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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
Who was a great war general that later became the first President of the United States?
King George III
George Washington
Mussolini
Harriet Tubman
2
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.
3
Who was the leader of the Nazis in Germany?
Mussolini
General Cornwallis
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
4
True or False: Hitler wanted to take over the world.
False
True
5
Why did the United States start fighting in World War I?
We were bored.
We wanted to take over the world.
Many US citizens were killed when the Lusitania was bombed.
We wanted to beat Germany, just because.
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True or False: Slavery was not the only reason why the Civil War was fought.
False- It was all about slavery
True- The North and South also disagreed about laws.
7
What did the South (Confederacy) do after Abraham Lincoln was elected as President?
The South was happy that Lincoln was elected.
They seceded and created their own country.
Nothing
8
Which of these countries have been our allies during war?
Great Britain
France
Brazil
Germany
9
Who was the King of England at the time of the American Revolution?
Marquise de Lafayette
John Adams
George Washington
King George III
10
Colonists who supported King George III were called ________________________.
Fannies
Loyalists
Red Coats
Patriots
11
Why did the United States start fighting in World War II?
Pearl Harbor was attacked.
We were angry at Germany for killing the Jews.
Hitler tried to kill the President.
We wanted Japan's resources.
12
True or False: Women started working men's jobs during World War 2.
True
False
13
Which side had a harder home life during the Civil War?
The South (Confederacy)
The North (Union)
14
Leading up to World War 2, why did Japan try to expand and gain new lands?
They hate America.
They wanted to be Nazis.
They don't like the trees that grow in Japan.
They wanted the resources of other countries.
15
What were used a lot during World War 1?
Trenches
Bows and Arrows
Tanks
Mustard Gas
16
During the Civil War, which side of the country was against slavery?
The South (Confederacy)
The North (Union)
17
Why did the South use slaves?
They forced the slaves to perform for their entertainment.
They needed slaves to pick cotton and other crops for profit
They didn't use slaves.
They didn't like African Americans.
18
True or False: Militarism and Alliances were NOT causes of World War I.
True
False
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True or False: Most of the battles of the Civil War were fought in the North.
True
False
20
Which city in Hawaii was bombed on December 7, 1941?
New York
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Japan
