American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent American History Quizzes
What Do You Know About Thomas Paine Crisis No 1? British rule over America was seen as tyrannical, and Thomas wrote the pamphlet to call on his fellow Americans to fight back on the British. Take this quiz to check your...
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 2864 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionPaine's main purpose in The Crisis, like Patrick Henry's, is to
This quiz assesses knowledge on the American Revolution, focusing on key figures and documents such as Thomas Paine's Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. It explores themes of independence, governance, and...
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 571 | Last updated: Mar 7, 2025
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Sample Question1. Who is considered the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
This ACT Reading Test quiz focuses on a passage about 'barnstorming,' a popular American activity in the 1920s. It assesses comprehension of historical context, inference skills, and understanding specific details related to...
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 106 | Last updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Sample QuestionThe function of the first paragraph (lines 1-10) in relation to the passage as a whole is to:
Explore pivotal moments and figures in Black History through this trivia quiz. Engage with historical events, significant locations, and influential individuals who shaped the narrative of Black communities in North America....
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 160 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat events are being sponsored by TD in celebration of Black History Month this year?
This quiz assesses knowledge on the consolidation of Latin America, focusing on key figures like Toussaint L'Overture and Simon Bolivar, and pivotal events like the Haitian independence and the Napoleonic wars' impact on Iberian...
Questions: 12 | Attempts: 488 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionThe leader of the slave independence movement on the island of St. Domingue was
Explore pivotal moments in American history with the 'Battle of the Alamo Trivia!' This quiz tests your knowledge on the causes, key events, and outcomes of the Alamo battle, enhancing understanding of Texas' struggle for...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 333 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhy did the battle of the Alamo start?
This exam evaluates understanding of early American government formation, focusing on colonial taxation, self-governance, Enlightenment influences, and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It assesses critical...
Questions: 41 | Attempts: 136 | Last updated: May 31, 2024
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Sample Question“The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures.” -Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765 What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from this quotation?
Explore the history of immigration to the United States with our Ultimate quiz on Immigration. Assess your knowledge of factors influencing immigration, conditions during travel, and the processing at Ellis and Angel Islands....
Questions: 30 | Attempts: 1266 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following was NOT a pull factor drawing immigrants to the US in the late 1800s?
This Chapter 2 Quiz Kennedy assesses knowledge on key historical American documents and government structures. It covers the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and debates at the Constitutional Convention,...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 90 | Last updated: Jul 4, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhich body issued the Declaration of Independence?
This Chapter 2 Quiz assesses knowledge on American foundational documents and government structure, focusing on the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitutional Convention. It evaluates...
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 75 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich body issued the Declaration of Independence?