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APUSH Semester test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Colonists from what European nation generally had the most cooperative relations with American Indians? | France |
| What was the significance of he cryptic message "CROATOAN"? | It was all that was left of a failed attempt by the British to settle in Roanoke. |
| What was on o the problems that led to "the Starving Time" in the early years?" | The emphasis on acquiring gold and silver contributed to the high mortality rate |
| In the seventeenth century, the earliest British colonies in Virginia were saved from economic ruin by what? | The introduction of tobacco cultivation. |
| Which best describes a problem like Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia in 1685? | A conflict between wealthy eastern colonists and settlers seeking protection on Virginia's western frontier. |
| What was the major purpose of the Maryland Act of Toleration of 1649? | It protected Catholic rights in Maryland from the influx of Protestant Colonists |
| What is a FALSE statement about early settlement in the Chesapeake and New England? | The Virginia colony had friendly relations with Native Americans while the Pilgrims were actively hostile. |
| What is a FALSE statement about the Massachusetts Bay Puritans? | They Supported Roger Williams and his views towards religion and Native Americans. |
| What was the goal of the Massachusetts Bay Puritans under the leadership of Governor John Winthrop? | A model community promoting government with strict religious principles. |
| Which statement BEST describes ideas that caused the division between Anne Hutchinson and Puritan church? | Hutchinson openly promoted the idea of a personal relationship with God without the guidance of church leaders. |
| The majority of colonists who migrated to Virginia and Maryland during the 17th century were best described as what? | Indentured servants |
| What was the significance of King Phillip's War? | A conflict between Native Americans and New England settlers. |
| Why were Quakers unique among the religious groups that settled in North America during the seventeenth century? | Allowed women to speak publicly in their religious meetings. |
| Besides serving as a haven for formerly imprisoned debtors, why was the colony of Georgia founded? | Military buffer against Native Americans in Spanish Florida. |
| The chief purpose of mercantilism was to do what? | Strengthen the economy and power of the parent country. |
| Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Navigation Acts in the colonies? | Colonial merchants were encouraged by the Crown to increase trade with Spain, France, and the Dutch. |
| Which of the following was NOT true of the life in colonial America? | Slaves insurrections like the Stono Rebellion led to more humane treatment of slaves throughout the South. |
| Which statement most accurately explains how religious toleration developed in America? | Because so many immigrants with different religious backgrounds settled in America, it was impossible to impose a single religion. |
| Why have historians labeled the period of colonial history before 1763 as one of "salutary neglect"? | British inattention to enforcing colonial policy led to colonial growth and prosperity. |
| Between 1700 and 1750, what characterized the relationship between the British Empire and American colonies? | Most Americans believing in the benefits of belonging to the Empire while Distrusting eachother |
| Why was Ben Franklins Albany Plan significant? | Proposed a colonial union for defense against the Indians. |
| The proclamation line of 1763 was designed to do what? | Limit western expansion of colonial sttlement |
| What was the major consequence of the French and Indian war 1754-1763? | Imposition of new taxes on the British North American soliders |
| Why did the stamp act create great fury in the colonies? | This was the first time that Parliament imposed an internal or excise tax on the colonies to raise revenue. |
| The American colonists slogan "No taxation without representation" was a rejection of what? | Virtual representation |
| Which method of colonial resistance achieved the greatest success in reversing Parliamentary legislation before the Revolutionary War? | Boycotts of British goods |
| Why was the Quartering Act resented by the colonists? | Colonial contributions of lodging and supplies for British troops were made mandatory. |
| what was NOT a provision of the intolerable acts? | The creation of colonial-controlled legislator |
| What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation? | They denied the government the ability to tax the states |
| Why was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Significant? | Defined the process by which territories could become states. |
| What movement was strengthened by Shay's Rebellion? | Produce a new national constitution to provide for national defense |
| What was NOT part of the "Great Compromise" or the "Three-Fifths Compromise" at the 1787 Constitutional Convention? | Slavery would be prohibited in the Northwest Territoy |
| Why did anit-Federalists oppose the ratification of the Constitution? | It provided for a national government that was too strong, it did not list the natural rights of its citizens, It subordinated the power of the stat governments to that of a federal government, It favored the aristocratic and wealthy interests over those |
| What were the beliefes of the Federalists of the 1790's? | A strong central government and a well developed economy. |
| What is the significance of the elastic clause? | To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution of foregoing powers and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the US |
| Which was NOT part of secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamiltons financial program? | Tax exemptions and subsidy payments to farmers |
| To win support for the federal assumption of state debts, Hamilton's supporters negotiated what bargain? | Called for the construction of new national capital on the banks of the Potomac River |
| What was Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794? | Personally led an army of nearly 15.000 men into Pennsylvania. |
| What was the intent of the Alien and Sedition Acts? | Weaken the opponents of John Adams and the Federalists |
| What was Jefferson's hope for the future of the United states economy? | Independent owners of small farms |
| Why was Jefferson reluctant to accept the Louisiana Purchase treaty? | He doubted that he had constitutional authority for such a purchase. |
| What were effects of Eli Whitney's cotton gin and the use of interchangeable party? | Decreased use of slave labor in the South |
| Why was the Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison significant? | It expanded the power of the federal judiciary by establishing the right to review a law's constitutionality |
| What were conditions that contributed to 1816-1824 being know as the "Era of Good Feelings?" | The United States was at peace with Brittian Spain and France. Withe the demise of the Federalist party, there was only on major political party, |
| What is significant about the "corrupt bargain?" | Clay's support for Adams in the House resulted in Clay's appointment as secretary of state. |
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