MTTC History Study Exam
Questions and Answers
First Continental Congress vs. Second Continental Congress - Answer-The First
Continental Congress, comprised of delegates from the colonies, met in 1774 in
reaction to the Intolerable Acts, a series of measures imposed by the British
government after the colonies resisted new taxes. In 1775, the Second Continental
Congress convened after the Revolutionary War had already begun. Second to defend
colonies and once voted to declared independence, acted as the defacto gov
Olive Branch Petition - Answer-The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by Congress on
July 5, 1775, to be sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being
declared. The Petition emphasized their loyalty to the British crown and emphasized
their rights as British citizens.
Common Sense - Answer-Influential pamphlets at start of American revolution written
by Thomas Paine
Immigration to the United States between 1880 and 1910 produced significant changes
in the: - Answer-religious composition of the nation.
Which of the following responses best describes a major demographic trend in the
United States during the period 1970 to 2000? - Answer-Population in the Southwest
increased more than anywhere else in the country.
In which of the following ways has tropical deforestation most influenced global climate
change? - Answer-The burning and decomposition of trees and tree waste has released
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Which of the following responses best describes a major economic transition from the
late Middle Ages to the early modern era in western Europe? - Answer-the shift from a
manor-based economy to a town-based economy
Peace of Paris - Answer-This treaty, signed on September 3, 1783, between the
American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally
recognized the United States as an independent nation
Articles of Confederation (weaknesses) - Answer-Congress commanded little respect
and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress
could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary
agreement of the states.
, Republican Motherhood - Answer-Republican motherhood was the ideology
representing women's roles in the time before, during, and after the American
Revolution. It was the idea that daughters and mother should be taught to uphold ideas
of Republicanism. They would pass their Republican values to further generations.
Land Ordinance of 1785 / Northwest Ordinance of 1787 - Answer-The Land Ordinance
of 1785 was passed by the U.S. Congress under the Articles of Confederation. It laid
out the process by which lands west of the Appalachian Mountains were to be surveyed
and sold. The method of creating townships and sections within townships was used for
all U.S. land after 1785. The Northwest Ordinance chartered a government for the
Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the
territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory.
Shay's rebellion - Answer-A violent insurrection in the Massachusetts countryside during
1786 and 1787, Shays' Rebellion was brought about by a monetary debt crisis at the
end of the American Revolutionary War. Although Massachusetts was the focal point of
the crisis, other states experienced similar economic hardships. Exposed weaknesses
of articles of confederation
Whiskey Rebellion - Answer-The Whiskey Rebellion (also known as the Whiskey
Insurrection) was a violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending
in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was
the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.
Republican Party/Federalist Party - Answer-The Federalist Party became popular with
businessmen and New Englanders, as Republicans were mostly farmers who opposed
a strong central government. Cities were usually Federalist strongholds, whereas
frontier regions were heavily Republican.
Feds: led by Hamilton, strong central gov led by industry/wealthy, emphasis on
manufacturing/shipping/trade, loose interpretation of constitution, favored the national
bank, favored protective tariffs, pro-british
democratic republicans: Jefferson, strong state gov led by common man, agriculture,
strict const. interpretation, opposed national bank, opposed protective tariffs, pro-french
Citizen Genet Affair - Answer-Edmond-Charles Genet or Citizen Genet was a French
ambassador to the US during the French Revolution. What is known as the Citizen
Genet Affair began in 1793 when he was placed in America to promote support for the
French in their wars over Spain and Britain. He organized volunteers and formed a
militia of privateers to fight Britain's Spanish allies in Florida. His actions endangered
American neutrality in the war between France and Britain. He continued to defy the
wishes of the American government even after he was denied by Washington and
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson.
Questions and Answers
First Continental Congress vs. Second Continental Congress - Answer-The First
Continental Congress, comprised of delegates from the colonies, met in 1774 in
reaction to the Intolerable Acts, a series of measures imposed by the British
government after the colonies resisted new taxes. In 1775, the Second Continental
Congress convened after the Revolutionary War had already begun. Second to defend
colonies and once voted to declared independence, acted as the defacto gov
Olive Branch Petition - Answer-The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by Congress on
July 5, 1775, to be sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being
declared. The Petition emphasized their loyalty to the British crown and emphasized
their rights as British citizens.
Common Sense - Answer-Influential pamphlets at start of American revolution written
by Thomas Paine
Immigration to the United States between 1880 and 1910 produced significant changes
in the: - Answer-religious composition of the nation.
Which of the following responses best describes a major demographic trend in the
United States during the period 1970 to 2000? - Answer-Population in the Southwest
increased more than anywhere else in the country.
In which of the following ways has tropical deforestation most influenced global climate
change? - Answer-The burning and decomposition of trees and tree waste has released
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Which of the following responses best describes a major economic transition from the
late Middle Ages to the early modern era in western Europe? - Answer-the shift from a
manor-based economy to a town-based economy
Peace of Paris - Answer-This treaty, signed on September 3, 1783, between the
American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally
recognized the United States as an independent nation
Articles of Confederation (weaknesses) - Answer-Congress commanded little respect
and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress
could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary
agreement of the states.
, Republican Motherhood - Answer-Republican motherhood was the ideology
representing women's roles in the time before, during, and after the American
Revolution. It was the idea that daughters and mother should be taught to uphold ideas
of Republicanism. They would pass their Republican values to further generations.
Land Ordinance of 1785 / Northwest Ordinance of 1787 - Answer-The Land Ordinance
of 1785 was passed by the U.S. Congress under the Articles of Confederation. It laid
out the process by which lands west of the Appalachian Mountains were to be surveyed
and sold. The method of creating townships and sections within townships was used for
all U.S. land after 1785. The Northwest Ordinance chartered a government for the
Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the
territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory.
Shay's rebellion - Answer-A violent insurrection in the Massachusetts countryside during
1786 and 1787, Shays' Rebellion was brought about by a monetary debt crisis at the
end of the American Revolutionary War. Although Massachusetts was the focal point of
the crisis, other states experienced similar economic hardships. Exposed weaknesses
of articles of confederation
Whiskey Rebellion - Answer-The Whiskey Rebellion (also known as the Whiskey
Insurrection) was a violent tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791 and ending
in 1794 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was
the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government.
Republican Party/Federalist Party - Answer-The Federalist Party became popular with
businessmen and New Englanders, as Republicans were mostly farmers who opposed
a strong central government. Cities were usually Federalist strongholds, whereas
frontier regions were heavily Republican.
Feds: led by Hamilton, strong central gov led by industry/wealthy, emphasis on
manufacturing/shipping/trade, loose interpretation of constitution, favored the national
bank, favored protective tariffs, pro-british
democratic republicans: Jefferson, strong state gov led by common man, agriculture,
strict const. interpretation, opposed national bank, opposed protective tariffs, pro-french
Citizen Genet Affair - Answer-Edmond-Charles Genet or Citizen Genet was a French
ambassador to the US during the French Revolution. What is known as the Citizen
Genet Affair began in 1793 when he was placed in America to promote support for the
French in their wars over Spain and Britain. He organized volunteers and formed a
militia of privateers to fight Britain's Spanish allies in Florida. His actions endangered
American neutrality in the war between France and Britain. He continued to defy the
wishes of the American government even after he was denied by Washington and
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson.
