SOL Documentation & Record Keeping 4

Question 1

The Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) declared free the enslaved people in:

Accepted Answer

States in rebellion against the Union

Answer

Lincoln's order applied to areas in rebellion, not to the loyal border states.

Question 2

The Gettysburg Address, delivered in November 1863, is a primary source because it:

Accepted Answer

Is a speech by Lincoln given during the Civil War

Answer

Lincoln delivered it at the dedication of the soldiers' cemetery during the war.

Question 3

Which amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Thirteenth

Answer

The Thirteenth Amendment formally ended slavery throughout the nation.

Question 4

The surrender documents ending major fighting in Virginia were signed in April 1865 at:

Accepted Answer

Appomattox Court House

Answer

Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to Grant at Appomattox Court House.

Question 5

The Treaty of Paris (1783) is the document that:

Accepted Answer

Ended the American Revolution and recognized U.S. independence

Answer

Britain recognized the United States as independent in the treaty.

SOL - Virginia & US History Test Practice Test