Week 1: Introduction to American History Quiz

American literature was shaped by the history of the ______ that produced it.

After a successful rebellion against the ______, America became the United States, a nation.

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was known as the American ______ of Independence.

The American Civil War (1861 – 1865) was fought between the ______ who called for the abolition of slavery and the South who advocated for their right to uphold slavery.

In 1920, the 19th Amendment of the Constitution was ______, enfranchising all American women.

American literature reflected the formation of the rising ______ of the country.

Columbus's discovery of the New World in 1492 was a pivotal moment in American _____

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) resulted in the United States gaining its _____

The American Civil War (1861 – 1865) led to the abolishment of _____ in the United States

In 1920, the 19th Amendment of the Constitution was ratified, granting American women the right to _____

American literature often focused on themes of self-realization, self-identification, and _____

The rise of science and industry brought about significant changes in people's lives, reshaping their ways of _____ and feeling