U.S. History Quiz, Final Result
The final score on this quiz is a 2
21 out of 40 correct (52.5%).
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Areas for improvement:
- Political History: 45.5% (15 out of 33)
- Economic History: 42.1% (8 out of 19)
- The Gilded Age and Progressive Era (1877-1929): 28.6% (2 out of 7)
- Cultural History: 37.5% (3 out of 8)
- U.S. Presidents: 42.9% (3 out of 7)
At least one question missed covering the following topics:
- United States Constitution
- American Civil War
- New Deal
- Siege of Vicksburg
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- Compromise of 1850
- Stephen A. Douglas
- Henry Clay
- Redeemers
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Women's suffrage in the United States
- Federal Reserve System
- Federal Reserve Act
- Roger Williams
- George W. Bush
- Florida election recount
- Land run
- Francis Townsend
- Social Security Act
- Woodrow Wilson
- Five Civilized Tribes
- Border states (American Civil War)
- Abraham Lincoln
- 1933 Banking Act
- Commerce Clause
- Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution
- Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
- William Jennings Bryan
- Eugenics in the United States
These questions were missed:
- 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
- Which colony did Roger Williams play a crucial role in founding?Rhode Island
- At what point in the history of the United States was the Federal Reserve System created?1913, in response to the Panics of 1907, 1893, and 1873, to establish a lender of last resort.
- Which of the following individuals was a strong opponent of eugenics during the height of its popularity in the early 1900s?William Jennings Bryan
- What right(s) is the 9th Amendment written to protect?Just because certain individual rights are protected in the Constitution, it does not mean that other rights are denied.
- Which of the following Native American nations was not a part of the "Five Civilized Tribes"?The Osage
- Which of the following was NOT a common argument against women's suffrage before the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in 1920?Women voters would be more likely to support aggressive wars and foreign policy.
- What did the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 most closely deal with?It created the Securities and Exchange Commission and provided for new regulations of the stock market.
- Which of the following groups or organizations was not closely associated with the Redeemer movement that forced Republicans and blacks out of the Southern political process.The National Rifle Association
- Which answer best describes the Siege of Vicksburg?The Union Army, under Ulysses Grant, captured the last remaining Confederate foothold on the Mississippi River, in 1863.
- Which two Congressional leaders were most responsible for drafting the Compromise of 1850?Henry Clay and Stephen A. Douglas
- Which of the following was not a controversy during the 2000 Florida election recount?The Secretary of State was a partisan Democrat and repeatedly made decisions that favored Al Gore during the recount controversy.
- What did the Banking Act of 1933 most closely deal with?It established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and required the separation of commercial and investment banking ("Glass-Steagall").
- 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 acts did not occur during the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson?The Sheppard-Towner Act, establishing federal funding for maternity and child care.
- Which future state was closely associated with the opening of new territory for white settlement and "land runs" in the late 19th century?Oklahoma
- 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.
- Under what circumstances was the Central Intelligence Agency founded?It was established in 1947, consolidating other intelligence departments which had operated during World War II.
- What subject does the 11th Amendment deal with?It attempts to clarify under what circumstances a U.S. state can be subject to a lawsuit by the federal government or by citizens of a different state.
These questions were answered correctly:
- Douglas MacArthur is most associated with the invasion and liberation of which region during World War II?The Philippines
- Which attack caused the United States to enter World War II, in 1941?Pearl Harbor
- 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.
- Who made a return to normalcy (from things such as World War I and the turmoil of 1919) the centerpiece of their 1920 Presidential campaign?Warren Harding
- Which of the following does the "Corrupt Bargain" refer to, in its early 19th century usage?The alliance between supporters of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to elect Adams in the 1824 election. Andrew Jackson had won a plurality of electoral votes, but not a majority, and lost the final vote in the House of Representatives.
- George Whitefield was an early example of which type of preacher?Evangelical
- Which organization, founded in 1890, healed the schism that had emerged in the women's movement over the 15th Amendment? Susan B. Anthony was an early President.The National American Woman Suffrage Association
- Which answer best describes the economy of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?The economy suffered greatly from a naval blockade, rampant inflation, and Union invasions. The Confederate states were impoverished by 1865.
- Which of the following was a long-term consequence of the Panic of 1819?The crisis caused many to lose confidence in the national bank and the American System's economic policies. This created an opening that Jacksonian Democrats would exploit.
- 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.
- What was an important consequence of Nat Turner's rebellion for American slaves?Most Southern states greatly tightened their restrictions on slave gatherings and the right to become literate, to prevent future rebellions.
- What the was purpose of the Tuskegee syphilis experiment?To study the natural progression of untreated syphilis in rural African-American men, who for decades were falsely told that they were receiving treatment
- The Communist Revolution in China succeeded in replacing Chiang Kai-shek with Mao Zedong in which year, causing even more alarm in the United States?1949
- Who was the first American woman to travel to outer space?Sally Ride
- What was the common theme of Joseph McCarthy's allegations, and his role in prosecuting them?McCarthy was a Senator who alleged that numerous government departments, along with the military, had been infiltrated by Communist spies. He often used secret evidence or refused to provide details on the names he had.
- Which political party was Andrew Jackson instrumental in establishing?The Democratic Party
- Which of the following is not a work by Herman Melville?The Red Badge of Courage
- What name is commonly given to the widespread transfer of animals, plants, people, culture, and diseases between the Old World and New World after 1492?The Columbian Exchange
- 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).
- Which treaty opened the way for the creation of Oregon Territory?The Oregon Treaty
- Which common market practice greatly exacerbated the stock market decline during the Crash of 1929 and its aftermath?Buying of stocks on margin, i.e. with loans, forced many people to sell as the market declined, creating an avalanche effect.
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