History of the United States of America Part 2 Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Answer: Give women the right to vote

Women were not given the right to vote until 1920 when the 19th Amendment was ratified.

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.

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.