VUS 7b Quiz

Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

• December 25, 1492

• January 1, 1863

• July 4, 1776

• November 11, 1918

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To end the Civil War

• To establish equal rights for all citizens

• To expand slavery into new territories

• To declare the freedom of slaves in Confederate territory during the Civil War.

Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

When was the Gettysburg Address delivered?

• November 19, 1863

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• December 7, 1941

Where was the Gettysburg Address delivered?

• Richmond, Virginia

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What was the main message of the Gettysburg Address?

• To honor the soldiers and preserve the Union.

• To criticize the government's handling of the war.

• To promote the abolition of slavery.

• To celebrate the victory of the Confederacy.

Which document is considered a turning point in the fight against slavery?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Emancipation Proclamation

What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the Civil War?

• The Emancipation Proclamation led to an increase in support for the Confederacy.

• The Emancipation Proclamation strengthened the Confederate forces.

• The Emancipation Proclamation had no impact on the outcome of the Civil War.

• The Emancipation Proclamation shifted the focus of the Civil War to include the abolition of slavery and weakened the Confederate forces.

Why is the Gettysburg Address considered a significant historical document?

• It is a concise and powerful speech that highlights the principles of democracy, equality, and freedom.

• It is a long and boring speech that no one really cares about.

• It is a document that has no historical significance.

• It is a speech that only focuses on the principles of monarchy and dictatorship.