US History before 1877- History
Exemption Exam UGA Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Who was the French and Indian war between?—ANSWER-French and British
What did Britain get from the French Indian War?—ANSWER-Canada
Who started the Federalist Party?—ANSWER-Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the land purchased under Thomas Jefferson?—ANSWER-Louisiana
Purchase
What is nullification?—ANSWER-concept in which states could nullify, or void, any federal
law they deemed unconstitutional
What is the Nullification Crisis?—ANSWER--during Andrew Jackson presidency
-SC said they could nullify any law it wants and would leave if they cannot
-started with tariffs of 1828
Who was Martin Luther?—ANSWER-German protestant who supported reformation
-published 95 thesis, detailing abuse of Roman Catholic Church
Early settlers in NE relied on what kind of labor—ANSWER-children
, Settlers OUTSIDE of NE relied on what labor—ANSWER-indentured servitude
Biggest land gain from Treaty of Paris?—ANSWER-American independence as far west as
mississippi
Who did Quebec belong to?—ANSWER-Great Britain
What was the 1st American party system?/—ANSWER-Federalists and Democratic-
Republicans (Anti-Feds)
What was the 2nd American Party System?—ANSWER-Democratic Party & Whigs
What was mercantilism? What did it demonstrate?—ANSWER--Economic system where
colonies benefit/make money for home nations (Portugal, France, Netherlands)
-Colonies produce CHEAP RAW MATERIAL for their home nation --> home nation sells it back
to them as an expensive finished product
-This system demonstrated Triangular Trade
What is Cahokia—ANSWER-A largest and influential mound of Mississippian tribe
What is the Colombian Exchange?—ANSWER-The global transfer of foods, plants, and
animals during the colonization of the Americas.
Where was the 1st spanish settlement in the present U.S.?—ANSWER-St. Augustine, Flordia
Who were John Calvin and Martin Luther?—ANSWER-Protestant leaders, wanted the
reformation of the Catholic church
Why did Puritans and protestants come to America?—ANSWER-in search of religious
freedom for THEMSELVES
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Exemption Exam UGA Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Who was the French and Indian war between?—ANSWER-French and British
What did Britain get from the French Indian War?—ANSWER-Canada
Who started the Federalist Party?—ANSWER-Alexander Hamilton
What was the name of the land purchased under Thomas Jefferson?—ANSWER-Louisiana
Purchase
What is nullification?—ANSWER-concept in which states could nullify, or void, any federal
law they deemed unconstitutional
What is the Nullification Crisis?—ANSWER--during Andrew Jackson presidency
-SC said they could nullify any law it wants and would leave if they cannot
-started with tariffs of 1828
Who was Martin Luther?—ANSWER-German protestant who supported reformation
-published 95 thesis, detailing abuse of Roman Catholic Church
Early settlers in NE relied on what kind of labor—ANSWER-children
, Settlers OUTSIDE of NE relied on what labor—ANSWER-indentured servitude
Biggest land gain from Treaty of Paris?—ANSWER-American independence as far west as
mississippi
Who did Quebec belong to?—ANSWER-Great Britain
What was the 1st American party system?/—ANSWER-Federalists and Democratic-
Republicans (Anti-Feds)
What was the 2nd American Party System?—ANSWER-Democratic Party & Whigs
What was mercantilism? What did it demonstrate?—ANSWER--Economic system where
colonies benefit/make money for home nations (Portugal, France, Netherlands)
-Colonies produce CHEAP RAW MATERIAL for their home nation --> home nation sells it back
to them as an expensive finished product
-This system demonstrated Triangular Trade
What is Cahokia—ANSWER-A largest and influential mound of Mississippian tribe
What is the Colombian Exchange?—ANSWER-The global transfer of foods, plants, and
animals during the colonization of the Americas.
Where was the 1st spanish settlement in the present U.S.?—ANSWER-St. Augustine, Flordia
Who were John Calvin and Martin Luther?—ANSWER-Protestant leaders, wanted the
reformation of the Catholic church
Why did Puritans and protestants come to America?—ANSWER-in search of religious
freedom for THEMSELVES
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
