8th Grade American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent American History Quizzes
A quiz on tidbits of American history to 1865, inspired by the Dictionary of Cultural Literarcy and prepared in preperation for the FSOT. Many obvious historical items (e.g. Johnny Appleseed, Daniel Boone, etc) skipped.
Questions: 39 | Attempts: 525 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionA series of laws, passed during the presidency of John Adams at the end of the 18th century, that sought to restrict the public activities of radicals that sympathized with the French Revolution and were anti-Federalist.
find out if you know some of the basics of native american history and current events
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 208 | Last updated: May 10, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhen were native americans given universal citizenship in the u.s.
This quiz assesses knowledge on key American documents including the Declaration of Independence. It explores themes like governmental power, democratic principles, and the role of the governed, essential for learners...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 881 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2025
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Sample QuestionAccording to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
This quiz focuses on 'Farewell to Manzanar' Chapter 1, assessing understanding of the Japanese American experience during World War II, including personal and historical impacts of Pearl Harbor. It evaluates knowledge of key...
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 509 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025
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Sample Question1. Why did Papa burn the flag from Hiroshima and papers after Pearl Harbor?
It’s another day, which means we have another high-level quiz for you regarding the origins of the great nation of the United States of America. What do you know about the forging moments in the country’s past?...
Questions: 17 | Attempts: 126 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025
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Sample QuestionThe continuation of slavery resulted in the
This practice test is to help the student test their knowledge on the causes of the Civil War.
This quiz will not count as an actual grade.
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1251 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2025
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Sample QuestionCHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS CORRECT.Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?
Explore the intriguing family history of Nathaniel Hawthorne in this trivia quiz! Uncover the connections to the Salem Witch Trials and the persecution of Quakers, and delve into his literary contributions through 'The Scarlet...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 176 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionNathaniel Hawthorne Sr. was born in 1775 in this Massachusetts city...
Let’s continue our series of quizzes related to the history of the USA as we move onto the third chapter, which will deal with the northern colonies, the Chesapeake, the Atlantic slave trade and more. All this awaits...
Questions: 26 | Attempts: 424 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2025
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Sample QuestionIn the late 1600s, life expectancy was greater in the northern colonies than in the southern colonies for all of the following reasons except
In this American History Chapter 1 Quiz #2, we’ll be putting your knowledge to the test on some more topics from days gone by in the United States of America, including topics like the English Reformation, the arrival...
Questions: 23 | Attempts: 342 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025
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Sample QuestionHenry VIII started the English Reformation because he
7th Grade Texas History Quiz over the events leading up to the Civil War and the Civil War itself.
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 491 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionUnionists wanted
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