Question 1

Why did Americans fail to gain control of all the land located within the 13 colonies?
A)Spanish occupied territory in the Carolinas.
B)Cherokee and Creek held extensive land in Georgia.
C)Americans were not interested in land masses located near the Canadian border.
D)There were large tracts of land still owned by British loyalists.

Accepted Answer

The Cherokee and Creek nations held significant territories within what is now Georgia, making it difficult for early American settlers to gain control over all the land within the original 13 colonies. These indigenous groups were formidable in maintaining their land and sovereignty, leading to various conflicts and negotiations over land rights.

Question 2

Why were the Cherokees targeted for expulsion from their lands?
A)They refused to assimilate into American culture.
B)There were no valid treaties between the federal government and the Cherokee nation.
C)The Cherokee constantly harassed American citizens.
D)Gold was discovered on land they controlled.

Accepted Answer

Gold was discovered on Cherokee lands, which significantly increased the pressure from settlers and the government for their removal, leading to the infamous Trail of Tears.

Question 3

Following the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia what action did the state of Georgia take?
A)They allowed the Cherokee to move peacefully to another part of Georgia.
B)They negotiated a new treaty with all the Cherokee regarding relocation outside the state.
C)They negotiated a treaty with a small group of Cherokee that was not accepted by the entire Cherokee nation.
D)The state refused to allow settlers to occupy Cherokee land.

Accepted Answer

Georgia negotiated the Treaty of New Echota with a small group of Cherokee representatives in 1835, which was not accepted by the entire Cherokee Nation. This treaty led to the forced removal of the Cherokee, known as the Trail of Tears.

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of Seminoles were killed in the Second Seminole War?
A)20%
B)50%
C)75%
D)90%

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

How did the relationship between settlers and Plains Indians change in the 19^th century? A)Indians and settlers found a way to peacefully co-exist. B)Indians welcomed the new influx of settlers because of trade opportunities. C)New settlers posed a threat because they set up permanent residences. D)Settlers welcomed the Indian presence because they helped to navigate trails.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between settlers and Plains Indians deteriorated in the 19th century as settlers began to establish permanent settlements on lands traditionally used by the Plains Indians, disrupting their way of life and leading to conflicts.

Question 6

What did American settlers in the southwest think about the Mexican and Indian residents?
A)They respected the Mexicans for their revolutionary spirit but not the Indians.
B)They considered both groups obstacles to expansion.
C)They respected Indians for trading but loathed the Mexicans.
D)They respected both groups as part of America's diverse landscape.

Accepted Answer

American settlers in the southwest often viewed both Mexican and Indian residents as obstacles to their expansion and settlement efforts, reflecting the broader context of Manifest Destiny and territorial acquisition during the 19th century.

Question 7

What steps did the Mexicans take to reduce the influence of the Catholic Church in North America?
A)They sent the missionaries back to Spain.
B)They replaced the missions with forts.
C)They destroyed Catholic Churches.
D)They secularized the missions.

Accepted Answer

The Mexicans secularized the missions as a step to reduce the influence of the Catholic Church in North America. This process involved transferring the administration and properties from the church to the secular government.

Question 8

"Remember the Alamo" referred to a battle that occurred in
A)1821.
B)1830.
C)1836.
D)1848.

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Alamo took place in 1836, during the Texas Revolution against Mexican control.

Question 9

Who became president of the newly independent Republic of Texas?
A)Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
B)Steve Austin
C)Sam Houston
D)Lorenza de Zavala

Accepted Answer

Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the newly independent Republic of Texas in 1836, following Texas' independence from Mexico.

Question 10

How did the Republic of Texas deal with the issue of slavery?
A)Texans defended their abolition of slavery.
B)Slavery was allowed but free blacks were also permitted to reside in Texas.
C)Slavery was reinstated and free blacks were excluded from the territory.
D)Texans chose to vote on the issue.

Accepted Answer

Slavery was reinstated in the Republic of Texas, and laws were passed that excluded free blacks from residing within its territory, reflecting the pro-slavery stance of many of its settlers and leaders.

Question 11

Although in general the explorations of Wilkes were considered an achievement, some people were concerned that
A)Americans would judge indigenous people by western standards.
B)future explorations of this magnitude would result in more global conflict.
C)Americans would begin to question their religious beliefs.
D)Americans would realize how small a part they played in a world wide society.

Accepted Answer

The concern that Americans would judge indigenous people by western standards is a common critique of exploration and colonialism, reflecting the imposition of Western values and perspectives on other cultures.

Question 12

How did Americans' perception of social classes change during the 19^th century? A)Americans refused to acknowledge the presence of social classes in America. B)Social distinctions in America had little relevance in the political world. C)The emergence of social classes became evident . D)Americans considered social classes a mark of distinction.

Accepted Answer

During the 19th century, the rapid industrialization and urbanization in America led to the emergence of distinct social classes, including a wealthy industrial and business elite, a growing middle class, and an expanding working class. This period marked a clear shift from earlier perceptions, recognizing the existence and significance of social class divisions within American society.

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes the state of America's labor movement during the early decades of the 19^th century? A)Wage earners quickly became the wealthy middle-class. B)Workers in industrial cities benefitted the most from wage labor. C)Strikes were used as a first resort to address labor issues. D)Neighborhoods became defined by class.

Accepted Answer

During the early decades of the 20th century, America's labor movement was marked by significant class distinctions, which often manifested in the way neighborhoods were organized and defined. Industrialization and urbanization led to the concentration of wealth in certain areas, while workers and their families often lived in less affluent, more densely populated neighborhoods. This period did not see wage earners quickly becoming wealthy, nor did all workers in industrial cities benefit equally from wage labor. Strikes were more often a last resort after other methods of negotiation failed, rather than a first resort.

Question 14

European labor activists of the 1830s encouraged Americans to
A)overthrow their government.
B)form political parties based on class.
C)accept the conditions of the Industrial Revolution.
D)settle their differences through violence.

Accepted Answer

European labor activists in the 1830s influenced Americans to form political parties based on class as part of a broader movement advocating for workers' rights and social reforms in response to the challenges posed by the Industrial Revolution.

Question 15

How did Frances Wright energize American labor workers?
A)introduced the concept of day care
B)encouraged aggressive action to settle labor disputes
C)spoke publically about women's rights
D)advocated the notion of separate spheres for men and women

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Most immigrants who came to America between 1820 and 1960 came from which of the following areas?
A)Northwest Europe
B)Eastern Europe
C)Southern Europe
D)Scandinavian countries

Accepted Answer

Most immigrants who came to America between 1820 and 1960 came from Northwest Europe.

Question 17

American businessmen who wanted to capitalize on the Chinese markets were hindered by which of the following?
A)language
B)lack of Chinese interest in American goods
C)restrictive American laws regarding trading
D)distance

Accepted Answer

American businessmen were hindered by the lack of Chinese interest in American goods, as China had a self-sufficient economy and limited demand for foreign products.

Question 18

How did American and British trade in opium affect the Chinese?
A)It created a wealthy middle class in China.
B)The Chinese government prospered from the trade.
C)It devastated Chinese society by creating addicts and crime.
D)It created some social problems but mostly it had a positive effect.

Accepted Answer

The opium trade, largely controlled by British merchants, led to widespread addiction in China, severely impacting social and economic structures, and contributing to the destabilization of Chinese society. This resulted in significant social and economic problems, including widespread addiction, crime, and corruption, which weakened the Qing dynasty and contributed to the eventual Opium Wars.

Question 19

In the 1840s, most large American cities
A)were not socially diverse.
B)were residential, but not commercial centers.
C)were economically diverse places.
D)stifled the rise of the middle class.

Accepted Answer

In the 1840s, most large American cities were economically diverse places, reflecting a variety of industries, trades, and services that catered to different social and economic classes. This diversity was a result of the Industrial Revolution and the growth of commerce and transportation networks.

Question 20

What did southern slaveholders do in order to meet labor demands?
A)engaged heavily in an internal slave trade
B)treated their slaves better to ensure a longer life expectancy
C)illegally continued to bring slaves to America from Africa
D)began to hire white farm workers instead of using black slaves

Accepted Answer

Southern slaveholders engaged heavily in an internal slave trade to meet labor demands after the international slave trade was banned in 1808.

Quiz 11: New Boundaries, New Roles- 1820-1856

Why did Americans fail to gain control of all the land located within the 13 colonies?

Why were the Cherokees targeted for expulsion from their lands?

Following the Supreme Court decision in Worcester v. Georgia what action did the state of Georgia take?

Approximately what percentage of Seminoles were killed in the Second Seminole War?

How did the relationship between settlers and Plains Indians change in the 19th century?

What did American settlers in the southwest think about the Mexican and Indian residents?

What steps did the Mexicans take to reduce the influence of the Catholic Church in North America?

"Remember the Alamo" referred to a battle that occurred in

Who became president of the newly independent Republic of Texas?

How did the Republic of Texas deal with the issue of slavery?

Although in general the explorations of Wilkes were considered an achievement, some people were concerned that

How did Americans' perception of social classes change during the 19th century?

Which of the following statements best describes the state of America's labor movement during the early decades of the 19th century?

European labor activists of the 1830s encouraged Americans to

How did Frances Wright energize American labor workers?

Most immigrants who came to America between 1820 and 1960 came from which of the following areas?

American businessmen who wanted to capitalize on the Chinese markets were hindered by which of the following?

How did American and British trade in opium affect the Chinese?

In the 1840s, most large American cities

What did southern slaveholders do in order to meet labor demands?

How did the relationship between settlers and Plains Indians change in the 19^th century?

How did Americans' perception of social classes change during the 19^th century?

Which of the following statements best describes the state of America's labor movement during the early decades of the 19^th century?