U.S. History Quiz, Final Result

The final score on this quiz is a 2

20 out of 40 correct (50.0%).

scaldarola2020

U.S. History Resources

Areas for improvement:

At least one question missed covering the following topics:

These questions were missed:

  • Which of the following is not a quote of Abraham Lincoln?
    "There are only two sides to this question. Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war;"
  • Which of the following laws was passed, in large part, in reaction to James Garfield's assassination?
    The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
  • Which of the following was not a common rationale for Prohibition, or the banning of alcohol sales under the 18th Amendment?
    Urban Catholics believed that the quality of life and reputation of their neighborhoods would be improved under Prohibition.
  • What was the ultimate outcome of the "Bleeding Kansas" struggle in the 1850s?
    Kansas was not admitted until the secession of the Southern states began, in spite of submitting three potential state Constitutions to the U.S. Congress.
  • To prevent the succession of this border state and the blocking of federal troops, Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus and had several prominent politicians arrested without trial.
    Maryland
  • The Civilian Conservation Corps was a New Deal relief program that did which of the following?
    It hired young men who were out of work, and engaged them in rural projects to related to the conservation and development of natural resources.
  • William Tweed is best known for leading which faction or organization as "Boss Tweed"?
    Tammany Hall
  • Who became the first woman Chair of the Federal Reserve?
    Janet Yellen
  • What was an important long-term effect of the Loyalist emigration to Canada after the American Revolution?
    Canada had a significant influx of settlers who resisted integration with the United States, were favorable to Britain, and influenced future politics there.
  • Who were the "X", "Y", and "Z" in the XYZ Affair?
    Three French diplomats, working under Talleyrand, who demanded bribes before they would negotiate any diplomatic points.
  • What was Wilma Rudolph best known for?
    She was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track at a single Olympics.
  • What was the objective of the Committee for Public Information?
    It waged a national, coordinated speaking and propaganda campaign to build public support for the war effort during World War I.
  • What right(s) is the 5th Amendment written to protect?
    No person can be forced to testify against themselves in a criminal case.
  • What was a broad philosophical/political idea that guided the Virginia Plan?
    Each state should have representation in the national legislature in proportion to its population.
  • What was the most important long-term legacy of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac?
    He was the commander who founded Fort Detroit, in 1701, and firmly established the French presence in Michigan.
  • What is a unique legacy of the French colony in Louisiana?
    Louisiana is the only state that has parishes instead of counties.
  • Which of the following technologies was a critical part of the Waltham-Lowell manufacturing system?
    The power loom
  • Which of the following people wrote The Feminine Mystique? This book is commonly credited as a milestone in the feminist movement.
    Betty Friedan
  • Which of the following people was instrumental in presenting the Albany Plan, an early attempt at colonial unification?
    Benjamin Franklin
  • Which of the following was not a consequence to the United States of the Great Famine and the Irish diaspora?
    The Democratic Party gained a significant bloc of support by attacking Irish immigrants, until it changed course after the Civil War.

These questions were answered correctly:

  • Who was the President when the Louisiana Purchase was made?
    Thomas Jefferson
  • Which of the following was not a policy advocated for at some time by the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
    The restriction of immigration to the United States, particularly by non-Protestants.
  • Which company introduced Barbie to the American market in 1959?
    Mattel
  • What was the main issue motivating the leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion?
    It was a protest against the federal taxation of distilled spirits, which were central to the economy of western Pennsylvania.
  • What did the Truman Doctrine state, in the context of the Cold War?
    It stated that it must be the policy of the United States to support free people who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures, with implicit reference to the Soviet Union and communism.
  • Who was the first African-American President of the United States, elected in 2008?
    Barack Obama
  • What were the starting and ending points of Sherman's March to the Sea, in November-December 1865?
    Atlanta and Savannah
  • Among black slaves, which of the following religious stories was most often turned to for inspiration?
    Moses and the Exodus from Egypt
  • What was the immediate cause of the Boston Massacre?
    A number of British troops were being harassed and jeered by colonists and fired without orders.
  • Which of the following was not a party that ran a prominent candidate (over 10% of the popular vote) in the 1860 Presidential election?
    The Know Nothing Party
  • Which of the following groups was never a part of the Iroquois Confederation?
    Wyandot
  • What was the legacy of Francis Townsend during the Great Depression?
    His successful activism for the Townsend Plan, to provide payments to retired people, spurred Franklin Roosevelt to push for the Social Security Act.
  • Which of the following best describes the Bataan Death March in World War II?
    It was a forced march of American troops from Corregidor to a Japanese prisoner of war camp in 1942.
  • What did the epithet of "Slave Power" refer to in the antebellum era?
    It was a term used by Free Soilers, and then Republicans, to refer to the upper-class of the South which dominated that region's politics and advocated for the expansion of slavery.
  • Which answer best describes what "personal liberty laws" were in the 19th century?
    They were laws passed by many Northern states to counter the Fugitive Slave Acts of 1793 and 1850, for example by allowing jury trials for escaped slaves and forbidding state authorities from cooperating in their capture.
  • How many people died in the September 11 attacks?
    3,000
  • What was a key distinction of a Crown colony in British North America?
    Crown colonies were ruled by a governor who was directly appointed by the monarch.
  • Which of the following statements about the United States home front, during World War II, is not accurate?
    Hollywood sharply curtailed its activities, and the number of films that were produced declined greatly.
  • In what year was the United States Constitution written?
    1787
  • What was the final outcome of the Pequot War in the Connecticut Colony?
    The Pequot were nearly annihilated, and the few survivors were made into slaves. The position of Connecticut Colony was largely secure thereafter.

The 1-5 rating provided is an approximation, includes no written response questions, and is not guaranteed to be calibrated with the scores received on similar tests. It is derived from both your overall success rate, and from the difficulty of the questions that you answer correctly and incorrectly.

All content © 2012-2025.
For informational purposes only. All rights reserved.
Nothing on this site should be construed as financial, investment, health, or legal advice.