Exploring American History Quiz Qtr 3

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

Which historical figure is known for leading the United States during the Civil War?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Jefferson Davis

Who is credited with discovering America in 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

Which country did Spain acquire Mexico from?

• Portugal

• France

• The Aztec Empire

• The Inca Empire

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

• 1492

• 1500

• 1485

• 1510

What was the historical significance of Abraham Lincoln's presidency?

• He discovered America.

• He led the United States during the Civil War and abolished slavery.

• He was the first President of the United States.

• He was a famous inventor.

Which event marked the beginning of Spain's acquisition of Mexico?

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

• Hernán Cortés' conquest of the Aztec Empire

• The Spanish-American War

• The Battle of Waterloo

What is one major achievement of George Washington?

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He was the first President of the United States and helped establish the new government.

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean.

• He invented the telephone.

What was the main purpose of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492?

• To find a new route to India

• To discover America

• To conquer the Aztec Empire

• To establish a new colony in Africa

Who became our 16th President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant