Historical U.S. Legislation Quiz
Test your knowledge on key laws and amendments in U.S. history with this quiz. From civil rights to economic policy, explore pivotal legislation.
#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
#2
Which legislation, enacted in 1964, outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national, and religious minorities, and women?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
#3
What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
To grant land to states for the construction of schools
To grant land to railroad companies to encourage construction
To provide federal land to citizens willing to settle and farm it
To establish national parks and reserves
#4
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
#5
Which legislation, passed in 1933, aimed to stabilize the banking system and promote economic recovery during the Great Depression?
Emergency Banking Act
Federal Reserve Act
Glass-Steagall Act
Securities Exchange Act
#6
What was the purpose of the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) of 1935?
To establish the first national minimum wage
To protect workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively
To regulate the working hours and conditions for women and children
To provide federal funding for job creation programs
#7
What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
To regulate the creation and operation of corporations
To prohibit unfair business practices and monopolies
To protect workers' rights and safety
To provide federal oversight of banking and finance
#8
What was the purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) enacted in 1969?
To establish regulations for clean air and water
To promote renewable energy sources
To require federal agencies to assess the environmental impact of their actions
To create national parks and protected areas
#9
What was the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enacted in 1990?
To regulate the creation and operation of corporations
To prohibit unfair business practices and monopolies
To protect workers' rights and safety
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities
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