8th Grade American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent American History Quizzes
Jacksonian democracy was a movement for more democracy in American government in the 1830s. Led by President Andrew Jackson, this movement championed greater rights for the common man and was opposed to any signs of...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1016 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhat was the "Spoils System?"
Explore pivotal events from 1800-1840 that shaped the United States. This quiz covers the Louisiana Purchase, Trail of Tears, War of 1812, and more, assessing knowledge of key historical moments and their impact on the nation's...
Questions: 39 | Attempts: 86 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025
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Sample QuestionRomanticism:
American history was a fascinating study and helped one to debug some of the not so factual information that people have about the land. Did you know that New York was the capital city of America? Take up this 8th Grade American...
Questions: 30 | Attempts: 677 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Do you know anything about early American literature? This quiz is jam-packed with knowledge concerning America’s early start. This quiz will make you put on your Puritan hat. You must know what the Mayflower is, when was...
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 1551 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionThe first people to migrate to North America were
Explore the culinary preferences and habits in the White House through historical anecdotes. This quiz covers dietary choices of U.S. Presidents and influential political figures, enhancing knowledge in U.S. history and culinary...
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 518 | Last updated: Oct 16, 2025
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Sample QuestionThe food in the Roosevelt White House, which Lauren Shapiro writes about in this week’s magazine, was so dismal that the New York Times ran a headline in 1937 that read “Same Menu Four Days Palls on Roosevelt.†What was the menu that palled on him?
A quiz of chapters 4 and 5 of Before the Mayflower History of Black America.
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 160 | Last updated: Aug 14, 2025
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Sample QuestionSlaves were treated the same on small and large plantations.
The American Revolution is a very important part of our history. Learning about this history shows us the story of how the American colonies fought their way against British monarchy and their aristocracy. How ready are you...
Questions: 16 | Attempts: 7022 | Last updated: Oct 23, 2025
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Sample QuestionCommon Sense was written to
Do you know about Early America? You can take this Jackson test to check how well you remember the Age of Jackson. This quiz has got a few questions about Early America/Jackson that you need to answer correctly for a perfect...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 156 | Last updated: Aug 2, 2025
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Sample QuestionAll of the following were accomplishments of the Washington administration EXCEPT:
Explore the dynamics of Colonial Society on the eve of the American Revolution. This quiz assesses knowledge on migration motives, social stratification, and occupational respect during the pre-revolutionary period, offering...
Questions: 40 | Attempts: 566 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhy did the Germans come to the American colonies?
This quiz titled 'American History- CH 13' explores pivotal aspects of the American West, focusing on the Plains Indians, the cattle industry, and the influence of Mexican ranchers. It assesses knowledge on historical treaties,...
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 887 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionThe _________________ provided many basic needs for the Plains Indians and was central to their way of life.
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