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Turning Points 3

How well do you know the turning points of the United States?


 

Quiz ID:#22025
Fun:*** (2.64)
Difficulty:** (1.12)
Category:History > United States
Created By:Carlos16*mx***!!!

 



#1   Did early settlers on the Great Plains use sod or logs to build their homes?




#2   Which country was the U.S. at war with from 1846-1848?





#3   Did England finally recognize America's independence by signing the Treaty of Paris or the Treaty of Versailles?




#4   Did the First Continental Congress meet in Boston, New York, or Philadelphia?





#5   Which simple device did Ernest Holmes need to invent the tow truck: a pulley or a lever?




#6   In 1865, the government imported 60 large desert animals for use in the Southwest. What were they?






#7   In 1859, did John Brown and a small band of followers attack Harpers Ferry or Fort Knox?




#8   From 1785 to 1790, New York City served as the new nation's capital. What president was inaugurated there?

Your Answer: (Show Hint)

#9   During the Revolution, were the 13 colonies governed by the Continental Congress or the U.S. Congress?




#10   In the Civil War, did black soldiers and sailors fight for the North or the South?






 

 


   





Comments

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JLP1Aza*

posted 114 days ago

I have no idea of American history, I learned a lot. Thanks for the quiz.



beavermanAus*

posted 114 days ago



gymboy09cus*

posted 114 days ago

7/10



EmnuAus*

posted 113 days ago

I knew the answer was camels, but I had a feeling that donkeys are still prevalent in the area, so I put do nkeys. I was wroooong!!!!!!! roflol Good , well orchestrated quiz



JKongMax*us*

posted 113 days ago

10/10 good quiz. glad i stayed awake in history classes....



shay88Aus*

posted 113 days ago

I got two wrong and i know history well, Like Emnu i knew it was camels but put donkeys



wannamarryharryAit*

posted 113 days ago

7/10 I love these history quizes.



jeankneed*

posted 113 days ago

gulp, I really didn't pass,terrible,,,



genwen*us*

posted 113 days ago

10/10 Good quiz.



patiencewithaP*us*

posted 113 days ago

Fun quiz! Thanks!



Knighty13us

posted 113 days ago

Got 9/10 was fun!!



bogygirlAca*

posted 113 days ago

8/10 Knew more of American history than I thought. Good quiz.



UptheHillA*

posted 113 days ago



RustyBucketus*

posted 113 days ago

Lots of fun. I got a couple wrong but .. that's how we learn ... or re-learn



mepgus*

posted 113 days ago

Really fun quiz For someone who flunked history I did pretty good only missed a couple Great Job Carlos!!!!!



sheila1*

posted 113 days ago

MY STUPID BOYFRIEND GOT AN B-, HE ALWAYS THINK HE IS SO SMART.



katty123*

posted 113 days ago

Very interesting quiz, even if I did miss 3 I still really enjoyed it.



leroyleroy*

posted 113 days ago

I DID BETTER THEN I THOUGHT I WOULD. 8/10 I REALLY LIKE THESE QUIZZES.



b-amaAus**

posted 110 days ago

4/10...Okay time for me to go back to school...



softball_fan**

posted 109 days ago

6/10
I enjoyed the quiz, although I do agree with the comment above. There were slaves that fought for both sides.





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