US History Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• To declare war on Britain

• To abolish slavery

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

What was the main motivation behind Westward Expansion in the United States during the 19th century?

• To escape British rule

• To spread Christianity

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To acquire land and resources

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What doctrine or belief stated that the expansion of the US across the American continents was both justified and inevitable?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• Roosevelt Corollary

• American Exceptionalism

Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What was the main issue debated during the Constitutional Convention that led to the creation of the Great Compromise?

• The abolition of slavery

• The structure of the legislative branch

• The rights of states versus the federal government

• The election of the President

Which territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War?

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida

• Alaska

• The Mexican Cession

What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812?

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It marked the end of British colonial aspirations in America.

• It was a decisive American victory that occurred after the war had officially ended.

• It led to the capture of the British king.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American sailors by the British

• British restrictions on U.S. trade

• American desire to annex Canada

• The assassination of a U.S. President