AP US History Period 1-5 Review

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Which geographic features contributed to the economic development of the plantation system in the South? Options: rocky soil and deep harbors, short rivers and many waterfalls, rich soil and warm climate, high mountains and numerous rivers

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rich soil and warm climate

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The slogan “no taxation without representation” was first used by Americans to protest Britain’s attempts to raise revenue through the Stamp Act

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attempts to raise revenue through the Stamp Act

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Weaknesses in the central government under the Articles of Confederation exposed by Shays’ Rebellion contributed directly to the

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creation of the United States Constitution

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A central issue in the debate between Federalists and Antifederalists over the ratification of the United States Constitution was the threat posed by a strong central government to the rights of citizens.

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threat posed by a strong central government to the rights of citizens

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During the 1790s, which factor best explains why the United States was able to stay out of foreign conflicts? Options: Europe depended on farm products from the United States, The United States had announced the Monroe Doctrine, France and Great Britain agreed to end colonialism, The Atlantic Ocean helped the United States remain isolated from foreign threats

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The Atlantic Ocean helped the United States remain isolated from foreign threats

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Which statement describes an effect of the Louisiana Purchase (1803)? Options: The size of the United States was doubled. The boundary with Mexico was finally established. The Northwest Territory became part of the United States. The Mississippi River became the western boundary of the United States

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The size of the United States was doubled.

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Many New England citizens opposed United States participation in the War of 1812 because they

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resented disruption of their trade with England

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The protection against double jeopardy and the right to a speedy trial are evidence that the United States Constitution supports the principle of

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due process of law

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During the early 1800s, advances in democratic government included eliminating property ownership as a voting requirement.

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eliminating property ownership as a voting requirement

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One reason abolitionists were unpopular with many Northerners from the 1830s to 1860 was because the abolitionists

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advocated views that increased tensions with the South