American Wars

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1. Which war began in 1861 and ended in 1865? Spanish- American War American Revolution World War I Civil War

2. President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan on December 8th 1941, thus entering the United States in World War II. What happened the day before that caused President Roosevelt to declare war on Japan? Japanese soldiers invade the coast of California Japan threatened to assassinate President Roosevelt Japan captured American citizens who were in Japan Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

3. What was the first major battle in the American Revolution? Battle of Monmouth Battle of Trenton Battle of Saratoga Battle of Bunker Hill

4. Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812? Spain Britain France Mexico

5. Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride" involved a signal that was placed in the steeple of the Old North Church to warn Revere of how the British troops were traveling, "One if by land, two if by sea." What was used as the signal in the church steeple. Rifles Flags Lanterns Crosses

6. Where did General George Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777-1778? Fort Washington Valley Forge Fort Ticonderoga Fort Cumberland

7. The Treaty of Paris ended which war? Spanish-American War World War I Civil War Mexican-American War

8. When was the first Battle of Bull Run fought? July 21st, 1861 November 8th, 1861 June 17th, 1862 May 19th, 1863

9. On June 6th, 1944, American troops invaded the beaches of Normandy during World War II. What country is Normandy in? Japan Germany Spain France

10. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during which war? World War I American Revolution War of 1812 Civil War