US History Midterm Review II

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    The necessity of modifying the U.S. Constitution was due to the framers failure to make adequate provisions to protect personal ___________

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  • 2. 

    The French & Indian War has also been called the __________ War

  • 3. 

    Which ammendment abolished slavery and prohibited involuntary servitude?

    • 13

    • 14

    • 15

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
  • 4. 

    The slave trade in America was inclusive of more than 4 million slaves

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    The Boston Tea Party took place in 

    Correct Answer
    1773
  • 6. 

    The writ of assistance, stamp act and the harbor blockade were all considered to be _____________ Acts by the colonists

    Correct Answer
    Intolerable
    Coercive
  • 7. 

    Which of the following wars are listed in chronological order correctly?

    • Revolutionary, Seven Year , 1812

    • Revolutionary, 1812, Civil War

    • French & Indian, Civil War, Revolutionary

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Revolutionary, 1812, Civil War
  • 8. 

    The south was referred to as the confederacy due to their staunch support of the articles of confederation

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 9. 

    Alger Hiss was tried and accused of giving secrets to the Russia

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Alger Hiss actually faced perjury charges for lying about giving information to the Soviets

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  • 10. 

    The Compromise of 1820 averted sectional conflict by

    • Removing federal troops from the south

    • Preserving the balance of power between free and slave states

    • Implementing a more stringent Fugitive Slave Law

    • Lowering tariff rates

    • Eliminating the constitutional ban on the importation of the slaves

    Correct Answer
    A. Preserving the balance of power between free and slave states
  • 11. 

    The first slaves were brought to America by 

    • German Hessians

    • Dutch Merchants

    • Colonial Settlers

    Correct Answer
    A. Dutch Merchants
  • 12. 

    The proclamation of 1763 established colonial settlers authority to operate freely within America and spawned their ability to move Westward

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 13. 

    Samuel Gompers

    • Used the state militia to break up the Boston police strike

    • Led the American Federation of Labor

    • Directed President FDR's War Labor Board

    • Advocated Socialism as head of the INdustrial Workers of the World

    Correct Answer
    A. Led the American Federation of Labor
  • 14. 

    Chrispus Attickus and many other valiant men died senselessly during Shay's Rebellion

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 15. 

    The process of Filibustering on a bill is best accomplished in 

    • Executive Cabinet meetings

    • Judicial Review of the Supreme Court

    • During House of Representative assemblies

    • During Senatorial Sessions

    Correct Answer
    A. During Senatorial Sessions
  • 16. 

    Jamestown was the very first settlement ever attempted in the Americas

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Actually there was an early settlement that settled up north and failed to survive the winter months and had to return home

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  • 17. 

    During the McCarthy Era, Americans were greatly concerned about Socialism and a poor economy

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    McCarthyism was mostly focused on communism and its impact on the world.

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  • 18. 

    Congress is made up of several internal committees such as

    • Public Health and Safety Commission

    • Ways & Means

    • House of Representatives

    Correct Answer
    A. Ways & Means
  • 19. 

    The transcontinental railway was established in 

    • 1754

    • 1863

    • 1859

    Correct Answer
    A. 1859
  • 20. 

    In the trial of Peter Zenger of 1734, the Supreme Court acquitted him of 

    • Treason

    • Seditious libel

    • Unlawful protests

    • Improper religious activity

    Correct Answer
    A. Seditious libel
    Explanation
    John Peter Zenger was accused of publishing seditious libel because he criticized the governor of New York

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