History of the Americas Questions
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What progressive President is credited with the establishment of the American National Park system?
What nation emerged from World War 1 as the the world's richest and most industrialized country?
Who wrote and delivered the Gettysburg Address?
This former governor of the Indiana Territory served the shortest term of any United States President - 31 days.
Four Unites States Presidents have been assassinated while in office. Who was the last President to be assassinated?
Who was the President of the United States when the Civil War came to an end?
What decade in American history is known for the Great Depression?
Who did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?
What famous American inventor was credited with developing the first light bulb and given over 1,000 other patents for new inventions?
The United States nearly doubled in size with the Louisiana Purchase. What country sold the land to the United States?
Which founding document begins with the phrase "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union..."?
What year did women secure an Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing them the right to vote?
What President spearheaded the efforts to construct the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for a faster trade route?
-Recession is when there are 2 or more quarters of negative growth.-Depression is when the negative growth goes on for a prolonged period of time with a significant decline in income and employment.
What are two reasons England called India their "jewel in the crown"?
Before European imperialism, what were the three types of Europeans to reach inland Africa?
What were three things that helped Europeans take over Africa?
What industry paved the way for the Industrial Revolution?
What industry was the first to improve with industrialization?
What were ways that advances in agriculture helped life?