History 101: Basic American History! Trivia Facts Quiz
Do you know anything about basic American history? Do you know enough to pass this quiz? Some miscellaneous basic facts about history include George Washington was the first president of the United States, the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech and religion, the American Revolutionary war allowed the United States the freedom of speech and religion. Taking this quiz will help you see if you are a history whiz!
- 1.Who was the first president of the United States?
- A.
Barack Obama
- B.
George Washington
- C.
Benjamin Franklin
- D.
Washington Carver
- 2.How many stripes are on the current flag of the United States?
- A.
11
- B.
49
- C.
13
- D.
50
- E.
1000
- 3.Which person was signed the Declaration of Independence?
- A.
William Clinton
- B.
John Hancock
- C.
George H.W. Bush
- D.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- 4.The American Civil War was fought between the United States and England.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.How many stars are on the current flag of the United States?
- A.
13
- B.
45
- C.
50
- D.
5
- 6.Which president was assassinated while attending the play "Our American Cousin"?
- A.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
- B.
John F. Kennedy
- C.
Abraham Lincoln
- D.
William McKinley
- 7.The Bill of Rights freed the slaves.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Who assassinated President Lincoln?
- A.
Jeffrey Boothe
- B.
Johnathan Wilkinson
- C.
Geoffrey Booth
- D.
John Wilkes Booth
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