S.S exam

This Colony was founded as a place for debtors and to keep the Spanish out.

Georgia

Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn to provide religious freedom for this group?

Quakers

Which Colony is not one of the New England Colonies?

Georgia

Which Colony is not one of the Middle Colonies?

Massachusetts

Which Colony is not one of the Southern Colonies?

New York

These people came to the new world for free and had to work for 5-7 years for their freedom.

indentured servent

This group wanted to purify the church by making services simple and remove ranks of authority.

Puritans

The Native American population declined the most for which of the following reasons?

disease

An original document or artifact that was produced during the time period being studied.

Primary source

Created from an original document or artifact and not witnessed first-hand.

Secondary source

This region had the best conditions for growing tobacco.

Southern colonies

The term used to describe a company that buys shares in a colony.

Joint Stock Co.

Which company funded the Jamestown colony?

Virginia Co.

Name of the representative 'House' that was formed within the Jamestown settlement in 1619?

Burgesses

What became the most important crop to the Jamestown settlers?

Tobacco

Which Christian group in England would come to be known as Pilgrims?

The Separatists

In New England which colony did the Congregationalists (Puritans) form?

mass

Which colony was created for Catholics?

maryland

Why did the Pilgims of Plymouth draft the Mayflower Compact?

create law and order

This religious group was also known by the name of the Society of Friends. They werepacifists.

Quakers

Which one was a reason for the Age of Exploration?

Trade Routes to Asia

Which one was NOT an aspect of the Renaissance?

Creation of Judaism

The writings of what man created a huge European market for Asian goods?

marco polo

Which Kingdom was NOT a major player in the conquest of America?

russia

The idea that a nation's power is based on its wealth is called....

Mercantilism

Europeans were looking for the sea route through America to Asia. It was called?

Northwest Passage

Christopher Columbus and his voyage was funded by which kingdom?

spain

Which of the following was not originally an English colony?

new york

In 1492, where did Columbus think he landed?

india

Which type of colony was headed by a single person or owner?

Proprietary

What type of colony was run by the monarch of England?

Royal

The Navigation Acts was passed to do all of the following except....

allow colonists to do business whith anyone.

By the 1600s, which European kingdom controled most of North America?

spain

Which of the following was NOT a reason for a colony being formed?

Prison Colony

Which event did NOT conribute the Europe pulling out of the Dark Ages?

fall of rome

The economy of Southern Colonies was based on....

agriculture

Philosopher, whose ideas on government greatly contributed to the Declaration of Independence.

John Locke

Wrote the Declaration of Independence and was in the Continental Congress

Thomas Jefferson

Ended the revolutionary war and recognized American independence.

Treaty of Paris(1783)

Successful American general during the Revolution who turned traitor and joined the British.

Benedict Arnold

American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.

Loyalist

The Proclamation of 1763

preserved western N.A. land

The battle of Yorktown.....

a combined French & American army & navy

In 1774, the First Continental Congress

wanted the repeal of oppressive legislation passed since '63

The Albany Plan of 1754

Revealed the difficulties the colonies had cooperating

east to the Mississippi River recognition of independence from Great Britain \n land from Canada's southern border to Florida's northern

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, the US gained

When George Washington crossed the Delaware River, he was intent on surprising

Hessians

In the Battle of Bunker Hill,

British suffered heavy casualties

The Townshend Duties of 1767

they were taxes on household goods imported to the colonies

a street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers

Boston Massacre

What document is pictured below?

Common Sense

Battle of Saratoga

Turning point of American Revolution

What is the Stamp Act

Tax imposed on printed paper

What is the Sugar Act?

Tax imposed on sugar

What is the Quartering Act?

Forced colonist to house and feed British troops

Why was Valley Forge a difficult time for Washington's Troops?

They lacked supplies and disease outbreak.

Which of the following is NOT a power held by the federal (national) government?

issue driver's licenses

How many terms can a President serve?

2 terms

The president must take an oath to protect and defend the .....

Constitution

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

Which of the following principles of the Constitution is the President Vetoing a bill?

Checks and Balances

Which of the following principles of the Constitution is the election of the Congress?

Republicanism

Which of the following principles of the Const. is demonstrated when Congress passes a law?

Separation of Powers is demonstrated when congress pases

Which of the following is NOT part of the 1st Amendment?

Right to Privacy

What is the 6th Amendment?

Right to a speedy trial

What is the 5th Amendment?

Right to remain silent

How long are Supreme Court Justices appointed?

for life

What check does the President have on Congress' power to make laws?

The power to veto laws

What check does the Judicial Branch have on Congress' power to make laws?

The power to declare laws unconstitutional

Which of the following is a power shared by the federal and state governments?

Raise taxes

They protect us from the Federal Government

What does the Bill of Rights protect us from?

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the government?

The President

Why do we have a system of checks and balances?

to keep one branch from becoming too powerful

We have 3 branches of government, which principle of the constitution is this based on?

separation of powers for the government

what is The secret meeting was held by federalists who wanted to end the war.

Hartford Convention

This Indian leader was also the Shawnee Chief who hoped to unite his people against the U.S.

Tecumseh

true or false, The Star-Spangled Banner was influenced by the events of the bombing of Fort Harrison.

False

true or false, Dolley Madison saved George Washington's portrait from the British.

true

true or false, One of the causes of the war was the impressment of U.S. sailors by the British.

true

true or false, Oliver Wendell Holmes was the author of the Star-Spangled Banner.

False

true or false, Andrew Jackson led U.S. forces to victory in the battle of New Orleans.

true

Republican president elected in 1808; led the U.S. through the war.

James Madison

This large warship was known for being undefeated in battle; nicknaUSS Constitutionmed 'Old Ironsides'

USS Constitution

law passed in 1807 banning trade with all foreign countries.

Embargo Act

Leaders within Congress who called for a declaration of war against Britain.

war hawks

Law passed in 1809 in which trade was banned only with Britain, France, and their colonies.

Non-Intercourse Act

During the War of 1812, trade interruptions resulted in

an increase in the production of cotton in the south

Most of the fighting in the War of 1812 took place

sea

Which of the three branches of government has the power to declare war?

Legislative Branch (Congress)

In the Star Spangled Banner the term 'gallant' means

courteous

In the Star-Spangled Banner, the term 'hailed' means

welcomed

All of the first five presidents were from Virginia except --

John Adams

Who was president during the War of 1812?

James Madison

What did the United States gain from the War of 1812?

true independence & respect

The two-party system emerged due to disagreement over what?

The power of the federal government

One of Washington and Hamilton's early taxes led to...

the Whiskey Rebellion

Which president made a deal with France to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

Thomas Jefferson

Which president is matched with the wrong accomplishment or event?

Monroe - created alliances that led to the War of 1812

Which president sent Lewis and Clark on an information gathering expedition across America?

Thomas Jefferson