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Turning Points 3

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

Quiz ID:	#22025
Fun:	(2.65)
Difficulty:	(1.02)
Category:	History > United States
Created By:	Carlos16

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

Sod
Logs

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

Spain
Mexico
England

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

The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles

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

Boston
New York
Philadelphia

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

A pulley
A lever

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

Horses
Camels
Donkeys
None of the above

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

Harpers Ferry
Fort Knox

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

Your Answer: 2 words, 16 letters. There are 2 alternate answers. (Show Hint)

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

The Continental Congress
The U.S. Congress

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

The North
The South

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