American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers
Recent American History Quizzes
This quiz covers key concepts and documents foundational to US history and governance, including the ideas of Thomas Jefferson, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.
Questions: 48 | Attempts: 137 | Last updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Sample QuestionUse the following quote to help you answer the question below: "It must be acknowledged that the term 'republic' is of a very vague application in every language... I would say purely and simply it means a government by its citizens in mass, acting directly and personally according to the rules of the majority."- Thomas Jefferson 1816 Which statement summarizes Jefferson's ideas about a republic form of government?
North Korea has always been on America's blacklist. And it is not only because it has always been defiant and also a great historical ally of the Soviet Union, but also because of its constant violations of human rights....
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 234 | Last updated: Mar 3, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow are the relations between North Korea and the US called?
Going down the memory lane, the American Revolutionary War is an important event in American history. This war was started by British nationals and inhabitants of its thirteen colonies who switched allegiance to become the United...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 238 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen did the war start?
John Paul Jones achieved prominence by his actions during the American revolutionary war. He has the reputation of being the first naval commander to achieve some popularity. John Paul Jones is sometimes called 'The Father of...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 182 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen was John Paul Jones born?
America is home to a large population of people with diverse features and orientation. Concerned authorities such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are saddled with the responsibility of identifying each root of Native...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 416 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow many native American tribes are recognized by BIA as of 2018?
Elizabeth Warren is a female senator from Massachusetts. She is also know as the region's first female, she is an inspiration, she comes from grass to grace background. She is a professor of Law in different universities. She...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 150 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen did she start holding the seat?
Confederate Memorial Day is a unique day observed by southern states of the United States in the celebration of confederate soldiers and great sailors who lost their lives in the American civil war. This holiday is celebrated...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 127 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhich of these states is the day called " Confederate Heroes Day?
In the Reconstruction era efforts were made to make America recover from the woes of civil war. Interestingly, reconstruction in the American context also applies to the end of slavery. These events gave rise to constitutional...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 129 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionHow long did the reconstruction era last?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) affords individuals who migrated to United States at a early age the opportunity of 2-year differed action which is renewable. DACA also allow such individuals to obtain a work permit...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 158 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023
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Sample QuestionWho was the president when DACA was announced?
Black Kettle came into limelight during the ugly American Indian Wars. She played a noticeable role in the war as the leader of Southern Cheyenne. Black Kettle was born in South Dakota, specifically Black Hills and spent her...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 118 | Last updated: Mar 14, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhen did Black Kettle die?