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The origins of the with migrations (from Eurasia) across an ancient land
majority of human bridge over the Bering Strait.
existence in North
America began
Which sentence best They built irrigation systems and constructed towns
describes pre-Columbian
societies of the
Southwest?
Who were the first migrants who crossed over from Asia
inhabitants of the
American continent?
Why did the Colonial He preached separation from the Church of
government in England.
Massachusetts vote to
deport Roger Williams?
What prompted the influx the need for workers on tobacco plantations
of African slaves to the
Southern Colonies and
the Caribbean in 1619?
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Which was not a result of Native Americans were open to trade and
the first interactions Europeans showed no interest.
between native
Americans and
Europeans arriving in
North and South
America?
Which sentence most They created a blend of Christianity and African
accurately describes folklore.
religious practices and
beliefs among slaves in
the South in the early
1700s?
What was the most disputes over territory
significant cause of the
war in North America
between the French and
British in the 1750s and
1760s?
How did the French and French territory east of the Mississippi was
Indian War alter territorial conceded to the British.
claims in North America?
What was Samuel Adams' He wanted to publicize Americans' grievances
reason for creating the against the British and coordinate the colonists'
Committees of responses
Correspondence?
What was the result of It unified resistance among the colonists to Britain's
the Tea Act of 1773 economic exploitation of the colonies
among the colonists?
What action by the the Boston Tea Party
American colonists
resulted in the passage
of the Intolerable Acts by
the British Parliament?
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What was Thomas Paine's to convince the colonists to break away from the
purpose in writing his English government
pamphlet, Common
Sense?
What was the main goal to focus government authority at the state level
of the Articles of
Confederation?
What was the principal It lacked a clearly enumerated Bill of Rights.
complaint Anti-
Federalists had with the
original Constitution?
After the American an impending conflict with Indians
Revolution, what problem
contributed significantly
to the need for a federal
Constitution?
During the formation of Alexander Hamilton
the republic, who
recommended to
President Washington
that a national bank
should be established?
Which was a direct result the creation of the Department of the Navy
of the "XYZ Affair"?
In the 1790s, which group Republicans
believed that America
should be rural and
agrarian rather than
commercial and urban?
What was an unusual the large number of women involved in the
feature of the Second movement
Great Awakening in the
early 1800s?
What was an effect of the a crusade against personal immorality
Second Great
Awakening?
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What was one of the purchasing the Louisiana Territory
most important
accomplishments of
Jefferson's presidency?
Which factor contributed improvements in public health
to the significant increase
in the American
population from 1820 to
1840?
In the early 1800s, what Slaves could not be taught to read or write
was one of the principles
of the slave codes in the
South?
What inspired Francis He was proud to see Fort McHenry survive a naval
Scott Key to write the bombardment.
Star Spangled Banner?
How did the westward It caused displaced or threatened Indian tribes to
expansion of white form alliances with the British
settlers affect British
advantages during the
War of 1812?
Which invention had the steam engine
greatest effect on
transportation and trade
during the early years of
the American Republic?
What economic trend The South experienced a dramatic rise in cotton
transformed the South in production
the mid-nineteenth
century?
Before the Civil War, what Free-Soil Movement
campaign was intended
to keep slavery out of
new territories?
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WGU Academy US History (2025)
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detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TEST!!
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Terms in this set (414)
The origins of the with migrations (from Eurasia) across an ancient land
majority of human bridge over the Bering Strait.
existence in North
America began
Which sentence best They built irrigation systems and constructed towns
describes pre-Columbian
societies of the
Southwest?
Who were the first migrants who crossed over from Asia
inhabitants of the
American continent?
Why did the Colonial He preached separation from the Church of
government in England.
Massachusetts vote to
deport Roger Williams?
What prompted the influx the need for workers on tobacco plantations
of African slaves to the
Southern Colonies and
the Caribbean in 1619?
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,3/8/25, 9:07 AM WGU Academy US History (2025) comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025…
Which was not a result of Native Americans were open to trade and
the first interactions Europeans showed no interest.
between native
Americans and
Europeans arriving in
North and South
America?
Which sentence most They created a blend of Christianity and African
accurately describes folklore.
religious practices and
beliefs among slaves in
the South in the early
1700s?
What was the most disputes over territory
significant cause of the
war in North America
between the French and
British in the 1750s and
1760s?
How did the French and French territory east of the Mississippi was
Indian War alter territorial conceded to the British.
claims in North America?
What was Samuel Adams' He wanted to publicize Americans' grievances
reason for creating the against the British and coordinate the colonists'
Committees of responses
Correspondence?
What was the result of It unified resistance among the colonists to Britain's
the Tea Act of 1773 economic exploitation of the colonies
among the colonists?
What action by the the Boston Tea Party
American colonists
resulted in the passage
of the Intolerable Acts by
the British Parliament?
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,3/8/25, 9:07 AM WGU Academy US History (2025) comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025…
What was Thomas Paine's to convince the colonists to break away from the
purpose in writing his English government
pamphlet, Common
Sense?
What was the main goal to focus government authority at the state level
of the Articles of
Confederation?
What was the principal It lacked a clearly enumerated Bill of Rights.
complaint Anti-
Federalists had with the
original Constitution?
After the American an impending conflict with Indians
Revolution, what problem
contributed significantly
to the need for a federal
Constitution?
During the formation of Alexander Hamilton
the republic, who
recommended to
President Washington
that a national bank
should be established?
Which was a direct result the creation of the Department of the Navy
of the "XYZ Affair"?
In the 1790s, which group Republicans
believed that America
should be rural and
agrarian rather than
commercial and urban?
What was an unusual the large number of women involved in the
feature of the Second movement
Great Awakening in the
early 1800s?
What was an effect of the a crusade against personal immorality
Second Great
Awakening?
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, 3/8/25, 9:07 AM WGU Academy US History (2025) comprehensive questions and verified answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025…
What was one of the purchasing the Louisiana Territory
most important
accomplishments of
Jefferson's presidency?
Which factor contributed improvements in public health
to the significant increase
in the American
population from 1820 to
1840?
In the early 1800s, what Slaves could not be taught to read or write
was one of the principles
of the slave codes in the
South?
What inspired Francis He was proud to see Fort McHenry survive a naval
Scott Key to write the bombardment.
Star Spangled Banner?
How did the westward It caused displaced or threatened Indian tribes to
expansion of white form alliances with the British
settlers affect British
advantages during the
War of 1812?
Which invention had the steam engine
greatest effect on
transportation and trade
during the early years of
the American Republic?
What economic trend The South experienced a dramatic rise in cotton
transformed the South in production
the mid-nineteenth
century?
Before the Civil War, what Free-Soil Movement
campaign was intended
to keep slavery out of
new territories?
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