United States History Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent United States History Quizzes

This quiz titled 'State of the Union Trivia' tests knowledge on historical and political aspects of the U.S. Congress, focusing on unique behaviors of its members during State of the Union addresses and related political events.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 359 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2025

Sample Question
What member of Congress has been known for staking out an aisle seat hours before a State of the Union address?

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas

Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y.

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.

Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas

US/Va History Midterm Exam

US/VA History Midterm Exam

This is the US/VA History Midterm Exam!You have 60 minutes to finish this exam.This exam includes the following topics: European Exploration, Coloniazation of New World, English Settlements, American Colonies Emerging, The Middle...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 322 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Columbus, Cortez, Pizzarro, Coronado

Spain

France

Dutch

England

Ohio Local History: Change Over Time Quiz

Explore the evolution of Ohio from its early days to becoming a state through the Ohio Local History: Change Over Time Quiz. Assess your knowledge on timelines, statehood, and significant events in Ohio's history, enhancing your...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 90 | Last updated: Oct 11, 2025

Sample Question
What is the purpose of a timeline?

To identify your ideas before writing a story.

To see which items occurred most often.

To present facts in order so that major events can be easily identified and understood.

Pre-test: Washington Through Monroe

Pre-Test: Washington through Monroe

This is a pre-test for economics, foreign policy and early presidents. Be sure to include your first name and last name's initial along with your period number (e.g.: Dave B. P2, Sue D. P6 or Randy Q. P7) in the...

Questions: 34 | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Apr 3, 2025

Sample Question
During his presidency, Thomas Jefferson had problems with all of the following except . . .

British Troops in the Ohio Valley

Barbary Pirates holding US ships and crews for ransom

Britain impressing US sailors

France seizing US merchant ships

U. S. Judiciary System Trivia Quiz!

Explore the U.S. Judiciary System with this trivia quiz! Dive into the roles, historical perspectives, and influential legal decisions shaping U.S. public policy. Perfect for learners interested in law, governance, and American...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 163 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025

Sample Question
The dramatic and sometimes bitter conflict surrounding some Supreme Court nominations can only be explained by the fact that

There are only nine people on the Court at any given point in time

The Court plays such a large role in making public policy

The partisan balance of the Court is quite skewed

President's rarely seek the "advice" of the Senate

Nominees are rarely qualified for the job

Meet Michigan Chapter 3 Review

The 'Meet Michigan Chapter 3 Review' quiz assesses knowledge on Michigan's early colonial history, focusing on European exploration and fur trade. It explores interactions between French traders and local tribes, examining the...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 260 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
Where is Europe?

West across Atlantic Ocean

East across Atlantic Ocean

West across Pacific Ocean

East across Pacific Ocean

APUSH Final Exam Review Fall 2010

Mr. Desmond LSHS Fall 2010 Final Exam Review. Chapters 1-15.

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 323 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Roman Catholic immigration in the 1840s

Was a boon to public education

Hindered unionism

Impeded the growth of the temperance movement

Was welcomed in northeastern Pennsylvania

Was supported by Samuel F.B. Morse

AP US History Unit 1 Test Questions!!!!!

As you start a new subject, it’s important to begin testing yourself early on to make sure you don’t fall behind. In this quiz on AP US History Unit 1 Test Questions, we’ll be looking at some of the earlier...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 389 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Despite disagreement among historians concerning the origins of the Cold War, many of them have come to accept the post-revisionist interpretation that

Both countries helped to create an atmosphere of tension and suspicion that touched off the cold war

The United States initiated the Cold War when it intervened in the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917

The Soviet Union was merely responding to the military aggressiveness of the United States

The Soviet Union's demand for reparations from Germany at the end of World War II was the most obvious origin of the Cold War

The creation of the Warsaw Pact was an unneeded act of Soviet aggression

AP US History Sample Final Exam!

All the work you’ve been doing has led you to this, folks, as we’re about to look at an AP US History Sample Final Exam. Have you got what it takes to pass your finals, or do you have a long way to go before...

Questions: 31 | Attempts: 442 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
The assumptions underlying both the weakness of the Confederation government and opposition to a stronger government was that...

Only the gentry could govern well

Only the common folk could govern well

State merchants were worried about federal taxes

Any concentration of power was dangerous

Only affected officials could be trusted with power

Constitution Trivia: GK Test! Quiz

Looking for a fun way to learn about Constitution? The best way to understand the United States is to look at the Constitution. The Constitution was commenced on September 17, 1787. For this quiz, you will want to recognize who...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 493 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
The legislative branch can check the executive branch by:

Override a veto

Veto

Declare laws unconstitutional

Make laws

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