Sophia US History Final Milestone

Sophia US History Final Milestone Sophia US History Final Milestone 1 Which of the following motives played the biggest role in the European discovery of the New World? Looking for new nations with which to form alliances Making world maps more accurate and complete Obtaining goods like spices and silk from civilizations in Asia Finding new civilizations in which to spread Christianity CONCEPT Maritime Exploration 2 Which of the following did many young women see as a positive aspect of working in the Lowell mills? Working apart from the family with other young women created a sense of independence and solidarity. Employers encouraged the formation of labor unions and negotiated win-win contracts. There was a greater amount of leeway toward social norms in the mills than in the women's families.Women were only expected to work 4-6 hours a day, giving them ample free time. CONCEPT Market Revolution and Economic Changes 3 Which of the following statements best represents agreements between Federalists and Anti- Federalists? "We want a form of government that will protect the rights of all its subjects." "We want a form of government that provides a bill of rights that its citizens possess." "We want a form of government that can best respond to local and regional needs." "We want a form of government that will exist primarily in the states." CONCEPT Visions of Government 4 What is one way that the newly drafted Constitution reflected the principles of republicanism? All federal representatives would be elected by the citizens of each state by popular vote. Electors, rather than individual voters, cast votes for president and vice president.It allowed for individual voters to determine who should be president. The government agreed to regulate and impose penalties on the international slave trade. CONCEPT Drafting the Constitution 5 Which of the following was a major economic shift in the North in the early 19th century? Rising wages for laborers allow them to gain a more sure footing in society and the economy. The economies of the North and the South became less distinct, as interchangeable parts increased cash crop production in the North. Railroads were welcomed as a sign of technological progress and faster transport times. Changes in manufacturing created more highly-paid jobs that required great skill to perform. CONCEPT The Northern Economy 6 Which native civilization used a system of knotted threads to record and communicate information? The HopewellThe Inca The Pueblo The Aztec CONCEPT The First Settlers 7 What role did New World exports play in the Triangular Trade? Textiles, rum and other manufactured goods were sent to Africa in exchange for slaves. Organic goods like tobacco were sent back to the specific colony's mother country. Tobacco was used to lure Africans to the Americas where they would be enslaved. African slaves were sent to Europe in exchange for goods like sugar, tobacco and cotton. CONCEPT The Atlantic World 8 Which of the following characterizes the response to the Stamp Act by the Sons of Liberty?Riots and effigies against stamp distributors A propaganda campaign condemning the Stamp Act A letter-writing campaign to promote colonists' constitutional rights A boycott of British goods like tea and linen CONCEPT The Stamp Act 9 Which of the following grievances was the centerpiece of the Declaration of Independence? Parliament had the right to operate independently of the king. Parliament had no right to represent the colonies.