Midterm

Question 1

What were the two main language groups used by the Indians of the Eastern (Northeast) Woodlands?

Answer 1

Algonquians and Iroquois

Question 2

What are the Texas Indian tribes?

Answer 2

Apache, Comanche, Caddo, Tonkawas, Jumanos, Coahuiltecans, and Whichitas

Question 3

Which religious orders built missions to Christianize the Native Americans?

Answer 3

Franciscans

Question 4

Which of the following European powers colonized North America?

Answer 4

Spain, France, Netherlands, England, Russia

Question 5

What was the first reliable agricultural work force in the Virginia colony?

Answer 5

White Indentured Servants

Question 6

What was spread among the Indians along with European expansion?

Answer 6

Disease, domesticated animals (horse, cows, sheep), weapons, and alcohol

Question 7

Agriculture in New England was characterized by all of the following?

Answer 7

Fishing, timber, small farms (home only), shipping, and banking

Question 8

Which colonies utilize “plantation” agriculture?

Answer 8

Southern Colonies (GA, SC, NC, VA, and MD)

Question 9

What event triggered the French and Indian War?

Answer 9

Ohio Company demanded recognition of its land claim to Western Pennsylvania from the French

Question 10

Why did most of the Indians side with the French?

Answer 10

Indians had a better relationship with the French; promised them that they can keep their land

Question 11

Who could vote in colonial elections?

Answer 11

White male property owners

Question 12

Who was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 12

Thomas Jefferson

Question 13

British advantages during the Revolution included:

Answer 13

Bigger army, trained soldiers, powerful navy, experience military commander, and large amount of money

Question 14

What was the greatest American advantage during the revolution?

Answer 14

Fighting on their own soil (guerrilla warfare); support of the colonists

Question 15

Which side did MOST Indians join in the American Revolution?

Answer 15

British

Question 16

Why did the British want to keep their forts in the Northwest?

Answer 16

They want to protect their allies – Native Americans who live in the Great Lakes region.

Question 17

What did Shays’ rebellion prove?

Answer 17

The U.S. government was weak and unable to deal with an emergency; Articles of Confederation need to be rewritten

Question 18

Why were small states against the Virginia Plan?

Answer 18

Small states felt they were losing their power to the bigger states; preferred equal power under Articles of Confederation

Question 19

Who coauthored the Federalist Papers?

Answer 19

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

Question 20

Why did the Native Americans fail to retain land in the Northwest Territory?

Answer 20

British had left the area after Jay’s Treaty.

Question 21

What party did George Washington belong to?

Answer 21

Independent(none)

Question 22

Why did the Democratic-Republicans support the French Revolution?

Answer 22

Jefferson and others felt loyalty to France since they helped the US in the American Revolution

Question 23

The first executive departments include:

Answer 23

Treasury, state, justice (attorney general), and war

Question 24

What came from the ruling in Marbury v. Madison

Answer 24

The Supreme Court has the right of judicial review

Question 25

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost in 1803?

Answer 25

$15 million dollars

Question 26

Which act was an attempt to restore the United States’ maritime rights?

Answer 26

Non-Intercourse Act

Question 27

What cabinet position was a stepping stone to the presidency?

Answer 27

Secretary of State