8th Social Studies CRT Review
Questions from SDE
The idea expressed by President Lincoln
in the quotation below is most like
an idea expressed in the
Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power,
have the right to rise up and shake off the existing
government, and form a new one that suits them better.
— Abraham Lincoln, 1848
A
B
C
D
Magna Carta.
U.S. Constitution.
Mayflower Compact.
Declaration of Independence.
What action was George Washington asking the
Continental Congress to take?
I am convinced that our system of temporary enlistments has
prolonged the war…
We may expect everything from ours that a militia is capable of, but
we must not expect…service for which regulars alone are fit…
The constant fluctuation [change in number] of their men is one of
the sources of disgust to the officers. Just when…they have brought
their men to some kind of order, they…go home.
— General George Washington, 1780
A
B
C
D
create a professional army
form an alliance with France
borrow money from the states
purchase munitions from Spain
How did the use of this mechanism effect
the cultivation of cotton?
A
B
C
D
It made growing cotton more profitable.
It eliminated the need for slaves to process cotton.
It expanded cotton plantation culture to the North.
It stopped British cotton textiles from being imported.
Which president best replaces the
question mark?
A
B
C
D
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
James Monroe
These events occurred in what order?
1. Louisiana Purchase
2. War of 1812
3. Ratification of the Constitution
4. American Revolution
A
B
C
D
2, 1, 4, 3
3, 4, 2, 1
1, 2, 4, 3
4, 3, 1, 2
Which event occurred before the signing of the
Declaration of Independence?
A
B
C
D
Battle of Saratoga
Siege of Yorktown
Retreat to Valley Forge
Battles of Lexington and Concord
What best explains why
these trails are indirect
routes?
A
B
C
D
The routes were laid out without regard to native tribes.
The army patrolled these routes to guarantee their safety.
Pioneers heading west wanted to enjoy the variety of scenery.
Natural barriers such as mountains and deserts had to be safely
navigated.
By 1750, colonists viewed
the Appalachian
Mountains as
A
B
C
D
a valuable source of raw materials.
an easy route to unexplored areas.
an extensive agricultural region.
a barrier to expansion.
Which numbered state
on the map was one of
the first to enter the
United States?
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
Which of these
conclusions can be
made from the graph?
A The number of people in cities increased after the American
Revolution.
B Immigrants to the U.S. after the American Revolution were farmers.
C Improvements in transportation brought people to cities.
D Employment opportunities decreased in urban areas.
Which of these
conclusions about the
Election of 1860 is
correct?
A The Republican Party won with less than half of the popular vote.
B The Northern Democratic Party won a majority of the electoral vote.
C The Constitutional Union Party won with a majority of votes cast in the
west.
D The Southern Democratic Party won with support from voters in the
northeast.
Which of these can be
concluded
from the chart?
A The West Indies and Southern Colonies were the leading
exporters.
B The value of exports from New England increased over time.
C The Southern and Middle Colonies regulated their exports.
D Each year the Middle Colonies were the largest exporters.
This quotation below indicates that
George Washington supported
To be prepared for war is one of the most
effectual means of preserving peace.
— George Washington, 1790
A
B
C
D
forming two political parties.
maintaining a strong national defense.
signing treaties with Native Americans.
establishing ties with European countries.
Which statement is an opinion about
civic responsibilities?
A
B
C
D
Citizens should write to senators.
Citizens can register to vote in elections.
Citizens may be required to serve jury duty.
Citizens are required to go to court when called.
Which statement is supported by these facts?
FACT: There can be only one winner in an election.
FACT: The United States traditionally has a two-party
system.
FACT: Most citizens of the United States do not change
their party preference.
A
B
C
D
Third parties are backed by political extremists.
Third parties are harmful to the political system.
Third parties have had difficulty winning elections.
Third parties have often outpolled the major parties.
What is the meaning of this motto?
The motto on the Great Seal of the United States of
America is E Pluribus Unum, a Latin phrase that
means “out of many, one.”
A A unified nation was formed from the various states.
B A single government was formed with three
branches.
C A unified country was formed on territory from
many nations.
D A single nation was formed by leaders with many
backgrounds.
Why did the writers of the Constitution
included this statement?
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more
perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility,
provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare,
and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of
America.
—Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
A
B
C
D
to demonstrate their belief in free speech.
to limit the power of the legislative branch.
to state their reasons for creating the government.
to guarantee equal power among levels of
government.
The quotation refers to the
reasons for writing the
The desire to create ‘a more perfect union’ was more
than just a way to make government more efficient; it
was necessary for the very survival of an independent
United States.
A
B
C
D
Mayflower Compact.
Articles of Confederation.
United States Constitution.
Declaration of Independence.
How did the Proclamation of 1763 increase
the tension between the American
colonies and Great Britain?
A The British king prohibited settlement west of the
Appalachian Mountains.
B British commanders encouraged Native Americans to
attack colonists.
C The British government reduced its military protection in
the colonies.
D British troops collected taxes to pay the war debt of Great
Britain.
As a result of the Proclamation of 1763,
A
B
C
D
taxes were increased on imported tea.
Florida was established as a British colony.
colonists were required to house foreign soldiers.
settlements were barred west of the Appalachian
Mountains.
A comparison of these maps shows that one result of
the French and Indian War was that
A
B
C
D
France gained most of the unexplored lands.
France lost most of its land in North America.
British territory in North America was abandoned.
Spanish territory was expanded to the Atlantic Ocean.
Which group led a violent campaign against
the Stamp Act of 1765?
A
B
C
D
Loyalists
Minutemen
Sons of Liberty
Committees of Correspondence
This quotation shows the reaction of
colonial women to the
We cannot petition and we cannot march! Yet we can
spin, and brew, and refuse to buy! Let Parliament feel
the powerful pinch of the Daughters of Liberty!
A
B
C
D
Stamp Act.
Boston Massacre.
Battle of Bunker Hill.
Declaration of Independence.
The picture shows a colonial protest
against British efforts
A
B
C
D
to raise money by taxing trade in the colonies.
to prohibit westward settlement of colonists.
to increase commercial activity with France.
to stop the sugar trade with the West Indies.
What British policy did American colonists
protest at the Boston Tea Party?
A
B
C
D
trial without jury
quartering of troops
abolishment of legislatures
taxation without representation
What made British enactment of new laws
intolerable to many American colonists?
A Colonists felt no need for British military protection.
B American colonists had no representation in
Parliament.
C The French government influenced lawmakers in
Britain.
D The British king could veto the laws passed by
Parliament.
Why did Paul Revere
make and distribute
this engraving of the
Boston Massacre?
A
B
C
D
He wanted to make money by selling the prints.
He wanted to turn public opinion against the soldiers.
He wanted to convince the colonists to stop the rebellion.
He wanted to show the exact details of what happened that
day.
Which statement represents the point of view of
a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War?
A
B
C
D
Abandon the Parliament!
Support Independence!
Long Live the King!
Remain Neutral!
Which is the best title for the list?
A
B
C
D
Colonists Demand Independence
Colonists Disagree Over Independence
Great Britain Grants the Colonies Independence
Great Britain and the Colonies Negotiate
Independence
A Discussion Among Colonists
JOHN: As citizens of Great Britain, it is our duty to remain faithful to
our country and not to encourage this rebellion.
ABIGAIL: Not only that, it would be unpatriotic to rebel against the
king and our homeland!
WILLIAM: Great Britain defended us during the French and Indian
War. It is only fair that we should pay for part of the costs of the war.
MERCY: You are so wrong. The king is taking advantage of us and has
passed unfair laws. I fully support a movement to form a new country.
Which document were they
most likely discussing?
A
B
C
D
Maryland Toleration Act
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Which was a conflict between
Great Britain and the colonies?
A
B
C
D
War of 1812
English Civil War
American Revolution
French and Indian War
To whom is the
Declaration of Independence addressed?
When…it becomes necessary for one People to…assume among
the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which
the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent
Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should
declare the causes which impel them to the Separation.
— from the Declaration of Independence
A
B
C
D
citizens in European nations
the European monarchs
people of the world
the colonists
Which phrase from the
Declaration of
Independence best
represents today’s
idea of democracy?
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
Which did the British military use
during the American Revolution?
A
B
C
D
Hessian soldiers
Spanish guides
French rifles
Dutch ships
Which was a main advantage of the colonists
during the American Revolution?
A
B
C
D
better supplies
famous leaders
superior training
familiar territory
How did images like this help the American
cause during the Revolutionary War?
A They reminded Americans of values they shared with the
British.
B They persuaded Native Americans to support
independence.
C They encouraged Loyalists to emigrate from the colonies.
D They reinforced a negative opinion about British actions.
One way both men and women supported the
American Revolution was by
A
B
C
D
serving in state legislatures.
enlisting in the Continental Army.
participating in boycotts of imported goods.
voting for delegates to the Constitutional
Convention.
Many African Americans supported the
American Revolution because they
A
B
C
D
wanted to preserve the Southern economic system.
expected to get land when the war was over.
believed they would gain their freedom.
hoped to earn free passage to Africa.
Why did some African Americans join the
Continental Army during the
American Revolution?
A They promised loyalty to America in return for land.
B They followed the orders of slave owners to fight the
British.
C They believed a victorious Great Britain would send them
to Africa.
D They hoped a victorious America would reward them with
freedom.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point
in the American Revolution?
A The Hessian fighters would no longer fight for Great
Britain.
B The British military was forced to surrender the city of
Boston.
C Shipments of food could now reach Americans at Valley
Forge.
D France was persuaded to give military assistance to the
Americans.
Before 1776, few American colonists believed
that independence from Great Britain was a
good idea. What happened in 1776
to cause more people to support
the idea of a revolution?
A
B
C
D
George III became king of England.
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense.
The Federalist Papers were published in New York.
Parliament banned colonial trade with the West
Indies.
Which battle convinced the British to end its
empire in the American colonies?
A
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
One reason it took the states from 1777 to 1781
to ratify the Articles of Confederation was the
dispute that focused on
A
B
C
D
national military requirements.
foreign relationships.
western land claims.
local elections.
The Articles of Confederation gave the
power to enforce laws to the
A
B
C
D
legislative branch.
individual states.
chief executive.
federal courts.
The framers of the Articles of Confederation
did not create a strong central
government because they
A
B
C
D
feared tyrannical rule.
hoped a monarchy would arise.
feared indirect contact between states.
believed the church should have supreme authority.
What was the main result of the
Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
A
B
C
D
Paul Revere became a national hero.
The British captured southern seaports.
The United States won its independence.
American support for the war fell
dramatically.
Who wrote Common Sense?
A
B
C
D
John Adams
John Hancock
Thomas Paine
George Washington
This passage was most likely written by
I have never met a man, either in England or America,
who hath not confessed his opinion, that a separation
between the two countries, would take place one time or
other. And there is no instance in which we have shown
less judgment, than in endeavoring to describe, what we
call, the ripeness or fitness of the Continent for
Independence.
A
B
C
D
Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.
Alexander Hamilton in The Federalist Papers.
William Penn in his treaty with the Indians.
Thomas Paine in Common Sense.
One reason the Founding Fathers replaced the
Articles of Confederation in 1787
was that the Articles failed
A
B
C
D
to protect the rights of slaves.
to establish a legislative body.
to resolve trade disputes between states.
to include representation from all the states.
One main problem of the Articles of
Confederation was that
A
B
C
D
the president could easily veto laws.
the legislature had difficulty enacting laws.
the trade between states was too restrictive.
the rights of taxpayers were severely limited.
This quotation
indicates that the
Articles of
Confederation most
closely resembled
A
B
C
D
a bill of rights.
a treaty among countries.
an unwritten constitution.
a statement of grievances.
The main goal of the Northwest Ordinance
of 1787 was
A
B
C
D
to prevent Canadian settlers from moving south.
to provide a way for new territories to join the Union.
to provide for seizure of land from Native Americans.
to prevent the legalization of slavery in the Confederacy.
According to the Northwest Ordinance, a
territory could apply for statehood when the
A
B
C
D
people elected a legislature.
inhabitants voted to become a state.
residents adopted a state constitution.
population reached sixty thousand people.
The best title for this list is the
A
B
C
D
Albany Plan.
Monroe Doctrine.
Northwest Ordinance.
Missouri Compromise.
Why did James Madison write some
of The Federalist Papers?
A
B
C
D
He did not support the new U.S. Constitution.
He did not want the United States to go to war.
He wanted to be president of the United States.
He wanted to respond to critics of the U.S. Constitution.
The framers of the U.S. Constitution viewed
natural rights as rights
A
B
C
D
established by kings.
created by the people.
granted by government.
protected by the government
Based on this quote, which political party was
Patrick Henry most likely a member of?
My political curiosity…leads me to ask: Who
authorized them to speak the language of We
the people, instead of We the states?
— Patrick Henry 1787
A
B
C
D
Democrat
Federalist
Republican
Anti-Federalist
To prevent tyranny, the writers of the
U. S. Constitution established
A
B
C
D
political parties.
presidential advisors.
separation of powers.
executive departments.
What experience led the Founding Fathers
to create a limited government
with divided powers?
A The election of colonial assemblies in New England.
B The abuses by Patriot soldiers during the
Revolutionary War.
C The creation of new colonies from Native American
territory.
D The tyranny of the British king after the French and
Indian War.
Some of the functions of our national
government are also carried out by state
governments. This is called
A
B
C
D
separation of powers.
checks and balances.
popular sovereignty.
concurrent powers.
One way federal government powers
are limited is that the
A
B
C
D
president can veto Supreme Court decisions.
state governors can nullify United States laws.
Bill of Rights protects the freedoms of citizens.
state constitutions set qualifications for Congress.
An open and public political debate held in a city
park is an example of people exercising
A
B
C
D
freedom of religion and right to petition.
freedom of speech and right to assemble.
freedom of the press and right to due process.
freedom of religion and the right to bear arms.
What is the most significant difference between
the First Amendment and the Sixth Amendment?
First Amendment
Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof; or abridging the
freedom of speech, or of the press;
or the right of the people peaceably
to assemble…
Sixth Amendment
In all criminal prosecutions, the
accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial…and to
have the assistance of counsel for
his defense.
A The Sixth Amendment only protects people who can afford a lawyer,
while the First Amendment only protects religious leaders.
B The First Amendment only protects political leaders, while the Sixth
Amendment protects ordinary citizens as well.
C The First Amendment protects everyone, while the Sixth
Amendment protects people accused of a crime.
D The First Amendment has no limits, while the Sixth Amendment
has many limits.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the U. S. Supreme
Court supported the principle of
A
B
C
D
popular sovereignty.
implied powers.
judicial review.
due process.
The effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in
McCulloch v. Maryland is that
A
B
C
D
voting can be completed in private.
the U.S. Congress can regulate trade.
federal laws are superior to state laws.
the president can be sued by U.S. citizens.
Which of the following was made possible by
the ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
A
B
C
D
Congress can override a presidential veto.
The president can veto an act of Congress.
Congress can impeach a Supreme Court justice.
The Supreme Court can nullify a law passed by
Congress.
Which was a cause of the War of 1812?
A The U.S. government claimed British territory.
B The British refused to respect neutral trading rights.
C The British navy attacked U.S. citizens living in
Mexico.
D The United States refused to allow British ships in its
ports.
Which demonstrated that executive power can
be expanded by presidential actions?
A
B
C
D
enactment of the Northwest Ordinance
purchase of the Louisiana Territory
establishment of the National Bank
organization of the Federalist Party
Which statement does
the timeline support?
A
B
C
D
Great Britain won the last battle of the war.
The war was fought entirely from battleships.
The United States had Native American allies.
News was slow reaching military commanders.
Which was a result of the building
of the railroads?
A
B
C
D
Canals were built in the Southwest.
Seaports next to railroads lost business.
Markets were expanded for U.S. goods.
Cities without railroads gained population.
Which immigrant group best
completes the diagram?
A
B
C
D
Germans
Chinese
Italians
Dutch
Which was a result of
the innovation shown
on the map above?
A
B
C
D
The settlement of Western territories increased.
The cost of transporting goods rose significantly.
Water routes were no longer used to transport raw materials.
Railroads were more numerous in the South than in the
North.
In the 1850s, slavery was sustained primarily by
a growing European demand for Southern
A
B
C
D
tea.
sugar.
cotton.
tobacco.
Which statement best explains why the
Southern economy was dependent on
cotton by the 1850s?
A
B
C
D
Banks did not operate in the South.
Industry was not developed in the South.
Wool production was opposed in the South.
Protective tariffs limited profits in the South.
One effect of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin was that
A
B
C
D
textile mills produced less cloth.
wheat farmers planted fewer acres.
cotton cloth became less expensive.
plantation slaves worked fewer hours.
Which was most responsible for sustaining
slavery in the 19th century?
A
B
C
D
the demand for Southern agricultural products
the absence of a rigid social class structure
the desire to educate African Americans
the need for profits to build railroads
Dependence on slavery in the South before
the Civil War resulted in
A
B
C
D
a large immigrant population.
slow industrial development.
fast growth of universities.
a large middle class.
Which statement about Evans is
supported by the quotation?
My father was owned by a rich old boss named Captain
Bullmay…De [The] Ulriches sold me when I was a girl to Dr.
Odem…and I worked in his field, spun thread to make cloth,
pulled fodder [livestock food],…and after a while…he swapped
me off for two boys. My new owner was Gilbert Faulkner…I
worked in de [the] field for him until we was sot [set] free.
— Ann Ulrich Evans, 1937
A She lived in the South.
B She owned a cotton farm.
C She learned to work in a textile mill.
D She used the Underground Railroad.
The Nullification Crisis of 1832 was directly
related to the issue of
A
B
C
D
slavery.
nationalism.
federal taxes.
protective tariffs.
Before the Civil War, Southerners argued that
high tariffs protected the interests of
A
B
C
D
Southern leaders.
Southern farmers.
Northern importers.
Northern industrialists.
In the above conversation, Harry, George, and
Tyler are discussing their support of
Harry: As citizens of South Carolina, we do not have to go along
with laws passed by the federal government if we think
they are unconstitutional.
George: The Tariff of 1828 is unconstitutional and unfair to the
South.
Tyler: All states should have the power to veto laws of the
national government.
A
B
C
D
freedom of the press.
individual state’s rights.
separation of church and state.
federal government’s authority.
President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian
Removal Act of 1830 because it would
A
B
C
D
combine many treaties made with various tribes.
protect Native American customs and culture.
encourage Native American land ownership.
make more land available to white settlers.
This type of thinking eventually led to the
The Indian tribes, by joining the British in the revolution,
had forfeited their rights to possession of lands within the
United States; the new country would be justified in
compelling the Indians to retire to Canada or to the
unknown areas beyond the Mississippi River.
Speech in Congress, 1783
A
B
C
D
War of 1812.
Monroe Doctrine.
Removal Act of 1830.
Northwest Ordinance.
One cause of the relocation of Native Americans
to Oklahoma Territory was the
A
B
C
D
concept of Manifest Destiny.
completion of the Erie Canal.
dispute over the Protective Tariff.
establishment of a National Bank.
The purpose of the Underground Railroad
was to help slaves by
A
B
C
D
teaching them literacy skills.
assisting with their escape to the North.
encouraging them to govern themselves.
offering them job opportunities in the West.
Nineteenth century abolitionists
were opposed to
A
B
C
D
the institution of slavery.
laws to protect workers’ rights.
the sale of alcoholic beverages.
voting rights for African Americans.
The text of this poster
indicates that
A
B
C
D
the North was a place of safety for slaves.
the North offered economic opportunity to slaves.
African Americans were often mistreated in the North.
African Americans achieved equal political
representation in the North.
Which utopian community developed into
a successful international corporation?
A
B
C
D
Brook Farm, Massachusetts
New Harmony, Indiana
Oneida, New York
Nauvoo, Illinois
Robert Owen established New Harmony Colony
mainly because he wanted
A to show how religious beliefs could increase industrial
profits.
B to create a community based on his father’s social theories.
C to profit from cheap labor in the United States.
D to start an experimental prison in Indiana.
Which event most influenced the formation
of utopian communities like
New Harmony and Oneida?
A
B
C
D
Second Great Awakening
Nullification Crisis
Mexican War
War of 1812
Which woman is most closely associated
with women’s suffrage?
A
B
C
D
Dorothea Dix
Abigail Adams
Harriet Tubman
Susan B. Anthony
How did the abolition movement
affect the women’s suffrage movement
in the 19th century?
A Women’s suffrage benefited from experiences gained
in the abolition movement.
B Women’s suffrage was abandoned as disagreements
emerged over the issue of slavery.
C Women’s suffrage lost support as reformers put their
energy into abolition.
D Women’s suffrage succeeded in enacting national
legislation to end slavery.
The headlines above are
most closely associated
with the work of
A
B
C
D
Lucretia Mott.
Dorothea Dix.
Harriet Tubman.
Susan B. Anthony.
In 1819, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams
described North America as
“our proper dominion.” What did he mean?
A The United States did not need to have a foreign policy.
B North America was too vast and unfamiliar to be
completely explored.
C Negotiations would prevent future border disputes with
Canada and Mexico.
D The destiny of the United States was to expand across
the entire continent.
Which statement best explains the concept
of Manifest Destiny?
A The United States is entitled to expand across the
continent.
B The United States should spread its culture around the
world.
C The American nation is filled with the creative energy of
immigrants.
D The western territories should remain under Native
American control.
The philosophy of Manifest Destiny is
most associated with
A
B
C
D
an increased national pride.
a desire to eliminate slavery.
a decreased interest in the past.
an interest in smaller government.
California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and
most of Arizona were part of the
A
B
C
D
Oregon Country.
Mexican Cession.
Gadsden Purchase.
Louisiana Purchase.
The conflict between the United States and
Mexico during the 1830s and 1840s resulted from
A
B
C
D
the discovery of oil in Texas.
the U.S. blockade of the Gulf Coast.
growing democratic reforms in Mexico.
increased U.S. immigration into Mexico.
During the 1840s, the United States’ commitment
to this concept led to conflicts with
A
B
C
D
Mexico and Britain.
Canada and Russia.
Spain and Mexico.
France and Spain.
Which U. S. president was responsible for
negotiating the Louisiana Purchase?
A
B
C
D
John Adams
James Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
This expedition was led by
In 1804 the U.S. Congress approved the exploration
of land from the western boundary of Louisiana to
the Pacific Ocean.
A
B
C
D
Jim Bridger.
Zebulon Pike.
Kit Carson and John Fremont.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
The Louisiana Purchase contributed to U.S.
economic growth by
A
B
C
D
supplying natural resources to the nation.
reducing the foreign debt of the government.
limiting the French presence in North America.
introducing Native American foods to the world.
What is the name of the darker shaded area?
A British Territory
B Spanish Territory
C Mexican Territory
D Louisiana Territory
Where did most immigrants to the United States
come from prior to the Civil War?
A
B
C
D
Greece and Italy
China and Japan
Mexico and Spain
Great Britain and Ireland
The increasing ethnic conflict within the
United States in the 19th century was
primarily a reaction to
A
B
C
D
abolition.
nationalism.
temperance.
immigration.
Irish immigration to the United States
led to increased Nativism in the
1840s because the Irish were
A
B
C
D
English speaking.
Roman Catholics.
going west to farm.
settling in urban areas.
Who first explored the path that became
known as the Oregon Trail?
A
B
C
D
fur trappers
English soldiers
gold prospectors
Spanish missionaries
Which trails provided the most direct route
fromIndependence, MO, to Los Angeles, CA?
A
B
C
D
abolition.
nationalism.
temperance.
immigration.
Which was a result of the discovery of
gold in California in 1848?
A
B
C
D
Many Native Americans benefited by selling land.
Few farmers remained in the area ten years later.
The state declared independence from Mexico.
The population of the region tripled within ten years.
Westward expansion was least beneficial to
A
B
C
D
miners.
merchants.
Irish immigrants.
Native Americans.
Which statement about
the California Gold Rush is true?
A
B
C
D
Native Americans united to stop the prospectors.
Native Americans viewed the migration as an invasion.
Miners bought most of their land from Native Americans.
Miners respected most of the treaties with Native
Americans.
The Cherokee were moved off their lands in the
1830s for all of the reasons listed except
1. Need for land
2. Racial prejudice
3. Discovery of gold
4. Food shortage
A 1.
B 2.
C 3.
D 4.
Before the Civil War, the economy of the South
mostly depended on cotton exports to
A
B
C
D
Great Britain.
Canada.
Mexico.
Spain.
Prior to the Civil War, Southern leaders tried
to maintain slavery mainly by
A importing more slaves into the South.
B investing in industries that needed slave labor.
C causing conflict between business and labor in
the North.
D keeping a balance between the numbers of free
and slave states.
One reason that abolition was generally
unpopular among northern business
owners was that
A
B
C
D
many Southern farmers purchased slaves in the North.
many Southern leaders were originally from the North.
Northern textile mills depended on the South for cotton.
Northern factories relied on the South for machine parts.
How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854)
increase tensions between the
North and the South?
A It financed southern slave owners with federal tax
dollars.
B It approved a northern route for the transcontinental
railroad.
C It permitted banks to borrow money from wealthy
industrialists.
D It allowed the issue of slavery to be decided by
popular sovereignty.
Which man most likely said these words?
Now if it is deemed necessary that I should forfeit my
life…and mingle my blood further with the blood…of
millions in this slave country whose rights are
disregarded by wicked, cruel and unjust enactments, I
say let it be done.
—1859
A
B
C
D
Henry Clay
John Brown
Robert E. Lee
Stephen Douglas
The Dred Scott decision directly resulted in
A
B
C
D
strengthening the abolition movement in the North.
weakening the secession movement in the South.
electing Abraham Lincoln as president.
overturning the Fugitive Slave Law.
Many Southerners believed that the election
of Abraham Lincoln would lead to
A
B
C
D
additional slave states in the union.
increased representation for slave states.
secession of Southern states from the union.
decreased industrialization in Southern states.
What term best completes the graphic?
A
B
C
D
Slavery
Tariffs
Immigration
Foreign trade
What caused the actions described
in this headline?
A
B
C
D
Southern alarm that the government would increase tariffs
Southern fear that the government would abolish slavery
Northern worry about Southern territorial expansions
Northern anger over Southern property seizures