U.S. HISTORY Challenge #3

U.S. HISTORY Challenge #3

 U.S. HISTORY

Welcome to the U.S. HISTORY Challenge #3!

     Good luck!

1. 

What oil industry magnate-turned-philanthropist gave away over $500 million during his lifetime?

2. 

Dred Scott died right before this landmark piece of legislation was passed which permanently abolished slavery.

3. 

Who said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress”?

4. 

What was the busiest gateway into the United States for millions of immigrants seeking entry into our country?

5. 

Where was the center of political life and activism leading up to the Revolutionary War?

6. 

Who was the abolitionist who led the famous raid on Harper’s Ferry?

7. 

What is often called the “Birthplace of America”?

8. 

In what industry did William Randolph Hearst build his fortune?

9. 

Who said, “I have decided to stick with love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear”?

10. 

Who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin in order to shed light on the terrible conditions slaves endured?

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