United States History Final Study Guide (Part to 1799)

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1 United States History Final Study Guide (Part to 1799) Name: Period: Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper to prepare for the final test on. 1 The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of geographical feature? 2 The king and Parliament viewed the American colonies as what? 3 What act taxed almost all printed material in the colonies? 4 Who led the Green Mountain Boys? 5 What was the name of the African American killed in the Boston Massacre? 6 The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence was? 7 Who ran the first post office established by the Second Continental Congress? 8 Who wrote Common Sense? 9 To search a colonist's house, a British customs officer presented what document? 10 Which act gave the British Parliament the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies "in all cases"? 11 Colonial leaders used the Boston Massacre killings as what? 12 "The shot heard 'round the world" refers to the actions of the minutemen at? 13 Which colonists did not consider unfair taxes a good reason for rebellion? 14 Which colonists wanted to fight the British for American independence?

2 15 The colonists expressed their desire for peace in what document? When the enemy were landed, to the number of 2500, as we are since informed, being the light infantry and the grenadiers of the army with a complete train of artillery, howitzers and field pieces, drawn by 200 sailors, and commanded by the most gallant and experienced officers of the last war;... The fire from the ships and artillery of the enemy was horrid and amazing; the first onset of the soldiers was bold and fierce, but they were received with equal courage; at length the 38th regiment gave way, and the rest recoiled.... The number of the King's troops killed and wounded are three times our loss.... [T]he ground was covered with officers. The cannon was dreadful. The King's troops began firing at a great distance, being scarce of ammunition deferred our fire. Letter written by a colonial officer, This eyewitness account of the Battle of Bunker Hill shows that. A. the Americans were terrified and almost ran B. the fighting was fierce C. both sides lost the same number of soldiers D. the British troops were cowardly... The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.... If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!... Gentlemen may cry peace, peace but there is no peace. The war is actually begun!... Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish?... Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! Speech to the Second Virginia Convention, In this speech, Patrick Henry declares that. A. the American colonies should be careful B. war is unavoidable and he welcomes it C. an appeal to the British parliament is necessary D. liberty cannot be won by fighting

3 WHEN, in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands, which have connected them with another, and 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. We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.... Declaration of Independence 18. The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain rights. What are they? A. separate and equal stations C. dissolve political bonds B. life, liberty, and equality D. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 19 (1 point) Many of the ideas stated in this excerpt were drawn from the writings of what English philosopher? A. John Hancock C. John Locke B. Richard Henry Lee D. Samuel Johnson 20 Based on the time line, what event occurred in the same year that Louis XVI became the king of France? A. Boston Tea Party C. Declaration of Independence signed B. Battles of Lexington and Concord D. none of the above

4 21 In what state were the battles of Lexington and Concord fought? A. New Hampshire C. Rhode Island B. Connecticut D. Massachusetts 22 The battles of Lexington and Concord were fought. A. on the same day C. both A & B B. at the same exact location D. neither A nor B 23 On Christmas night 1776, the Patriots scored a victory where? 24 Where did the Patriot forces endure a winter of terrible suffering? 25 The French announced support for the United States after the American victory at? 26 The British agreed to recognize the United States as an independent nation after the victory at? 27 To spy on the British, which Patriot disguised himself as a Dutch school teacher? 28 The French nobleman who became Washington's trusted aide was?

5 29 Which Patriot's famous words were "I have not yet begun to fight"? 30 What was the Hessians main goal for winning the war? 31 What is an appropriate title for this map? A. The Battle at the Cape C. B. Chesapeake Bay War D. The Battle of Yorktown The Cornwallis Retreat 32 Based on the map, the navy of which country played a decisive role at Yorktown? A. France C. United States B. England D. Poland 33 What is the Bill of Rights? 34 Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave citizenship to all people born in the United States and made equal protection under the law. 35 The U.S. Constitution currently has how many articles and how many amendments?

6 36 Since the passage of the Twenty-second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the only way a president can serve more than eight years is A. if he is elected more than once. B. if he is elected more than twice. C. if he served more than two years of another person s term. D. if he served two years or less of another person s term. 37 To become president, a candidate must receive a majority of the votes. 38 The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees which rights? 39 How old must a person be to run for President, the Senate and the House of Representatives? (All Three) 40 Based on the chart, how can the executive branch check the powers of the legislative branch? A. It can declare acts of legislation unconstitutional. B. It can veto legislation. C. It can refuse to approve treaties. D. It can appoint judges. 41 How many members are there in the House of Representatives, Senate and Supreme Court? (Three answers)

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8 United States History Final (Part to 1799) Answer Section MULTIPLE CHOICE 1 REF: page 123 NAT: NCSS.VI.F NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 123, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 2 REF: page 123 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 123, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 3 REF: page 124 NAT: NCSS.II.C NCSS.VI.F NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 124, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 4 REF: page 136 NAT: NCSS.IX.B NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 136, and in the Reading 5 REF: page 127 NAT: NCSS.IX.B NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 127, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 2. For additional practice, visit this book's 6 REF: page 141 NAT: NCSS.IX.B NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 141, and in the Reading

9 Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 7 REF: page 139 NAT: NCSS.VI.C NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 139, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 8 REF: page 140 NAT: NCSS.VI.F NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 140, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 9 REF: page 123 NAT: NCSS.II.C NCSS.VI.F NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 123, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 10 REF: page 125 NAT: NCSS.VI.D NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 125, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 11 REF: page 127 NAT: NCSS.II.C NCSS.VI.F NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 127, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 2. For additional practice, visit this book's 12 REF: page 135 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 135, and in the Reading 13 REF: page 137 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 137, and in the Reading

10 14 REF: page 137 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 137, and in the Reading 15 REF: page 140 NAT: NCSS.IX.B NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 140, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 16 REF: page 137 MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 137, and in the Reading. 17 REF: page 136 NAT: NCSS.II.C NCSS.VI.F MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 136, and in the Reading 18 REF: page 142 NAT: NCSS.II.B NCSS.VI.F MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 142, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 19 REF: page 141 NAT: NCSS.VI.A NCSS.VI.H NCSS.X.A MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 141, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 5, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 20 REF: page 133 NAT: NCSS.II.B NCSS.III.C MSC: Document Based Question

11 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 133, and in the Reading 21 REF: page 135 NAT: NCSS.III.B NCSS.IX.B MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 135, and in the Reading 22 REF: page 135 NAT: NCSS.II.B NCSS.III.B NCSS.IX.B MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 135, and in the Reading 23 REF: page 158 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 158, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 24 REF: page 162 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 162, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 2. For additional practice, visit this book's 25 REF: page 161 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 161, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 2. For additional practice, visit this book's 26 REF: page 177 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 177, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 27 REF: page 156

12 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 156, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 28 REF: page 163 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 163, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 2. For additional practice, visit this book's 29 REF: page 170 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 170, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 3. For additional practice, visit this book's 30 REF: page 155 NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 155, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 1. For additional practice, visit this book's 31 REF: page 176 NAT: NCSS.III.C MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 176, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 32 REF: page 176 NAT: NCSS.III.B NCSS.IX.B MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 176, and in the Reading Essentials and Note-Taking Guide, Chapter 6, Section 4. For additional practice, visit this book's 33 REF: page 217 pages NAT: NCSS.VI.E NCSS.X.A NCSS.X.B NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 217 and For additional practice, visit this book's 34 REF: page 238

13 NAT: NCSS.VI.B NCSS.VI.E NCSS.X.A NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 238. For additional practice, visit this book's 35 REF: pages NAT: NCSS.VI.E NCSS.X.A NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, pages For additional practice, visit this book's 36 REF: pages NAT: NCSS.VI.B NCSS.VI.E NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, pages For additional practice, visit this book's 37 REF page 230 NAT: NCSS.VI.B NCSS.VI.E NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 230. For additional practice, visit this book's 38 REF: page 236 NAT: NCSS.VI.E NCSS.X.A NCSS.X.B NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 236. For additional practice, visit this book's 39 REF: page 231 NAT: NCSS.VI.B NCSS.VI.E NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, page 231. For additional practice, visit this book's 40 REF: pages NAT: NCSS.III.C NCSS.VI.B NCSS.VI.E MSC: Document Based Question NOT: Learn more about this question in The American Journey, pages For additional practice, visit this book's