Facts That Every American Should Know! GK Quiz

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    Who was the first president of the United States of America?

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America is a land of many interesting people due to its unique past. The fact that geographically it covers such a huge space also means it is very unique in its geography, climate, and other things. It also has a history unlike any other country in the world. Take our quiz and test yourself on facts about this great nation.

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  • 2. 

    In what year did Columbus sail across the Atlantic?

    • 1492

    • 1792

    • 1692

    • 1992

    Correct Answer
    A. 1492
    Explanation
    Columbus sailed the ocean blue / In fourteen hundred ninety-two. Of course, his aim was to find a new route to the Far East. He landed on Hispaniola in what is now the Dominican Republic.

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    On what date did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?

    • November 7

    • October 7

    • December 7

    • July 7

    Correct Answer
    A. December 7
    Explanation
    The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Soon after, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared war on Japan entering the United States in World War II.

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    On what date did the Revolutionary War officially end?

    • September 3, 1783

    • September 7, 1787

    • November 3, 1783

    • July 4, 2009

    Correct Answer
    A. September 3, 1783
    Explanation
    The Revolutionary War officially ended on September 3, 1783. This date is significant because it marked the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which formally ended the war between Great Britain and the United States. The treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established its boundaries. Therefore, September 3, 1783, is the correct answer as it represents the official end of the Revolutionary War.

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    Which NASA mission first landed men on the moon?

    Correct Answer
    Apollo 11
    Apollo11
    Explanation
    Apollo 11 was the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon. Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon and he was shortly followed by crewmate Buzz Aldrin.

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    What state was the first to enter the union, i.e. was the first to ratify the United States Constitution?

    • Rhode Island

    • Delaware

    • Virginia

    • New Jersey

    Correct Answer
    A. Delaware
    Explanation
    Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution and is therefore known as the "First State".

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  • 7. 

    What is the official language of the United States?

    • Spanish

    • French

    • English

    • None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the Above
    Explanation
    English is the de facto national language of the United States, but it is not the official language. There is no official language of the United States, although there have been proposed Constitutional amendments throughout history that have sought to make English the official language.

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    ___________________ was first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

    Correct Answer
    John Hancock
    Explanation
    John Hancock John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. His signature was not only the first but the largest. Hancock was the only one of the 56 signers to sign on July 4th, most signed on August 2, 1776.

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    Who was the first female Supreme Court Justice?

    Correct Answer
    Sandra Day O'Connor
    Sandra Day OConnor
    Explanation
    Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court in 1981.

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  • 10. 

    How old is the USA?

    Correct Answer
    266 years old
    266

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