Westward Expansion/ Civil War 2015 Review
Westward Expansion, LA Purchase, War of 1812
- 1.
Complete the analogy Manifest Destiny:_______________ 13 colonies : Atlantic Ocean
- A.
Pacific Ocean
- B.
Atlantic Ocean
- C.
Mississippi River
- D.
Missouri River
Correct Answer
A. Pacific Ocean -
- 2.
Homesteading laws were desgined to attract which of the following groups?
- A.
Gold miners
- B.
Farmers
- C.
Trappers
- D.
Mountain men
Correct Answer
B. Farmers -
- 3.
President Thomas Jefferson was concerned about the LA Purchase because?
- A.
The new government could not afford the purchase of 15 million
- B.
The Constitution did not say anything about the president's right to purchase land
- C.
Spain was threatening to declare war on the US over the territory
- D.
France would kick the US off the land and contol the whole region
Correct Answer
B. The Constitution did not say anything about the president's right to purchase land -
- 4.
The LA purchase...?
- A.
Included all the territory east of the Mississippi River
- B.
Tripled the size of the US
- C.
Stretched all the way to the Pacific Ocean
- D.
Doubled the size of the US
Correct Answer
D. Doubled the size of the US -
- 5.
Why was NC concerned with the LA Purchase?
- A.
They thought the new land would eventually bring an end to slavery
- B.
They did not have the money to pay for the new land
- C.
It was too much land to gevern
- D.
They did not believe in manifest destiny
Correct Answer
A. They thought the new land would eventually bring an end to slavery -
- 6.
Who was sent to explore the LA territory in 1804?
- A.
Andrew Jackson/James Madison
- B.
Lewis/Clark
- C.
Washington/Franklin
- D.
Adams/Franklin
Correct Answer
B. Lewis/Clark -
- 7.
The Great Wagon Road was the Central pathway that most settlers used from 1735-1775 in the Southern US.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Who saved valuable documents during the War of 1812?
- A.
James Madison
- B.
Dolley Madison
- C.
Andrew Jackson
- D.
Thomas Jefferson
Correct Answer
B. Dolley Madison -
- 9.
Why was the War of 1812 known as the "War for Second Independence"?
- A.
The war was fought with the French
- B.
The war was fought against the British again- if the US lost, we could have been colonies again
- C.
The main reason it was called this is because it was the second time we went to war as a nation
- D.
No importance to this name at all, James Madison just called it this for memorial purposes
Correct Answer
B. The war was fought against the British again- if the US lost, we could have been colonies again -
- 10.
How did the War of 1812 greatly help the American economy?
- A.
The US made own goods and items since trade difficulties occurred with embargo and blockades
- B.
James Madison encouraged trade with the other nations of the world after the war
- C.
Native Americans gave up fighting with the US people and the economy began to grow
- D.
Thomas Jefferson sent the French out of the nation
Correct Answer
A. The US made own goods and items since trade difficulties occurred with embargo and blockades -
- 11.
Why was NC called the "Rip Van Winkle State"?
- A.
People farmed and grew only tobacco crops for export
- B.
People moved out of state, the economy was weak, lack of educational opportunities in the state,
- C.
People in NC decided to build and move the new capitol to Raleigh
- D.
People in NC disobeyed the leadership of NC and voted out all the leaders
Correct Answer
B. People moved out of state, the economy was weak, lack of educational opportunities in the state, -
- 12.
Why is Archibald Murphey important to NC?
- A.
Governor of NC in the 1800's
- B.
Reform leader of the 1800's in NC who tried to solve problems
- C.
Leader of the Trail of Tears
- D.
Leader of the Constitutional Convention of 1835
Correct Answer
B. Reform leader of the 1800's in NC who tried to solve problems -
- 13.
How did the new Constitution of 1835 in NC become more undemocratic?
- A.
Fewer leaders were elected to political office
- B.
The governor had complete power for several years before re-election had to occur
- C.
Free African Americans and Native Americans lost the right to vote
- D.
The people of the West(Backcountry) had little power in the government after 1835
Correct Answer
C. Free African Americans and Native Americans lost the right to vote -
- 14.
What Native American tribe was moved from NC during the Trail of Tears?
- A.
Cherokee
- B.
Catawba
- C.
Hatteras
- D.
Tuscarora
Correct Answer
A. Cherokee -
- 15.
How did the gold rush in NC impact the state?
- A.
The state experienced a long steady stream of gold being found in the state and the population of the state will grow
- B.
Gold coins were minted in the state which boosted the economy
- C.
New groups moved to state to mine for gold and new businesses were created
- D.
All of above
Correct Answer
D. All of above -
- 16.
Which of the following true statements does not belong with the concept of Manifest Destiny
- A.
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence
- B.
The LA Purchase doubled the size of the US and was acquired under Thomas Jefferson
- C.
The Monroe Doctrine was the basis of foreign policy in the US in 1823- the US became the defender of freedom for all of the nations of the Western Hemisphere
- D.
Native American removal was a painful part of our national history.
Correct Answer
A. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence -
- 17.
The US Constitution is the basis of all of the laws in the US.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
The Piedmont region is characterized by red clay soil, rolling hills and rapids.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
What war strategy did the South use to gain foreign support during the Civil War?
- A.
King Cotton Diplomacy
- B.
Trade restrictions
- C.
Bribing the French for their support
- D.
Blockade Runners
Correct Answer
A. King Cotton Diplomacy -
- 20.
When the Civil War began, what was the main purpose Lincoln gave for fighting this war?
- A.
To bring an end to slavery
- B.
To preserve the Union
- C.
To let the South know that he was the President and that he was in charge
- D.
Carry out total war and to destroy the enemy
Correct Answer
B. To preserve the Union -
- 21.
What was the most significant issue that led the Southern states to break away from the Union?
- A.
State Rights
- B.
Slavery
- C.
Creation of the Republican Party
- D.
Desire to create and form own nation
Correct Answer
A. State Rights -
- 22.
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
JeffersonDavis
- C.
Stonewall Jackson
- D.
Robert E.Lee
Correct Answer
B. JeffersonDavis -
- 23.
Which political party was against the spread of slavery into the new territories or states?
- A.
Democrat
- B.
Unionist
- C.
Republican
- D.
Whig
Correct Answer
C. Republican -
- 24.
Select the years for the Civil War.
- A.
1861-1865
- B.
1845-1865
- C.
1900-1910
- D.
1860-1870
Correct Answer
A. 1861-1865 -
- 25.
The Anaconda Plan was a war strategy that the Union used during the Civil War. Which of the following was not included in the military plan?
- A.
Conquering the Confederate Capital of Richomond, VA
- B.
Gain control of Mississippi River
- C.
Blockade Southern ports
- D.
King Cotton Diplomacy
Correct Answer
D. King Cotton Diplomacy -
- 26.
The Emancipation Proclamation main purpose would be...?
- A.
Declared all slaves to be free in those areas controlled by the Confederacy
- B.
Immediately freed all the slaves in the United States
- C.
Called for an end to the Civil War
- D.
Called for only slaves to be freed in the Northern states
Correct Answer
A. Declared all slaves to be free in those areas controlled by the Confederacy -
- 27.
Sherman targeted military and useable civilian resources to destroy the South's ability to fight and win the war. What type of war was this known as?
- A.
Blockade running
- B.
Anaconda Plan
- C.
King Cotton Diplomacy
- D.
Total war
Correct Answer
D. Total war -
- 28.
What is the main idea expressed in the Gettysburg Address?
- A.
The war must end quickly because causalities are too high
- B.
All men are equal
- C.
Slavery should end
- D.
The war should continue- total war was announced
Correct Answer
B. All men are equal -
- 29.
Who was the assassin of Lincoln?
- A.
John Adams
- B.
William Holden
- C.
John Wilkes Booth
- D.
Zebulon Vance
Correct Answer
C. John Wilkes Booth -
- 30.
Why was the Battle of Vicksburg a turning point in the Civil War?
- A.
The South gained full control of the Mississippi River
- B.
The North gained full control of the Mississippi River
- C.
The South surrendered after losing the battle
- D.
The North surrendered weapons at this battle
Correct Answer
B. The North gained full control of the Mississippi River -
- 31.
The Presidential Election of 1860 marked a turning point for the United States. Why?
- A.
The Southern states felt helpless after Lincoln's election and fearful that slavery would end in the US
- B.
The Northern states decided to end slavery after Lincoln was elected
- C.
The Northern states asked the new western states to ban slavery after 1860
- D.
The Southern states decided to ban slavery after Lincoln was elected
Correct Answer
A. The Southern states felt helpless after Lincoln's election and fearful that slavery would end in the US -
- 32.
What document did Lincoln draw inspiration from as he was writing the Gettysburg Address?
- A.
US Constitution
- B.
Articles of Confederation
- C.
Declaration of Independence
- D.
Treaty of Paris
Correct Answer
C. Declaration of Independence -
- 33.
What was the main purpose of the 13th Amendment?
- A.
Forgave the war debts of the Confederacy
- B.
Abolished slavery in the US
- C.
Lincoln gave his plan for reconstruction of the South
- D.
Gave voting rights to women
Correct Answer
B. Abolished slavery in the US -
- 34.
What event motivated Congress to pass the Homestead Act of 1862?
- A.
Civil War
- B.
Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
- C.
Building of cities
- D.
Gold Rush of 1848
Correct Answer
A. Civil War -
- 35.
Who was known as one of the original "frontier settlers"?
- A.
Daniel Boone
- B.
George Washington
- C.
James Madison
- D.
Thomas Jefferson
Correct Answer
A. Daniel Boone -
- 36.
Which of the following reasons would not be a reason why settlers moved west?
- A.
Search for gold, silver or other natural resources
- B.
Land opportunites
- C.
Religious opportunites
- D.
Wilderness/dangerous animals encounters/ exposure to harsh elements of weather
Correct Answer
D. Wilderness/dangerous animals encounters/ exposure to harsh elements of weather -
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