This document appears to be a flashcard quiz containing questions about important people and events in United States history from the Civil War era through the early 20th century. The questions cover topics like presidents during different time periods, individuals who contributed to scientific advancements or made their fortunes in industries like oil and steel, and amendments that freed slaves and gave them rights to vote. It also includes two bonus questions about notable speeches and influential books.
1. Name___________________________________________________Date___________________
Flashcard Quiz (#s 1-15)
1. Which president (2nd
part of WWII) was the strong anti-Communist?___________________________
2. Who was the president during the Cuban Missile Crisis (60s)?________________________________
3. Who was the senator that hunted for Communists in the govt.?______________________________
4. Who was the president during WWI?____________________________________________
5. Who was the president during the Civil War?________________________________________
6. Who was the president during WWII?____________________________________________________
7. Who delivered the speech Ain’t I A Woman?______________________________________________
8. Which city in TN helped build the atomic bomb?___________________________________________
9. Who created the air brakes for trains?__________________________________________________
10. Who made his fortune in oil?________________________________________________________
11.Which amendment officially freed the slaves?_____________________________________________
12. Who made their fortune in steel?__________________________________________________
13. Which amendment gave the newly freed slaves the right to vote?_________________________
14. Who was the president during the Women’s Suffrage Movement?__________________________
15. Which amendment gave newly freed slaves citizenship?___________________________________
Bonus:
16. Who delivered the speech known as the Atlanta
Compromise?____________________________________________________
17. Who was the author of the book The Jungle?___________________________________________
18. Which journalist launched a crusade against Rockefeller?___________________________________