ABCTE United States History Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
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? - Correct 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: -
Correct answer-Impose a federal income tax.
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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.
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
,Despite their age, classic Greek tales such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are still
very popular among modern readers because - Correct answer-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? -
Correct answer-Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
When was the Indian Removal Act signed? - Correct 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!"
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
, 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." - Correct
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? -
Correct answer-People who disagree with the government should keep their
mouths shut! That goes for the newspapers too!
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4
Questions and Answers
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? - Correct 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: -
Correct answer-Impose a federal income tax.
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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.
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
,Despite their age, classic Greek tales such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are still
very popular among modern readers because - Correct answer-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? -
Correct answer-Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
When was the Indian Removal Act signed? - Correct 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!"
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 3
, 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." - Correct
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? -
Correct answer-People who disagree with the government should keep their
mouths shut! That goes for the newspapers too!
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 4
