Capitalization of Historical Events and Documents

What is the capitalization of the Magna Carta?

• all uppercase

• not capitalized

• capitalized

• lowercase

Which historical event should be capitalized: the signing of the Declaration of Independence or the battle of Gettysburg?

• the surrender at Appomattox Court House

• the signing of the Constitution

• the battle of Lexington and Concord

• the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Should the word 'revolution' be capitalized in the phrase 'the French revolution'?

• Yes.

• Sometimes.

• No

• Only if it refers to a specific revolution.

Is it correct to capitalize the word 'constitution' in the phrase 'the United States Constitution'?

• Only in certain contexts.

• Sometimes.

• No.

• Yes

Should the word 'renaissance' be capitalized when referring to the historical period?

• No

• Only in certain contexts

• Sometimes

• Yes

Which document should be capitalized: the Emancipation Proclamation or the bill of rights?

• Bill of Rights

• declaration of independence

• constitution

• Emancipation Proclamation

Is it correct to capitalize the word 'civil war' in the phrase 'the American Civil War'?

• No.

• Sometimes.

• Only in certain contexts.

• Yes

Should the word 'independence' be capitalized in the phrase 'the Indian independence movement'?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only if it starts a sentence

What is the capitalization of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Versailles Treaty

• Versailles agreement

• Treaty of Versailles

• Versailles pact

Which historical event should be capitalized: the French Revolution or the declaration of independence?

• the french revolution

• the French Revolution

• the declaration of independence

• the Declaration of Independence