American History Flashcard

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Which event led to the establishment of the 13 original colonies? Options: The Mayflower Compact, The Jamestown settlement, The Evangelical Revival, The Middle Passage

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The Jamestown settlement

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Who wrote the Common Sense pamphlet that encouraged the American Revolution?

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Thomas Paine

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Which document declared that 'all men are created equal'?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Who secured an alliance with France during the American Revolution?

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Ben Franklin

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Who was the chairman of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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Which Supreme Court case established the power of judicial review?

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Marbury v. Madison

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Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Which president issued the Monroe Doctrine?

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James Monroe

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Who led the Confederate Army during the Civil War?

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Robert E. Lee

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Which event marked the turning point of the Civil War? Options: The Battle of Gettysburg, The Battle of Antietam, The Battle of Bull Run, The Battle of Vicksburg

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The Battle of Gettysburg