U.S. History Termonologies
Can you answer all these questions about U. S. History?
- 1.
Who led the American troops in the Vietnam War?
- A.
General North
- B.
General Westmoreland
- C.
General Eisenhower
- D.
General Mysern
Correct Answer
B. General Westmoreland -
- 2.
What was the gift generally given to an Indian bride's father when asked by the groom for her hand in marriage?
- A.
A Horse
- B.
A Bag Of Gold
- C.
A Sack Of Potatoes
- D.
A Fat Cow
Correct Answer
A. A Horse -
- 3.
What was the name of Chief "Crazy Horse" before he got his nickname?
- A.
Carl
- B.
Curly
- C.
Cane
- D.
Christopher
Correct Answer
B. Curly -
- 4.
Who was the last Comanche war chief to lead his people onto the reservation?
- A.
Quannah Parker
- B.
Santana
- C.
White Horse
- D.
Nocona
Correct Answer
A. Quannah Parker -
- 5.
What President of the U.S. served the shortest term?
- A.
Richard Nixon
- B.
Teddy Roosevelt
- C.
Ulysses S. Grant
- D.
William Henry Harrison
Correct Answer
D. William Henry Harrison -
- 6.
In what state did the "Incident at Oglala" take place?
- A.
Oklahoma
- B.
North Dakota
- C.
South Dakota
- D.
Montana
Correct Answer
C. South Dakota -
- 7.
In what city can the Ben Franklin National Monument be found?
- A.
Washington, DC
- B.
Chicago
- C.
Philadelphia
- D.
Boston
Correct Answer
C. Philadelphia -
- 8.
Which of the following denominations have never been produced in the U.S.?
- A.
3 Cent Piece
- B.
2 Dollar Bill
- C.
Half-Penny
- D.
150 Cent Piece
Correct Answer
D. 150 Cent Piece -
- 9.
From what tribe was Sacagawea?
- A.
Ogala Sioux
- B.
Shoshone
- C.
Mandan
- D.
Cheyenne
Correct Answer
B. Shoshone -
- 10.
What are the "Three Fires" in Michigan?
- A.
Shunps Niegerians Soloppians
- B.
Omagha Ottawa Pueblo
- C.
Omagha Satuwatchi Ottawa
- D.
Ottawa Patawatomi Chippewa
Correct Answer
D. Ottawa Patawatomi Chippewa -
- 11.
What year did U.S. President Clinton get impeached?
- A.
1996
- B.
1993
- C.
1999
- D.
1998
Correct Answer
D. 1998 -
- 12.
Who was the heaviest President in the first 200 years of U.S. history?
- A.
Theodore Roosevelt
- B.
John Tyler
- C.
William Howard Taft
- D.
Abraham Lincoln
Correct Answer
C. William Howard Taft -
- 13.
Which of the following Presidents did not serve in the military?
- A.
Andrew Jackson
- B.
Ulysses Grant
- C.
John Kennedy
- D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Correct Answer
D. Franklin D. Roosevelt -
- 14.
Which of these men was not shot in the 1980's?
- A.
Tupac Shakur
- B.
John Lennon
- C.
Ronald Reagan
- D.
Pope John Paul II
Correct Answer
A. Tupac Shakur -
- 15.
What was the principal motivation for drafting the Bill of Rights?
- A.
Strengthen The Power Of The Federal Government
- B.
Restore To The States The Powers They Had Enjoyed Under The Articles Of Confederation
- C.
Protect Rights Not Specified In The Constitution
- D.
Test The New Process Of Amendment Described In The Constitution
Correct Answer
C. Protect Rights Not Specified In The Constitution -
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