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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? - (answer)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: - (answer)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.
Which of the following is the composer of the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner?
- (answer)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? - (answer)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 - (answer)They offer exciting stories and heroic characters.
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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? - (answer)Adolf Hitler was the
leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
When was the Indian Removal Act signed? - (answer)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."
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." - (answer)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? - (answer)People who
disagree with the government should keep their mouths shut! That goes for the newspapers too!
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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? - (answer)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.
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. - (answer)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? - (answer)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
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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? - (answer)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: - (answer)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.
Which of the following is the composer of the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner?
- (answer)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? - (answer)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 - (answer)They offer exciting stories and heroic characters.
,ABCTE UNITED STATES HISTORY EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
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? - (answer)Adolf Hitler was the
leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
When was the Indian Removal Act signed? - (answer)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."
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." - (answer)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? - (answer)People who
disagree with the government should keep their mouths shut! That goes for the newspapers too!
, ABCTE UNITED STATES HISTORY EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
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? - (answer)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.
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. - (answer)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? - (answer)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
