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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished:

A. Slavery

B. Alcohol consumption

C. Child labor

D. Income taxes

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A. Slavery


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The 1913 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established:

A. The direct election of U.S. senators by the people

B. The right to bear arms

C. Prohibition of alcohol

D. Women's suffrage

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The Big Four leaders at the Paris Peace Conference following World War I included representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, France, and:

A. Italy

B. Germany

C. Russia

D. Japan

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The 1935 Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, was significant for:

A. Protecting the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively

B. Expanding civil rights for African Americans

C. Establishing federal regulations for the banking industry

D. Creating the Social Security system

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What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

A. To establish a trading post with Native Americans

B. To explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory

C. To search for gold in the Rocky Mountains

D. To establish a settlement on the Pacific coast

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The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were important pieces of legislation that:

A. Regulated the food and drug industries, ensuring consumer safety and labeling

B. Established labor rights and workplace safety standards

C. Expanded the military during a period of international tension

D. Enforced prohibition of alcoholic beverages

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The 1920s cultural phenomenon known as the Lost Generation was characterized by:

A. Disillusionment and cynicism following World War I

B. A resurgence of traditional values and moralism

C. The popularity of mass consumerism and materialism

D. The emergence of the civil rights movement

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The 1862 Homestead Act provided land to settlers in the western United States under the condition that they:

A. Improve and cultivate the land

B. Pay a fixed fee to the federal government

C. Build a fortification on the land

D. Allow Native American tribes to use the land for hunting

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The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of which Native American tribe in the 1830s?

A. Cherokee

B. Sioux

C. Iroquois

D. Apache

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The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed to:

A. Regulate and promote fair business practices during the Great Depression

B. Provide financial assistance to World War I veterans

C. Establish a national healthcare system

D. Strengthen the military during a period of international tension

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The Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision (1896) established the doctrine of:

A. Separate but equal

B. Desegregation

C. Affirmative action

D. Civil disobedience

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The 19th-century social reformer Susan B. Anthony is best known for her advocacy of:

A. Women's suffrage

B. Civil rights for African Americans

C. Labor rights

D. Temperance

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The 1950s cultural phenomenon known as McCarthyism refers to:

A. The anti-communist hysteria and witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy

B. The widespread popularity of fast food restaurants

C. The rise of the counterculture movement

D. The spread of suburban development

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Which U.S. president was responsible for the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

A. Richard Nixon

B. Lyndon B. Johnson

C. Gerald Ford

D. Jimmy Carter

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The 1933 New Deal program known as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) aimed to address unemployment by:

A. Employing young men in conservation and public works projects

B. Providing financial assistance to struggling industries

C. Offering loans to small businesses

D. Subsidizing agricultural production

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The 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to:

A. Explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory

B. Establish trade routes with Native American tribes in the Northwest

C. Investigate gold deposits in the Appalachian Mountains

D. Investigate the possibility of a Northwest Passage to Asia

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The Progressive Era (approximately 1890-1920) in U.S. history was characterized by:

A. Efforts to address social and political issues through government intervention and reform

B. A return to conservative values and limited government intervention

C. Economic deregulation and laissez-faire policies

D. A focus on isolationist foreign policy

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Which event is often considered the catalyst for the start of the American Revolution?

A. Boston Tea Party

B. Declaration of Independence

C. Battle of Yorktown

D. Proclamation of 1763

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The Monroe Doctrine, articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, primarily aimed to:

A. Expand U.S. territory into the Caribbean

B. Assert U.S. influence in Latin America and prevent European colonization or intervention

C. Establish a federal banking system

D. Secure U.S. control over Pacific territories

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The 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City are often cited as a catalyst for:

A. The LGBTQ+ rights movement

B. The Women's Liberation Movement

C. The Civil Rights Movement

D. The Environmental Movement

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The 1980 Miracle on Ice refers to a historic event in which U.S. athletes achieved a surprising victory in which sport?

A. Ice Hockey

B. Figure Skating

C. Skiing

D. Bobsledding

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The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was a cultural movement primarily focused on:

A. Celebrating African American art, literature, and music

B. Promoting European art styles in the United States

C. Advocating for women's suffrage

D. Opposing Prohibition laws

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The 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to:

A. Explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory

B. Establish trade routes with Native American tribes in the Northwest

C. Investigate gold deposits in the Appalachian Mountains

D. Investigate the possibility of a Northwest Passage to Asia

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The 1962 book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is credited with launching which modern environmental movement?

A. The environmental movement and the call for pesticide regulation

B. The clean energy movement

C. The conservation movement

D. The wildlife preservation movement

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The 1970 Kent State shootings involved the killing of four students by National Guard troops during a protest against:

A. The Vietnam War

B. Racial segregation

C. The draft

D. Nuclear disarmament

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The 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, was a significant victory for which Native American tribe?

A. Lakota Sioux

B. Apache

C. Cherokee

D. Nez Perce

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What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?

A. To end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans

B. To advocate for women's suffrage

C. To promote environmental conservation

D. To protest against the Vietnam War

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The 1944 G.I. Bill provided benefits to:

A. Veterans of World War II, including education and housing assistance

B. Civil rights activists

C. Farmers affected by the Dust Bowl

D. Victims of the Great Depression

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The 1944 G.I. Bill provided benefits to:

A. Veterans of World War II, including education and housing assistance

B. Civil rights activists

C. Farmers affected by the Dust Bowl

D. Victims of the Great Depression

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The 1968 Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War was significant because it:

A. Exposed the gap between official government statements and the actual progress of the war

B. Resulted in a decisive victory for U.S. forces

C. Led to a peace agreement between the U.S. and North Vietnam

D. Marked the end of U.S. involvement in the war

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The 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion was an unsuccessful attempt by the United States to overthrow the government of which country?

A. Cuba

B. Nicaragua

C. Guatemala

D. Venezuela