American History Quiz

What was not a party involved in the election of 1848?

• Republican party
• Whig party
• Democratic party
• Free-Soil party

What was not part of the Free Soil Party's stance?

• Free Soil

• Free Labor

• Free Men

• Free Land

Who wins the election of 1848?

• John Adams
• James K. Polk
• Millard Fillmore
• Zachary Taylor

What was discovered in California in 1848?

• Oil
• Gold
• Diamonds
• Silver

What plan did Henry Clay come up with to solve the California argument?

• Compromise of 1840
• California Accord
• Clay's Resolution
• Compromise of 1850

How does Zachary Taylor die?

• Drowned in a river
• Died of old age
• Stomach problems

• Assassinated

What were the two inventions we discussed?

• Telegraph, Automobile

• Sewing Machine, Clipper Ship

• Interchangeable Parts, Refrigerator

• Rotary Press, Planes

What was the biggest reason immigrants came over during this time?

• War

• They always were here

• Freedom

• Poverty

What is not a area these immigrants came from?

• Sweden

• Germany

• Netherlands

• Greece

Why were they nicknamed the "Know-Nothings"?

• They were known for their extensive knowledge of political history
• Their group was founded by a famous historian
• The nickname originated from their expertise in foreign affairs
• Members were instructed to reply 'I know nothing' when asked about their secretive political activities.