Social Studies History Quiz (Part 2)

As settlers moved west in the 1700s and 1800s, what happened to many groups of Native Americans?

• They moved westward as well.

• They were often forced off their lands.

• They decided to move out of the country.

• They happily sold their lands to the settlers.

The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803. Which president bought the land from France?

• Donald Trump

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Areas that do not have a high enough population to be considered states, are called...

• colonies

• territories

• countries

• continents

Who was president during the time period of the Civil War (1861-1865)?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Donald Trump

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Why was the Civil War fought?

• It was over land.

• It was over money.

• It was over power.

• It was over slavery.

Did the North (Union) or the South (Confederacy) want to break away and become their own country?

• South

• North

Who won the Civil War, the North (Union) or the South (Confederacy)?

• South

• North

A person who moves to a new country to live is a/an...

• resident

• immigrant

• citizen

Millions of people came through Ellis Island in search of a better life. A small percentage of people were not allowed into the country, though. Why was that?

• They may not have been strong enough.

• They may not have been able to pass the interview process.

• They may have had a contagious illness.

• All of the above.

What was WWI fought over?

• power

• land

• slavery

• money