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WGU course C121 (Tasks 1–5): Survey of U.S. History, updated for the 2026–2027 academic year. It contains over 125 multiple‑choice questions with correct answers (Ranked A+) , covering the full chronological scope of American history. Key topics include: Colonial America (Jamestown, Massachusetts Bay, Pennsylvania, Mayflower Compact, mercantilism) The American Revolution (French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, Declaration of Independence, Saratoga, Treaty of Paris) The Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Great Compromise Early Republic: Louisiana Purchase (1803), Lewis and Clark, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine Civil War and Reconstruction: slavery as primary cause, election of Lincoln, Confederacy, Emancipation Proclamation, end of war (1865) Industrialization and Gilded Age: urbanization, railroads, steel (Carnegie), oil (Rockefeller) Progressive Era reforms World Wars and Cold War: NATO, U.S.–Soviet rivalry Civil Rights Movement: Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent resistance

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C121 TASKS 1 – 5 BUNDLE FIRST ATTEMPT PASSED
SURVEY OF U.S. HISTORY (WGU) EDITIONS 2026-
2026 WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RANKED
A+




Colonial America and the American Revolution (Questions 1–30)

1. Which colony was founded primarily for religious freedom?

A. Virginia
B. Massachusetts Bay
C. Pennsylvania
D. Georgia

Answer: C




2. The Mayflower Compact (1620) is significant because it:

A. Ended slavery
B. Established self-government principles
C. Created the Constitution
D. Declared independence

Answer: B

, 3. What was the primary purpose of the Jamestown settlement?

A. Religious freedom
B. Trade with France
C. Economic profit
D. Military defense

Answer: C




4. Mercantilism was based on the belief that:

A. Wealth came from agricultural production only
B. Colonies should benefit economically from the mother country
C. Free trade benefits all nations equally
D. Government should not regulate trade

Answer: B




5. The French and Indian War resulted in:

A. American independence
B. Increased British debt and taxation of colonies
C. Abolition of slavery
D. Expansion of Spanish territory

Answer: B

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