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A.D. Stands for
Anno Domini
What was the first governing document of the US that was in effect from 1783-1787?
a. the Magna Carta. b. The National Charter
c. the Articles of the Confederation. d. The Acts of Union
C. the Articles of Confederation
Why did Cortes conquer the Aztecs?
He wanted an empire of his own.
What was the Bessemer Process?
A cheap process of melting coal and iron together to create steel.
When did World War 1 end? hint: It is also a holiday that celebrates those who have served in the military.
Nov. 11th 1918
True or False: 44 B.C. is longer ago than 4 A.D.
True
Who is the head of the executive branch at the federal level of the government?
The President
What country did the Industrial Revolution start in?
England
The enslaved person whose case was brought up before the Supreme Court after his master died on free territory was who?
When did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor? Extra 200 points if you give the day and the month.
Dec. 7th 1941
Is a photograph taken of soldiers in battle during World War 1 a primary or secondary source?
Primary source.
The first amendment protects what?
The right of free speech
What did Andrew Carnegie believe that the wealthy should do with their money?
Give the money they earned to charitable causes.
Who won the 1860 presidential election?
Abraham Lincoln
During a low period in the Cold War, there was a debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, What was it called?
The Kitchen Debate
Is your history teacher a primary or secondary source?
Secondary.
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolish Slavery
What did the Sherman Antitrust Act do?
It attempted to end monopolies.
The commanding general who oversaw the Union Army's victory in the Civil War was who?
Ulysses S. Grant
Who were the two big superpowers after World War 2?
The United States and Russia
Are the journals of Lewis and Clark, the first people to explore the western United States, a primary or secondary source?
Primary source.
True or false: The Republican party is the same as a republican government.
False
What railroad formed when the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad came together?
The Transcontinental railroad.
What battle started the Civil War?
The Battle of Fort Sumter
What started World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.