Praxis II (0941/5941) US History/World History questions with correct answers

Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire CORRECT ANSWER *SIGNED SEPTEMBER 27, 1821* -Hidalgo of Dolores began the fight for independence in 1810 with Grito de Dolores 14th State to join the Union CORRECT ANSWER *VERMONT* - In 1777, it originally became a free state of its own before joining with the United States - Became the 14th state to join the Union in 1791 Federal Reserve Act of 1913 CORRECT ANSWER *THE BEGINNING OF THE BANKING SYSTEM* - Federal Reserve doesn't actually make the money - US Mint makes and circulates the coins - Dept. of Treasury makes paper currency - Everything else is counterfeit The year the Shah of Iran fell from power CORRECT ANSWER *1979* - Iranian forces led by religious fanatic Khomeni drove the Shah from power - Seized control of the country and destroyed all things western in the nation - Students kidnapped American citizens; later released - One of the students eventually became Iranian president Mode of transportation invented in 1807 CORRECT ANSWER *STEAMBOAT* - Designed by Robert Fulton in 18