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American Wars Quiz
American Wars Quiz
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A quiz on the basic details of the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I, and World War II.
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1
Why did the South use slaves?
They forced the slaves to perform for their entertainment.
They didn't like African Americans.
They needed slaves to pick cotton and other crops for profit
They didn't use slaves.
2
Why did the United States start fighting in World War II?
We wanted Japan's resources.
Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Hitler tried to kill the President.
We were angry at Germany for killing the Jews.
3
What did the South (Confederacy) do after Abraham Lincoln was elected as President?
They seceded and created their own country.
The South was happy that Lincoln was elected.
Nothing
4
Which of these countries have been our allies during war?
France
Germany
Great Britain
Brazil
5
Who was the leader of the Nazis in Germany?
Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
General Cornwallis
6
Colonists who supported King George III were called ________________________.
Red Coats
Loyalists
Fannies
Patriots
7
True or False: Hitler wanted to take over the world.
True
False
8
Who was the King of England at the time of the American Revolution?
Marquise de Lafayette
King George III
George Washington
John Adams
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True or False: Most of the battles of the Civil War were fought in the North.
True
False
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Why did the United States start fighting in World War I?
We were bored.
We wanted to take over the world.
We wanted to beat Germany, just because.
Many US citizens were killed when the Lusitania was bombed.
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True or False: Women started working men's jobs during World War 2.
False
True
12
During the Civil War, which side of the country was against slavery?
The South (Confederacy)
The North (Union)
13
Leading up to World War 2, why did Japan try to expand and gain new lands?
They wanted the resources of other countries.
They hate America.
They wanted to be Nazis.
They don't like the trees that grow in Japan.
14
What were used a lot during World War 1?
Bows and Arrows
Trenches
Mustard Gas
Tanks
15
Who was a great war general that later became the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Mussolini
Harriet Tubman
King George III
16
True or False: Militarism and Alliances were NOT causes of World War I.
True
False
17
Which side had a harder home life during the Civil War?
The South (Confederacy)
The North (Union)
18
Were we a country while we were fighting against the British during the American Revolution?
No, we were only colonies, and still belonged to England.
Yes, we were already a free country.
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True or False: Slavery was not the only reason why the Civil War was fought.
True- The North and South also disagreed about laws.
False- It was all about slavery
20
Which city in Hawaii was bombed on December 7, 1941?
New York
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Japan
