Grade 10:
Objective 1 Practice Quiz
1.
In 1787, the United States Congress created the ____, a political entity that included all of the present states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin and a small part of Minnesota.
Obj 1:
TEKS 8.1C
a.
Northwest Territory
b.
Great American Desert
c.
Michigan Territory
d.
State Ranges
2.
After comparing the facts in the chart on British and Colonial forces, choose the answer that
most accurately
reflects that information.
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a.
The British were lacking in able military personnel.
b.
The colonists were forced to fight the British alone.
c.
The British had no outside support in the war.
d.
The lack of military training led colonial militias to adopt unconventional tactics.
3.
The Louisiana Purchase was acquired by the United States from which of the following nations?
Obj 1:
TEKS 8.1C
a.
Spain
b.
Great Britain
c.
Russia
d.
France
4.
The map of the Battle of Gettysburg shows that most Confederate troops were located _____.
Obj 1:
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a.
north of the town of Gettysburg
b.
along Cemetery Ridge
c.
along Seminary Ridge
d.
south of Culp’s Hill
5.
What do you think the word "sagacity," as it is used in the quote, means?
Obj 1:
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a.
courage
b.
anger
c.
intelligence
d.
desperation
6.
This legislative excerpt, proposed during the Revolutionary period, indicates Thomas Jefferson’s personal belief that a successful government ____.
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a.
must be based upon the loftiest ideals possible
b.
cannot function without an aristocracy
c.
must be based on the British model
d.
depends on the involvement of the well-educated citizen
7.
This condemnation of King George III is a quotation from the ____.
Obj 1:
TEKS 8.4B
a.
Magna Carta
b.
Declaration of Independence
c.
Constitution
d.
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
8.
The person who best fits the graphic organizer is ____.
Obj 1:
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a.
George Washington
b.
Thomas Paine
c.
Aaron Burr
d.
Alexander Hamilton
9.
How are the powers granted by the Articles of Confederation limited by the powers withheld by the Articles?
Obj 1:
TEKS 8.4C
a.
Congress’s ability to regulate trade helped raise supplies for the army.
b.
Congress’s ability to sign treaties resulted in increased tax dollars.
c.
Congress’s ability to collect tariffs supported its ability to declare war.
d.
Congress’s inability to raise money through taxes hindered its ability to pay for the army and fight wars.
10.
Which of the following statements best completes the time line?
Obj 1:
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a.
First shots of Revolutionary War fired at Lexington and Concord
b.
Samuel Adams founds the Sons of Liberty
c.
British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act
d.
France allies itself with the new United States
11.
Which is the most appropriate title for this list of information?
Obj 1:
a.
Key Events in the Civil War
b.
Disagreements Between Colonists and Britain
c.
Accomplishments of the First Continental Congress
d.
Events Leading to the American Revolution
12.
In this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, "He" refers to ____.
Obj 1:
a.
Thomas Jefferson
b.
King George III
c.
King Ferdinand III
d.
George Washington
13.
This statement from the Constitution was in response to which of the following situations?
Obj 1:
a.
George Washington’s decision to house Continental Army troops in patriots’ houses in order to save governmental money
b.
a provision from the Coercive Acts, passed in 1774
c.
a plan by Alexander Hamilton to provide housing for soldiers after the Revolutionary War
d.
a suggestion from the Marquis de Lafayette on how to improve the morale of soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge
14.
The colonists listed several actions taken by the British government that drove them to fight for independence. Complete the chart by choosing correctly how the new United States government sought to avoid similar mistakes.
Obj 1:
a.
The United States chose not to prosecute any smugglers.
b.
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution restricted the right to search private property.
c.
The Tenth Amendment placed very specific regulations on the conduct of customs officials.
d.
The First Amendment placed regulations on how criminal evidence could be gathered.
15.
What act taxed almost all printed material in the colonies?
Obj 1:
a.
Sugar Act
b.
Stamp Act
c.
Iron Act
d.
Boot Act
