Put these events in Alexander Hamilton’s life in the order in which they occurred, starting with the earliest. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention. He worked as a clerk for a small trading company. He started the New ...

As a result of the Treaty of Paris (1763) who gained control of Canada and Florida? A Spain B France C United States D Great Britain

When compared to Mrs. Bush’s speech, Mrs. Gorbachev’s speech is A more openly political. B more appropriate for children. C not as inspiring or serious. D not fitting for the audience.

During the colonial era, the American south developed very few urban areas, which resulted in a A) system of slavery and forced labor. B) poverty stricken region of peasants. C) strong network of roads that connected isolated areas. D) low ...

The Manhattan Project was A) an initiative to help the children of hard-working immigrants who lived in crowded cities. B) intended to stop spies from passing along the nation’s strategic secrets during wartime. C) a top-secret U.S. government research project ...

The Rosenbergs were charged with “conspiracy to commit espionage.” The government believed they were A) nuclear scientists. B) British physicists. C) Communist spies in America. D) employees of a shipping company.

There are different theories about how ice ages began. However, it is agreed that an ice age can happen when A heavy rain causes flooding on mountains. B ocean tides wash away too much sand from coastlines. C the number ...

Based on the selection, which is correct about ice ages? A They can last for thousands of years. B They cause gases to be released into the air. C They happen when large glaciers melt. D They end when birds ...

Read this excerpt. When Queen Victoria commented, “in general such things were done the other way,” what did she mean? A) She had to ask Albert to marry her; usually the man asked the woman. B) She had to arrange ...

The Royal Marriage Act of 1772 stated that A members of the Royal Family must wed on or before their 21st birthdays. B no descendant of George II can marry without the Sovereign’s consent. C all marriage ceremonies must occur ...

Queen Victoria described her wedding ceremony as “imposing.” She hoped it made an “everlasting impression on everyone” to do what? A) keep the promises they make B) keep the rule of law C) challenge themselves D) perform to the best ...

What animal is ra the egyptian god of the sun? a) Eagle b) Lion c) Cat d) Falcon

George H. W. Bush referred to Berra during his debate to explaining his opponent’s “wrong mistake” most likely because A most people knew Yogi’s funny way with words. B Yogi had strong opinions about political issues. C the former president ...

Select the correct statement(s) about independent assortment. A gamete will end up with half the number of chromosomes after meiosis, but independent assortment means that each gamete will have 1 of many different combinations of chromosomes. Due to ...

How does Kennedy use rhetoric to advance his purpose? Cite evidence from the text in your answer. A. B. C. D.

How does Kennedy use rhetoric to advance his purpose? Cite evidence from the text in your answer. A B C D

Mid-Atlantic colonies thrived on harvesting wheat. Which statement describes why this was possible? A Wheat grows well when planted with tobacco. B Wheat grows best in year-round cold climates. C The soil of the Mid-Atlantic colonies was rich. D The ...

Which of these territories changed ownership in 1763? A Florida B New Mexico C Massachusetts D Texas In 1750, which of these marked the western boundary of the British colonies? A Pacific Ocean B Atlantic Ocean C Rocky Mountains

Based on his observations in Source 2, what did de Las Casas believe the Spanish leadership’s main reason for exploring and conquering the New World? A To support other European nations B To gain riches and resources C To teach natives ...

Choose the phrase that BEST completes this statement. “When looking at the map from 1700s, it is clear that ______ in what is now the United States.” A no European powers had yet settled in what would become California B ...

What are two likely reasons Wiesel delivered this speech? To inform his audience about his time at Auschwitz To persuade his audience to prevent future tragedies To persuade his audience to celebrate the defeat of the Nazis To persuade his ...

Why did churchgoers in Cincinnati say they understood the message of the Chinese songs, even though they did not understand the words? A The singers wore masks depicting each emotion. B The singers waved scarves with scenes from China. C ...

According to this table, the Middle Colonies would have been MOST likely to import ___. A corn B oats C rice D wheat

Determine which colony is being described by the people and descriptions listed. Georgia Pennsylvania Virginia William Penn John Smith Debtor colony Part of the Middle Colonies House of Burgesses Youngest (newest) colony James Oglethorpe Quakers First colony

Choose the three statements that CORRECTLY describe an aspect of the English colonies in North America. A Mercantilism was the economic system that emphasized colonies should provide raw materials for the “mother” country. B Tobacco became a valuable cash crop ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda can be compared to Alexander Hamilton because they both A) wanted to be president of the United States. B) were founding fathers of the United States. C) resisted British rule of the colonies. D) confronted long-held traditions.

Which is MOST closely associated with American women gaining more economic opportunity and mobility in the mid- to late-1800s? A More women enrolled in colleges because of the Higher Education Act of 1877. B Thousands of women went to work in ...

Which is MOST closely associated with American women gaining more economic opportunity and mobility in the mid- to late-1800s? A More women enrolled in colleges because of the Higher Education Act of 1877. B Thousands of women went to work ...

Which of these had the BIGGEST impact on northerner’s view of slavery before the Civil War? A 13th Amendment B John Brown’s Raid C Uncle Tom’s Cabin D Battle Hymn of the Republic

Based on the diplomatic philosophy of Washington, the United States did NOT become involved in what conflict? A The Mexican War B The War of 1812 C The Seven Years War D The French Revolution

The Proclamation Line of 1763 runs roughly along the A Ohio River. B Rocky Mountains. C Mississippi River. D Appalachian Mountains.

Choose the three most important audiences that the Declaration of Independence was intended to reach. A) the King B) the media C) the Colonists D) potential allies E) French colonies in North America

supply lines. This was very unsuccessful. However, the U.S. did score a surprising victory with its new and inexperienced navy, the most famous incident involving the USS Constitution, or “Old Ironsides” as it was called. Maybe the most stunning event ...

How did the U.S. Constitution address the issue of slavery? A) It abolished slavery throughout the United States. B) It included provisions that protected the institution. C) It granted enslaved people full citizenship. D) It ignored the issue of slavery ...

The message of this political cartoon is to A support the early Pirate trades. B urge the repeal of the Stamp Act. C alert people of British war crimes. D represent the dangers of the Pony Express.

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain. There a few causes for this war. 1) Native Americans 2) impressment 3) AmeriCorps 4) the War of 1812 5) USS Constitution 6) the Battle of New Orleans

When European settlers arrived in America, some Native American Indians began to dress like them. Which is MOST LIKELY another adaptation the Native American Indians made after the European settlers arrived? A They learned to grow corn. B They learned ...

Which of these was a DIRECT result of the failed slave revolt of Nat Turner in 1831? A. Southern legislatures reexamined the moral foundation of keeping millions of blacks as enslaved people. B. Congress passed a law that would phase ...

Based on the diplomatic philosophy of Washington, the United States did NOT become involved in what conflict? A The Mexican War B The War of 1812 C The Seven Years War D The French Revolution

The Proclamation Line of 1763 runs roughly along the A) Ohio River. B) Rocky Mountains. C) Mississippi River. D) Appalachian Mountains.

Choose the three most important audiences that the Declaration of Independence was intended to reach. A) the King B) the media C) the Colonists D) potential allies E) French colonies in North America

How did the U.S. Constitution address the issue of slavery? A It abolished slavery throughout the United States. B It included provisions that protected the institution. C It granted enslaved people full citizenship. D It ignored the issue of slavery ...

When European settlers arrived in America, some Native American Indians began to dress like them. Which is MOST LIKELY another adaptation the Native American Indians made after the European settlers arrived? A They learned to grow corn. B They learned ...

When European settlers arrived in America, some Native American Indians began to dress like them. Which is MOST LIKELY another adaptation the Native American Indians made after the European settlers arrived? A They learned to grow corn. B They learned ...

Which of these individuals would have been MOST likely to settle in one of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies? A) a member of the Puritan religious sect B) a German immigrant searching for religious freedom and tolerance C) a wealthy planter in ...

Which of these individuals would have been MOST likely to settle in one of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies? A) a member of the Puritan religious sect B) a German immigrant searching for religious freedom and tolerance C) a wealthy planter in ...

Choose the three statements that CORRECTLY describe an aspect of the English colonies in North America. A B C D E

The economic activities of the English North American colonies during the 17th centuries could BEST be described as: A industrial in both north and south. B agricultural in both north and south. C agricultural in the south, industrial in the north.

The economic activities of the English North American colonies during the 17th centuries could BEST be described as A industrial in both north and south. B agricultural in both north and south. C agricultural in the south, industrial in the ...

Where could one have found the most colonies with the greatest Spanish influence in the mid-1500s? A 1 B 2 C 5 D 6