American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent American History Quizzes

Time to test your knowledge with our "American History Quiz." This quiz covers the history of the good ol' U.S. of A. From the founding fathers to pivotal moments, we've got questions that make American history...

Questions: 36 | Attempts: 71 | Last updated: Jan 23, 2024

Sample Question
What was NOT an example of a precedent George Washington set?

To be called "Mr. President"

To live in the White House

For Congress to ask the President for guidance

Presidents serve two terms

AP US History Test

Our AP US History Test is designed to see how well you understand the events that have shaped the United States. "AP" stands for Advanced Placement, a program that offers high school students a chance to tackle...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1629 | Last updated: Dec 4, 2024

Sample Question
What year did the American Revolutionary War end?

1776

1781

1783

1791

Pvhs American History 2 Mid-term

PVHS American History 2 Mid-Term

This test contains information from the PVHS American History 2 Coursework from sections 1a - 1g.

Questions: 84 | Attempts: 354 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2023

Sample Question
The rapid development of railroads in the United States was accomplished?:The rapid development of railroads in the United States was accomplished?:

In large measure through the investment of European banking firms.

Exclusively through the support of large numbers of small investors.

With the help of some of the largest government subsidies ever granted.

Almost totally through the investment of a handful of shrewd millionaires.

Pvhs American/US History 1 Mid-term

PVHS American/US History 1 Mid-Term

This test will contain content from the PVHS American History 1 Coursework from sections 1a-1h

Questions: 98 | Attempts: 323 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2023

Sample Question
England established its first enduring settlement in:

New Foundland

Jamestown

St. Lawrence Valley

Florida

Pre Test Chapter 1-8

This pre-test covers topics from Paleo-Indians to early American colonies, exploring key historical events and figures up to Chapter 8.

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 60 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
Paleo-Indians

Hunted smaller mammals such as deer and rabbits, since mammoths and other large game were already extinct when they arrived in the Americas.

Migrated from the Patagonia region of South America up into North America.

Began arriving in the Americas between 15,000 and 50,000 years ago.

Often lived in settlements of up to 500 inhabitants.

History Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Quiz

See if you can beat our quiz without using all your lifelines! Remember, you can "phone a librarian," "poll the audience," or narrow it down by "50/50." How to use your...

Questions: 31 | Attempts: 879 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
This girl lived in Morristown during the American Revolution and became a hero for refusing to hand over her prized horse to Continental soldiers who had mutineed. After the soldiers pursued her, she hid her horse in the guest bedroom of her house, using a feather bed to muffle the sound of his hooves. What was her name? (Hint, there is a book in the library about her.)

Margaret Corbin

Temperance Wick

Margaret Hill Morris

Sybil Ludington

W.E.B. Du Bois Biography Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Do you know the story of the extraordinary scholar and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois? Want to know about the life and legacy of a man who dedicated his life to fighting for racial equality and social justice? Then step...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 151 | Last updated: Mar 4, 2025

Sample Question
In what year was W.E.B. Du Bois born?

1855

1868

1877

1890

Exploration Quiz October 29

This quiz covers key explorers and their contributions to the exploration of the New World, including figures like Champlain and La Salle.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 89 | Last updated: Jun 26, 2024

Sample Question
Samuel de Champlain

England

France

Spain

6.C Key People Of The Revolution And Key Events Part II

6.c Key People of the Revolution and Key Events Part II

This quiz covers the final 2 key events of the American Revolution as well as the 9 Key Individuals of the American Revolution. SOL 6.d the Reasons for Colonial Victory are also included.

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 198 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
As the Continental Army and French troops surronded English forces at Yorktown, who blocked the English's escape along the York River and Chesapeake Bay?

Fish

Continental Navy

French Navy

English Navy

6.C Key Events Of The Revolution Part 1

6.c Key Events of the Revolution Part 1

This quiz covers SOL 6.c in terms of key events during the Revolutionary War. This Part 1 quiz focuses on The events from the Boston Massacre through the Battle of Saratoga.

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2023

Sample Question
What was the importance of the Boston Massacre?

It showed blood would be shed in order for the colonists to gain independence

It resulted in 93 English troops dying which greatly lessened the number of troops in Boston

It was the turning point of the Revolutionary War

Led to the Tea Tax which led to the Boston Tea Party

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