History of USA MCQs 2009
Explore the complete set of solved USA History MCQs from the CSS 2009 MCQs. This resource is highly relevant for your preparation, covering the Pilgrims’ arrival on the Mayflower, the role of Benjamin Franklin, and the Bill of Rights. Consistent practice with CSS past papers like this one is the key to mastering the 20-mark objective section.
Who was elected as President of the Confederacy when the seceding Southern Slave States announced their secession from United States of America and founded the Confederate States of America in 1861? (CSS 2009)
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Jefferson Davis
C. James Madison
D. Aaron Burr
In which capacity did Alexander Hamilton work with George Washington, the first President of United States of America? (CSS 2009)
A. Secretary of Defense
B. Secretary of State
C. Secretary of Treasury
D. Attorney General
One of the first two political factions in United States, the Democratic Republicans, was led by _________. (CSS 2009)
A. Jefferson Davis
B. Alexander Hamilton
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. George Washington
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 fixed the Western boundary of the United States at the River __________. (CSS 2009)
A. Missouri
B. Kentucky
C. Mississippi
D. Potomac
During Jefferson’s Presidency, Robert R. Livingstone was the U.S. Minister to _____________. (CSS 2009)
A. England
B. Spain
C. France
D. Russia
Under which treaty United States acquired Florida from Spain? (CSS 2009)
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Adams-Onis Treaty
C. Pinckney’s Treaty
D. Jay’s Treaty
Which of the American Presidents won four consecutive presidential elections and remained president for the longest period of time? (CSS 2009)
A. Theodore Roosevelt
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
D. Harry S. Truman
During his first voyage, Columbus accidentally landed at the ___________. (CSS 2009)
A. Virgin Islands
B. Hawaiian Islands
C. Watlings Island in the Bahamas
D. Northern Mariana Islands
Which of the following English Colonies in America was named after Queen Elizabeth? (CSS 2009)
A. Maryland
B. Florida
C. Virginia
D. Georgia
Which of the following States in the United States of America was famous for its gold mines? (CSS 2009)
A. Maryland
B. Vermont
C. California
D. Massachusetts