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U.S. History MCQ Question with Answer

U.S. History MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

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Question No : 8
Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

Stock Market Crash of 1929
World War I
Dust Bowl
Prohibition

Question No : 9
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

To establish a trading post with Native Americans
To explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory
To search for gold in the Rocky Mountains
To establish a settlement on the Pacific coast

Question No : 10
The Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) aimed to:

Rebuild the Southern economy and society after the Civil War
Establish a new government structure in the Northern states
Expand the United States' territory westward
Implement policies to promote industrialization

Question No : 11
The 1836 Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in which conflict?

Texas Revolution
Mexican-American War
War of 1812
American Revolution

Question No : 12
The 1920s cultural movement known as the Jazz Age was characterized by:

The popularity of jazz music, flapper culture, and a booming economy
A return to conservative social values
The decline of the entertainment industry
The prohibition of alcohol

Question No : 13
The 1947 Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative designed to provide economic aid to help rebuild which continent after World War II?

Europe
Asia
Africa
South America

Question No : 14
Which U.S. president signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830, leading to the forced relocation of Native American tribes in the southeastern U.S.?

Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison