Ohio American History

The process by which the House of Representatives makes an accusation of wrongdoing against the president or other high federal officials. After this happens, the President must face a trial in front of the Senate. The Senate decides the President's innocence or guilt.

• Census

• Elastic Clause

• Impeachment

In 1896 the Supreme Court declared in the Plessy v Ferguson that the concept of separate but equal was constitutional. But, in 1954 in the landmark case of Brown v Board of Education, the Court reversed that decision by declaring that it was now unconstitutional to segregate students by race in public schools. This is an example of how ___________________

• the supreme court was wrong in its original decision

• the president is too involved in the Supreme Court's decisions

• the interpretation of the Constitution and its provisions can change over time

• interpretation the Constitution remains the same at all times

Which amendment gave African-Americans the right to vote in 1869?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Which amendment gave people 18+ the right to vote? 

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 26

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 9

The 24th amendment abolished the _______ for those who were trying to vote.

• ballots

• poll tax

• the right to vote

• voting age

How did the poll tax limit voting rights?

• It only allowed the wealthy to vote in elections.

• It allowed everyone an opportunity to vote

• It allowed only those who could drive to vote

• It only allowed those over 21 to vote

What do we call the war we had with England to start our own country?

• The American Revolution

• The United States War

• The Big War

• The Revolution of England

Who was one of the leaders of the American Revolution?

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Mrs. Aguilar

What was the significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 for Ohio?

• It established Ohio as a free state

• It allowed Ohio to become a slave state

• It was the first state to secede from the Union

• It was the last state to join the Union

Which Native American leader played a significant role in Ohio's history during the late 18th century?

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse