American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent American History Quizzes
Can you name the international presidents of the alpha kappa alpha sorority? Do you know what alpha kappa alpha sorority is? The alpha kappa alpha organization is the first college-based historically African American...
Questions: 22 | Attempts: 136 | Last updated: Oct 5, 2025
Explore the journeys of the top ten explorers who ventured into the Americas. Learn about their origins, motives, and the languages they spoke during their historic voyages.
Questions: 19 | Attempts: 196 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhich explorer was born in Extremadura, Spain?
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, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhat was NOT an example of a precedent George Washington set?
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: Oct 4, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhat year did the American Revolutionary War end?
This test contains information from the PVHS American History 2 Coursework from sections 1a - 1g.
Questions: 84 | Attempts: 354 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2025
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Sample QuestionThe rapid development of railroads in the United States was accomplished?:The rapid development of railroads in the United States was accomplished?:
This test will contain content from the PVHS American History 1 Coursework from sections 1a-1h
Questions: 98 | Attempts: 323 | Last updated: Jan 11, 2025
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Sample QuestionEngland established its first enduring settlement in:
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, 2025
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Sample QuestionPaleo-Indians
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: 882 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025
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Sample QuestionThis 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.)
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: 153 | Last updated: Mar 4, 2025
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Sample QuestionIn what year was W.E.B. Du Bois born?
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 22, 2025
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Sample QuestionSamuel de Champlain
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