Sophia US History Final Milestone

1 Which of the following motives played the biggest role in the European discovery of the New World? Looking for new nations with which to form alliances Making world maps more accurate and complete Obtaining goods like spices and silk from civilizations in Asia Finding new civilizations in which to spread Christianity CONCEPT Maritime Exploration 2 Which of the following did many young women see as a positive aspect of working in the Lowell mills? Working apart from the family with other young women created a sense of independence and solidarity. Employers encouraged the formation of labor unions and negotiated win-win contracts. There was a greater amount of leeway toward social norms in the mills than in the women's families. Women were only expected to work 4-6 hours a day, giving them ample free time. CONCEPT Market Revolution and Economic Changes 3 Which of the following statements best represents agreements between Federalists and Anti- Federalists? "We want a form of government that will protect the rights of all its subjects." "We want a form of government that provides a bill of rights that its citizens possess." "We want a form of government that can best respond to local and regional needs." "We want a form of government that will exist primarily in the states." CONCEPT Visions of Government 4 What is one way that the newly drafted Constitution reflected the principles of republicanism? All federal representatives would be elected by the citizens of each state by popular vote. Electors, rather than individual voters, cast votes for president and vice president. It allowed for individual voters to determine who should be president. The government agreed to regulate and impose penalties on the international slave trade. CONCEPT Drafting the Constitution 5 Which of the following was a major economic shift in the North in the early 19th century? Rising wages for laborers allow them to gain a more sure footing in society and the economy. The economies of the North and the South became less distinct, as interchangeable parts increased cash crop production in the North. Railroads were welcomed as a sign of technological progress and faster transport times. Changes in manufacturing created more highly-paid jobs that required great skill to perform. CONCEPT The Northern Economy 6 Which native civilization used a system of knotted threads to record and communicate information? The Hopewell The Inca The Pueblo The Aztec CONCEPT