U.S. History 1301 Final Review

Which event led to the start of the Civil War?

• Secession of Southern states from the Union

• Passage of the 13th Amendment

• Election of Abraham Lincoln

• Ratification of the Emancipation Proclamation

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Which president is known for the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Which event led to the forced removal of Native Americans from their lands?

• The Homestead Act of 1862

• The Indian Removal Act of 1830

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which two inventions played a significant role in the development of American culture during the 19th century?

• Telegraph

• Photography

• Telephone

• Steam engine

Which president is associated with the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

Which event marked the end of the Mexican-American War?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Buena Vista

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Battle of Chapultepec

Who was the Confederate President during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which decade did the California Gold Rush start?

• 1840's

• 1850's

• 1860's

• 1870's