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U.S. History Semester 1 Final Exam - SY23

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Part One: Vocabulary (33%)


Directions: Type the letter of the vocabulary term that matches the given definition.
Question 1
1.

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


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An idea used in the 1800's that Americans had the right to own and occupy land across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.
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Revolution
To change/alter the Constitution or law
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Manifest Destiny
The people who came over from Europe and settled in the North American territory
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Amendment
Having government officials who will speak on behalf of you and your interests.
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Colonists
An attempt to change the government of a country, especially by violent action.
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Representation
Multiple Choice
Question 2
2.

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

Question 3
3.

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

Question 4
4.

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 ____.

Question 5
5.

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.

Question 6
6.

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.
Question 7
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A benefit of secondary sources is that they are

Question 8
8.

The early years at the Jamestown colony were mainly characterized by

Question 9
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Which statement most accurately describes Puritan society?

Question 10
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The Salem Witch Trials were the result of

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Question 12
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The most significant reason the colonists were outraged by the tax on tea was because

Question 13
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When it was first created, the purpose of the Bill of Rights was to

Question 14
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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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Question 16
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President Andrew Jackson and the United States government felt justified in seizing Native American land because

Question 17
17.

“Race” can best be defined as the

Question 18
18.

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

Question 19
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Prior to [Before] the Atlantic Slave Trade, many African civilizations

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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.

Question 22
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The central idea of this passage is that the American Revolution

Question 23
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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.

Question 24
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From the perspective of Africans like Equiano who were brought into slavery, this portion of the Atlantic Slave Trade was

Question 25
25.

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

Question 26
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As used in line 2, the word “salutation” most nearly means

Question 11
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Paul Revere’s Boston Massacre engraving (picture to the left) increased anti-British sentiment because it

Question 15
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The painting to the left exemplifies the term Manifest Destiny, which refers to

Question 20
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Which statement accurately describes the Middle Passage?

Question 21
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What is one consequence of the layout of slave ships as pictured in the image to the right?