U.S. History Semester 1 Final Exam - SY23 - Haiyen Truong | Library

Part One: Vocabulary (33%)

Directions: Type the letter of the vocabulary term that matches the given definition.

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Match the terms in the second column with the best-fitting description from the first column.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
To change/alter the Constitution or law		Revolution
An idea used in the 1800's that Americans had the right to own and occupy land across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.		Manifest Destiny
Having government officials who will speak on behalf of you and your interests.		Amendment
The people who came over from Europe and settled in the North American territory		Colonists
An attempt to change the government of a country, especially by violent action.		Representation

Multiple Choice

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We are all born with ________ rights that cannot be transferred or taken away from us.

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As Americans moved west, the nation developed new industries and inventions, resulting in the rise of cities and factories, which is known as ______.

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American colonists were upset with the king of England because they felt that they were being treated unfairly. At this time, England’s government was known as a ____.

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Indian boarding schools like the Carlisle Industrial School attempted to forcibly ___________________ Native American children to adopt white culture by giving them new names, clothes, and hairstyles.

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The U.S. government has yet to apologize for the ____________ committed against the Native Americans by the Jackson government.

Part Two: Content Knowledge (50%)

Directions: Read the question and then select the correct corresponding answer choice.

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A benefit of secondary sources is that they are

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The early years at the Jamestown colony were mainly characterized by

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Which statement most accurately describes Puritan society?

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The Salem Witch Trials were the result of

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Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre engraving (picture to the left) increased anti-British sentiment because it

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The most significant reason the colonists were outraged by the tax on tea was because

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When it was first created, the purpose of the Bill of Rights was to

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Which of the following statements describes the role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

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The painting to the left exemplifies the term Manifest Destiny, which refers to

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President Andrew Jackson and the United States government felt justified in seizing Native American land because

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“Race” can best be defined as the

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Why is Africa one of the poorest continents today despite being rich in natural resources?

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Prior to [Before] the Atlantic Slave Trade, many African civilizations

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Which statement accurately describes the Middle Passage?

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What is one consequence of the layout of slave ships as pictured in the image to the right?

Part Three: Reading Comprehension (17%)
Directions: Please read each passage and answer the corresponding comprehension questions. Be sure to read the “Source Information” first to get a sense of the historical background!

Questions 22-23 refer to the following excerpt.

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The central idea of this passage is that the American Revolution

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The author uses the phrase “first act of the great drama is closed” (line 3) in order to suggest that

Questions 24-26 refer to the following excerpt.

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From the perspective of Africans like Equiano who were brought into slavery, this portion of the Atlantic Slave Trade was

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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

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U.S. History Semester 1 Final Exam - SY23

Part One: Vocabulary (33%)

Match the terms in the second column with the best-fitting description from the first column.

We are all born with ________ rights that cannot be transferred or taken away from us.

As Americans moved west, the nation developed new industries and inventions, resulting in the rise of cities and factories, which is known as ______.

American colonists were upset with the king of England because they felt that they were being treated unfairly. At this time, England’s government was known as a ____.

Indian boarding schools like the Carlisle Industrial School attempted to forcibly ___________________ Native American children to adopt white culture by giving them new names, clothes, and hairstyles.

The U.S. government has yet to apologize for the ____________ committed against the Native Americans by the Jackson government.

Part Two: Content Knowledge (50%)

A benefit of secondary sources is that they are

The early years at the Jamestown colony were mainly characterized by

Which statement most accurately describes Puritan society?

The Salem Witch Trials were the result of

Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre engraving (picture to the left) increased anti-British sentiment because it

The most significant reason the colonists were outraged by the tax on tea was because

When it was first created, the purpose of the Bill of Rights was to

Which of the following statements describes the role of the legislative branch in the U.S. government?

The painting to the left exemplifies the term Manifest Destiny, which refers to

President Andrew Jackson and the United States government felt justified in seizing Native American land because

“Race” can best be defined as the

Why is Africa one of the poorest continents today despite being rich in natural resources?

Prior to [Before] the Atlantic Slave Trade, many African civilizations

Which statement accurately describes the Middle Passage?

What is one consequence of the layout of slave ships as pictured in the image to the right?

Part Three: Reading Comprehension (17%)

Questions 22-23 refer to the following excerpt.

The central idea of this passage is that the American Revolution

The author uses the phrase “first act of the great drama is closed” (line 3) in order to suggest that

Questions 24-26 refer to the following excerpt.

From the perspective of Africans like Equiano who were brought into slavery, this portion of the Atlantic Slave Trade was

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

As used in line 2, the word “salutation” most nearly means