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U.S. Railroad Mileage 1830-1860
Year
1830
1840
1850
1860
Milage
23
2,818
9,021
30,626
Source: Historical Statistics of the United States
1 Based on the chart above, what conclusion can be drawn about railroad construction in the United
States?
A Railroad construction gradually decreased after 1860.
B As the country expanded, railroads became more important.
C Increased railroad usage contributed to the start of the Civil War.
D The steam locomotive was invented in 1830.
2 Which of these would complete the diagram?
A Alien and Sedition Acts
B U.S. Constitution
C Magna Carta
D Declaration of Independence
Disadvantages of the South
During the Civil War
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Smaller navy
Fewer railroads
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3 Which item would best complete the list?
A
Inexperienced military leaders
B
Lack of industries
C
Larger population
D
Lack of agricultural land
4 Which event in U.S. history would best complete the box above?
A Nullification Crisis
B American Revolution begins
C Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
D Completion of the Erie Canal
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5 Which of these is the best title for the time line above?
A The Common Man in Jacksonian America
B Events Leading to the Rise of an Industrial United States
C The Creation of Middle-Class America
D Events Leading to the Territorial Growth of the United States
your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
6 Which of the following best explains one of the changes in immigration shown on this graph?
A Free housing was offered to immigrants arriving after 1855.
B A famine plagued Ireland between 1845 and 1850.
C The German National Assembly passed a constitution in 1850.
D Labor strikes occurred in Great Britain between 1840 and 1845.
7Which of these is a correct interpretation of the information shown above?
A Total Confederate casualties were greater than total Union casualties.
B More Confederate soldiers died of wounds than of disease.
C More than twice as many Union soldiers died of disease than of wounds.
D Fewer soldiers fought for the Union than for the Confederacy.
8 Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
AIncrease in agricultural production
BDecrease in the slave population
CEnactment of protective tariffs
DGrowth of immigration
9The factors listed above most directly contributed to the increase of —
Aindustrialization
Bsubsistence farming
Cpublic education
Dhomesteading
10Which step best completes the process above?
AThe territory may decide to legalize slavery within its borders.
BThe territory may be admitted as a state.
CThe territory must allow women the right to vote.
DThe territory will be required to pay export tariffs.
11Which of the following events completes the time line?
ABritish surrender at Yorktown.
BAmericans hold Stamp Act Congress.
CBritish occupy Fort Ticonderoga.
DAmericans issue the Declaration of Independence.
12What would be the best title for the diagram above?
AThe Policy of Mercantilism
BThe Importance of the Divine Right of Kings
CConstitutional Monarchy in the United States
DA Plan for Representative Government
13Which of the following does this list best describe?
AThe temperance movement
BManifest Destiny
CThe plantation system
DMonroe Doctrine
Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
14How did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention settle the issue described above?
AThree-Fifths Compromise
BNew Jersey Plan
CVirginia Plan
DMason-Dixon Line
15The diagram above shows the compromise that helped guarantee the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
by —
Aproviding a plan for representation of both large and small states
Btaking power away from the national government
Ccreating new boundaries for both large and small states
Dallowing local governments to determine matters of representation
16Which of the following best completes the diagram?
AAmendment of the U.S. Constitution
BJurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court
CRegulation of interstate commerce
DElection of the president
17Which Civil War leader is described in the box above?
ARobert E. Lee
BUlysses S. Grant
CAbraham Lincoln
DJefferson Davis
18Which speaker is voicing a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
ASpeaker 1
BSpeaker 2
CSpeaker 3
DSpeaker 4
19Which of these is the best title for the diagram above?
AThe Development of Triangular Trade
BThe Development of the Plantation System
CThe Development of Protective Tariffs
DThe Development of Steel Mills
20Based on the information in the list above, which statement can be made about the Quakers?
AMost Quakers were southern slaveholders.
BMany Quakers made significant contributions to reform movements.
CMany Quakers supported the U.S. entry into the Mexican War.
DMost Quakers supported the use
21Which prominent Revolutionary figure is described above?
ASamuel Adams
BThomas Paine
CPatrick Henry
DBenjamin Franklin
19The information above shows that during the years 1804–1828, the United States faced
many issues related to —
Aconflicts over religion
Bpresidential elections
Cproblems in foreign relations
Deconomic development
20 The list above summarizes some limitations of the national government under the —
A Articles of Confederation
B U.S. Constitution
C Mayflower Compact
D Declaration of Independence
21 Which of these would best complete the diagram above?
A Upheld the power of the federal government
B Served in the War of 1812
C Supporter of a national bank
D Opponent of westward expansion
Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the
following question.
22 Which of the following is the best title for the information above?
A Constitutional Amendment Process
B Procedures for Impeaching the President
C Procedures for Appointing Federal Judges
D President’s Role in the Legislative Process
Use the time line and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
question.
23 Which events in U.S. history best complete the time line above?
A Stamp Act, Boston Massacre
B Sugar Act, Shays’s Rebellion
C Townshend Acts, Battle of Yorktown
D Intolerable Acts, Articles of Confederation
Use the illustration and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
question.
24 The different political views in the diagram above represent the A Loyalists and Patriots
B Democratic-Republicans and Federalists
C Know-Nothings and Abolitionists
D Whigs and Loyalists
25 According to the graph, between 1745 and 1774, American exports to England A steadily declined in value
B had a lower value than imports from England
C greatly increased in variety
D were primarily manufactured goods
Use the diagrams and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
question.
26 Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this information?
A The idea of guaranteeing individual rights developed over time.
B Governments gradually became more abusive.
C Monarchs learned to enjoy sharing power with their subjects.
D The rights of citizens are protected by nobles.