U.S. History Trivia: Can You ACE This Quiz?
(17).jpg "U.S. History Trivia: Can You ACE This Quiz? - Quiz")
.
- 1.
What was the primary reason for Columbus' journey?
- A.
He wanted to find his mom
- B.
He was looking for gold
- C.
He wanted to be able to express his religion freely
- D.
He wanted glory
Correct Answer
B. He was looking for gold -
- 2.
How did Christopher Columbus "assert Christian domination"?
- A.
He planted a cross on every piece of land he encountered
- B.
He made a church
- C.
He callled himselff Jesus
- D.
He made pastors preach to the people everyday
Correct Answer
A. He planted a cross on every piece of land he encountered -
- 3.
Why did Columbus call the Native Americans "Indians"
- A.
He had landed in India
- B.
He thought he had landed in India
- C.
He loved India
- D.
The Native Americans hadn't named themselves yet
Correct Answer
B. He thought he had landed in India -
- 4.
How many trips did Columbus make?
- A.
None, actually people made them for him
- B.
5
- C.
4
- D.
3
Correct Answer
D. 3 -
- 5.
What group actually found America first?
- A.
Indians
- B.
Africans
- C.
Native Americans
- D.
Europeans
Correct Answer
C. Native Americans -
- 6.
What is true of the Virginia House of Burgesses?
- A.
It is the 1st representative government
- B.
It was established on July 30, 1619
- C.
There are only two represntatives per district
- D.
It was the first monarchy of Virginia
Correct Answer(s)
A. It is the 1st representative government
B. It was established on July 30, 1619
C. There are only two represntatives per district -
- 7.
The first governor of the Puritans was John Gripit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The first governor of the Puritans was JOHN WINTHROPRate this question:
-
- 8.
"BLANK" had their beliefs start from the English Reform "BLANK" felt they should remain in the church of England and reform from within.
Correct Answer
Puritans - 9.
What was the Separatist's first colony in the New World? When?
- A.
1620-Plymouth
- B.
1612-Santa Maria
- C.
1602-Plymouth
- D.
2016-America
Correct Answer
C. 1602-Plymouth -
- 10.
What are the Separatists NOT known as?
- A.
Serpants
- B.
Pilgrams
- C.
Puritans
Correct Answer(s)
A. Serpants
C. Puritans -
- 11.
The Quakers embraced the idea of pacifism.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
If you picked TRUE, That's Right! They also believed that God's inner light burned inside of everyone. :) If you picked False that's SOOO wrong!! But its okay try the next oneRate this question:
-
- 12.
How did Geogoa become a colony?
- A.
It was supposed to be a prison but turned out to be a colony
- B.
Olgethorpe named it Geogia
- C.
Explorers took debtors, criminals, and prostitutes to create a prison
Correct Answer(s)
A. It was supposed to be a prison but turned out to be a colony
B. Olgethorpe named it Geogia
C. Explorers took debtors, criminals, and prostitutes to create a prisonExplanation
They are all right! These were the steps Georgia went through to become a colony.Rate this question:
-
- 13.
How did Maryland get its name?
- A.
The Grinch named it
- B.
Charles the second named it after his sister Mary
- C.
Lord Baltimore II named it after King Carles granted a charter for land north of Chesepeake Bay
- D.
It was named after the land that General Batimore II fought on to get the territory
Correct Answer
C. Lord Baltimore II named it after King Carles granted a charter for land north of Chesepeake Bay -
- 14.
Mercantilism is the economic warfare between two states.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Mercantilism is the economic warfare between countries.Rate this question:
-
- 15.
"BLANK" helped to cut out the middle man which helped the idea of merchantilism.
Correct Answer
Favorable balnce of trade - 16.
England responded to the colonies trading with other European powers by creating the Negative Acts.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
England's Parliement responded by creating the Navigation ActsRate this question:
-
- 17.
Navigation Acts included.....
- A.
All goods from other countries had to be shipped by English or colonial ships
- B.
Colonists could ship with any country with out English conformation
- C.
All crew members must be 3/4 English or more
- D.
Certain items may only be sold back to England
- E.
All cargo must be foreign to the ship owner
Correct Answer(s)
A. All goods from other countries had to be shipped by English or colonial ships
C. All crew members must be 3/4 English or more
D. Certain items may only be sold back to England -
- 18.
The "BLANK" Passage refered to the experience of African slaves shipped to the Western Hemisphere.
- A.
Transport
- B.
BLANK- i don't know!
- C.
Trade
- D.
Middle
Correct Answer
D. Middle -
- 19.
"BLANK BLANK" got in trouble for his beliefs that Native American tribes should be paid for the lands taken from them and there should be religious freedom in the Massachusetts Bay colony.
Correct Answer
Roger Williams - 20.
The 3 most important of the southern colonies cash crops were...
- A.
Tabacco
- B.
Peas
- C.
Dirt
- D.
Slaves
- E.
Rice
- F.
Indigo
Correct Answer(s)
A. Tabacco
E. Rice
F. Indigo -
- 21.
Which mother of 14 children was banished from the Massachusetts Bay colony for some of her ideas on religion?
- A.
Anne Hathaway
- B.
Marisa Clarisse
- C.
Elizabeth Harting
- D.
Anne Hutchinson
Correct Answer
D. Anne Hutchinson -
- 22.
The sugar act was passed by Pariament in an effort to produce....
- A.
Hardships
- B.
Punishment for the southern states
- C.
Revenue
- D.
Debt
Correct Answer
C. Revenue -
- 23.
The main purpose of the Tea Act was to "BLANK" and "BLANK" a monoply on tea sales in the American colonies.
- A.
Protect and tax
- B.
Tax and produce
- C.
Hurt and tax
- D.
Protect and support
Correct Answer
D. Protect and support -
- 24.
George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River on Christmas night to attack who? where? when?
- A.
Hessian
- B.
At Trenton
- C.
In 1776
- D.
England
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hessian
B. At Trenton
C. In 1776 -
- 25.
The main purpose of the Federalists Papers was to provide an analysis and explanation of Constitutional principles.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 26.
"BLANK" proposed the Tariff of 1816 th help young U.S. industries compete with foreign competition.
- A.
John Madison
- B.
Thomas Jefferson
- C.
Abraham Lincoln
- D.
Americus
Correct Answer
A. John Madison -
- 27.
Besides the issue of California, Congress also had to deal with...
- A.
Border dispute between Texas and the Territory of New Mexico
- B.
The slave issue in Italy
- C.
A failure to enforce the Fugative Slave Act
- D.
The slave issue in Washington D.C.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Border dispute between Texas and the Territory of New Mexico
C. A failure to enforce the Fugative Slave Act
D. The slave issue in Washington D.C. -
- 28.
/What all did Lincoln's Ghettysburge Adress call for?
- A.
Slavery
- B.
Fugative Slave Act
- C.
Respect for fallen soldiers
- D.
Emphasized the democracit ideals behind the war
Correct Answer(s)
C. Respect for fallen soldiers
D. Emphasized the democracit ideals behind the war -
- 29.
The Whisky Rebellion involved taxes being paid to the national government.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The Whisky Rebellion involved taxes NOT being paid to the national government.Rate this question:
-
- 30.
The scandal that involved a railroad construction company was the
- A.
Credit Demobilier
- B.
Cardit bank Mobilier
- C.
Credit Mobilier
- D.
Mobilier Credit
Correct Answer
C. Credit Mobilier -
- 31.
The Amnesty Act of involved giving some 160,000 former Confederates the right to vote and hold office once more.
Correct Answer
1872
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 19, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Dec 17, 2011Quiz Created by
Rapknurd
- Age Of Exploration Quizzes
- Asian History Quizzes
- Australian History Quizzes
- Black History Quizzes
- Canadian History Quizzes
- Chinese Dynasty Quizzes
- Chinese History Quizzes
- Civilization Quizzes
- Colonialism Quizzes
- Colonization Quizzes
- Elizabethan Era Quizzes
- European History Quizzes
- French Revolution Quizzes
- Georgia History Quizzes
- Gothic Quizzes
- History Midterm Quizzes
- Indian History Quizzes
- Mesopotamia Quizzes
- Middle Ages Quizzes
- Modern History Quizzes
- Philippine History Quizzes
- Renaissance Quizzes
- Revolution Quizzes
- Roman History Quizzes
- Slavery Quizzes
- The Rise Of Hitler Quizzes
- United States Constitution Quizzes
- War Quizzes
- Westward Expansion Quizzes
- World History Quizzes
- World War I Quizzes
- World War II Quizzes
Back to top