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Quiz about History of the United States of America Part 2
Quiz about History of the United States of America Part 2

History of the United States of America Part 2 Quiz


This quiz covers U.S. History from the 1820's to the 1880's.

A multiple-choice quiz by Computer100. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Computer100
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,609
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1624
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1823 a policy was introduced to stop new European colonization in North and South America. What was this proposal named after the president who suggested it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This event took place in 1836. It is one of the best known battles in the Texas Revolution when Texas fought to become independent from Mexico. The president of Mexico launched an attack on a building defended by Texans. All of the Texan defenders were killed, but this event inspired many people to join the Texan army. What is the name of this battle? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In the 1830's Native Americans were forced to give up much of their land to the United States. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was signed so that the U.S. could negotiate with Native Americans to give up their land and relocate to federal territory. What is the name of the forced relocation and movement of many Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee in 1838? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The California Gold Rush lasted from 1848 to 1855. It started when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in California. What was the name of the person who reportedly discovered this gold? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. President Lincoln was elected in 1860. During the next two years several states seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America causing the Civil War to start. How many states formed the Confederacy? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Civil War started in 1861 and lasted until 1865. What battle started the Civil War? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Civil War ended in 1865. Five days after the Confederacy surrendered President Lincoln was assassinated. Who was his assassin? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Between 1865 and 1870 Congress passed three amendments to the Constitution that became known as the Civil War or Reconstruction Amendments. These amendments strengthened the rights of many Americans. Which of the following rights did these amendments NOT do? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Throughout America's history there have been many inventors whose inventions have improved the lives of many people. One of these inventions was the first telephone, created in 1876. Which of the following claims to have invented it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. There were four American presidents to be assassinated in the 98 year period of 1865 to 1963. Who was the second to be assassinated in 1881? Hint



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1. In 1823 a policy was introduced to stop new European colonization in North and South America. What was this proposal named after the president who suggested it?

Answer: Monroe Doctrine

President James Monroe introduced this policy in December of 1823. It stated that if any European nation tried to colonize land or interfere in the Americas, the United States would consider this as an act of aggression. The U.S. would then intervene, but this did not affect existing colonies.
2. This event took place in 1836. It is one of the best known battles in the Texas Revolution when Texas fought to become independent from Mexico. The president of Mexico launched an attack on a building defended by Texans. All of the Texan defenders were killed, but this event inspired many people to join the Texan army. What is the name of this battle?

Answer: Battle of the Alamo

The Battle of the Alamo lasted 13 days. Over 100 Texans were killed. Due to the inspiration caused by this battle, Texans gained their independence about a month and a half after later. This is where the phrase and song "Remember the Alamo" comes from.
3. In the 1830's Native Americans were forced to give up much of their land to the United States. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was signed so that the U.S. could negotiate with Native Americans to give up their land and relocate to federal territory. What is the name of the forced relocation and movement of many Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee in 1838?

Answer: Trail of Tears

This trail was used for several years to relocate many Native American tribes to parts of what is now Oklahoma. Many of them died along the way from harsh conditions such as disease and starvation.
4. The California Gold Rush lasted from 1848 to 1855. It started when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in California. What was the name of the person who reportedly discovered this gold?

Answer: James Marshall

Once James Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill people from many counties traveled to California to search as well. About 300,000 traveled and became known as the "49ers." The journey was harsh for many people. Some people found large amount of gold while others found very little or none.
5. President Lincoln was elected in 1860. During the next two years several states seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America causing the Civil War to start. How many states formed the Confederacy?

Answer: 11

The Confederacy was made up of eleven southern states. The reason for succession and Civil war is debatable. One reason could be that many of the states did not want Lincoln as president. They feared that they would have to get rid of slavery which was very popular in the South.

Another cause of the war often mentioned is states' rights. These states were not formally readmitted to the Union till after their defeat in the Civil War.
6. The Civil War started in 1861 and lasted until 1865. What battle started the Civil War?

Answer: Battle of Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter is known as the place where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The war lasted four more years. Over 600,000 soldiers died and left large portions of the country in ruins. It would take several years to rebuild the nation in a period known as the Reconstruction.
7. The Civil War ended in 1865. Five days after the Confederacy surrendered President Lincoln was assassinated. Who was his assassin?

Answer: John W. Booth

President Lincoln was the first US president to be assassinated. He was assassinated while watching a play at Ford's Theater. He was succeeded by his vice president, Andrew Johnson. The president of the United States did not have security follow him everywhere he went before this point. After Lincoln's death, the government took measures to protect the president.
8. Between 1865 and 1870 Congress passed three amendments to the Constitution that became known as the Civil War or Reconstruction Amendments. These amendments strengthened the rights of many Americans. Which of the following rights did these amendments NOT do?

Answer: Give women the right to vote

Women were not given the right to vote until 1920 when the 19th Amendment was ratified.
9. Throughout America's history there have been many inventors whose inventions have improved the lives of many people. One of these inventions was the first telephone, created in 1876. Which of the following claims to have invented it?

Answer: Alexander Bell

New inventions have improved technology throughout the world. New forms of communication, such as the phone, television, email, internet and radio, have allowed humans to be able to communicate from a distance and find out information faster. New forms of transportation such as the car and airplane have made it easier to travel.

These inventions are relatively new based on the Earth's history. These inventions and new inventions yet to come will make life easier for humans.
10. There were four American presidents to be assassinated in the 98 year period of 1865 to 1963. Who was the second to be assassinated in 1881?

Answer: James Garfield

Garfield was the 20th president of the United States. He was only in office for six months before he was shot. Garfield died in the hospital eleven weeks after he was shot.
Source: Author Computer100

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