Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who received more popular votes in the 2000 election?
Who received more popular votes in the 2000 election?
- The text does not say
- George W. Bush
- Al Gore (correct)
- It was a tie
What was the main message preached by Jonathan Edwards during the Great Awakening?
What was the main message preached by Jonathan Edwards during the Great Awakening?
- Being good leads to happiness (correct)
- Fire and brimstone
- Love and fear of God
- The text does not say
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death'?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death'?
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington
- Patrick Henry (correct)
- John Adams
Which state did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Which state did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to privacy?
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to privacy?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
How many times can a United States Senator be re-elected?
How many times can a United States Senator be re-elected?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
In what year was the Federal Trade Commission created?
In what year was the Federal Trade Commission created?
What was the purpose of Affirmative Action?
What was the purpose of Affirmative Action?
Which wars was the US involved in during the 1900s?
Which wars was the US involved in during the 1900s?
Following World War 1, the US adopted an isolationist policy. What is an isolationist policy?
Following World War 1, the US adopted an isolationist policy. What is an isolationist policy?
Who formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
Who formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
What type of government does the United States have?
What type of government does the United States have?
Where did the race riot of August 1965 known as Watts take place?
Where did the race riot of August 1965 known as Watts take place?
Who opened Japan to trade?
Who opened Japan to trade?
What is the role of the judicial branch in making decisions on violations of federal law?
What is the role of the judicial branch in making decisions on violations of federal law?
What was one reason for the rapid expansion of slavery to the colonies by the end of the 17th century?
What was one reason for the rapid expansion of slavery to the colonies by the end of the 17th century?
How many Supreme Court judges must agree in order for a case to be heard?
How many Supreme Court judges must agree in order for a case to be heard?
What action was taken by Lyndon Johnson in 1964 in relation to the conflict in Vietnam?
What action was taken by Lyndon Johnson in 1964 in relation to the conflict in Vietnam?
Which of the following individuals advocated for the nationalizing of banks and accused FDR of being a tool of communist Jews?
Which of the following individuals advocated for the nationalizing of banks and accused FDR of being a tool of communist Jews?
What was the XYZ Affair?
What was the XYZ Affair?
Why were the entrepreneurs of the Second Industrial Revolution sometimes called 'robber barons'?
Why were the entrepreneurs of the Second Industrial Revolution sometimes called 'robber barons'?
Who was called the 'Angel of the Battlefield' at Antietam by Union Army surgeon James Dunn?
Who was called the 'Angel of the Battlefield' at Antietam by Union Army surgeon James Dunn?
Who signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Who signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Which legislation effectively regulated child labor in the US?
Which legislation effectively regulated child labor in the US?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is the only president to serve twice but not in consecutive sessions?
Who is the only president to serve twice but not in consecutive sessions?
When was the Presidential Election held?
When was the Presidential Election held?
Which political ideology endorses all of the following except the right of government to...?
Which political ideology endorses all of the following except the right of government to...?
Which country formed NATO in 1949?
Which country formed NATO in 1949?
What is the location of the race riot known as Watts in August 1965?
What is the location of the race riot known as Watts in August 1965?
Who opened Japan to trade?
Who opened Japan to trade?
What were the acts called that were a reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
What were the acts called that were a reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
Which of the following individuals was a Roman Catholic priest who criticized Wall Street, big business, and employers?
Which of the following individuals was a Roman Catholic priest who criticized Wall Street, big business, and employers?
Which country did the US initially pursue terrorists after the September 11, 2001 attacks?
Which country did the US initially pursue terrorists after the September 11, 2001 attacks?
Who was called the 'Angel of the Battlefield' at Antietam by Union Army surgeon James Dunn?
Who was called the 'Angel of the Battlefield' at Antietam by Union Army surgeon James Dunn?
Which of the following 19th Century humanitarians founded the American Red Cross?
Which of the following 19th Century humanitarians founded the American Red Cross?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
What was the name given to hiring minorities for certain key positions?
What was the name given to hiring minorities for certain key positions?
Which group were Northerners who came to the south to participate in the Reconstruction and make a profit in the process?
Which group were Northerners who came to the south to participate in the Reconstruction and make a profit in the process?
The Mayflower Compact is one of the most important documents of American history. All of the following were true of this document except:
The Mayflower Compact is one of the most important documents of American history. All of the following were true of this document except:
What was the major outcome of the SCOTUS decision Griswold v Conn?
What was the major outcome of the SCOTUS decision Griswold v Conn?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
How many times can a United States Senator be re-elected?
How many times can a United States Senator be re-elected?
Which president signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Which president signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
What did the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regulate?
What did the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regulate?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Which president served twice but not in consecutive sessions?
Which president served twice but not in consecutive sessions?
During which month is the Presidential Election held?
During which month is the Presidential Election held?
Which ideology endorses all of the following except the right of government to intervene in the economy?
Which ideology endorses all of the following except the right of government to intervene in the economy?
Which of the following actions was taken by Lyndon Johnson in 1964 in relation to the conflict in Vietnam?
Which of the following actions was taken by Lyndon Johnson in 1964 in relation to the conflict in Vietnam?
What colony was founded thanks to Lord Baltimore?
What colony was founded thanks to Lord Baltimore?
How often is there an adjustment to the number of representatives in the US House of Representatives that are allotted to each state?
How often is there an adjustment to the number of representatives in the US House of Representatives that are allotted to each state?
After the Watergate scandal, President Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford pardoned Mr. Nixon.
After the Watergate scandal, President Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford pardoned Mr. Nixon.
Which of the following was the first mass movement in America that sparked discussions about religion and led to new denominations and more religious tolerance?
Which of the following was the first mass movement in America that sparked discussions about religion and led to new denominations and more religious tolerance?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature on March 23, 1775?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature on March 23, 1775?
Who is considered the most brilliant of General Robert E. Lee's generals, and if he had survived the Battle of Chancellorsville, the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg might have been different?
Who is considered the most brilliant of General Robert E. Lee's generals, and if he had survived the Battle of Chancellorsville, the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg might have been different?
Which organization was created in the early 20th century as a way to deal with international problems, but was eventually dismantled and replaced with the United Nations?
Which organization was created in the early 20th century as a way to deal with international problems, but was eventually dismantled and replaced with the United Nations?
Which country formed NATO in 1949?
Which country formed NATO in 1949?
What American opened Japan to trade?
What American opened Japan to trade?
What is the location of the race riot known as Watts in August 1965?
What is the location of the race riot known as Watts in August 1965?
What were the acts called that were reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
What were the acts called that were reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
Who was the leader of the African-American movement that advocated for the return of African Americans to Africa?
Who was the leader of the African-American movement that advocated for the return of African Americans to Africa?
Which group targeted blacks, carpetbaggers, and scalawags during the Reconstruction period?
Which group targeted blacks, carpetbaggers, and scalawags during the Reconstruction period?
Which settlement in North America did the Dutch settlers come to for trade rather than religious freedom?
Which settlement in North America did the Dutch settlers come to for trade rather than religious freedom?
Which region of the United States has the highest population densities?
Which region of the United States has the highest population densities?
Which of the following was the first mass movement in America that sparked discussions about religion and led to new denominations and more religious tolerance?
Which of the following was the first mass movement in America that sparked discussions about religion and led to new denominations and more religious tolerance?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature on March 23, 1775?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature on March 23, 1775?
Which of the following is the head of the executive of a city government?
Which of the following is the head of the executive of a city government?
Which of the following did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
During which century did slavery rapidly expand to the colonies?
During which century did slavery rapidly expand to the colonies?
Which president helped establish a system of national parks?
Which president helped establish a system of national parks?
Which nation founded the present state of New York?
Which nation founded the present state of New York?
How often is there an adjustment to the number of representatives in the US House of Representatives?
How often is there an adjustment to the number of representatives in the US House of Representatives?
Which of the following individuals criticized Wall Street, big business, and employers, and advocated for the nationalizing of banks?
Which of the following individuals criticized Wall Street, big business, and employers, and advocated for the nationalizing of banks?
The legislative branch of the American government is strongly based on the English Parliament.
The legislative branch of the American government is strongly based on the English Parliament.
What was the XYZ Affair?
What was the XYZ Affair?
Why were the entrepreneurs of the Second Industrial Revolution sometimes called 'robber barons'?
Why were the entrepreneurs of the Second Industrial Revolution sometimes called 'robber barons'?
Who signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Who signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Who is the only president to serve twice but not in consecutive sessions?
Who is the only president to serve twice but not in consecutive sessions?
When was the Presidential Election held?
When was the Presidential Election held?
Which political ideology endorses all of the following except the right of government to intervene in the economy?
Which political ideology endorses all of the following except the right of government to intervene in the economy?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
What was the purpose of Affirmative Action?
What was the purpose of Affirmative Action?
Which Supreme Court case established that state laws infringing on the right to privacy are unconstitutional?
Which Supreme Court case established that state laws infringing on the right to privacy are unconstitutional?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology?
Who was arrested for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
Who was arrested for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
What was the outcome of the SCOTUS decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
What was the outcome of the SCOTUS decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Which economic sectors organized industrial unions that included non-skilled laborers in the early 20th century?
Which economic sectors organized industrial unions that included non-skilled laborers in the early 20th century?
What type of government is ruled by the aristocracy?
What type of government is ruled by the aristocracy?
Which federal agency was criticized for its slow response to the disaster in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina?
Which federal agency was criticized for its slow response to the disaster in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina?
What was the Teapot Dome scandal about?
What was the Teapot Dome scandal about?
What term was used to limit debate on slavery in Congress?
What term was used to limit debate on slavery in Congress?
Why did Shawn lose the election despite winning 26 states?
Why did Shawn lose the election despite winning 26 states?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
Which act raised taxes on linen, wine, sugar, and silk?
What was the name given to hiring minorities for certain key positions?
What was the name given to hiring minorities for certain key positions?
During which century did slavery rapidly expand to the colonies?
During which century did slavery rapidly expand to the colonies?
What was the outcome of the SCOTUS decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
What was the outcome of the SCOTUS decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Following World War 1, the US adopted an isolationist policy. What was the main reason for this policy?
Following World War 1, the US adopted an isolationist policy. What was the main reason for this policy?
Who was responsible for opening Japan to trade?
Who was responsible for opening Japan to trade?
What were the acts called that were a reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
What were the acts called that were a reprisal for the Boston Tea Party?
Where did the race riot known as Watts occur in August 1965?
Where did the race riot known as Watts occur in August 1965?
Which of the following was the first mass movement in America that sparked discussions about religion and led to new denominations and more religious tolerance?
Which of the following was the first mass movement in America that sparked discussions about religion and led to new denominations and more religious tolerance?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature on March 23, 1775?
Who gave the famous speech 'Give me liberty or give me death' in the Virginia legislature on March 23, 1775?
Which of the following is the head of the executive of a city government?
Which of the following is the head of the executive of a city government?
Which of the following did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following did not have a representative at the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to privacy and rendered state laws that infringe on this right unconstitutional?
Which of the following Supreme Court cases established the right to privacy and rendered state laws that infringe on this right unconstitutional?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology by improving the microscope?
Who is credited with introducing the field of microbiology by improving the microscope?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
Who was taken to court for distributing a pamphlet on Birth Control?
How did President Dwight Eisenhower respond to the resistance to desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas?
How did President Dwight Eisenhower respond to the resistance to desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas?
Who signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Who signed The Fair Labor Standards Act into law in 1938?
Which president served twice but not in consecutive sessions?
Which president served twice but not in consecutive sessions?
When was the Presidential Election held?
When was the Presidential Election held?
What does Classical liberalism endorse?
What does Classical liberalism endorse?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence?
Which legislation effectively regulated child labor in the US?
Which legislation effectively regulated child labor in the US?
Which of the following individuals criticized Wall Street, big business, and employers, and advocated for the nationalizing of banks?
Which of the following individuals criticized Wall Street, big business, and employers, and advocated for the nationalizing of banks?
What happened during the XYZ Affair in 1797?
What happened during the XYZ Affair in 1797?
Why were the entrepreneurs of the Second Industrial Revolution sometimes called 'robber barons'?
Why were the entrepreneurs of the Second Industrial Revolution sometimes called 'robber barons'?
Which of the following 19th Century humanitarians founded the American Red Cross?
Which of the following 19th Century humanitarians founded the American Red Cross?
What is the role of the judicial branch in making decisions on violations of federal law?
What is the role of the judicial branch in making decisions on violations of federal law?
When did the race riot of Harlem occur?
When did the race riot of Harlem occur?
Why was slavery expanding rapidly to the colonies by the end of the 17th century?
Why was slavery expanding rapidly to the colonies by the end of the 17th century?
How many Supreme Court judges must agree in order for a case to be heard?
How many Supreme Court judges must agree in order for a case to be heard?
