US District of Columbia State History Test 8

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History Test 8 (State History Advanced District Of Columbia) K-12 to University (USA History) USA — State History Advanced District Of Columbia USA History Standards & AP

What is this test? for History practice (US/World/State), USA — K-12 to University (USA History) level, USA — State History Advanced District Of Columbia.
For all levels (Elementary to University) studying History in the USA
Section: History Test 8 (State History Advanced District Of Columbia) · Education: K-12 to University · Part: History Test 8 (State History Advanced District Of Columbia) · Country: USA · Region: USA — State History Advanced District Of Columbia

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Who was Lewis Clark guide?

A) Sacagawea

B) Nobody

C) Soldiers

D) Traders

Question 2

What is Ford's Theatre known for?

A) a concert

B) Lincoln was shot there

C) a debate

D) a wedding

Question 3

DC fact check: Who planned DC?

A) Washington only

B) Jefferson

C) Pierre L'Enfant

D) Franklin

Question 4

DC fact check: Where does the President live?

A) Pentagon

B) Capitol

C) Court

D) White House

Question 5

DC fact check: What is the Smithsonian?

A) museum complex

B) a university

C) a fort

D) a stadium

Question 6

What was Jim Crow?

A) Voting rights

B) Segregation laws

C) Farm aid

D) City laws

Question 7

When was Declaration adopted?

A) 1775

B) 1783

C) July 4 1776

D) 1787

Question 8

What ended WWII?

A) Treaty 1944

B) Berlin fall only

C) Japan quit early

D) Atomic bombs 1945

Question 9

What created DC?

A) 1790 Residence Act

B) Treaty

C) War

D) Purchase

Question 10

Which of the following best defines Ford's Theatre known for?

A) a concert

B) Lincoln was shot there

C) a debate

D) a wedding

Question 11

When was Constitution written?

A) 1776

B) 1789

C) 1787

D) 1791

Question 12

What burned DC 1814?

A) Accident

B) Riot

C) Storm

D) British raid

Question 13

What is Georgetown?

A) Old port district

B) New suburb

C) Fort

D) Market only

Question 14

Which term means "honors Abraham Lincoln"?

A) the capital of District of Columbia

B) the Lincoln Memorial

C) the nickname of District of Columbia

D) the National Mall

Question 15

What were 1968 DC riots?

A) Parade

B) Fair

C) King assassination unrest

D) Game

Question 16

Which river borders DC?

A) Mississippi

B) Hudson

C) Ohio River

D) Potomac River

Question 17

Who was Harriet Tubman?

A) Underground guide

B) Driver

C) Nurse

D) Spy only

Question 18

Why 13 stripes?

A) States now

B) Original colonies

C) Wars won

D) Presidents

Question 19

Provide the definition of Trail of Tears:

A) Parade

B) Victory tour

C) Cherokee 1838 march

D) Cattle drive

Question 20

Which of the following best defines Anacostia?

A) Suburb

B) Fort

C) Market

D) River ward district

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