U.S. History Quiz, Final Result

The final score on this quiz is a 4

27 out of 40 correct (67.5%).

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  • Which of the following was not an immediate consequence of the First Battle of Bull Run?
    The Confederate Army continued to move north, invading Maryland and causing panic in Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.
  • What was the long-term effect of the Immigration Act of 1924 on American demographics?
    Immigration to the United States shrank across the board. The level of immigration from Italy and Eastern Europe was particularly targeted for reduction by the law.
  • What was the position of Frederick Douglass on the plan of Ulysses Grant to annex Santo Domingo as a haven for freed slaves?
    Douglass supported the plan and its goals of removing blacks from Southern violence, and admitting one or more states with a black majority.
  • Louis Armstrong was a versatile, multi-talented musician during his 40 years or more in the public eye, but he is most associated with playing which instrument?
    The trumpet
  • What did the Supreme Court's Gideon v. Wainwright decision do?
    It required the states to provide counsel to defendants who cannot pay their own attorneys.
  • What was the Union war strategy that led to the First Battle of Bull Run, in 1861?
    The Union plan was to march straight at Richmond and defeat the Confederate Army in open battle, bringing a quick end to the Civil War.
  • Which answer best describes the Battle of Antietam?
    The Confederate Army, under Robert E. Lee, was moving north into Maryland in 1862. The Union Army met Lee and forced his Army to retreat.
  • What was a key motivation for France in entering the Franco-American alliance during the American Revolution?
    France had lost significant North American territory to Britain after the French and Indian War, and was seeking revenge.
  • Which of the following animals did the Apache use to transport loads, as of the time that the Spanish came into contact with them?
    Dogs
  • What was the position of George Washington on indentured servitude?
    Washington purchased the contracts for indentured servants at various times, and even posted rewards for the return of runaways.
  • To what extent did the American Temperance Society have a religious justification for its positions, and did it propose voluntary abstinence or legal prohibition?
    It had a heavy religious component and advocated for voluntary abstention.
  • What was the purpose of the Hampton Roads Conference, in 1865?
    It was an inconclusive meeting between Abraham Lincoln and members of Jefferson Davis's Cabinet, before the war ended, in which they discussed possible peace terms.
  • What right(s) is the 7th Amendment written to protect?
    It guarantees the right to a trial by jury for any non-trivial ($20 or more) civil case, and respects that jury's findings.

These questions were answered correctly:

  • What was an important short-term consequence of the Black Codes?
    Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th Amendment.
  • Who was the Governor of Virginia during Bacon's Rebellion?
    William Berkeley
  • During the Civil War, which side enjoyed the advantage in railroad development?
    The Union
  • What did the Miranda v. Arizona decision do?
    It disallowed confessions in criminal cases unless the defendant had been informed of their right to remain silent.
  • Which of the following statements about the Emancipation Proclamation is not accurate?
    The Proclamation immediately freed about 500 thousand slaves from Confederate states, who had either escaped or lived in areas that the Union had captured.
  • Approximately how many American workers were involved in a strike during the first year after World War II ended, making labor relations a key political issue?
    5 million
  • Which religious minority did the Maryland Toleration Act, passed in 1649, most directly benefit?
    Catholics
  • Which character was created to encourage women to take industrial jobs, and later became a feminist icon?
    Rosie the Riveter
  • Which political party was running in its first Presidential election in 1856, and carried several states?
    The Republican Party
  • Which event most directly led to the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
    The Springfield Race Riot of 1908.
  • Which future President built his national reputation by commanding the army that defeated Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa's forces at Tippecanoe?
    William Henry Harrison
  • In which of the following industries did Andrew Carnegie make his fortune?
    Steel
  • What were the views of Roger Williams on American Indians and slavery?
    Williams was an early abolitionist, and also an advocate of fair dealings with the New England Indian tribes.
  • Which political party did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison organize in the 1790s?
    The Democratic-Republican Party
  • What did the Judiciary Act of 1801 do?
    It reorganized the federal court system by creating new courts and changing how vacancies would be filled. This allowed for several appointments to be made by John Adams in the final days of his Administration.
  • Which of the following people was nominated as the Liberal Republican Party's Presidential candidate in 1872?
    Horace Greeley
  • What was the key outcome of the Connecticut Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
    A bicameral legislature would be created, with states represented in one house based on population (The House of Representatives), and in the other on an equal basis (The Senate).
  • What was the general effect of the Glorious Revolution on the American colonies?
    The new monarchy in England was much less involved in colonial affairs, beginning an era known as "salutary neglect". The Dominion of New England was disbanded.
  • To what degree has the Commerce Clause been a source of contention in American politics since the ratification of the Constitution?
    The Commerce Clause has been a central part of many Supreme Court decisions, both in the early days of the United States and in more recent times, and its exact scope is fiercely debated.
  • What was the primary reason that John F. Kennedy selected Lyndon Johnson as his running mate?
    Johnson was highly regarded by Southern Democrats, and Kennedy was fearful that a large number of Southern states would not otherwise support his ticket.
  • Polish immigrants made up a significant part of the work force in all of the following industries except which one?
    Textile manufacturing
  • 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 caused the large scale riots in New York City from July 13-16, 1863?
    The United States instituted a new wave of conscription that was deeply unpopular in New York's Irish/immigrant community.
  • What was a mugwump, and how did they assist in the election of Grover Cleveland as President?
    The mugwumps were Republican voters who switched tickets to vote for Cleveland, due to his record of fighting corruption and bribery.
  • What was the first battle in which Robert E. Lee served as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia?
    The Seven Days Battles
  • Besides his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech, what else was Patrick Henry noted for?
    He was a prominent anti-federalist who opposed the ratification of the United States Constitution.
  • Which of the following groups most supported the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
    Western labor unions, and movements such as the Workingman's Party, due to competition from foreign workers.

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