The History of America for 6th Graders

What year did the American Revolution begin?

• 1790

• 1768

• 1775

• 1783

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

Which famous document was written in 1776 declaring the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Emancipation Proclamation

What was the Louisiana Purchase and who was the President that made the deal?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• French invasion of American territories

• Native American uprisings against American settlers

• British violations of American maritime rights

• Spanish interference in American trade

Who was the Native American leader who fought against American expansion in the Northwest Territory?

• Tecumseh

• Crazy Horse

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812?

• The Battle of New Orleans took place after the War of 1812 had already ended.

• It was a minor skirmish with no impact on the outcome of the war.

• The battle ended in a stalemate between American and British forces.

• It was the final major battle of the war and resulted in a decisive American victory.

What was the name of the famous expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Corps of Discovery

• Journey of Discovery

• Trailblazers Quest

• Pathfinders Expedition

Which American city was burned down by the British during the War of 1812?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Washington D.C.

What was the Monroe Doctrine and why was it significant in American history?

• The Monroe Doctrine was a trade agreement that allowed European powers to control American markets.

• The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S. foreign policy that warned European powers against further colonization or intervention in the Americas. It was significant in American history because it asserted U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and laid the foundation for future U.S. foreign policy.

• The Monroe Doctrine was a military alliance formed to protect American interests in Europe.

• The Monroe Doctrine was a treaty signed with European powers to divide territories in the Americas.