1873 Newark High School
Admissions Test

To be admitted you must score 66.66% or better on the entire test.

(Spelling and grammar are straight from the test book with no changes)

United States History

1.    To what two Companies did James I. give grants of the territory claimed upon the basis of the discovery of the Cabots?  Give an account of the attempts of each Company to make settlements and the results.

2.    When and where was the treaty of peace signed which ended the French and Indian war and what where the terms of the treaty?

3.    Who was King of Great Britain at the commencement of the American Revolution?   What were the "Writs of Assistance" and the "Stamp Act" of which the colonists complained?

4.    Give an account of the "Boston Tea Party."  When and where did the first Continental Congress meet and who was its President?

5.    When was the preliminary treaty of peace which concluded the war of the Revolution signed and who were the Commissioners from the United States?

6.    Name four prominent battles fought in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War and name the party that gained the victory in each battle.

7.    When did our war with Algiers occur?  What was the cause of it?  What naval engagement took place and what was the result of this war?

8.    When was African Slavery introduced into this country and by whom?   Whe were the slaves emancipated and why?

9.    When and where was the battle of Gettysburg fought?  Who were the opposing Generals and what was the result?

10.    Give an account of Gen. Sherman's celebrated "march to the sea" from Atlanta till he arrived in North Carolina?

Pupils will not ask nor teachers answer any questions concerning the examination papers.  If the pupils do not understand the language of the question they will say so in their answer.