CLEP United States History 1

Which of the following countries did not sign the treaty of Paris?

Turkey. The treaty of Paris was signed as a conclusion to the seven years of war, also known as the French and Indian war, and involved France, Britain, Spain, and Portugal.

The Federalist party was founded by?

Alexander Hamilton. The Federalist party was founded by Alexander Hamilton, the party members believed that the bulk of the power needed to be with a strong central federal government rather than the states themselves.

When gold was first discovered in California, California belong to which nation?

Mexico. When the gold rush began in January 1848, California still belong to Mexico. However, several months later, when the Treaty of Guadalupe was signed, California came to the possession of the United States.

Many indentured servant were young people who traded their services for?

Passage across the Atlantic. Indentured servant's were typically people who wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to North America, but did not have the money. Thus, they would indenture themselves to work for 3 to 7 years as exchange for the money to cross the Atlantic.

In what year was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago?

1848. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago ended the Spanish-American war was signed in 1848.

The Indian removal act, which authorize removal Indian tribes locations west of the Mississippi River, was authored & by?

Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson was well known for his hatred of the Native Americans, and he signed into law the Indian removal act in 1830.

The new England Confederation was an alliance between several English colonies, including which of the following?

New Haven. The New England Confederation was the lines are doing for colonies to originally fight the Native Americans which included New Haven, Massachusetts, Plymouth, and Connecticut.

Shays rebellion which occurred due to a lack of currency and harsh government monetary policies, happened in which state?

Massachusetts. Shays rebellion occurred in Massachusetts in 1786, led by veteran Daniel Shays.

How many presidents have a served more than two terms in office?

One. Only one president has served more than two terms in the oval office, and I was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The 22nd amendment later made it impossible for any President to serve more than two terms.

The battle of San Jacinto, led by American General ____, was an 18 minute battle that ended the Texas Revolution.

Sam Houston. This was the battle that ended the Texan war for independence with Mexico. Though Mexico never recognized Texas independence, hostilities were halted and Santa Ana returned to Mexico.

Who was responsible for winning the 1828 election for the position of the seventh president of the United States?

Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson overcame John Quincy Adams for president of the United States in 1828. Election was noteworthy due to the passing of power from Jeffersonian party( first party system) the Jacksonian democracy(second party system).

Which of the following publications did Benjamin Franklin not participate in?

The New York Times. Benjamin Franklin was a prominent author, and wrote many articles and books. He did not, however, have a hand in writing the New York Times.

The need for police or soldiers to possess a search warrant which indicates probable cause was introduced by which amendment?

The fourth amendment. The fourth amendment states that Homes or property cannot be searched without a warrant that is judicially approved and supported by probable cause.

For the hunters was an American Indian who is known for her association with which English settlement?

Jamestown. Pocahontas was an American Indian women tried Virginia, near Jamestown. SHe was captured him battle and taking to Jamestown, she eventually settled and married and Englishmen, John Rolfe.

A system under which people are treated as property to be Bought and sold and are forced to work is known as?

Slavery.

The transcontinental railroad was funded by which of the following entities?

The United States Congress. A Large portion of the funds for the transcontinental railroad was provided by Congress, which sold bonds to raise money for the effort.

In the early Spanish colonial period, there were many revolts of the Native American people, the most famous of which occurred and what is New Mexico today, known as the?

Pueblo revolt. The Pueblo revolt occurring in 1680, was also known as Popes rebellion, and was and up rising of the native pueblos against the Spanish colonization effort. Though successful, the Pueblos were later reconquered by the Spanish.

Who is the abolitionist and escapes leave that route and deliver the speech ain't I a woman?

Sojourner truth. Sojourner truth was an escaped slave who later became an abolitionist and a women's rights activist. She was made famous for speech "aint I a woman", which was delivered in 1851.

Which of the following best describes the tenets of transcendentalism?

Understanding truth is that which is Discover be on with the senses can provide. Transcendentalism, movement that started in the late 18th century, focused on understanding truth as that beyond the senses, and committed to the development of "self".

Do US Supreme Court ruled in 1857 that people of African descent were not considered citizens were not protected by the US Constitution as a result of which famous trial?

Dred Scott versus Sanford.

Frances Willard was a suffragist who is the president of the?

Women's Christian temperance union. Frances Willard was the president of the women's Christian temperance union, which promoted lobbying, publication, and education about women's rights.

The American expansion his mentality is best summed up by the?

Manifest destiny. Manifest destiny was the concept of continental expansion, or "sea to shining sea" that greatly influenced early American colonialism and expansion. This led to the Louisiana purchase, as well as to the Lewis and Clark expedition and further acquisition of land in North America.

During the Industrial Revolution, which invention by Eli when you proved to be extremely important to the south?

The cotton gin. The cotton gin, which allowed for rabbit processing of cotton need to clean Viber, was an invention that was very important to the south, due to large amounts of cotton grown there.

Who is the leader of the Confederacy?

Jefferson Davis. Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederacy, and he was previously a senator of Mississippi.

General Custer's army was massacred while battling the sioux at which location?

Little Big Horn River. General Custer led a regiment of men into battle against the Sioux at Little Big Horn River, after gold was discovered in the Black Hills and some of the Indians refused to leave.

The governing document which was signed when United States was first formed is called the?

Articles of Confederation. The articles of Confederation were the first governing document sign for the US however, the laws and guidelines outlined in this document or not very effective, and it was replaced by the United States Constitution later on.

Which of the following is guaranteed by the eighth amendment?

No cruel or unusual punishments. Did amendment states that excessive bail cannot be imposed, and at the cruel or unusual punishments, such as whipping quartering etc. were not allowed.

In which year was the first transcontinental railroad completed?

1869. The first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869.

What was the first house except both male and female students?

Oberlin College. Oberlin College, located in Ohio, the first college except both male and female students, and was known to be very active in human rights and equal rights for all people.

Which of the following is guaranteed under the 14th amendment?

All persons born in United States are granted citizenship. The 14th amendment guarantees citizenship to any person born on American soil, and states that person civil and political rights cannot be overruled by state law.

The 3/5 compromise was used to determine the representation of which body people?

Slaves. 3/5 compromise stated that slaves counted as 3/5 of a person when determining representation and taxation is gave the Southmore population and influence and they previously had.

The whiskey rebellion occurred due to which of the following reasons?

A new tax. The whiskey rebellion occurred when the United States government impose a new tax on whiskey produced by farmers, as part of an attempt to pay off post revolutionary war debt.

If the powers not explicit granted to the federal or state government who does it belong to?

The states or the people. The 10th amendment of the Constitution stated that in case of powers not specifically given to anyone, those powers remain with either the state or the people, and not the federal government.

United States government had no debt for a short perioid of Time during which of the following presidents terms?

Andrew Jackson. And Jackson's the only present to a paid off all the United States dad, which occurred in 1835. However, this was short-lived, as a depression in 1837 cause the government to have to borrow heavily again.

The center of the second great awakening was located where?

The burned over District in New York. Second great awakening was unique in its influence on the members of the lower class, and it's "hell and damnation" style of preaching, and was started in the burned over District in New York.

Indentured servant were known in North America as what

Individuals contracting to work as manual labor in return for food, clothing, and training in a skilled trade. And colonial North America, farmers, planters, and shopkeepers would provide contracted work for VICS period of time to immigrants in the impoverished as their "indentured servant". Most immigrants arrived in colonial America as indentured servant, usually as young men and women from Britain or Germany, under the age of 21.

The great awakening, a period in American history, refers to a time when?

Religious believe in attendance increased in a revival of different religions. The great awakening refers to several time period, during which religion made a "come back" and became more prevalent in the United States.

Large wave of German immigrants enter the United States after?

The revolutions of 1848. Largest wave of German immigration came after the revolutions of 1848, and the immigrants came to be known as the 48ers. The revolutions in Germany were due to the autocratic single ruler system that prevailed in Europe at the time.

The Bill of Rights was signed and ratified in?

1791. The Bill of Rights, which is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, was signed and ratified in 1791.

What was the Bill of Rights ratified by Congress and the states?

1789. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights, was proposed and ratified in 1789. You 10 amendments guaranteed a series of personal freedoms, that are held to apply both to the federal government and the states.

The most famous leader of the Apache people was?

Geronimo. Although all of the listed leaders are Native American, Geronimo is the only Apache leader. Crazyhorse and Redcloud are prominent leaders of the Sioux tribes.

One of the first judicial cases which address freedom of the press involved?

John Zenger. One of the first cases involving freedom of the press was about John Zenger, who manage the newspaper that was critical of the royal governor. After being thrown in jail, he was subsequently declared not guilty of treason and sedition by the jury.

An abolitionist and female writer by the name of ___ was the author of the children's book, "little woman" and "Jos boys".

Louisa May Alcott. Louisa May Alcott was a feminist author who primarily concentrated on children stories, or most famous works include Little women, little man and Joe's boys. Louisa May Alcott was dedicated abolitionist, who wrote for an abolitionist newspaper in Boston.

The antebellum., Or era, is best defined as the?

Arrow between the formation of the USA in the Civil War. The antebellum era was the period of time between the founding of the USA in 1776 in the Civil War in 1860.

Which treaty was responsible for the additional Florida to United States?

Adam Onis Treaty. The Adam Onis Treaty, Signed in 1819, transferred Control of the Florida territories from Spain to the United States. In exchange, the US relinquished claims on Texas and paid spain approximately $5 million.

Which of the following behavior the United States best illustrates the concept of manifest destiny?

Purchase of land extending West and construction of the transcontinental railroad. The idea of manifest destiny was the app atone of American expansionism, and illustrated by the procurement of large amounts of land west of the original United States, and the exploration of that land.

The Treaty of Ghent, which declared that all land won during the war of 1812 was to be returned, was made between which two countries?

The United States and Great Britain. The Treaty of Ghent ended the war of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed in Belgium in December 1814, then had to be ratified by the United States Congress, which didn't occur until January 1815. According to the treaty, all land won during the war was to be returned.

Henry David Thoreau was known for all but which of the following?

Being a supporter of the South. Henry David was a renowned poet and writer who is also a strong opponent of slavery. He did not support the south in the Civil War.

The Mason Dixon line was developed to settle border dispute between which two colonies?

Maryland and Pennsylvania. The Mason-Dixon line was developed to form the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland colonies.

At the battle of Bull Run, which of the following occurred due to the overwhelming Confederate victory?

Enlistment in the Confederate Army dropped sharply. The battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War, and resulted in Union forces losing badly. However, this had an opposite effect than would be expected for the Confederacy, since the south believe they could when the war easily and as a result enlistment in the army dropped quickly.

The slave uprising which took place in Virginia of 1831 and was responsible for nearly60 white deaths was known as?

Matt Turner's rebellion. Matt Turner's rebellion was a slave rebellion that took place in Southampton County, Virginia during August 1831. Led by Nat Turner, rebel slaves killed anywhere from 55 to 65 white people, the highest number of fatalities caused by slave uprisings in the south.

Which of the following is not part of the "American system" plan?

Increased military presence to enforce American values. The American system, proposed by Henry Clay, was a plan to strengthen the nation include objectives such as infrastructure, education, Terrace, and a national Bank. It did not, however, include military plans.

The concept of nativism is best described as what?

A favored status for certain established residence of a nation compared to others. Nativism is the idea that residence or established peoples should have favored status over immigrants. Essentially, is aimed at reducing the right and mobility of immigrant peoples while protecting the rights of those already living in the country.

Who is the sixth president of the United States?

John Quincy Adams. John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of United States. He was preceded by James Monroe and followed by Andrew Jackson.

Which of the following best states the purpose of the ninth amendment to United StatesConstitution?

That the announcement of certain rights in the Constitution did not mean that these rights came under the power of Congress. The night and then was proposed because it was a thought that a Bill of Rights imply that Congress and some regulated these rights. Instead, the ninth amendment stated that Congress did not, and that writes not Messerli mentioned in the Constitution were still existent, and just as important.

Republican motherhood closely refers to the concept of?

Civic duty and republicanism. The idea of republican motherhood was used to generate a stronger concept of the women's role in the United States, including civic duty and the support of. Republicanism.

During the time of the American Revolution, supporters in favor of political power being held by a strong centralized government rather than individual states were said to belong to the what?

The federalist party was founded by Alexander Hamilton, the party members believe that the bulk of the power needed to be with a strong central federal government rather than the states themselves. The Federalist believe that a strong central government was only way the new country would be able to survive. They wanted to central bank, tariffs on goods coming into the country and a good relationship with England.

In what year did construction of the Panama Canal begin?

1880. The Panama Canal begin construction 1880 and was completed in 1914. The project was begun by the French, but eventually completed by the United States.

How many states seceded during the Civil War?

11. 11 states seated during the Civil War. There were three more states that were also slave states, but did not succeed, although the aided the south in the war.

This disease calmly afflicted and kill people traveling to Oregon trail

Cholera. Colorado is an extremely common pathogen which transferred through water easily, and resulted in the death of many people traveling to Oregon trail.

The first two parties in the American political system were the what?

Federalist and Democratic Republicans. The two-party system United States was formed early on, with the first two political parties being the Federalist party and the Democratic Republican Party.

In the early 1800s, the Democratic Republicans to control the United States government from the Federalist, and this period Was also known as the what?

Revolution of 1800. The Revolution of 1800 referred to the first great shift of the power in the 1800 US presidential election, when the Federalist party lost power to Democratic Republicans.

The Homestead act was used in order to do what?

Promote settlement west of the Mississippi River. The Homestead act, passed in 1862, gave a homestead of 160 acres to every person who wish to settle the new area and Farm it West of the Mississippi River. It was used to encourage new settlement in the west half of the United States.

Which of the following was not a prominent philosopher during the enlightenment period?

Cornwallis. Lord Cornwallis was an English general during the revolutionary war, not a philosopher.

Before the Constitution was written, the United States owed for indents to many other countries. Which article of the Constitution demanded that the states and the federal union pay back debts incurred?

The sixth amendment. The sixth amendment governed established laws and treaties and that the federal trees and laws apply to all stays well. Additionally debts incurred by United States are also in part of the states responsibilities.

Which of the following cities is not preferred location for German immigrants in the 19 century?

Philadelphia. The German immigrants moved to several cities in particular, including Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, St. Louis, in Cincinnati.

The First Amendment to United States guarantees which of the following rights?

Free speech. The first minute guaranteed the right to free speech, which also included freedom of religion, public assembly, and freedom of the press.

The first state to secede from the union was what?

South Carolina. South Carolina was the first date to secede from the union, on December 20, 1860.

Susan B Anthony was most known for her what

Advocacy a women's rights. Susan B Anthony was a prominent figure in the suffrage movement, which is focused on women's and their ability to vote.

Which ecology night stage is the first ever to admit black and female students?

Oberlin College. Oberlin college, founded in 1833, was the first in the United States to regularly admit female and black students. It is located in Oberlin Ohio.

This United States president died 32 days after being sworn into office, resulting in the vice president take over by John Tyler.

William Henry Harrison. William Henry Harrison be the incumbent Martin Van Buren for the presidency in 1840. President Harrison died from pneumonia 32 days after being sworn in, becoming the first president to Diane office. His vice president, John Tyler, and serve the rest of his term as president.

Which of the following was Andrew Jackson known ?for??

Opposition to national banks. Andrew Jackson was a strong opponent of the national bank system, and actually managed to destroy the Central Bank of the United States by vetoing it's reinstatement charter in 1832.

Which of the following is not true of indentured servant?

They could marry during their time of indenture. Indentured servant cannot marry while they were indentured. They were given food and clothing, and would be freed after their time of service, however, but they were not paid during the time of their work and cannot support a family.

The compromise of 1850 include all the following provisions except for what?

Acceptance of Mexico as an ally. The compromise of 1850 was designed to reach a compromise between the north and south over the status of the territories gained during the Mexican-American war it did not involve any compromise of Mexico.

Which of the following was not a member of the original 13 colonies?

Kentucky. Kentucky is not a member of the original 13 colonies it Jorand shortly after, in the early 1800s.

Which of the following is true about the Mormon religion?

They were driven out of Illinois in the 1840s. The Mormons were driven out of the eastern United States in the 1840s due to persecution of their believes and eventually settled in Utah. Mormons believe in Jesus Christ, but many also practice polygamy. Their leader was Brigham Young.

Which of the following was a leader in the first great awakening that occur between 1730 in 1750?

Jonathan Edwards. They were to recognize leaders of the first great awakening, and they were Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. They lead the way through changing the way sermons weredelivered, attempting to engage their audience further.

The first president of the Republic of Texas was who?

Sam Houston. Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas, which became an independent country after winning it's freedom from Mexico in 1837.

The reconstruction era refers to the time after the what?

Civil War. The reconstruction. Refer to the time after the Civil War, during which laser gradually Fried in the south and new laws were passed.

The nativist American party was formed in the 1830s, and eventually became known by what name?

The know nothing party. The American party was formed in 1855, and eventually became known as the know nothing party, since whatever a member was asked about the parties activities, they replied I know nothing.

Denmark Vessey was the leader of an interrupted black rebellion, which was started due to the closing of what?

The African Methodist episcopal church. Denmark vessey was a slave who had bought his own freedom and open the branch of the African Methodist Episcopal church. When I was closed by the white leadership in Charleston, vessey planned his rebellion.

Which of the following is a view taken by the Federalist party?

That a centralized, federal government should have more power than the states. The Federalist party believe in a strong central government, to have more power and say but not all of the decisions than the state governments in manners of legislature.

The founder of the underground railroad and a leading abolitionist was who?

Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman created the underground railroad, which was a series of past and safe houses by would just keep slaves could enter the north. She later became a prominent suffragist as well.

Although civil court cases are usually not tried by a jury, when they exceed a certain amount of monetary value, they are. This is a right set forth by the what?

Seventh amendment. Civil court cases are usually not right in front of a jury. However, the seventh amendment states that when the civil case exceeds damages of $20 $75,000 in today's time the case must be tried by a jury.

In the compromise of 1877, Rutherford B Hayes was awarded the presidency over whom?

Samuel Tilden. Hayes was given the presidency over Democrat Tilden in exchange for a number of things, including removal of troops from previously Confederate regions in the construction of another transcontinental railroad in the south.

Spy overwhelming to feet early on, Mexico do not surrender the Mexican-American war until the loss of what?

Mexico City. Although the US quickly occupied Texas and California, and if he did Mexico and several battles, Mexico did not seed defeat until an American army captured Mexico City.

Which of the following was not a reason for the war of 1812?

In argument between James Madison and the British prime minister. Although James Madison certainly have plenty of reasons to dislike the British prime minister, that was not the primary reason of the war of 1812.

The beginning of which documents start with, we hold these truths to?

The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence begins with the phrase, "we hold these truths to be self evident, and that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights".

In the 17th century, rebellion left emerging leader in charge of New York, by the of what?

Jacob liesler. Jacob was a German American merchant who let a rebellion against the British governor of New York. He successfully sees the city for several years, but royal authority was restored in 1691 and he was later executed.

William Lloyd Garrison published in them abolitionist newspaper promoting "immediate and complete emancipation of all slaves" in the United States called what?

The liberator. William Lloyd Garrison publish an abolitionist newspaper, the liberator, ran from 1831 to 1866. I receive national attention due to its coverage of abolitionist movement and unwavering calls for all slaves to be freed.

Which president was part of the know nothing party movement?

Millard Fillmore. Millard Fillmore was a member of the wig party, but after his election to the presidency he began support of the know norhing party.

The California gold rush began at which location?

Sutters Mill. The first Goldnuggett was found at Sutters Mill in California, and eventual rumors that spread caused the gold rush.

Which of the following countries never had a claim on the Oregon territory?

France. Many countries have claimed the Oregon territory, including Spain, Russia, Great Britain, and the United States. It's been relinquished its claim and 1819, and rush eventually acknowledge that it's claim to the Alaska territory did not reach as far as Oregon.

The pig war was fought over which of the following disputes?

And increased tax for noncitizens living in the United States. The alien and sedition acts were passed in 1798 as a means to control the Democratic Republican Party, as well as to give the government more control over the people, in case of a war with four nation. No taxes involved in these ask, but they proved so unpopular hated really that they were repealed eventually.

Which of the following was not guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

Right to become a citizen. The Bill of Rights did not work guarantee a right to citizenship for all people United States. This is addressed by the 14th amendment.

This Native American chief of the Wampanaug Indians lead and tagging 1675 that was meant to push the English colonies out of New England.

King Philip a.k.a. Metacomet. No his family had originally been friendly with the pilgrims at Plymouth, and his father had even taken on English dance for himself and his sons, relationships quickly soured in the King Philip Lynn attack on the English colonist in 1675. He's hostilities, known as king Phillips war, lasted for a year until King Philip was killed in 1676.

The first permanent English colony in North America was what?

Jamestown. Better than 1606 from a charred to give them by King James, Jamestown was the first permanent English colony.

King Phillips war was a war between the English settlers and the who?

Native Americans. King Phillips war was between English settlers in the Native American tribes, and occurred in the late 1600s between the original colonies and the Indians. It is extremely bloody war was over 20 small colonies being destroyed.

The Mayflower compact was a governing agreement drawn up for which county?

Plymouth. The Mayflower compact was a governing agreement drawn up by the pilgrims on the Mayflower the ship they took to the New World.

The first industrial revolution saw the invention of machinery such as the what?

The first Industrial Revolution included invention such as the textile mill, steam power, and expansion of the railroad. Inventions such as electricity in the lightbulb as well as petroleum and cars, did not come along until the second Industrial Revolution.