History of the Americas Questions
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Who was the most famous African American to serve in the Continental Army, becoming a trusted aide to General George Washington?
When Johnson violated the Tenure of Office Act, he was
After Lee was unable to save Richmond or unite with Johnston in April 1865, he...
Union General who burned Atlanta and marched to the sea
The name of the person who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin
A. James Buchanan elected president or B. South Carolina secedes
George McClellan said that if he were elected President in 1864, he would...
A. Fort Sumter is fired upon or B. Uncle Tom's Cabin is written
Person who assassinated President Lincoln
A. Republican Party is formed or B. Lincoln is elected president
Grant and Sherman followed the same general strategy near the end of the war, which called for....
Person who suspended the writ of habeas corpus
This person was elected president of the Confederate States of America
At Gettysburg, the Union and Confederate lines positioned themselves...
Women performed all of the following duties during the war EXCEPT
This person was responsible for the success of the 'Underground Railroad'
One consequence of western expansion by Americans for Native Americans was...
How did Frederick Douglass believe the Dred Scott decision would affect the abolitionist cause?
Abolitionist who wrote a newspaper called The Liberator and wanted immediate abolition of slavery
This person was responsible for establishing the Red Cross.