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Who was the leader of the Confederate Army during the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
William T. Sherman
George McClellan
Correct answer is B
Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Confederate Army.
Which U.S. state was purchased from France in the Louisiana Purchase?
Texas
California
Louisiana
Montana
All of the above
Correct answer is E
The Louisiana Purchase included many states, significantly expanding U.S. territory.
What does the term "Gilded Age" refer to in U.S. history?
A period of economic growth and corruption
The Civil War era
The Reconstruction Era
The Progressive Era
The Roaring Twenties
Correct answer is A
The Gilded Age was marked by rapid economic growth and political corruption in the late 19th century.
What was the main goal of the Manhattan Project?
Develop atomic weapons
Advance radar technology
End the Great Depression
Promote women in science
Rebuild Europe after WWII
Correct answer is A
The Manhattan Project developed atomic weapons during World War II.
What was the main purpose of the Interstate Highway System, established in 1956?
Promote tourism
Enhance military mobility and economic growth
Connect national parks
Expand public transportation
Facilitate international trade
Correct answer is B
The Interstate Highway System was built for military and economic purposes.