American History
Unit 2 Bell Ringer #1
After examining the photos, identify the cause-and-effect
relationship of the U.S. shift from rural to urban settings.
A The erosion of soil from years of planting cotton
forced farmers to migrate to northern cities.
B The expansion of industry and improvements in
technology encouraged many agrarian families to
migrate to the cities.
C Factory life paid more, and the working environment
was safer; therefore, many people moved to the cities
for employment.
D The creation of new machines resulted in a need for
fewer workers; therefore, many people left the farms
and moved to the cities because they could make more
money.
Which of the following was a key grievance against King George
III by the Americans in the Declaration of Independence?
A the abolition of slavery by the British in 1775
B the British Parliament only allowing one American
delegate from each colony as members
C the extension of suffrage rights to American women
in 1775
D the dissolution of colonial assemblies and Houses of
Burgesses by the British
The statutes of the Northwest Ordinance were a precursor for which
set of correctly paired documents?
A the 19th and 26th Amendments
B the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution
C the Articles of Confederation and the Land Ordinance of
1785
D the Bill of Rights and the 13th Amendment