History Of The United States! CLEP Exam Trivia Quiz

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    What was the trade system that governed England and its colonies prior to the American Revolution?

    • Mercantilism
    • Capitalism
    • Socialism
    • Reaganomics
    • Feudalism
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For you to get into college, you need to show that you have a certain degree of knowledge when it comes to different courses. How confident are you when it comes to your history knowledge? Do you think you can answer any question on American History without a doubt? Take this CLEP exam trivia quiz on the History of the United States and see how much more revision you need.

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  • 2. 

    What were the inventions/discoveries of Benjamin Franklin?

    • The lightning rod.

    • The Franklin stove.

    • Bifocal glasses.

    • All of the above.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above.
    Explanation
    Benjamin Franklin is credited with the inventions/discoveries of the lightning rod, the Franklin stove, and bifocal glasses. The lightning rod was designed to protect buildings from lightning strikes by conducting the electrical charge safely into the ground. The Franklin stove was an efficient heating device that provided more heat and used less fuel compared to traditional stoves. Bifocal glasses were created to address Franklin's presbyopia, a condition that affects near and far vision. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as Franklin was indeed responsible for all these inventions/discoveries.

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  • 3. 

    In the Winter of 1691-1692, when several young girls of Salem Massachusetts experienced fits and other strange behavior.  As a result of the Salem Witch Trials, how many were hanged for the offense?

    • 7

    • 19

    • 78

    • 193

    • 549

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
    Explanation
    During the Salem Witch Trials, a total of 19 people were hanged for the offense. This event took place in the winter of 1691-1692, where several young girls in Salem Massachusetts exhibited fits and unusual behavior. The hysteria surrounding witchcraft accusations led to numerous trials and executions, with 19 individuals ultimately being sentenced to death by hanging.

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    What were newly converted individuals called during the Great Awakening?

    • New Lights.

    • Enlightened Converts.

    • Newbies.

    • Born Again Lights.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. New Lights.
    Explanation
    During the Great Awakening, individuals who were newly converted were referred to as "New Lights." This term was used to describe those who had experienced a spiritual awakening and embraced the revivalist movement. It represented a departure from traditional religious practices and beliefs, as these individuals adopted a more enthusiastic and emotional approach to their faith. The term "New Lights" highlights the transformative nature of the Great Awakening and the emergence of a new religious identity among these converts.

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    What were the first and second most valuable exports of the colonies in the mid to late 1700s?

    • 1st - Iron and 2nd - Tea

    • 1st - Tea and 2nd - Iron

    • 1st - Tobacco and 2nd - Tea

    • 1st - Tobacco and 2nd - Sugar

    • 1st - Sugar and - 2nd Tobacco

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st - Sugar and - 2nd Tobacco
    Explanation
    In the mid to late 1700s, the first most valuable export of the colonies was sugar, while the second most valuable export was tobacco.

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