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Honors United States History II 18 Week Assessment Study Guide Mutiple Choice items The Great Awakening
The basic tenets and policies of the mercantilist system, theory, and philosophy
What was the role of the government under mercantilism? (be specific)
What was the role of colonies within the mercantilist system? (be specific)
The three legs of the triangular trade and the “Middle Passage” (what was exchanged by whom to
whom for what)?
the Seven Years’ War/French and Indian War between Great Britain and France (origins/causes;
consequences/outcomes; major campaigns, events, encounters, battles, figures, etc.)
George Washington’s involvement in the French and Indian War (e.g. Fort Duquesne,
Fort Necessity, Fort Pitt, etc.)
Other major inter-colonial wars (origins/causes; consequences/outcomes; major campaigns,
events, encounters, battles, figures, etc.)
War of Jenkins's Ear
War of the Austrian Succession
King William's War
Queen Anne’s War
What changes occurred in British imperial/colonial policies following the Seven Years’ War/prior to the American Revolution that helped precipitate the American Revolution? (i.e. trace the movement toward independence) Know both the British and colonial perspective(s)—i.e. how did both sides view the issues? The Proclamation of 1763
External/indirect taxation vs internal direct taxation
Sugar (Molasses) Act
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
Townshend Duties
Boston “Massacre”
Boston Tea Party
The Coercive and Restraining (aka “Intolerable”) Acts
How/why/to what extent did the colonists protest attempts by the Parliament to tax them?
Example(s): What was the meaning and intent/purpose of the protest “no
taxation without representation”?
non-importation/non-exportation agreements
colonial petitions
committees of correspondence
civil disobedience
town hall meetings
violent protests (aka “terrorism”)
Key figures mentioned on the exam:
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Crispus Attucks
Alexander Hamilton
Purpose, makeup, and results of the First Continental Congress
Purpose, makeup, and results of the Second Continental Congress
What was the balance sheet going into the American Revolution (i.e. what advantages/disadvantages did each side experience)? Explain the outcome(s) of the following revolutionary battles/campaigns: Lexington and Concord Bunker Hill Saratoga Yorktown What was the purpose, meaning, intent, and organization of the Declaration of Independence? List and explain the underlying principles of the U.S. Constitution What are the fundamental conditions/elements necessary for any republican system to be successful? What events/conditions contributed to the Franco‐American Treaty of 1778 (i.e. How/why did the two nations enter into a formal military alliance)? What is the significance of the Franco‐American Treaty of 1778? Why is the election of 1800 considered to be a pivotal election? Explain What type of “union” was established under the Articles of Confederation? The U.S. Constitution? What were the strengths and weaknesses/successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation? Why did the Confederation Congress pass the Northwest Ordinances of 1785 and 1787? Why are these two pieces of legislation considered to be important? What was the purpose, intent, and makeup of the Philadelphia (aka Federal or Constitutional) Convention? Why was it called? Who were the key delegates? Why? Who was among the notable absences? Why? What were the major challenges, issues, and compromises of the Philadelphia Convention? Explain. Explain the purpose, function, and operation of the electoral college mechanism/institution How/why did the electoral college fail to operate as intended during the elections of 1796 and 1800? In what way(s) was the electoral college amended following the election of 1800? Federalists vs Antifederalists:
Identify the profile, composition, and makeup of both the Federalists and the
Antifederalists.
Analyze the views of both the Federalists and the Antifederalists–what was each
faction for? What was each faction against? What were their respective motives,
goals, objectives, etc.?
What strategies, tactics, arguments, and methods were used by both sides in their
support or opposition of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
What were the various aspects of Hamilton’s financial program for the economic development of the United States? What aspect(s) of Hamilton’s financial program received the least support in Congress? Why? What were the origins/causes and consequences (outcomes) of: Shays’s Rebellion Whiskey Rebellion Analyze the challenges and issues faced by George Washington as President both internal and external What policies did George Washington adopt during his administration? Why? Foreign policies (e.g. Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793; Jay’s Treaty, Pinckney’s Treaty, etc.) Domestic policies (e.g. fiscal policy, monetary policy, Whiskey Rebellion, Amerindian relations—
e.g. Battle of Fallen Timers and the Treaty of Greenville—addressing increasing political partisanship, etc.) List and explain the important precedents (both legal and otherwise) established by George Washington What did George Washington declare in his Farewell Address? What factors, conditions, circumstances, issues, events, figures, and forces contributed to the formation of the first political party system? Explain Analyze the elections of 1796 and 1800 in terms of the following: The general context/background Major candidates (include the nominating process used) Backgrounds Views/ideas/values/beliefs/philosophies Party identification/affiliation (if pertinent) The campaigns conducted on their behalf (e.g. campaign strategies, campaign methods, etc.) Major issues Major events Election results (e.g. electoral vote, special circumstances such as a tie/no clear winner as well as the methods used to determine the winner, disputes/contests/fraud, etc.) Significance (e.g. the consequences resulting from the outcome of the election such as the impact on American history or politics and world events, any changes in election procedures, etc.) Origin(s), cause(s), and outcome(s) of the quasi (i.e. undeclared/unofficial) naval war between the United States and France (e.g. Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793, Jay’s Treaty in 1794, “Citizen” Genet, the XYZ affair, etc.) How did John Adams handle both foreign and domestic affairs? (Be specific) The XYZ Affair The Alien and Sedition Acts (Why were they passed? What areas did they legislate on? What was the public reaction/political fallout that resulted from their enactment?, etc.) Analyze Marbury vs. Madison in terms of: The context: Who was involved What events transpired Where did the action occur When did the events transpire Why were the events significant How did the case end up in the Supreme Court (i.e. how/why did the court have jurisdiction in this case)? What were the basic issues and arguments? What was the court’s ruling? What was the court’s reasoning? What is the significance of the case (i.e. were any precedents established? Were any policies enacted as a result of judicial activism? Did the ruling have any effects on either liberty or authority? Who wrote the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions? Why? What doctrine(s), premise(s), or theories did the resolutions assert? Open Ended prompt Standard 6.1
1)
The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights were designed to provide
a framework for the American system of government, while also
protecting individual rights. Discuss the debates about individual rights,
states’ rights, and how federal powers shaped the development of the
political institutions and practices of the new Republic.
Rubric:
The Response should include:
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A well organized, cohesive and structured response
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Introduction and concluding Statements
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Clear and concise examples
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Grammar, spelling
(See below)
A. Civics, Government, and
Human Rights
B. Geography, People, and the
Environment
C. Economics, Innovation, and
Technology
D. History, Culture, and
Perspectives
6.1.12.A.2.a Analyze the intellectual origins of the major
ideas expressed in the Declaration of
Independence.
6.1.12.A.2.b Evaluate the importance of the Declaration of
Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill
of Rights to the spread of democracy around
the world.
6.1.12.A.2.c Compare and contrast state constitutions,
including New Jersey’s 1776 constitution, with
the United States Constitution, and determine
their impact on the development of American
constitutional government.
6.1.12.A.2.d Compare and contrast the arguments of
Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the
ratification debates, and assess their
continuing relevance.
6.1.12.A.2.e Explain how judicial review made the
Supreme Court an influential branch of
government, and assess the continuing
impact of the Supreme Court today.
6.1.12.A.2.f Examine the emergence of early political
parties and their views on centralized
government and foreign affairs, and compare
these positions with those of today’s political
parties.
6.1.12.B.2.a Analyze how the United States has
attempted to account for regional differences
while also striving to create an American
identity.
6.1.12.B.2.b Evaluate the effectiveness of the Northwest
Ordinance in resolving disputes over Western
lands and the expansion of slavery.
6.1.12.C.2.a Analyze the problems of financing the
American Revolutionary War and dealing
with wartime inflation and profiteering.
6.1.12.C.2.b Explain the effects of inflation, debt, and
attempts by new state and national
governments to rebuild the economy by
addressing issues of foreign and internal
trade, banking, and taxation.
6.1.12.D.2.a Analyze contributions and perspectives of
African Americans, Native Americans, and
women during the American Revolution.
6.1.12.D.2.b Explain why American ideals put forth in the
Constitution (i.e., due process, rule of law,
and individual rights) have been denied to
different groups of people throughout time.
6.1.12.D.2.c Relate events in Europe to the development
of American trade and American foreign and
domestic policies.
6.1.12.D.2.d Analyze arguments for new women’s roles
and rights, and explain why 18th-century
society limited women’s aspirations.
6.1.12.D.2.e Determine the impact of African American
leaders and institutions in shaping free Black
communities in the North.