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Transformative Moments in American History Quiz

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Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

Explanation

First President of the United States

Which constitutional amendment granted African Americans the right to vote?

15th Amendment

Explanation

Grants African Americans right to vote

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Explanation

Main author of Declaration of Independence

Which president initiated the New Deal programs during the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Explanation

Initiated New Deal programs

Which founding father is known for his role as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?

James Madison

Explanation

Primary author of U.S. Constitution

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

James Madison

Explanation

Father of the Constitution

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Explanation

Initial battles of the American Revolution

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

19th Amendment

Explanation

Grants women the right to vote

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

To explore the Louisiana Purchase

Explanation

Exploration of Louisiana Purchase

#10

Which event led to the United States entering World War II?

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Explanation

Attack prompted U.S. entry into World War II

#11

What event is often considered the catalyst for the start of the Cold War?

The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Explanation

Catalyst for Cold War

#12

What was the primary cause of the California Gold Rush in 1849?

Discovery of gold

Explanation

Gold discovery

#13

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It abolished slavery in the Confederate states

Explanation

Abolished slavery in Confederate states

#14

Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Explanation

Signed Civil Rights Act into law

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Who was the chief architect of the Great Society programs?

Lyndon B. Johnson

Explanation

Chief architect of Great Society programs

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What was the outcome of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case?

Legalization of abortion

Explanation

Legalized abortion

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What was the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the civil rights movement?

End of segregation on public buses

Explanation

Ended segregation on buses

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Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Established judicial review

Transformative Moments in American History Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

Which constitutional amendment granted African Americans the right to vote?

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Which president initiated the New Deal programs during the Great Depression?

Which founding father is known for his role as the primary author of the U.S. Constitution?

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Which event led to the United States entering World War II?

What event is often considered the catalyst for the start of the Cold War?

What was the primary cause of the California Gold Rush in 1849?

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Which U.S. president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Who was the chief architect of the Great Society programs?

What was the outcome of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case?

What was the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the civil rights movement?

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

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