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Who led the Puritan founding of the colony known for its idea of being a 'city upon a hill'?

  • William Bradford
  • John Rolfe
  • John Smith
  • John Winthrop (correct)
  • Which of the following individuals is associated with the Jamestown colony as its leader and explorer?

  • John Smith (correct)
  • Pocahontas
  • William Bradford
  • John Rolfe
  • What year marks the first celebration of Thanksgiving, organized by William Bradford?

  • 1621 (correct)
  • 1630
  • 1623
  • 1607
  • What was the main agricultural success attributed to John Rolfe in the Jamestown colony?

    <p>Tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controversial view do some historians have regarding the Thanksgiving event organized by Bradford?

    <p>It may have celebrated the violence against Native Americans instead of gratitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Woodrow Wilson's key proposals following World War I?

    <p>The formation of the League of Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the sinking of the Lusitania?

    <p>It heightened tensions between Germany and the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant legislative action provided citizenship to Native Americans?

    <p>Snyder Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily characterized the Scopes trial in Tennessee?

    <p>It was a contentious trial about the legality of teaching evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to Herbert Hoover's unpopularity during the Great Depression?

    <p>His policy of laissez-faire economics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a direct consequence of the Supreme Court's decision regarding segregation in schools?

    <p>A movement known as 'white flight' initiated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did Rosa Parks' actions have on public transportation?

    <p>It led to a year-long boycott that threatened the financial stability of the bus company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did President Eisenhower respond to the events at Little Rock regarding school integration?

    <p>He sent federal guards to ensure the safety of the African American students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Greensboro sit-ins?

    <p>To peacefully occupy stores and demand desegregation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Freedom Rides initiated in 1961?

    <p>They shocked public opinion and engaged individuals who were previously indifferent to civil rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the XYZ Affair?

    <p>Indirect conflict between the US navy and French privateers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

    <p>Marbury Vs. Madison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement was directly linked to the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase?

    <p>The Oregon Trail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Federalists by the end of Washington's presidency?

    <p>Advocacy for an aristocratic style of governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key trigger for the War of 1812?

    <p>Tensions over impressment of American sailors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814?

    <p>Restoration of the status quo without territorial changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party dominated U.S. politics between 1801 and 1825?

    <p>Democratic-Republicans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major result of the Chesapeake Affair in 1807?

    <p>The passing of the Embargo Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

    <p>To define the process for adding new territories to the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Great Compromise at the Philadelphia Convention?

    <p>Establishment of a bicameral Congress with equal representation and population-based representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of the Constitution emphasizes that the government's power is derived from the consent of the governed?

    <p>Popular sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was slavery implicitly recognized in the original Constitution before the 13th Amendment?

    <p>Through the 3/5th Compromise and various clauses related to slaves and the slave trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 3/5th Compromise determine regarding representation?

    <p>Each enslaved person would count as 3/5 of a person for representation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the context in which the Constitution was ratified?

    <p>Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution, while Rhode Island was the last.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clause in the Constitution required that escaped slaves be returned to their owners?

    <p>The Fugitive Slave Clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction was placed on the slave trade by the Constitution?

    <p>It could continue for 20 years before being banned in 1808.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary reasons for the establishment of colonies in North America?

    <p>To compete with established Catholic nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which colony type was characterized by independent farming and a strong religious presence in public life?

    <p>New England Colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shift occurred between 1660 and 1690 in the labor system of the Southern Colonies?

    <p>From indentured servitude to slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the Seven Years' War regarding territorial control in North America?

    <p>France lost its territories in North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What societal change marked the introduction of the Virginia Slave Code in 1662?

    <p>Regulation of slave and servant status based on parentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic model primarily characterized the Southern Colonies?

    <p>Large plantations cultivated by enslaved labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the British decision to implement the Quartering Act in 1763?

    <p>To reduce military expenses in the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant demographic issue that contributed to the establishment of colonies?

    <p>Overpopulation in England</p> Signup and view all the answers

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