Average Middle School U.S History

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1. When Colombus sailed from Spain on his epic journey what did he expect to find? Florida New England America India

2. What was the name of one of Columbus's ships? Santa Maria Intrepid Santa Cruz Mayflower

3. What was the reason that the Pilgrims left England and sailed for America? They were trying to conquer Canada They were looking for gold in the new world They were seeking freedom of religion They were trying to escape paying taxes to the king

4. What was the Stamp Act? A tax on stamps that the Pilgrims opposed A tax imposed on the colonists by the British which taxed almost everything made of paper A law that said that all letters to England must have stamps A tax on stamp collections

5. Public schools in many parts of the United States were segregated for many years. In what year did the law change that ordered segregation be ended? 1932 1946 1954 1964

6. In 1836 there was a strong effort for Texan Independence. The Mexican army attacked a group of Americans at a place in Texas and most of the Americans were killed. What is the name of this battle? The Battle of Austin The Battle of the Alamo The Battle of Dallas The Battle of Houston

7. What was the Underground Railroad? A special railroad that was partially underground that helped the southern states bring supplies to the army The portion of the Central Pacific Railroad that went underneath the Mississippi River A name given to New York City's subway system A system of roads, swamps, and houses that slaves could use while escaping to the north

8. During World War I the United States was a member of which group? The Central Powers Wilson's Men The Alliance For Defeat of Germany The Allied Powers

9. What was the Dust Bowl? A football stadium in Dallas, Texas that was destroyed by fire A kitchen item invented in 1928 A section of the United States in the Great Plains where during the Great Depression no rain caused farmers to lose their farms A place outside of Washington, DC where automobiles raced

10. In 1849 some people were swept up in the excitement of what is called The Gold Rush. In what state was gold found? California Texas Arizona Wyoming