ABCTE UNITED STATES HISTORY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
The Continental Army was not doing well during the fighting of 1776. They settled in to a winter
encampment in Valley Forge. They suffered a winter of starvation and cold. Why? - ANS The
British held Philadelphia.
The British were "living high" in Philadelphia and had commandeered most of the supplies in
the area. The Continental Army camped in Valley Forge during one of the coldest, wettest
winters on record. G. Washington and even Martha W. were staying in a house near the
campgrounds. Many of the men had no shoes.
The Eighteenth Amendment instituted a national policy of Prohibition. This was one effort of
the early twentieth century to reform American politics and society. Federal rules were
established to safeguard the food and medicine industries. Bank monopolies were ended. The
Sixteenth Amendment gave Congress the right to: - ANS Impose a federal income tax.
Progressive politicians felt that wealthier Americans should pay more in taxes. The Sixteenth
Amendment gave Congress the power to establish a federal tax on income. Those who had an
income over $4,000 paid 1% of their income. Those who made over $20,000 paid two percent
on income. The Seventeenth Amendment provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
Previously, they had been selected by state legislatures.
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,Which of the following is the composer of the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled
Banner? - ANS John Stafford Smith was a British composer who composed "The Anacreantic
Song" which was used with the lyrics written by Francis Scott Key which is now known as "The
Star Spangled Banner." All other composers listed were from Germany.
What is democracy? - ANS Where the people elect the governing leaders.
In most instances, the people nominate and vote on the representatives for their states. The
representatives communicate and connect the desires and needs of the people and take them
to the decision makers for consideration. In essence, the representatives are the voice for
people.
Despite their age, classic Greek tales such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are still very popular
among modern readers because - ANS They offer exciting stories and heroic characters.
The common thread shared by Homer's works and many current books and movies is the
timeless theme of excitement and adventure. They include exciting stories and heroic
characters.
Which of the following historical figures was the leader of Nazi Germany? - ANS Adolf Hitler
was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
When was the Indian Removal Act signed? - ANS 1830 The president signed the Indian
Removal Act in 1830. The act made it lawful to remove the Indians from land that they
inhabited. Many Americans were against the Act, viewing it as unlawful and unconstitutional.
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Frederick Douglas : "Justice to the Negro is safety to the nation."
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,Horace Greeley : "Go west, young man, go west!"
Joseph Smith : "The greatest responsibility in the world that God has laid upon us is to seek
after our own dead."
Henry Clay : I have heard something about allegiance to the South. I know no South, no North,
no East, no West, to which I owe any allegiance." - ANS Horace Greeley : "Go west, young
man, go west!"
Although Greeley is often credited with this quotation, it was actually journalist John B, Soule
who advised young men to go west. Joseph Smith was the first leader of the Mormons. Henry
Clay was a skilled orator who represented Kentucky in the Congress. Frederick Douglas was a
former slave, skilled orator and abolitionist.
Even before the Constitution had been adopted and George Washington was elected president,
tensions arose among politicians. Alexander Hamilton became the leader of the Federalists and
Thomas Jefferson led the Democratic Republicans. These two parties foreshadowed our current
two-party system. Which of the following would most likely be included in the "platform" of the
Federalists? - ANS People who disagree with the government should keep their mouths shut!
That goes for the newspapers too!
The Federalists believed in a strong central government with a strong central bank. Government
should support business. The Constitution should be loosely interpreted. They also believed
that restrictions should be placed on speech and the press when they disagreed with the
government. The Democratic-Republicans favored powerful states and state-chartered banks.
They believed in a strict reading of the Constitution as it was written.The government should
give no special powers to business. They also wanted to give more people the right to vote and
allowing people and newspapers more freedom.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army? - ANS Although the Vice-President, the
Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense all assist the President in making military
decisions, the President is the Commander-in-Chief.
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, By 1760, the population of the American colonies had reached 1.6 million. What is not a factor
that led to this growth?
The unification of the colonies.
A rise in the birthrate.
Immigration from England, Germany, Holland and Ireland.
More babies lived to adulthood. - ANS The unification of the colonies.
Farm families need children. The birth rate was phenomenal. While infant mortality was great,
more were living to become adults. Many immigrants from Europe at this time swelled the
population as well as the importation of African slaves.
The British and the rebels met on Lexington green. Eight minutemen were killed and the British
marched on to Concord. But the word had spread and the resistance began. What tactics did
the rebels employ against the British Redcoats? - ANS Guerrilla warfare.
Gen. Gage planned to march to Concord, MA where he hoped to seize a cache of rebel guns and
ammunition. He also hoped to arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were leaders of the
rebels. Spies relayed this information to the colonists and the militia, called the minutemen,
were alerted by riders, including Paul Revere. Revere didn't get through, but the militia was
alerted and met the British on Lexington Green. While this was happening, the colonists
organized and met the British along the road hiding in trees and behind stone walls. More than
250 British soldiers were killed, wounded or missing.
Striking out a sentence from a bill and then passing it is called what? - ANS Line veto. This
was declared to be unconstitutional and the bill was not able to be passed. Even today if
something is changed in one house after it has passed through another, it must go back to be
passed as the exact same bill in both houses.
What determines citizenship in the United States?
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
VERIFIED 2025/2026.
The Continental Army was not doing well during the fighting of 1776. They settled in to a winter
encampment in Valley Forge. They suffered a winter of starvation and cold. Why? - ANS The
British held Philadelphia.
The British were "living high" in Philadelphia and had commandeered most of the supplies in
the area. The Continental Army camped in Valley Forge during one of the coldest, wettest
winters on record. G. Washington and even Martha W. were staying in a house near the
campgrounds. Many of the men had no shoes.
The Eighteenth Amendment instituted a national policy of Prohibition. This was one effort of
the early twentieth century to reform American politics and society. Federal rules were
established to safeguard the food and medicine industries. Bank monopolies were ended. The
Sixteenth Amendment gave Congress the right to: - ANS Impose a federal income tax.
Progressive politicians felt that wealthier Americans should pay more in taxes. The Sixteenth
Amendment gave Congress the power to establish a federal tax on income. Those who had an
income over $4,000 paid 1% of their income. Those who made over $20,000 paid two percent
on income. The Seventeenth Amendment provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
Previously, they had been selected by state legislatures.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Which of the following is the composer of the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled
Banner? - ANS John Stafford Smith was a British composer who composed "The Anacreantic
Song" which was used with the lyrics written by Francis Scott Key which is now known as "The
Star Spangled Banner." All other composers listed were from Germany.
What is democracy? - ANS Where the people elect the governing leaders.
In most instances, the people nominate and vote on the representatives for their states. The
representatives communicate and connect the desires and needs of the people and take them
to the decision makers for consideration. In essence, the representatives are the voice for
people.
Despite their age, classic Greek tales such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are still very popular
among modern readers because - ANS They offer exciting stories and heroic characters.
The common thread shared by Homer's works and many current books and movies is the
timeless theme of excitement and adventure. They include exciting stories and heroic
characters.
Which of the following historical figures was the leader of Nazi Germany? - ANS Adolf Hitler
was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
When was the Indian Removal Act signed? - ANS 1830 The president signed the Indian
Removal Act in 1830. The act made it lawful to remove the Indians from land that they
inhabited. Many Americans were against the Act, viewing it as unlawful and unconstitutional.
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Frederick Douglas : "Justice to the Negro is safety to the nation."
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,Horace Greeley : "Go west, young man, go west!"
Joseph Smith : "The greatest responsibility in the world that God has laid upon us is to seek
after our own dead."
Henry Clay : I have heard something about allegiance to the South. I know no South, no North,
no East, no West, to which I owe any allegiance." - ANS Horace Greeley : "Go west, young
man, go west!"
Although Greeley is often credited with this quotation, it was actually journalist John B, Soule
who advised young men to go west. Joseph Smith was the first leader of the Mormons. Henry
Clay was a skilled orator who represented Kentucky in the Congress. Frederick Douglas was a
former slave, skilled orator and abolitionist.
Even before the Constitution had been adopted and George Washington was elected president,
tensions arose among politicians. Alexander Hamilton became the leader of the Federalists and
Thomas Jefferson led the Democratic Republicans. These two parties foreshadowed our current
two-party system. Which of the following would most likely be included in the "platform" of the
Federalists? - ANS People who disagree with the government should keep their mouths shut!
That goes for the newspapers too!
The Federalists believed in a strong central government with a strong central bank. Government
should support business. The Constitution should be loosely interpreted. They also believed
that restrictions should be placed on speech and the press when they disagreed with the
government. The Democratic-Republicans favored powerful states and state-chartered banks.
They believed in a strict reading of the Constitution as it was written.The government should
give no special powers to business. They also wanted to give more people the right to vote and
allowing people and newspapers more freedom.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army? - ANS Although the Vice-President, the
Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense all assist the President in making military
decisions, the President is the Commander-in-Chief.
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, By 1760, the population of the American colonies had reached 1.6 million. What is not a factor
that led to this growth?
The unification of the colonies.
A rise in the birthrate.
Immigration from England, Germany, Holland and Ireland.
More babies lived to adulthood. - ANS The unification of the colonies.
Farm families need children. The birth rate was phenomenal. While infant mortality was great,
more were living to become adults. Many immigrants from Europe at this time swelled the
population as well as the importation of African slaves.
The British and the rebels met on Lexington green. Eight minutemen were killed and the British
marched on to Concord. But the word had spread and the resistance began. What tactics did
the rebels employ against the British Redcoats? - ANS Guerrilla warfare.
Gen. Gage planned to march to Concord, MA where he hoped to seize a cache of rebel guns and
ammunition. He also hoped to arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were leaders of the
rebels. Spies relayed this information to the colonists and the militia, called the minutemen,
were alerted by riders, including Paul Revere. Revere didn't get through, but the militia was
alerted and met the British on Lexington Green. While this was happening, the colonists
organized and met the British along the road hiding in trees and behind stone walls. More than
250 British soldiers were killed, wounded or missing.
Striking out a sentence from a bill and then passing it is called what? - ANS Line veto. This
was declared to be unconstitutional and the bill was not able to be passed. Even today if
something is changed in one house after it has passed through another, it must go back to be
passed as the exact same bill in both houses.
What determines citizenship in the United States?
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