School Training - U.S. History 1 - My Test: Expert

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_____________________________ was not the first European to reach the Americas, but his voyages are considered the start of a sustained period of European contact with the Western Hemisphere. Although he and his ships never landed in the area later called America, he is traditionally credited with the first discovery.

• Amerigo Vespucci
• Leif Erikson
• Vasco de Gama
• Christopher Columbus

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Researchers have determined that ______________ discovered lands later called America around 1000 CE. Indigenous populations had already inhabited the continent for millennia before European arrival.

• Christopher Columbus
• Amerigo Vespucci
• the Vikings
• the Spanish

This type of question is asking about __________.

Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas, which he mistakenly believed to be the East Indies, took place in ______. In recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of the negative impacts of Columbus’s voyages and a move to critically examine the historical narrative of “discovery”.

• 1021
• 1492
• 1497
• 1768

This type of question is asking about __________.

The first voyage by Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean did not end in the area later called America. Researchers believe that the voyage landed on San Salvador Island, an area the is now called _____________.

• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• the Bahamas
• Newfoundland

This type of question is asking about __________.

Christopher Columbus visited the Monarchs of France, Spain, and Portugal many times. His mission was designed to get __________________________.

• crew members for his voyages
• publicity for himself and his crew
• permission to represent their country
• sponsorship for his voyages

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_______________ is primarily known for founding the British North American colony that became a haven for religious freedom and a model for self-government. He is also recognized for his advocacy for religious tolerance and civil rights, particularly his contributions to the development of the right to a trial by jury.

• James Oglethorpe
• John Smith
• William Penn
• Benjamin Franklin

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The American Revolution, while culminating in a declaration of independence in 1776, had roots stretching back to the 1760s and earlier. Colonists protested British taxes, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, arguing that ________________________________________.

• the cost of living was becoming to high in the American colonies
• they should not be taxed without having elected representatives in Parliament
• there should be a central Post Office established in each colony
• the mail was taking to much time to be delivered, if was delivered at all

This type of question is asking about __________.

The arrival of English colonists, particularly their focus on tobacco cultivation and expansion onto Powhatan lands, led to increasing tensions and conflict. The English, with their superior weaponry and organizational capabilities, gradually gained the upper hand in the wars, which ended in ________.

• 1492
• 1607
• 1620
• 1650

This type of question is asking about __________.

Colonists in _____________, disguised as Native Americans, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped chests of tea into the sea to protest the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies. This act of defiance further solidified the divide between the colonists and Britain.

• Georgia
• New York
• Boston
• Pennsylvania

This type of question is asking about __________.

The American Revolution, while culminating in a declaration of independence in 1776, had roots stretching back to the 1760s and earlier. Colonists protested British taxes, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, arguing that ________________________________________.

• the cost of living was becoming to high in the American colonies
• they should not be taxed without having elected representatives in Parliament
• there should be a central Post Office established in each colony
• the mail was taking to much time to be delivered, if was delivered at all

This type of question is asking about __________.

______________________ was crucial to the American Revolution because he commanded the Continental Army to victory against the British. His personal qualities, including his integrity, courage, and dedication, inspired not only his troops but also the broader American population.

• Nathaniel Greene
• George Washington
• Benedict Arnold
• Marquis De Lafayette

This type of question is asking about __________.

The document called the _________________________, issued by King George III, was designed prevent further conflicts with Native Americans following the French and Indian War. While intended to maintain peace, it angered many colonists who had already begun settling in the western territories or had plans to do so, and it fueled resentment towards British rule.

• Proclamation of 1763
• Halifax Resolves
• Intolerable Acts
• Articles of Confederation

This type of question is asking about __________.

Patriots like Samuel Adams used the Boston Massacre in ______ to rally support for independence, framing the colonists as victims of British aggression. The event is considered a turning point, pushing many colonists closer to the idea of separating from British rule.

• 1763
• 1770
• 1776
• 1787

This type of question is asking about __________.

________________ was at the center of colonial resistance, which made it a key location during the Revolutionary War. The city became known as the Birthplace of the American Revolution, and its liberation from British control was a major morale boost for the colonists.

• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Charleston
• Boston

This type of question is asking about __________.

Abigail Adams was a key figure during the American Revolution, not as a soldier, but as a ______________________________. She was not afraid to express her political opinions, even when they went against traditional gender roles.

• powerful advocate for women’s rights and a trusted advisor to her husband
• one of the first women to have an influence on national politics
• leader in the fundraising campaign needed for the revolution
• sympathizer to the English crown; a loyalist who wanted peace

This type of question is asking about __________.

_____________________ fought in the Revolutionary War and later played a crucial role in drafting and advocating for the Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, his financial policies helped stabilize the nation’s economy and laid the foundation for American capitalism, impacting the development of Wall Street and the U.S. stock markets.

• Robert Morris
• Alexander Hamilton
• Aaron Burr
• John Adams

This type of question is asking about __________.

George Washington’s ______________________ took place on April 30, 1789, in New York City, which was then the nation’s capital. The address revealed his modesty in assuming the presidency and his commitment to a government that serves the people.

• final speech
• first inauguration
• first speech
• first address to Congress

This type of question is asking about __________.

The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was ratified in ______. The law guarantees fundamental rights and civil liberties to all Americans and establishes clear boundaries on what the government can and cannot do, preventing it from infringing upon individual liberties.

• 1776
• 1787
• 1791
• 1812

This type of question is asking about __________.

Following the American Revolution, ________________ initially served as the temporary capital of the United States (1790-1800). The city hosted the First and Second Continental Congresses, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the U.S. Constitution was drafted and signed.

• Boston
• Philadelphia
• Charleston
• New York City

This type of question is asking about __________.

The Whiskey Rebellion, a 1794 uprising in western Pennsylvania, was important because it was the _____________________________. The rebellion was sparked by an excise tax on whiskey, which was a vital part of the frontier economy and a form of currency for many farmers.

• the only time that farmers were given authority to regulate the cost of their goods
• the first time the federal government had to sent troops to quash an uprising in a state
• the first major test of the authority of the newly formed U.S. government under the Constitution
• observed

This type of question is asking about __________.

____________________ frequently referenced the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, reminding Americans of the nation’s founding principles of liberty and equality. His speeches, particularly the Gettysburg Address, eloquently expressed the purpose of the Civil War and the enduring relevance of these principles.

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln
• Andrew Jackson

This type of question is asking about __________.

______________________ was the first by Southern states, ultimately leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America and the outbreak of the Civil War. This event highlighted the irreconcilable differences between the North and the South, particularly on the issue of slavery, which had been a source of tension for decades.

• Virginia’s Revolt
• Georgia’s Confederacy Treaty
• South Carolina’s secession
• North Carolina’s Rebellion

This type of question is asking about __________.

Lincoln’s victory, as the first Republican president and a vocal opponent of slavery’s expansion, was the final catalyst for several Southern states to secede from the Union. Within months of his election in ______, South Carolina and six other states declared their secession, forming the Confederate States of America.

• 1787
• 1803
• 1860
• 1864

This type of question is asking about __________.

The importance of _____________ lies in its role as the place that ignited the American Civil War. The battle here in 1861 is widely considered a turning point in American history, marking the beginning of a long and bloody conflict that would redefine the nation.

• Fort Sumter
• Fort McHenry
• Gettysburg
• Little Big Horn

This type of question is asking about __________.

Andrew Jackson’s presidency was a turning point in American politics, solidifying the power of the presidency and shaping the two-party system. His legacy is tainted because ________________________________.

• as a slave-owner himself, he opposed policies that would have outlawed slavery in western territories
• his policies towards Native Americans led to thousands of deaths and the Trail of Tears
• he abolished the National Bank without Congress’s approval, which bankrupted the country
• of all the reasons described in the other answers for this question.

_______-Assessment is the act of being honest about both your test content knowledge and test skills.

This training system, designed to Maximize Test Performance, requires learning test content and _________ test skills, not just taking practice tests.

There is no substitute for learning and practicing test skills ________________ when aiming for improved scores and academic success.

Earning an attitude of _______________ results from learning and practicing test skills fundamentals.

Everyone is encouraged to _________________ in order to gain their baseline knowledge of test content.

The exercise that can provide a baseline score of your current content knowledge is _____________.

The best way to decrease test anxiety is to ______________ before taking the test.

The attitude that results from gaining content knowledge and practicing test skills is ____________ or self-efficacy.

_____________  test information that is free is considered a wasteful use of resources, both time and money.

An example of wasting resources is _____________ expensive courses, webinars, or study guides, especially since free or low-cost alternatives are usually available.

The most recommended hard-copy Review and Study Resource for learning school test content is ___________.

Since most study guides are sold for-profit and expensive, ____________ provide a much better value for learning school test content.

The primary downfalls of most test prep ____________ are their high cost and reliance on outdated teaching methods that prioritize rote memorization over genuine understanding.

The main drawbacks of test prep _____________ are their high cost, the lack of personalized instruction, and the risk of teaching to the test.

There are no ____________ or tips & tricks to earning the confidence required for performing your best.

There are no shortcuts or ______________ to earning the confidence required for performing your best.

Reading the blueprint helps you understand the ____________ of the test; how different topics are connected, weighted, and scored.

The blueprint reveals the test ____________________; the content areas, relative importance or weight assigned to each topic, and a clear map of the entire test.

The test _____________ provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about the required knowledge and skills.

Read carefully through the test ____________ to understand the topics that will be tested and the relative weight of each topic.

Most standardized tests primarily use a _____________ format due to its efficiency and ability to be graded consistently.

The efficiency of using the _____________ format is crucial for standardized tests that need to be administered to large numbers of people.

Quizzes & Tests are provide self-assessment of test content knowledge, which is organized by specific ________________.

Most standardized test subjects are comprised of four to six ______________ on which test questions are built.

The opportunity to both learn & practice test skills is provided online by _______________.