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Who composed the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner?
Who composed the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner?
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- John Stafford Smith (correct)
- Francis Scott Key
- Ludwig van Beethoven
Why did the Continental Army suffer during their winter encampment in Valley Forge?
Why did the Continental Army suffer during their winter encampment in Valley Forge?
- The Continental Army camped in Valley Forge during a harsh winter (correct)
- The British held Philadelphia
- The British were living high in Philadelphia
- George Washington and Martha Washington were staying nearby
What did the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution institute?
What did the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution institute?
- Direct election of U.S. Senators
- Prohibition (correct)
- Ending bank monopolies
- Federal rules to safeguard the food and medicine industries
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a representative democracy?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a representative democracy?
What was the main reason for the popularity of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey among modern readers?
What was the main reason for the popularity of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey among modern readers?
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Which political party believed in a strong central government with a strong central bank?
Which political party believed in a strong central government with a strong central bank?
During the building of railroads in the United States, which industry experienced significant growth?
During the building of railroads in the United States, which industry experienced significant growth?
Which amendment is known as the Judicial Limits amendment?
Which amendment is known as the Judicial Limits amendment?
Which colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'?
Which colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'?
Which industrialist introduced the practice of vertical integration into American business?
Which industrialist introduced the practice of vertical integration into American business?
Which of the following states was never a separate colony before becoming a state?
Which of the following states was never a separate colony before becoming a state?
During WWI, which battle broke the German defense and effectively ended the war?
During WWI, which battle broke the German defense and effectively ended the war?
In ancient China, whose teachings were believed to have the potential to unify the nation?
In ancient China, whose teachings were believed to have the potential to unify the nation?
What is the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process?
According to Locke, how is the commonwealth governed?
According to Locke, how is the commonwealth governed?
What does Locke mean by 'sovereign power is plural but not anarchic' in his commonwealth?
What does Locke mean by 'sovereign power is plural but not anarchic' in his commonwealth?
What is the belief for which Roger Williams was ejected from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What is the belief for which Roger Williams was ejected from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Which of the following led to John Adams' loss in his bid for reelection?
Which of the following led to John Adams' loss in his bid for reelection?
How did Martin Luther King Jr. first come to widespread public attention in the United States?
How did Martin Luther King Jr. first come to widespread public attention in the United States?
What area were the diplomats originally sent to buy from Napoleon in Louisiana?
What area were the diplomats originally sent to buy from Napoleon in Louisiana?
Who determines the electoral voter?
Who determines the electoral voter?
Which amendment to the Constitution specifies the pathways to citizenship in the United States?
Which amendment to the Constitution specifies the pathways to citizenship in the United States?
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that set forth the reason for American Independence?
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that set forth the reason for American Independence?
Who founded 'The Liberator' and wrote the passage about the extermination of chattel slavery?
Who founded 'The Liberator' and wrote the passage about the extermination of chattel slavery?
What is the concept of 'separation of powers' associated with?
What is the concept of 'separation of powers' associated with?
Who becomes the president of the United States if the current president dies or becomes incapacitated?
Who becomes the president of the United States if the current president dies or becomes incapacitated?
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Study Notes
American History and Politics
- The Star-Spangled Banner, the United States national anthem, was composed by Francis Scott Key.
- The Continental Army suffered during their winter encampment in Valley Forge due to harsh weather, lack of supplies, and disease.
- The 18th Amendment to the Constitution instituted Prohibition, banning the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.
Government and Politics
- A key characteristic of a representative democracy is that citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
- The Federalist Party believed in a strong central government with a strong central bank.
Industry and Economy
- The steel industry experienced significant growth during the building of railroads in the United States.
- Andrew Carnegie introduced the practice of vertical integration into American business.
American Colonies and States
- The Roanoke Colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'.
- Hawaii was never a separate colony before becoming a state.
World War I and II
- The Battle of Amiens broke the German defense and effectively ended World War I.
- Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Ancient China and Philosophy
- The teachings of Confucius were believed to have the potential to unify ancient China.
US Constitution and Government
- The purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process is to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
- According to John Locke, the commonwealth is governed by the consent of the people.
- Locke believed that sovereign power is plural but not anarchic, meaning power is divided but not chaotic.
American History Figures
- Roger Williams was ejected from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his belief in separation of church and state.
- John Adams lost his bid for reelection due to the XYZ Affair.
- Martin Luther King Jr. first came to widespread public attention in the United States during the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense' that set forth the reason for American Independence.
- William Lloyd Garrison founded 'The Liberator' and advocated for the extermination of chattel slavery.
- The president pro tempore of the Senate becomes the president of the United States if the current president dies or becomes incapacitated.
US Constitution and Citizenship
- The 14th Amendment to the Constitution specifies the pathways to citizenship in the United States.
- Separation of powers is associated with the concept of checks and balances in government.
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Quiz: "John Adams: The First Vice President and Second President of the US" Test your knowledge on John Adams, the influential founding father who served as the first Vice President and second President of the United States. Discover the reasons behind his one-term presidency and gain insights into his remarkable political career.