ABCTE United States History Exam 2025
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The British held Philadelphia.
The Continental Army was
not doing well during the
The British were "living high" in Philadelphia and had
fighting of 1776. They
commandeered most of the supplies in the area. The
settled in to a winter
Continental Army camped in Valley Forge during one
encampment in Valley
of the coldest, wettest winters on record. G.
Forge. They suffered a
Washington and even Martha W. were staying in a
winter of starvation and
house near the campgrounds. Many of the men had
cold. Why?
no shoes.
,The Eighteenth Impose a federal income tax.
Amendment instituted a
national policy of Progressive politicians felt that wealthier Americans
Prohibition. This was one should pay more in taxes. The Sixteenth Amendment
effort of the early gave Congress the power to establish a federal tax on
twentieth century to income. Those who had an income over $4,000 paid
reform American politics 1% of their income. Those who made over $20,000
and society. Federal rules paid two percent on income. The Seventeenth
were established to Amendment provided for the direct election of U.S.
safeguard the food and Senators. Previously, they had been selected by state
medicine industries. Bank legislatures.
monopolies were ended.
The Sixteenth Amendment
gave Congress the right
to:
Which of the following is John Stafford Smith was a British composer who
the composer of the composed "The Anacreantic Song" which was used
United States national with the lyrics written by Francis Scott Key which is
anthem, The Star- now known as "The Star Spangled Banner." All other
Spangled Banner? composers listed were from Germany.
Where the people elect the governing leaders.
In most instances, the people nominate and vote on
the representatives for their states. The
What is democracy?
representatives communicate and connect the desires
and needs of the people and take them to the
decision makers for consideration. In essence, the
representatives are the voice for people.
Despite their age, classic They offer exciting stories and heroic characters.
Greek tales such as
Homer's Iliad and Odyssey The common thread shared by Homer's works and
are still very popular many current books and movies is the timeless theme
among modern readers of excitement and adventure. They include exciting
because stories and heroic characters.
,Which of the following Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during
historical figures was the World War II.
leader of Nazi Germany?
1830 The president signed the Indian Removal Act in
1830. The act made it lawful to remove the Indians
When was the Indian
from land that they inhabited. Many Americans were
Removal Act signed?
against the Act, viewing it as unlawful and
unconstitutional.
Which of the following is Horace Greeley : "Go west, young man, go west!"
incorrectly matched?
Although Greeley is often credited with this quotation,
Frederick Douglas : it was actually journalist John B, Soule who advised
"Justice to the Negro is young men to go west. Joseph Smith was the first
safety to the nation." leader of the Mormons. Henry Clay was a skilled
Horace Greeley : "Go orator who represented Kentucky in the Congress.
west, young man, go Frederick Douglas was a former slave, skilled orator
west!" and abolitionist.
Joseph Smith : "The
greatest responsibility in
the world that God has
laid upon us is to seek
after our own dead."
Henry Clay : I have heard
something about
allegiance to the South. I
know no South, no North,
no East, no West, to which
I owe any allegiance."
, Even before the People who disagree with the government should
Constitution had been keep their mouths shut! That goes for the newspapers
adopted and George too!
Washington was elected
president, tensions arose The Federalists believed in a strong central
among politicians. government with a strong central bank. Government
Alexander Hamilton should support business. The Constitution should be
became the leader of the loosely interpreted. They also believed that
Federalists and Thomas restrictions should be placed on speech and the
Jefferson led the press when they disagreed with the government. The
Democratic Republicans. Democratic-Republicans favored powerful states and
These two parties state-chartered banks. They believed in a strict
foreshadowed our current reading of the Constitution as it was written.The
two-party system. Which government should give no special powers to
of the following would business. They also wanted to give more people the
most likely be included in right to vote and allowing people and newspapers
the "platform" of the more freedom.
Federalists?
Although the Vice-President, the Secretary of State,
Who is the Commander- and the Secretary of Defense all assist the President in
in-Chief of the U.S. Army? making military decisions, the President is the
Commander-in-Chief.
By 1760, the population of The unification of the colonies.
the American colonies
had reached 1.6 million. Farm families need children. The birth rate was
What is not a factor that phenomenal. While infant mortality was great, more
led to this growth? were living to become adults. Many immigrants from
Europe at this time swelled the population as well as
The unification of the the importation of African slaves.
colonies.
A rise in the birthrate.
Immigration from England,
Germany, Holland and
Ireland.
More babies lived to
adulthood.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Save
Terms in this set (120)
The British held Philadelphia.
The Continental Army was
not doing well during the
The British were "living high" in Philadelphia and had
fighting of 1776. They
commandeered most of the supplies in the area. The
settled in to a winter
Continental Army camped in Valley Forge during one
encampment in Valley
of the coldest, wettest winters on record. G.
Forge. They suffered a
Washington and even Martha W. were staying in a
winter of starvation and
house near the campgrounds. Many of the men had
cold. Why?
no shoes.
,The Eighteenth Impose a federal income tax.
Amendment instituted a
national policy of Progressive politicians felt that wealthier Americans
Prohibition. This was one should pay more in taxes. The Sixteenth Amendment
effort of the early gave Congress the power to establish a federal tax on
twentieth century to income. Those who had an income over $4,000 paid
reform American politics 1% of their income. Those who made over $20,000
and society. Federal rules paid two percent on income. The Seventeenth
were established to Amendment provided for the direct election of U.S.
safeguard the food and Senators. Previously, they had been selected by state
medicine industries. Bank legislatures.
monopolies were ended.
The Sixteenth Amendment
gave Congress the right
to:
Which of the following is John Stafford Smith was a British composer who
the composer of the composed "The Anacreantic Song" which was used
United States national with the lyrics written by Francis Scott Key which is
anthem, The Star- now known as "The Star Spangled Banner." All other
Spangled Banner? composers listed were from Germany.
Where the people elect the governing leaders.
In most instances, the people nominate and vote on
the representatives for their states. The
What is democracy?
representatives communicate and connect the desires
and needs of the people and take them to the
decision makers for consideration. In essence, the
representatives are the voice for people.
Despite their age, classic They offer exciting stories and heroic characters.
Greek tales such as
Homer's Iliad and Odyssey The common thread shared by Homer's works and
are still very popular many current books and movies is the timeless theme
among modern readers of excitement and adventure. They include exciting
because stories and heroic characters.
,Which of the following Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during
historical figures was the World War II.
leader of Nazi Germany?
1830 The president signed the Indian Removal Act in
1830. The act made it lawful to remove the Indians
When was the Indian
from land that they inhabited. Many Americans were
Removal Act signed?
against the Act, viewing it as unlawful and
unconstitutional.
Which of the following is Horace Greeley : "Go west, young man, go west!"
incorrectly matched?
Although Greeley is often credited with this quotation,
Frederick Douglas : it was actually journalist John B, Soule who advised
"Justice to the Negro is young men to go west. Joseph Smith was the first
safety to the nation." leader of the Mormons. Henry Clay was a skilled
Horace Greeley : "Go orator who represented Kentucky in the Congress.
west, young man, go Frederick Douglas was a former slave, skilled orator
west!" and abolitionist.
Joseph Smith : "The
greatest responsibility in
the world that God has
laid upon us is to seek
after our own dead."
Henry Clay : I have heard
something about
allegiance to the South. I
know no South, no North,
no East, no West, to which
I owe any allegiance."
, Even before the People who disagree with the government should
Constitution had been keep their mouths shut! That goes for the newspapers
adopted and George too!
Washington was elected
president, tensions arose The Federalists believed in a strong central
among politicians. government with a strong central bank. Government
Alexander Hamilton should support business. The Constitution should be
became the leader of the loosely interpreted. They also believed that
Federalists and Thomas restrictions should be placed on speech and the
Jefferson led the press when they disagreed with the government. The
Democratic Republicans. Democratic-Republicans favored powerful states and
These two parties state-chartered banks. They believed in a strict
foreshadowed our current reading of the Constitution as it was written.The
two-party system. Which government should give no special powers to
of the following would business. They also wanted to give more people the
most likely be included in right to vote and allowing people and newspapers
the "platform" of the more freedom.
Federalists?
Although the Vice-President, the Secretary of State,
Who is the Commander- and the Secretary of Defense all assist the President in
in-Chief of the U.S. Army? making military decisions, the President is the
Commander-in-Chief.
By 1760, the population of The unification of the colonies.
the American colonies
had reached 1.6 million. Farm families need children. The birth rate was
What is not a factor that phenomenal. While infant mortality was great, more
led to this growth? were living to become adults. Many immigrants from
Europe at this time swelled the population as well as
The unification of the the importation of African slaves.
colonies.
A rise in the birthrate.
Immigration from England,
Germany, Holland and
Ireland.
More babies lived to
adulthood.
