US History Test

Below are 10 multiple choice questions. Select a correct answer (there can be more than one).

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Where is the Statue of Liberty?

New York City Boston New York Harbor Liberty Island Washington, D.C.

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Native Americans Italians Africans Japanese

What stops a single branch of government from becoming too powerful?

The Supreme Court The democracy Checks and balances Separation of powers The President

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Germany Russia Mexico Japan Italy China

Freedom of religion means that you can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

You must be Catholic. You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. You must practice a religion. You must not practice a religion.

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Started the first free libraries Third President Working with England to prevent war Creating electricity Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention U.S. Diplomat

What is the capital of the United States?

New York Washington, D.C. Boston Chicago

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Five Two Nine One hundred

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Texas Mexican Cession Louisiana Paris

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Declared our independence from Great Britain Fight for women's rights Saved the Union Freed the slaves Led the United States during the Civil War Sign the 19th amendment