
•
B. Connecticut
•
C. Delaware
•
D. Pennsylvania
Answer 3
•
A. New York
4
•
During the 1800s, why did Irish immigrants
face discrimination?
•
A. due to their religious beliefs
•
B. because they lacked upper-class
backgrounds
•
C. they shared conservative political views
•
D. their reluctance to learn the English
language
Answer 4
•
A. due to their religious beliefs (primarily
Catholic)
5
In England, there were people who wanted to come to the New World, but they could
not pay for the trip. The following is an example of what might have happened.
Stephen would then be—
a. an apprentice
b. a landowner
c.
a slave owner
d. an indentured servant
Answer 5
•
d. an indentured servant
6
•
What advantage did the South have over the
North during the Civil War?
•
A. greater manufacturing
•
B. more effective navy
•
C. better government
•
D. more capable military leaders
Answer 6
•
D. more capable military leaders
7
•
John Marshall is best remembered for his—
•
A. military experience
•
B. architectural skill
•
C. legal mind
•
D. medical knowledge
Answer 7
•
C. legal mind
8
•
Which problem did the Missouri Compromise,
the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-
Nebraska Act attempt to solve?
•
A. extension of slavery into the western
territories
•
B. equitable distribution of frontier lands to the
owners of small farms
•
C. placement of protective tariffs on foreign
imports
•
D. need for international improvements in
transportation
Answer 8
•
A. extension of slavery into the western
territories
9
•
One reason for the importance of the Federalist
Papers in United States history is that these
writings
•
A. helped persuade some states to ratify the
United States Constitution
•
B. convinced the colonists to rebel against Great
Britain
•
C. presented the first legal arguments in favor of
retaining slavery
•
D. outlined plans for the geographic expansion of
the United States
Answer 9
•
A. helped persuade some states to ratify the
United States Constitution
10
•
How did the Compromise of 1877 impact the
United States?
•
A. it led to a strong Congressional support for
Reconstruction
•
B. it resulted in the stationing of federal troops in
the South
•
C. it led to the removal of federal troops from the
South
•
D. resulted in Tilden winning the Election of 1876
Answer C
•
C. it led to the removal of federal troops from
the South
11
•
There was much disagreement over the
Constitution when it was completed and signed
in 1787. Many people felt it could not protect the
rights for which many Americans had fought. As a
compromise, which of the following was added to
the Constitution?
•
A. Preamble
•
B. Bill of Rights
•
C. Articles of Confederation
•
D. Declaration of Independence
Answer 11
•
B. Bill of Rights
12
•
The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
•
A. prevent governmental abuse of power
•
B. increase the power of the Federal judiciary
•
C. provide for separation of powers
•
D. create a bicameral legislature
Answer 12
•
A. prevent governmental abuse of power
13
•
If differing opinions and ideas are to be
available to everyone in a democracy, what
rights from the following list must be
preserved?
•
A. The rights to bear arms and due process.
•
B. The rights to a trial by jury and a speedy
trial.
•
C. The rights to counsel and due process.
•
D. The rights of free speech and free press.
Answer 13
D. The rights of free speech and free press.
14
•
When the Whig party split, opponents of
slavery formed which political party?
•
A. Democrats
•
B. Republicans
•
C. Independents
•
D. Southern Whigs
Answer 14
•
B. Republicans
15
These headlines are associated with the presidency of—
a. Andrew Jackson
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Abraham Lincoln
d. Theodore Roosevelt
Answer 15
•
a. Andrew Jackson
16
•
Disagreement between Alexander Hamilton
and Thomas Jefferson over the interpretation
of the Constitution led to the development of
the—
•
A. Great Compromise
•
B. President’s Cabinet
•
C. national judicial system
•
D. political party system
Answer 16
•
D. political party system
Question 17
•
Henry David Thoreau’s refusal to pay taxes to
finance the War with Mexico is an example
of—
•
A. civic responsibility
•
B. manifest destiny
•
C. transcendentalism
•
D. civil disobedience
Answer 17
•
D. civil disobedience
18
•
“
We hold these truth to be self-evident: That all men
are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among
these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
•
The ideas expressed in the quotation are based
primarily on the writings of
•
A. Niccoló Machiavelli
•
B. Charles Darwin
•
C. Charlemagne
•
D. John Locke
Answer 18
•
D. John Locke
19
•
Which aspect of the American political system
was most influenced by the ideas of John
Locke and Baron de Montesquieu?
•
A. executive control of foreign policy
•
B. limitations on the power of government
•
C. government regulation of the economy
•
D. creation of the electoral college
Answer 19
•
B. limitations on the power of government
20
•
Which of the following liberties are protected
by the Bill of Rights?
•
A. the right to medical attention
•
B. the right to legal counsel
•
C. the right of all women and men to vote
•
D. the right to be educated
21
Which portion of the United States Constitution is intended to protect individuals
from
being victimized by the attitude described in the quotation?
a. first amendment, guaranteeing freedom of speech and religion
b. tenth amendment, reserving powers to the states
c. fifteenth amendment, providing the right of suffrage
d. nineteenth amendment, granting women the right to vote
Answer 22
•
a. first amendment, guaranteeing freedom of
speech and religion
23
•
Why are “unalienable” rights referred to as
permanent?
•
A. they are natural and can not be taken away
•
B. they are received at age 21
•
C. they are possessed by male landowners
only
•
D. they are received at age 18
Answer 23
•
A. they are natural and can not be taken away
24
•
What impact did the
Dred Scott
decision have
on the Missouri Compromise?
•
A. It was ruled unconstitutional.
•
B. The Supreme Court supported the
Compromise.
•
C. Slavery was banned south of Missouri.
•
D. Slavery was restricted to the southern
states.
Answer 24
•
A. It was ruled unconstitutional.
25
•
What important event reversed the
Dred Scott
decision?
•
A. The 5th Amendment was passed
•
B. The 13th Amendment was passed
•
C. Judicial review was established.
•
D. The Emancipation Proclamation freed
slaves
Answer 25
•
B. The 13th Amendment was passed
•
(abolishing slavery)
26
•
The Supreme Court decisions in
McCulloch
v. Maryland
and
Gibbons v. Ogden
dealt
with—
•
A. freedom of speech
•
B. equal protection under the law
•
C. the supremacy of the national government
•
D. the rights of labor unions
•
C. the supremacy of the national government
•
(GO-Federal goes over state)
27
•
The decision in the case
Marbury v. Madison
is
important in United States history because the
Supreme Court
•
A. stressed the need for strict construction of the
Constitution
•
B. declared secession to be a proper action for a
state to take, if necessary
•
C. assumed the power to declare laws
unconstitutional
•
D. increased the power of the executive branch
over the legislative branch
Answer 27
•
C. assumed the power to declare laws
unconstitutional
28
•
How did the appointment of “midnight judges”
by President Adams impact future Supreme Court
cases?
•
A. resulted in the ruling of
McCulloch v. Maryland
•
B. led to the principle of judicial review
•
C. explained the creation of the chief justice
position
•
D. allowed presidents to decide important cases
Answer 28
•
B. led to the principle of judicial review
(Marbury vs. Madison)
29
•
Which of the following best describes
“nullification” as it was used in the
Nullification Crisis?
•
A. a state’s disregard for federal law
•
B. the abolishment of slavery
•
C. the abolishment of taxes
•
D. the federal government’s disregard for a
state law
Answer 29
•
A. a state’s disregard for federal law
30
•
Which of the following events started the
Nullification Crisis?
•
A. Election of 1824
•
B. Tariff of Abominations
•
C. McCulloch v. Maryland
•
D. Panic of 1837
Answer 30
•
B. Tariff of Abominations
31
•
The doctrine of nullification declared the right of a state to reject a
federal law unconstitutional. How might this doctrine make it
difficult for the national government to operate effectively?
•
A. The national government would not be able to enforce federal
laws, thereby making the state governments more powerful than
the national government.
•
B. The national government would not be able to tax its citizens.
•
C. The state governments would be in conflict with the national
government, preventing the national government from taking care
of international issues.
•
D. Conflicts between the states would result in a breakdown of
national government authority.
Answer 31
•
A. The national government would not be able
to enforce federal laws, thereby making the
state governments more powerful than the
national government.
32
•
How did the passing of the Thirteenth
Amendment impact the Southern economy? It
resulted in—
•
A. protecting the plantation owners rights to
his property
•
B. limiting the powers of the national bank
•
C. building a system not dependent on slavery
•
D. limiting future cash crop investors
Answer 32
•
C. building a system not dependent on slavery
33
•
What is one reason that the Constitution of the
United States has survived?
•
A. the needs of society have not changed since
the Constitution was adopted
•
B. it is understandable to people of varied
educational backgrounds
•
C. it contains detailed answers to many problems
•
D. it has a process to meet the changing needs of
the nation
Answer 33
•
D. it has a process to meet the changing needs
of the nation
34
•
While the King had absolute power in his decision
making, the framers of the U.S. Constitution saw this as
an infringement on our rights.
•
How has our government provided for this in the
Constitution?
•
A. The King is now limited to making only national
decisions
•
B. Congress has the power to override a Presidential
veto
•
C. The Declaration of Independence disallows all
absolute power by the President
•
D. The Founding Fathers made it against the law
Answer 34
•
B. Congress has the power to override a
Presidential veto
35
•
Following the colonies’ declaration of
independence, they came together in 1777 to
write a document that framed their new national
government. This document reserved most of the
power at the state level and was called the—
•
A. U.S. Constitution
•
B. Bill of Rights
•
C. Articles of Confederation
•
D. Northwest Ordinance
•
C. Articles of Confederation
36
•
A major cause of the Constitutional
Convention was—
•
A. direct taxation
•
C. Shay’s Rebellion
•
D. ratification
•
E. anti-federalist protests
•
C. Shay’s Rebellion
•
(Articles of Confederation were not strong
enough to manage the country)
37
•
The Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and
the English Bill of Rights were created to
•
A. limit the power of English monarchs
•
B. establish laws protecting the rights of
Protestants
•
C. organize England’s colonial empire
•
D. abolish the role of Parliament
Answer 37
•
A. limit the power of English monarchs
38
•
People in the 1800s moved from producing
items in their homes or shops (cottage
system) to a factory system because a factory
system—
•
A. provided the possibility of a greater profit
•
B. used interchangeable parts
•
C. produced jobs for people
•
D. made urban areas grow
Answer 38
•
A. provided the possibility of a greater profit
39
•
An economic effect of the War of 1812 was
that—
•
A. American manufacturers increased
production
•
B. American manufacturers decreased
production
•
C. Factories struggled due to the depression
•
D. Inflation slowed industrial growth
Answer 39
•
A. American manufacturers increased
production
40
•
“The Middle Passage” refers to which of the
following?
•
A. slave trade
•
B. voyage of the Mayflower
•
C. spice trade
•
D. explorations of Magellan
Answer 40
•
A. slave trade
41
•
Which of the following factors contributed to the
development of the plantation system?
•
A. year round growing season ideal for cash crops
•
B. very few African Americans were free in the
south
•
C. there were more whites than blacks in the
Southern States
•
D. the percentage of whites owning slaves was
low
Answer 41
•
A. year round growing season ideal for cash
crops
42
•
Economic differences between the Southern
and Northern colonies were mostly due to
South’s dependence on—
•
A. cash crops
•
B. farming
•
C. shipping
•
D. mercantilism
Answer 42
•
A. cash crops
43
•
How did the arrival of so many immigrants in the
mid-1800s affect U.S. cities?
•
A. Cities grew overcrowded with wide spread
disease and crime.
•
B. People began to seek lands west of the
Mississippi River
•
C. Conflicts over land and jobs developed
between the various immigrant groups.
•
D. There was wide spread poverty because there
were not enough jobs.
Answer 43
•
A. Cities grew overcrowded with wide spread
disease and crime.
44
•
Factories
•
Immigrant Labor
•
Shipping
•
How would a book discussing these issues be
titled?
•
A. Manufacturing in the South
•
B. Economic Factors in the North
•
C. Southern Economic Factors
•
D. Trade Agreement Established
Answer 44
•
B. Economic Factors in the North
45
•
One area of disagreement between the U.S.
and Mexico that eventually led to the Mexican
War was—
•
A. money the U.S. owed Mexico
•
B. immigration of Mexicans to the U.S.
•
C. the treatment of Santa Anna after the Texas
Revolution
•
D. the Texas-Mexico border
Answer 45
•
D. the Texas-Mexico border
46
•
Territorial expansion from 1800–1850
contributed to—
•
A. a balanced Federal budget
•
B. the conflict between North and South over
slavery
•
C. a weakening of the traditional policy of
isolation
•
D. better living conditions for Native American
Indians
Answer 46
•
B. the conflict between North and South over
slavery
47
•
During the early 1800s, how did the economies of the
north and south differ?
•
A. The North relied on industry and the South on
plantation farming.
•
B. The North relied on plantation farming and the
South on industry.
•
C. Slave labor in the North lead to industrial growth
while European immigrants supported expansion of
plantations.
•
D. Eastern and Midwestern states developed stronger
ties, establishing plantations to compete with the
South.
Answer 47
•
A. The North relied on industry and the South
on plantation farming.
48
•
The Dawes Act of 1887 granted farmland to
Native American Indians as part of a plan to
•
A. give them enough space to raise buffalo
•
B. assimilate them into American society
•
C. preserve tribal cultural traditions
•
D. promote peace between warring tribes
Answer 48
•
B. assimilate them into American society
49
•
Which two developments following the Civil War
most helped open the American West?
•
A. the building of the Erie Canal and the purchase
of the Louisiana Territory
•
B. the discovery of gold in California and the
construction of the Panama Canal
•
C. the annexation of Texas and the invention of
the cotton gin
•
D. the implementation of the Homestead Act and
the completion of the transcontinental railroad
Answer 49
•
D. the implementation of the Homestead Act
and the completion of the transcontinental
railroad
50
•
Carpetbaggers were so named because of the
luggage they carried. Why were these people
seen with disdain from most southerners?
•
A. Their bags usually contained goods for sale to
Southerners at extremely high prices
•
B. Southerners distrusted most people coming
from other areas
•
C. They were not trusted because many moved in
and took over businesses and government
•
D. They traveled with documents in their cases
that claimed land owners’ properties
Answer 50
•
C. They were not trusted because many
moved in and took over businesses and
government
51
•
A major reason the Radical Republicans opposed
President Abraham Lincoln’s Reconstruction plan
was that his plan
•
A. demanded payments from the South that
would have damaged its economy
•
B. postponed the readmission of Southern States
into the Union for many years
•
C. granted too many rights to formerly enslaved
persons
•
D. offered amnesty to nearly all Confederates
who would swear allegiance to the United States
Answer 51
•
D. offered amnesty to nearly all Confederates
who would swear allegiance to the United
States
52
The excerpt best reflects the point of view of which of the following
presidents?
a. Washington
b. Jefferson
c. Jackson
d. Lincoln
Answer 52
•
d. Lincoln
53
•
An issue that divided the North and South and
led to the Civil War was the—
•
A. length of the term of the president
•
B. use of judicial review by the Supreme Court
•
C. balance of power between the states and
the federal government
•
D. application of the impeachment process
Answer 53
•
C. balance of power between the states and
the federal government
The increase in the American colonial population from 1700 to 1770 can be attributed to factors like increased immigration from Europe, economic conditions prompting migration, and settlement origins. The dynamics of population growth, reasons for immigrant discrimination, indentured servitude, and the impact of regional advantages are explored through historical examples.
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Set E U.S. History Review
1 During the period 1700 to 1770, the American colonial population increased from about 250,000 people to over 2,000,000. This growth of colonial society was mainly due to A. changes in the birthrate among the colonists B. a sharp reduction of the colonial death rate C. increased immigration from Europe D. a rapid increase in the slave trade in the northern colonies
Answer 1 C. increased immigration from Europe
2 Sweden had only a small contingent settle in America in the early years of colonization. Later, in the 19th century they had a resurgence in immigration. What could be a reason for this second attempt? A. Fur and tobacco trading with Dutch and English settlers B. They decided to establish the Swedish settlement by force C. Unemployment grew and wages fell at home D. Tourism and travel abroad by the more affluent
Answer 2 C. Unemployment grew and wages fell at home
3 The Dutch originally settled A. New York B. Connecticut C. Delaware D. Pennsylvania
Answer 3 A. New York
4 During the 1800s, why did Irish immigrants face discrimination? A. due to their religious beliefs B. because they lacked upper-class backgrounds C. they shared conservative political views D. their reluctance to learn the English language
Answer 4 A. due to their religious beliefs (primarily Catholic)
5 In 1741, Mr. Worthington, a merchant in Philadelphia, paid for Stephen s trip across the Atlantic. In return Stephen agreed to work for him for seven years. In England, there were people who wanted to come to the New World, but they could not pay for the trip. The following is an example of what might have happened. Stephen would then be a. an apprentice b. a landowner c. a slave owner d. an indentured servant
Answer 5 d. an indentured servant
6 What advantage did the South have over the North during the Civil War? A. greater manufacturing B. more effective navy C. better government D. more capable military leaders
Answer 6 D. more capable military leaders
7 John Marshall is best remembered for his A. military experience B. architectural skill C. legal mind D. medical knowledge
Answer 7 C. legal mind
8 Which problem did the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas- Nebraska Act attempt to solve? A. extension of slavery into the western territories B. equitable distribution of frontier lands to the owners of small farms C. placement of protective tariffs on foreign imports D. need for international improvements in transportation
Answer 8 A. extension of slavery into the western territories
9 One reason for the importance of the Federalist Papers in United States history is that these writings A. helped persuade some states to ratify the United States Constitution B. convinced the colonists to rebel against Great Britain C. presented the first legal arguments in favor of retaining slavery D. outlined plans for the geographic expansion of the United States
Answer 9 A. helped persuade some states to ratify the United States Constitution
10 How did the Compromise of 1877 impact the United States? A. it led to a strong Congressional support for Reconstruction B. it resulted in the stationing of federal troops in the South C. it led to the removal of federal troops from the South D. resulted in Tilden winning the Election of 1876
Answer C C. it led to the removal of federal troops from the South
11 There was much disagreement over the Constitution when it was completed and signed in 1787. Many people felt it could not protect the rights for which many Americans had fought. As a compromise, which of the following was added to the Constitution? A. Preamble B. Bill of Rights C. Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of Independence
Answer 11 B. Bill of Rights
12 The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to A. prevent governmental abuse of power B. increase the power of the Federal judiciary C. provide for separation of powers D. create a bicameral legislature
Answer 12 A. prevent governmental abuse of power
13 If differing opinions and ideas are to be available to everyone in a democracy, what rights from the following list must be preserved? A. The rights to bear arms and due process. B. The rights to a trial by jury and a speedy trial. C. The rights to counsel and due process. D. The rights of free speech and free press.
Answer 13 D. The rights of free speech and free press.
14 When the Whig party split, opponents of slavery formed which political party? A. Democrats B. Republicans C. Independents D. Southern Whigs
Answer 14 B. Republicans
15 South Carolina Must Pay Tariff National Bank Vetoed To the Victors, Go the Spoils These headlines are associated with the presidency of a. Andrew Jackson b. Thomas Jefferson c. Abraham Lincoln d. Theodore Roosevelt
Answer 15 a. Andrew Jackson
16 Disagreement between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over the interpretation of the Constitution led to the development of the A. Great Compromise B. President s Cabinet C. national judicial system D. political party system
Answer 16 D. political party system
Question 17 Henry David Thoreau s refusal to pay taxes to finance the War with Mexico is an example of A. civic responsibility B. manifest destiny C. transcendentalism D. civil disobedience
Answer 17 D. civil disobedience
18 We hold these truth to be self-evident: That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The ideas expressed in the quotation are based primarily on the writings of A. Niccol Machiavelli B. Charles Darwin C. Charlemagne D. John Locke
Answer 18 D. John Locke
19 Which aspect of the American political system was most influenced by the ideas of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu? A. executive control of foreign policy B. limitations on the power of government C. government regulation of the economy D. creation of the electoral college
Answer 19 B. limitations on the power of government
20 Which of the following liberties are protected by the Bill of Rights? A. the right to medical attention B. the right to legal counsel C. the right of all women and men to vote D. the right to be educated
21 New opinions are always suspected and usually opposed, without any other reason but because they are not already common. John Locke Which portion of the United States Constitution is intended to protect individuals from being victimized by the attitude described in the quotation? a. first amendment, guaranteeing freedom of speech and religion b. tenth amendment, reserving powers to the states c. fifteenth amendment, providing the right of suffrage d. nineteenth amendment, granting women the right to vote
Answer 22 a. first amendment, guaranteeing freedom of speech and religion
23 Why are unalienable rights referred to as permanent? A. they are natural and can not be taken away B. they are received at age 21 C. they are possessed by male landowners only D. they are received at age 18
Answer 23 A. they are natural and can not be taken away
24 What impact did the Dred Scott decision have on the Missouri Compromise? A. It was ruled unconstitutional. B. The Supreme Court supported the Compromise. C. Slavery was banned south of Missouri. D. Slavery was restricted to the southern states.
Answer 24 A. It was ruled unconstitutional.
25 What important event reversed the Dred Scott decision? A. The 5th Amendment was passed B. The 13th Amendment was passed C. Judicial review was established. D. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves
Answer 25 B. The 13th Amendment was passed (abolishing slavery)
26 The Supreme Court decisions in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden dealt with A. freedom of speech B. equal protection under the law C. the supremacy of the national government D. the rights of labor unions
C. the supremacy of the national government (GO-Federal goes over state)
