history

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main result of the American Civil War (1861-1865)?

• The end of slavery

• The independence of Mexico

• The creation of the UN

• The expansion to the east

In what year did the Thirteen Colonies gain independence from Great Britain?

• 1776

• 1492

• 1812

• 1620

Which group invaded the British Isles in the year 43 A.D.?

• The Romans

• The Vikings

• The Normans

• The Saxons

Which English king became monarch after the Norman invasion of 1066?

• William the Conqueror

• Henry VIII

• Richard the Lionheart

• Edward III

What was the main reason why the English language incorporated many French words during the Middle Ages?

• Due to the Norman invasion and the reign of William the Conqueror

• Due to the colonization of France by England

• Due to the influence of the Vikings

• Due to the union with Scotland

What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the British Empire?

• It allowed Great Britain to build the largest empire in the world

• It caused the independence of the colonies

• It led to the union with Scotland

• It resulted in the creation of the Anglican Church

The Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement influenced the position of the United States in the 20th century by:

• Weakening its economy and causing international isolation

• Strengthening its role as a world power and promoting internal social changes

• Leading to the union with Canada

• Provoking the independence of American colonies

Why did the British Empire officially end in 1997?

• The majority of the colonies gained independence after World War II

• Queen Elizabeth I abdicated

• The union with Scotland was dissolved

• The British Parliament was abolished

The formation of Great Britain in 1707 was due to:

• The union of England and Scotland

• The independence of Ireland

• The conquest of Wales

• The creation of the Anglican Church