US History Revolution Test 8

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History Revolution (Us History) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — Us History USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — Us History.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Revolution (Us History) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Revolution (Us History) · Country: USA · Region: USA — Us History

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

When was War of 1812?

A) 1812 to 1815

B) 1810 to 1812

C) 1814 to 1816

D) 1812 to 1814

Question 2

When was Era of Good Feelings?

A) 1800 to 1810

B) 1815 to 1825

C) 1825 to 1835

D) 1790 to 1800

Question 3

What were Alien Sedition Acts?

A) Welcome acts

B) Tax laws

C) 1798 crackdown laws

D) Road bills

Question 4

Who opposed the Acts?

A) Hamilton

B) Adams

C) Marshall

D) Jefferson Madison

Question 5

Who declared War 1812?

A) Madison and Congress

B) Jefferson

C) Adams

D) Monroe

Question 6

Who commanded the Continental Army?

A) Benedict Arnold

B) George Washington

C) Thomas Jefferson

D) John Adams

Question 7

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

A) 1783

B) 1787

C) July 4, 1776

D) 1775

Question 8

Why did embargo fail?

A) Helped trade

B) Ended war

C) Built factories only good part

D) Hurt US most

Question 9

What was Pinckney's Treaty?

A) 1795 Spain deal

B) French pact

C) British treaty

D) Dutch loan

Question 10

Who broke the tie?

A) Senate

B) House for Jefferson

C) Court

D) Governors

Question 11

Provide the definition of Fort McHenry:

A) Defeat

B) Surrender

C) 1814 anthem battle

D) No fight

Question 12

What best defines midnight judges?

A) Jefferson picks

B) No judges

C) Court closure

D) Adams last appointments

Question 13

Which person guided Lewis Clark?

A) Sacagawea

B) Nobody

C) Soldiers

D) Traders

Question 14

What best defines Non-Intercourse?

A) Full war

B) 1809 partial reopen

C) Total ban

D) Free trade

Question 15

What best defines the Olive Branch Petition?

A) Peace treaty

B) Trade agreement

C) Last attempt at reconciliation with Britain

D) Declaration of war

Question 16

Which person was Treasury chief?

A) Jefferson

B) Madison

C) Randolph

D) Alexander Hamilton

Question 17

Which term means "Revolution of 1800"?

A) the 1800 election

B) the Boston Tea Party (1773)

C) the slogan "No taxation without representation" about

D) Common Sense (1776)

Question 18

What best defines Common Sense (1776)?

A) A law by Parliament

B) Pamphlet by Thomas Paine urging independence

C) A newspaper

D) A speech by Washington

Question 19

Which of these did Sedition ban?

A) Foreign travel

B) Gun owning

C) Criticizing government

D) Newspapers all

Question 20

Which of the following best defines the Boston Tea Party (1773)?

A) A social gathering

B) A trade agreement

C) A British celebration

D) Protest against Tea Act by dumping tea

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