United States History Quiz

Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?

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What was the result of the events shown on the map above?

• General Lee’s troops received necessary reinforcements.

• General Grant’s supply lines were completely cut off.

• General Lee surrendered to General Grant.

• General Grant and General Lee combined forces.

Which number on the map represents the site of the Battle of Gettysburg and President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?

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A tourist would most likely go to the location shown on the map to visit —

• the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House in Women’s Rights National Historical Park

• Historic Jamestowne in Colonial National Historical Park

• Independence Hall in Independence National Historical Park

• George Washington’s Headquarters in Valley Forge National Historical Park

Which shaded state was the main destination of American Indians forced to relocate as part of the Trail of Tears?

• Oregon

• Texas

• California

• Oklahoma

What was a major reason for the federal government’s involvement in the relocations depicted on this map?

• To persuade American Indians to become farmers

• To gain access to important rivers

• To punish American Indians who were allies of the British

• To acquire valuable agricultural land and natural resources

Which numbered arrow represents the area where the Pilgrims landed in 1620?

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Which colony is marked on the map with a #1?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

Which river is numbered 3 on this map?

• Mississippi
• Hudon
• Chattahoochee
• Ohio

That mountain range is #4? 

• Rocky Mountains
• Chattahoochee River
• Appalachian Mountains
• Newnan, GA