Quiz Me! - All Categories Test your knowledge about all categories in all eras. 1 / 10 Which reason threatened Jamestown’s survival as a colony? The settlers spent more time growing tobacco than crops they could eat. The colonists refused the help of the indigenous people in the area. John Smith spent too much time exploring the area instead of working. The colonists nearly starved to death because they did not want to work. 2 / 10 In what way did the Nullification Crisis demonstrate the tension between the federal government and the Southern states? The federal government was willing to compromise on the Tariff of 1828 but the Southern states were not. Southern states claimed state sovereignty on issues they believed were unconstitutional. Southern states met to discuss secession if the Tariff of 1828 was not repealed. The federal government refused to compromise with Southern states on the tariff issue. 3 / 10 What is Henry’s main argument in his famous speech? The British will have one more opportunity to free the colonists. It was time for the legislature to declare war on England. He would rather die than have to fight a war. The colonists were outnumbered by the British so they would most likely all die. 4 / 10 Marquis de Lafayette helped the Americans fight against Great Britain by securing support from which country? Mexico France Spain India 5 / 10 What is significant about the Louisiana Purchase? Native Americans were given their own land. It was the first time the U.S. gained land from a foreign country through a treaty. It doubled the size of the United States. France became our ally. 6 / 10 Which of the following beliefs accurately reflects John C. Calhoun’s beliefs? States should nullify federal attempts to limit slavery. North and South should not separate from each other. The Compromise of 1850 should limit slavery’s wesward expansion. The US Supreme Court has more authority than states to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. 7 / 10 What warning did George Washington issue in his Farewell Address of 1796? He recommended ending slavery immediately or our country would be at war later. He recommended staying away from foreign alliances and forming political parties. He recommended creating a strong military to fight off future attacks from foreign countries. If the U.S. did not form an alliance with England we were doomed to have another war with her. 8 / 10 What was the main issue associated with the Webster-Hayne Debates? Webster supported state sovereignty over federal sovereignty Balance of power between free states and slave states Federal power versus state sovereignty Hayne supported federal power over state power 9 / 10 Which Civil War battle is described above? Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Bull Run Manassas Battle of Vicksburg Battle of Antietam 10 / 10 Where did Washington set up camp for the winter of 1777 where he lost a quarter of his men to disease, starvation, and freezing conditions? Boston Valley Forge New York Philadelphia Your score is Restart quiz
