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Which U.S. state is nicknamed "The Prairie State"?
Kansas
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Indiana
Correct answer is B
Illinois is known as "The Prairie State" due to its vast prairie lands.
What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?
Organize the sale and settlement of western lands
Establish Native American reservations
Develop the railroad system
Promote industrial growth
Create national parks
Correct answer is A
The Land Ordinance of 1785 organized the sale and settlement of western lands.
Which U.S. state is known as "The Show-Me State"?
Missouri
Montana
Michigan
Maine
Mississippi
Correct answer is A
Missouri is nicknamed "The Show-Me State," emphasizing its people’s skepticism.
What year did the Boston Massacre occur?
1763
1770
1773
1776
1778
Correct answer is B
The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770, intensifying tensions between colonists and Britain.
What was the purpose of the 19th Amendment?
Abolish slavery
Grant women the right to vote
Lower the voting age
Establish the income tax
Prohibit poll taxes
Correct answer is B
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.