U.S. History
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In the 1850s, the phrase “Bleeding Kansas”
was used to describe clashes between
A. proslavery and antislavery groups
B. Spanish landowners and new American
settlers
C. Chinese and Irish railroad workers
D. Native American Indians and white settlers
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A. proslavery and antislavery groups
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Abolition, the Underground Railroad, and the
Dred Scott decision would all be included in a
discussion of—
A. federalism
B. popular sovereignty
C. states rights
D. blockades
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C. states rights
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How did the Missouri Compromise resolve a
conflict between the North and the South?
A. It maintained a balance of slave and free
states in the Senate.
B. It maintained a balance of state
representation in the House of
Representatives.
C. It brought an end to the Civil War.
D. It established the Fugitive Slave Law.
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A. It maintained a balance of slave and free
states in the Senate.
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People accused of being a fugitive slave could be held
without an arrest warrant. They had no right to a trial
by jury. Instead a federal commissioner ruled on each
case. The commissioner received five dollars for
releasing the defendant and ten dollars for turning the
defendant over to the slaveholder.
The scenario described above would apply to which of
the following—
A. Kansas-Nebraska Act
B. Missouri Compromise
C. Compromise of 1850
D. Dred Scott v Sandford
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C. Compromise of 1850
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In 1854, Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois drafted a bill to
organize territorial government. He proposed that it
be divided into two territories. To get southern
support for the bill Douglas suggested the issue be
settled by popular sovereignty. Even though the bill
angered opponents of slavery it passed.
The scenario above would apply to the following—
A. Dred Scott v Sandford
B. Kansas-Nebraska Act
C. Missouri Compromise
D. Compromise of 1850
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B. Kansas-Nebraska Act
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Which of the following was a result of the
Compromise of 1850?
A. Owning slaves was forbidden in
Washington, D.C.
B. Slavery was permitted in the new state of
California.
C. Importation of slaves from Africa was
declared illegal.
D. Runaway slaves had to be returned to
Southern owners.
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D. Runaway slaves had to be returned to
Southern owners.
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From 1820 to 1865, the debates over nullification,
protective tariffs, and the spread of slavery into the
new territories concerned the constitutional issue of
the
A. balance of power between the federal and state
governments
B. balance between the rights of individuals and the
need to maintain order
C. protection of the rights of ethnic and racial groups
D. separation of power between the executive and
legislative branches
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A. balance of power between the federal and
state governments
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Which event was the immediate cause of the
secession of several Southern states from the Union in
1860?
A. the Dred Scott decision, which declared that all
prior compromises on the extension of slavery into
the territories were unconstitutional
B. the Missouri Compromise, which kept an even
balance between the number of free and slave states
C. the raid on the Federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry,
which was led by the militant abolitionist John Brown
D. the election of President Abraham Lincoln, who
opposed the spread of slavery into the territories
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D. the election of President Abraham Lincoln,
who opposed the spread of slavery into the
territories
One impact of President Abraham Lincoln’s
Emancipation Proclamation, on January 1, 1863,
was slavery would be illegal in the—
 A. United States and the Confederacy
 B. United States, its territories, and the border
states
 C. states or parts of states remaining in rebellion
 D. parts of the Confederacy then under federal
control
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C. states or parts of states remaining in
rebellion
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An effect of the Confederate firing on Fort
Sumter in 1861 was?
A. The election of Abraham Lincoln.
B. The declaration of the Emancipation
Proclamation.
C. The passing of the 13th, 14th, and 15th
Amendments.
D. The start of the Civil War.
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D. The start of the Civil War.
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General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House
in Virginia. It was here where he launched an attack to
break through the Union forces. What would you
conclude was the overriding reason for his ultimate
loss in this battle?
A. The railroad carrying reinforcements was attacked
further south
B. The Confederate army was cut off by Sheridan’s
cavalry
C. Lack of reliable intelligence about opposing
strength
D. The failure of the Union Calvary
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C. Lack of reliable intelligence about
opposing strength
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In the United States, which situation that developed
during the Civil War helped lead to the rapid
development of big business?
A. The large Southern factories that had competed
with Northern factories were destroyed during the
war.
B. The Union government granted very large
contracts for war supplies to Northern manufacturers.
C. The government operated and consolidated most
of the Northern manufacturing companies during the
war.
D. Northern business took over much of the European
trade lost by the South due to the war.
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B. The Union government granted very large
contracts for war supplies to Northern
manufacturers.
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The slave rebellions like the one led by Nat
Turner resulted in the passing of what policy?
A. The Kansas-Nebraska Act
B. Fugitive Slave Act
C. Popular Sovereignty
D. The Turner Slave Act
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B. Fugitive Slave Act
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Between 1870 and 1900, the city became a symbol of
a new America which attracted many people. Workers
were drawn by economic opportunity and the promise
of a more exciting life. Why was there an increase in
the jobs available at factories in big cities?
A. The people provided cheap labor with the many
jobs available
B. The businesses saw the need for additional
regulations
C. Businesses knew workers were going to have to
come from somewhere
D. The people were able to adapt to the everchanging conditions of the cities
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A. The people provided cheap labor with the
many jobs available
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Which of these documents established the
principle of the United States as a federal
union?
A. the Declaration of Independence
B. the Bill of Rights
C. the Mayflower Compact
D. the United States Constitution
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D. the United States Constitution
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The Articles of Confederation gave the
government the power to—
A. allow states sovereignty
B. appoint Supreme Court justices
C. elect a federal leader
D. regulate commerce
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A. allow states sovereignty
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The 3rd Amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. states
that, “No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in
any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time
of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.”
What brought about the need for this amendment
according to the Founding Fathers?
A. A prior King of England abused civil liberties of his
subjects through the Quartering Act
B. The perception that this type of quartering might
happen with the new King in charge
C. It was omitted in the Declaration of Independence
D. Founders wanted to ensure the people had a
designated right to prevent unreasonable searches
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A. A prior King of England abused civil
liberties of his subjects through the
Quartering Act
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Which possible way can the Executive Branch
check the Judiciary Branch?
A. Recess appointments
B. Force adjournment
C. Power to appoint judges
D. Veto power
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C. Power to appoint judges
(The president appoints/chooses the new
judges when one retires, or dies)
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Why did writers of the U.S. Constitution ensure
that there was a provision for “limited
government”?
A. They felt that government should intervene to
promote equality and opportunity
B. Government should be in charge of regulation
of property and wealth redistribution
C. They held that the government should have
unlimited sovereignty over its subjects
D. They patterned it after the Magna Carta
which stood as an exemplar of a document
limiting sovereignty
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D. They patterned it after the Magna Carta
which stood as an exemplar of a document
limiting sovereignty
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After the Election of 1800 it was decided that
candidates would run specifically for the
office of Vice-President. This change in the
U.S. Constitution was accomplished by the—
A. 12th Amendment
B. 13th Amendment
C. 18th Amendment
D. 19th Amendment
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A. 12th Amendment
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Which event caused anti-British feelings?
A. Boston Tea Party
B. Boston Massacre
C. Continental Congress
D. Boycott of British goods
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B. Boston Massacre
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As a result of President Andrew Jackson’s
policies, Native American Indians were
A. relocated to reservations in Mexico
B. forcibly removed to areas west of the
Mississippi River
C. gradually allowed to return to their
ancestral lands
D. given United States citizenship
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B. forcibly removed to areas west of the
Mississippi River