US History Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Recent US History Quizzes

Explore key moments in American history through this AP Vocab quiz, covering amendments, social movements, and notable figures from the 1920s.

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 147 | Last updated: Aug 9, 2024

Sample Question
If I was a man or woman who despised the use of alcohol, I would have love the year 1919 when this Amendment was passed:

18th

21st

13th

14th

15th

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, 2023

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: Dec 11, 2023

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.

AP Early America Test

This quiz will assess students' knowledge over events that occurred during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 112 | Last updated: Jul 16, 2024

Sample Question
Which of the following most accurately describes the Louisiana Purchase?

James Madison doubled the size of the United States by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France.

Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France.

Napolean Bonaparte purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain in order to expand his power.

Thomas Jefferson refused to purchase the Louisiana Territory due to his strict interpretation of the Constitution

The British gave Louisiana to the United States to upset Napolean

Edmonds AP Pre 2010-11

Edmonds AP Pre 2010-11 quiz assesses key historical events and concepts in US history, focusing on constitutional compromises, social movements, and legislative actions. It aids in preparing for AP exams by evaluating...

Questions: 80 | Attempts: 257 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
The "Three-Fifths Compromise" originally contained in the Constitution referred to the

Proportion of states permitted to practice slavery

Rate at which one slave counted toward congressional representation

Number of African Americans who could vote

Number of adult women who could vote

Number of American Indians allowed citizenship

APUSH Unit 1 Practice Test

Ready to tackle the early chapters of American history? Our APUSH Unit 1 Practice Test is your key to conquering the first unit of AP US History! This comprehensive quiz covers the essential events, people, and concepts...

Questions: 57 | Attempts: 22134 | Last updated: Nov 17, 2024

Sample Question
According to the religious philosophy of John Calvin and his followers

Women and men were saved by faith alone.

God controlled who would receive salvation.

Humans should accept their faith and merely exist on earth.

Humans had total control over their destinies.

Hell did not exist.

US History Chapter 3 Quiz

As we move further into our U.S. History quiz series, we crank things up a notch with Native Americans, the invention of interchangeable parts and women’s roles in early 1800s all being addressed in this one.

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 762 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
How did Native American migration differ from that of white Americans?

Most Native Americans migrated after being forced from their land.

Most Native Americans migrated south instead of West.

Most Native Americans migrated to reclaim their homelands, not to explore.

Most Native Americans migrated to cities along the Atlantic coast.

The US History Trivia Questions!

This quiz will assess your knowledge of United States history knowledge, Take this quiz and learn more about it now!

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 232 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
How did mining change over time?

Individual miners working independent claims took over claims abandoned by large corporations.

Large mines owned by corporations took over independent claims worked by individual miners.

As barbed wire became available, mines were pushed into smaller and smaller areas until they went out of business.

Mining became more profitable after Native Americans were restricted to living on reservations.

How Much Do You Already Know About US History?

This is a quiz to see how much you ALREADY know about US History before we get started with 8th grade Social Studies!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 601 | Last updated: Sep 3, 2024

Sample Question
Who was the President BEFORE Barack Obama?

Bill Clinton

George W. Bush

Sarah Palin

John Edwards

The History Of Rhode Island Quiz

The History of Rhode Island Quiz

Explore the origins and unique aspects of Rhode Island through this engaging quiz. Learn about its founding in 1636 by Roger Williams, its pioneering guarantee of freedom of worship, and notable firsts in U.S. history that...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 231 | Last updated: May 21, 2025

Sample Question
Rhode Island was founded by:

Buddy Cianci

Roger Williams

Anne Hutchinson

William Bradford

None of the above

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