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Which event in 1773 contributed to the escalation of tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain?
Which event in 1773 contributed to the escalation of tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain?
- Boston Tea Party (correct)
- Proclamation of 1763
- Boston Massacre
- Intolerable Acts
Which of the following was a primary purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
Which of the following was a primary purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
- To abolish slavery in the United States
- To establish the 36°30' parallel as the boundary between slave and free territories (correct)
- To maintain the balance of power in the Senate
- To admit Missouri as a free state
Who was the leader of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War?
Who was the leader of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War?
- Stonewall Jackson
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Jefferson Davis (correct)
- Robert E. Lee
The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 was sparked by the discovery of gold at which location?
The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 was sparked by the discovery of gold at which location?
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The Populist Party's Omaha Platform of 1892 focused primarily on which issue?
The Populist Party's Omaha Platform of 1892 focused primarily on which issue?
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Study Notes
American History Highlights
- The Boston Tea Party in 1773 contributed to the escalation of tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain.
Missouri Compromise
- The primary purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states in the United States.
American Civil War
- Jefferson Davis was the leader of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
California Gold Rush
- The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 was sparked by the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.
Populist Party
- The Populist Party's Omaha Platform of 1892 focused primarily on the issue of free silver and its role in the US economy.
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