American History

How did the first humans arrive in America approximately 40,000 years ago?

• By sailing across the Atlantic Ocean

• By crossing a land bridge from Asia

• By migrating from South America

• By flying in early aircraft

What was a significant achievement of the Mississippian culture between 800 and 1500 AD?

• Developing advanced navigation techniques

• Building large earthen mounds

• Inventing the printing press

• Establishing the first written language in America

What important document was signed by delegates from the 13 colonies on July 4th, 1776?

• The Bill of Rights

• The US Constitution

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

What was a major outcome of the American Civil War?

• The expansion of slavery into new territories

• The establishment of the Bill of Rights

• The freeing of slaves through the Emancipation Proclamation

• The annexation of Texas

Are you enjoying the video lesson?

• Yes

• No

What event directly led to the United States joining the Allies in World War II?

• The invasion of Poland

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Britain

• The sinking of the Lusitania

What was a significant factor in the United States' decision to withdraw from the Vietnam War?

• A decisive military victory

• Growing anti-war protests and high casualties

• A peace treaty with the Viet Cong

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

Which US President's policies are credited with contributing to the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union?

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

• George H.W. Bush

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, which two countries did the United States invade as part of the Global War on Terror?

• Iran and Syria

• Libya and Yemen

• Afghanistan and Iraq

• North Korea and China