Test on Key Events in American History
Key Events in American History: A Student's Comprehensive Guide
Test: History of the United States
20 questions
Question 1: President Abraham Lincoln was killed before the end of the Civil War.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the Civil War was from 1861-1865 and Abraham Lincoln was killed in 1865. This indicates he was killed at the end of the war, not before it ended.
Question 2: The Boston Tea Party in 1773 involved Americans throwing the cargo of British tea into the sea.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: In 1773, during the Boston Tea Party, Americans threw the cargo of British tea into the sea.
Question 3: Did the name America come from Christopher Columbus?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The name America comes from Americo Vespuci, who explored this continent.
Question 4: The primary reason the Northern states opposed slavery, leading to the Civil War, was solely due to their economic interests.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the Civil War was between southern and northern states due to 'economic reasons' and that 'north was against slavery'. It does not state that economic interests were the *sole* reason for the North's opposition to slavery; rather, it lists both economic reasons for the war and the North's stance against slavery.
Question 5: In the second half of the 20th century, the USA took part in the Cold War being against communist expansion.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that 'in 2nd half of 20th century USA took part in Cold war being against communist expansion'.