Quick Flashcard: What do you know?

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Which event directly led to the start of the American Revolution? Options: The signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Boston Tea Party, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Boston Tea Party

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

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Battle of Gettysburg

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Which document announced the American colonies’ independence from Britain? Options: The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Declaration of Independence, The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Declaration of Independence

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Who was President of the United States during the Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Which of the following was a cause of the American Revolution? The Missouri Compromise, Taxation without representation, The Louisiana Purchase, The Compromise of 1850

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Taxation without representation

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Match the following Civil War battles to their outcomes: 1. Battle of Antietam 2. Battle of Fort Sumter 3. Battle of Gettysburg

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1. Draw, 2. Confederate victory, 3. Union victory

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Which of the following best explains the impact of the Declaration of Independence on other countries? It led to the immediate end of slavery worldwide., It inspired other nations to seek independence and self-government., It caused the Civil War in the United States., It resulted in the creation of the Bill of Rights.

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It inspired other nations to seek independence and self-government.

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Analyze why the Battle of Gettysburg is considered a turning point in the Civil War.

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It marked the last major Confederate attempt to invade the North.

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Which major figure is correctly matched with their role in American history? Options: George Washington – President during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln – Issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Thomas Jefferson – Led the Confederate Army, Ulysses S. Grant – Wrote the Declaration of Independence

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Abraham Lincoln – Issued the Emancipation Proclamation