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What year did the U.S. Stock Market Crash, leading to the Great Depression?
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
Correct answer is C
The Stock Market Crash occurred in 1929, marking the start of the Great Depression.
Which amendment prohibited alcohol in the United States?
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
15th Amendment
Correct answer is A
The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcohol.
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Roe v. Wade
Correct answer is B
Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the principle of judicial review.
What year did the United States enter World War II?
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
Correct answer is C
The U.S. entered World War II in 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Which U.S. President served during the Louisiana Purchase?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
James Monroe
Correct answer is B
Thomas Jefferson was President during the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.