PACE Final Exam, 2015-2016
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53 questions
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Which best describes the American colonists' reaction to British rule after the
French and Indian War?
Which best describes the American colonists' reaction to British rule after the
French and Indian War?
1
Which belief was included in the Declaration of Independence?
Which belief was included in the Declaration of Independence?
1
Read George Hewes' recollection of the Boston Tea Party. Then, answer the
following question:
Based on the details in the recollection, what is an additional action the
colonists could have taken the night of the Boston Tea Party to express their
frustration?
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Read George Hewes' recollection of the Boston Tea Party. Then, answer the
following question:
Based on the details in the recollection, what is an additional action the
colonists could have taken the night of the Boston Tea Party to express their
frustration?
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The election of 1800 was important because it was the first and only time
The election of 1800 was important because it was the first and only time
1
Which of these issues led to the development of political parties in the United
States in the late 1700's?
Which of these issues led to the development of political parties in the United
States in the late 1700's?
1
Which was a source of conflict between Native Americans and European settles on
the Great Plains between 1860-1877?
Which was a source of conflict between Native Americans and European settles on
the Great Plains between 1860-1877?
1
Between 1754 and 1801, how did life in the southern and northern states differ?
Between 1754 and 1801, how did life in the southern and northern states differ?
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$500 Reward
Ran away on or about the 25th of May
2 NEGRO SLAVES
JACK JONES
is a very large man, being perhaps six feet two inches tall, weighing about 200
pounds, and is very broad across the shoulders. He is a very dark color and
stutters when he talks. His left arm bears a large scar from an accident with a
mowing machine. He is about 45 years of age.
BILL PARKER
is about 25 or 30 years of age. He is about five feet four inches tall, black in
color, and is nearly bald. He has several scars from the lash on his back. He
usually wears an earring. He speaks with a strong accent.
I will give for the apprehension and detention of these slaves or $250 apiece if
captured separately. I believe they crossed the Rappahannock River at Harper’s
Ferry in Maryland.
Fred Hawkins, Owner
Based on the information in the wanted poster, what was the perspective of the
slave owner?
$500 Reward
Ran away on or about the 25th of May
2 NEGRO SLAVES
JACK JONES
is a very large man, being perhaps six feet two inches tall, weighing about 200
pounds, and is very broad across the shoulders. He is a very dark color and
stutters when he talks. His left arm bears a large scar from an accident with a
mowing machine. He is about 45 years of age.
BILL PARKER
is about 25 or 30 years of age. He is about five feet four inches tall, black in
color, and is nearly bald. He has several scars from the lash on his back. He
usually wears an earring. He speaks with a strong accent.
I will give for the apprehension and detention of these slaves or $250 apiece if
captured separately. I believe they crossed the Rappahannock River at Harper’s
Ferry in Maryland.
Fred Hawkins, Owner
Based on the information in the wanted poster, what was the perspective of the
slave owner?
1
What was an impact of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments on
the United States?
What was an impact of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments on
the United States?
1
Which best describes the impact of Manifest Destiny on the United States?
Which best describes the impact of Manifest Destiny on the United States?
1
Meeting
Town Hall, July 1, 1854
Kansas Territory, Free of Slaves
ABOLITIONIST SETTLERS
needed in Kansas Territory
The Kansas-Nebraska Act passed by Congress in May did not decide the question of
whether this territory would be slave or free.
A compromise included The Doctrine of Popular Sovereignty.
This means the people living in the territory will decide if slavery will be
allowed.
We must stop Kansas from entering the Union as a slave state.
The New England Emigrant Aid Company
is being formed to assist families in moving to Kansas to help decide this
important question.
Come to the meeting to find out how you can be part of the company.
Come to the meeting if you have been thinking of emigrating to the Kansas
Territory.
To maintain a balance of free and slave states in Congress,
Slavery must not be allowed in Kansas!
Read the meeting notice above. Based on the information in the meeting notice,
what was the goal of the people setting up the New England Emigrant Aid Company?
Meeting
Town Hall, July 1, 1854
Kansas Territory, Free of Slaves
ABOLITIONIST SETTLERS
needed in Kansas Territory
The Kansas-Nebraska Act passed by Congress in May did not decide the question of
whether this territory would be slave or free.
A compromise included The Doctrine of Popular Sovereignty.
This means the people living in the territory will decide if slavery will be
allowed.
We must stop Kansas from entering the Union as a slave state.
The New England Emigrant Aid Company
is being formed to assist families in moving to Kansas to help decide this
important question.
Come to the meeting to find out how you can be part of the company.
Come to the meeting if you have been thinking of emigrating to the Kansas
Territory.
To maintain a balance of free and slave states in Congress,
Slavery must not be allowed in Kansas!
Read the meeting notice above. Based on the information in the meeting notice,
what was the goal of the people setting up the New England Emigrant Aid Company?
1
Which is a legal method that all citizens can use to influence decisions in a
representative democracy?
Which is a legal method that all citizens can use to influence decisions in a
representative democracy?
1
Citizens best participate in a democracy in the United States by?
Citizens best participate in a democracy in the United States by?
1
Which is a right of citizenship in the United States?
Which is a right of citizenship in the United States?
1
Why is there a separation of powers among the branches of government?
Why is there a separation of powers among the branches of government?
1
Analyze the following scenarios. Which is legal according to the Bill of Rights?
Analyze the following scenarios. Which is legal according to the Bill of Rights?
1
How did the Mississippi River affect the economic development of the United
States in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
How did the Mississippi River affect the economic development of the United
States in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
1
What impact did the railroad have on the economy of the United States in the
mid-1800s?
What impact did the railroad have on the economy of the United States in the
mid-1800s?
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Look at the population map of the United States above. When comparing the cities
on the map, what do each of them have in common? All are located near...
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Look at the population map of the United States above. When comparing the cities
on the map, what do each of them have in common? All are located near...
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When interpreting the map above, how did the United States change between
1792-1867?
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When interpreting the map above, how did the United States change between
1792-1867?
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Summarize why, during the Civil War era, cotton was grown in the South.
Summarize why, during the Civil War era, cotton was grown in the South.
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Which is a characteristic of a market economy in the United States?
Which is a characteristic of a market economy in the United States?
1
Which was an economic motivation behind the American Revolution?
Which was an economic motivation behind the American Revolution?
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Increase in the Size of Industrial Establishments
Average Number of Workers per Establishment
Industry 1860 1900
Agricultural implements 8 65
Cotton goods 112 287
Iron and steel 65 333
Paper 15 65
Shipbuilding 15 42
Meatpacking 20 61
Tobacco 30 67
Analyze the table above. Based on the information in the table, which statement
is true about changes in the United States between 1860-1900?
Increase in the Size of Industrial Establishments
Average Number of Workers per Establishment
Industry 1860 1900
Agricultural implements 8 65
Cotton goods 112 287
Iron and steel 65 333
Paper 15 65
Shipbuilding 15 42
Meatpacking 20 61
Tobacco 30 67
Analyze the table above. Based on the information in the table, which statement
is true about changes in the United States between 1860-1900?
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Read the statements below. Then answer the question.
American Patriot: “England should not force us to pay taxes if we do not have a
vote in Parliament. There should be no taxation without representation!”
British Loyalist: “England went into debt because it spent so much money
defending the American colonists during the French and Indian War. It is only
fair that American colonists pay taxes to England in order to help the country
get out of debt!”
In at least one well-thought out comment per character, continue the discussion
between the American Patriot and the British Loyalist. What are other things
they may disagree about besides what they have already said?
Read the statements below. Then answer the question.
American Patriot: “England should not force us to pay taxes if we do not have a
vote in Parliament. There should be no taxation without representation!”
British Loyalist: “England went into debt because it spent so much money
defending the American colonists during the French and Indian War. It is only
fair that American colonists pay taxes to England in order to help the country
get out of debt!”
In at least one well-thought out comment per character, continue the discussion
between the American Patriot and the British Loyalist. What are other things
they may disagree about besides what they have already said?
6
Excerpt of Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions of the Seneca Falls
Convention:
“Now, in view of this entire disenfranchisement of one-half the people of this
country, their social and religious degradation - in view of the unjust laws
above mentioned, and because women do feel themselves aggrieved, pooressed, and
fraudulently deprived of their most sacred rights, we insist that they have
immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as
citizens of the United States.”
Construct a defense of this opinion of women held at the Seneca Falls
Convention. Should they have equal rights? Can you point to any documents which
would suggest this? Are there any female historical figures who have done
extraordinary things?
Excerpt of Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions of the Seneca Falls
Convention:
“Now, in view of this entire disenfranchisement of one-half the people of this
country, their social and religious degradation - in view of the unjust laws
above mentioned, and because women do feel themselves aggrieved, pooressed, and
fraudulently deprived of their most sacred rights, we insist that they have
immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as
citizens of the United States.”
Construct a defense of this opinion of women held at the Seneca Falls
Convention. Should they have equal rights? Can you point to any documents which
would suggest this? Are there any female historical figures who have done
extraordinary things?
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Based on the map, in your opinion, which piece of land acquisition was most
important to the United States? Support the answer with facts and details
including a discussion of the topic of Manifest Destiny.
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Based on the map, in your opinion, which piece of land acquisition was most
important to the United States? Support the answer with facts and details
including a discussion of the topic of Manifest Destiny.
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What might happen if the rules of citizenship were changed in the United States?
Before you begin to suggest specific rule changes, be sure to discuss what it
takes according to the law now to become a citizen.
What might happen if the rules of citizenship were changed in the United States?
Before you begin to suggest specific rule changes, be sure to discuss what it
takes according to the law now to become a citizen.
6
Develop a proposal to send to a government official to change the economic
system of the United States. Your proposal must include details of the current
system, what you think might work better, and why.
Develop a proposal to send to a government official to change the economic
system of the United States. Your proposal must include details of the current
system, what you think might work better, and why.
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Directions: Use the following chart to compare the powers of the different
levels of government. Place the powers under the category they are associated
with: federal, state, or local by placing an 'X' is the correct space.
Directions: Use the following chart to compare the powers of the different
levels of government. Place the powers under the category they are associated
with: federal, state, or local by placing an 'X' is the correct space.
1
During the Civil War what was the number one killer of soldiers
During the Civil War what was the number one killer of soldiers
1
What tactic during the Civil War is Sherman famous for using?
What tactic during the Civil War is Sherman famous for using?
1
What tragedy occurred after the war was over?
What tragedy occurred after the war was over?
1
After the Battle of Gettysburg
After the Battle of Gettysburg
4
Describe the Union and Confederacy's strategy to win the Civil War?
Describe the Union and Confederacy's strategy to win the Civil War?
10
Write an essay about why the Civil War happened. Include at least 5 individual
causes that led to the war.
Write an essay about why the Civil War happened. Include at least 5 individual
causes that led to the war.
1
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation
1
What ended up saving Jamestown?
What ended up saving Jamestown?
1
The settlement at Plymouth was started primarily
The settlement at Plymouth was started primarily
5
Describe what the picture above represents and how this image could be used to
justify this idea.
Describe what the picture above represents and how this image could be used to
justify this idea.
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By 1863, control of most of the Mississippi River was in Union hands. To gain
control of the last major port city serving as an open shipping door to the
South, Grant weakened the enemy with a military campaign that lasted several
months.First he isolated the port city by gaining control of the railroad, and
then he began a seven-week artillery siege to force surrender.
What is the port city described above?
By 1863, control of most of the Mississippi River was in Union hands. To gain
control of the last major port city serving as an open shipping door to the
South, Grant weakened the enemy with a military campaign that lasted several
months.First he isolated the port city by gaining control of the railroad, and
then he began a seven-week artillery siege to force surrender.
What is the port city described above?
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Which of the following describes why Lincoln was worried about winning
re-election in 1864?
Which of the following describes why Lincoln was worried about winning
re-election in 1864?
1
This key Civil War leader claimed to be fighting to preserve the Union, not to
abolish slavery. However, on January 1, 1863, after a show of Union strength at
Antietam, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared certain slaves
"forever free."
Which famous Civil War figure is described above?
This key Civil War leader claimed to be fighting to preserve the Union, not to
abolish slavery. However, on January 1, 1863, after a show of Union strength at
Antietam, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared certain slaves
"forever free."
Which famous Civil War figure is described above?
1
This leader was once offered the command of all Union troops. Choosing instead
to remain loyal to his home state, Virginia, he became the South's greatest
military figure.
Which famous Civil War figure is described above?
This leader was once offered the command of all Union troops. Choosing instead
to remain loyal to his home state, Virginia, he became the South's greatest
military figure.
Which famous Civil War figure is described above?
1
Referring to the map above, which letter represents the Battle of Gettysburg in
1863?
Referring to the map above, which letter represents the Battle of Gettysburg in
1863?
1
Using the map above, which letter represents Fort Sumter where the first shots
of the Civil War were fired?
Using the map above, which letter represents Fort Sumter where the first shots
of the Civil War were fired?
1
Often named the single greatest northern military leader in the Civil War, this
West Point graduate was known for his victory at Vicksburg in 1863 and his
leadership over the Union Army during the latter half of the war.
Which famous Civil War figure is described above?
Often named the single greatest northern military leader in the Civil War, this
West Point graduate was known for his victory at Vicksburg in 1863 and his
leadership over the Union Army during the latter half of the war.
Which famous Civil War figure is described above?
1
Which person was named the Confederacy's president when the first Southern
states seceded from the Union in February of 1861?
Which person was named the Confederacy's president when the first Southern
states seceded from the Union in February of 1861?
1
Where did Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865,
Where did Robert E. Lee's surrender on April 9, 1865,
1
Following the Civil War, Southern states passed laws severely restricting the
rights of African-Americans. These laws varied from state to state and included
the prohibiting of interracial marriages and restrictions on land ownership.
These laws served as a way for white Southerners to control the recently freed
African-Americans.
These laws were known as
Following the Civil War, Southern states passed laws severely restricting the
rights of African-Americans. These laws varied from state to state and included
the prohibiting of interracial marriages and restrictions on land ownership.
These laws served as a way for white Southerners to control the recently freed
African-Americans.
These laws were known as
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After the Civil War, Lincoln supported a mild Reconstruction of the South. Which
group favored a much harsher reconstruction plan in the South?
After the Civil War, Lincoln supported a mild Reconstruction of the South. Which
group favored a much harsher reconstruction plan in the South?
1
Why was the Freedmen's Bureau established by Congress during Southern
Reconstruction?
Why was the Freedmen's Bureau established by Congress during Southern
Reconstruction?
1
The three items listed below are called the Reconstruction Amendments. What was
the main purpose of these three amendments?
• The Thirteenth Amendment
• The Fourteenth Amendment
• The Fifteenth Amendment
The three items listed below are called the Reconstruction Amendments. What was
the main purpose of these three amendments?
• The Thirteenth Amendment
• The Fourteenth Amendment
• The Fifteenth Amendment