U.S. History Key Concepts

The video provides an overview of American history from pre-Colombian times to the present. It covers key periods such as Indigenous America, European colonization, the American Revolution, and the formation of the US government. It also discusses westward expansion, the Civil War, industrialization, the Progressive Era, world wars, the Cold War, and recent history, highlighting major events and social changes.

Which indigenous civilization was known for its advanced calendar system?

• Navajo

• Inca

• Aztec

• Iroquois

What marked the beginning of European colonization in the Americas?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The establishment of Jamestown

• The arrival of Christopher Columbus

Which document declared the independence of the American colonies?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

• It ended the Civil War

• It established the U.S. Constitution

• It recognized U.S. independence

• It started the American Revolution

What was the main issue that led to the Civil War?

• Taxation

• Slavery

• Trade policies

• Territorial expansion

Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which concept drove the Westward Expansion in the United States?

• Manifest Destiny

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Great Awakening

• The New Deal

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Era reforms?

• To expand the U.S. territory

• To establish a federal banking system

• To address political corruption and social issues

• To promote industrial growth

Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

Who were the 'robber barons' during the Gilded Age?

• Military generals

• Social reformers

• Industrial magnates

• Political leaders