Civics 19th Century American History Questions and Answers

Question 1

In 1803, the United States acquired a vast amount of land from France in a transaction that nearly doubled the size of the country. What was this event called?

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The Louisiana Purchase

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The Gadsden Purchase

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The Florida Cession

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The Alaska Purchase

Question 2

Which of the following was a primary cause of the U.S. Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865?

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Conflicts over the expansion of slavery into western territories

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Disputes over international trade tariffs

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Arguments about the location of the nation's capital

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Debates over the establishment of a national bank

Question 3

President Abraham Lincoln issued a famous executive order on January 1, 1863, that changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the Confederate states. What was this order called?

Accepted Answer

The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Missouri Compromise

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The Gettysburg Address

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The Homestead Act

Question 4

A citizen in the 1870s is a passionate advocate for women's right to vote. She joins a national organization, gives speeches, and participates in demonstrations, following in the footsteps of its famous leader. Which 19th-century figure is most associated with this movement?

Accepted Answer

Susan B. Anthony

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Harriet Tubman

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Clara Barton

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Betsy Ross

Question 5

Which of the following wars, fought at the very end of the 19th century, resulted in the United States acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish-American War

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The Mexican-American War

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The War of 1812

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The Civil War

Question 6

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did during his presidency in the 19th century?

Accepted Answer

Led the United States during the Civil War

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Wrote the Declaration of Independence

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Was the first Postmaster General

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Purchased the Florida territory