Amazing Trivia Quiz On U.S. History
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- 1.
What did Henry Ford develop in 1913?
- A.
Assembly Line
- B.
The Wheel
- C.
The Ash Tray
- D.
The Bread Box
Correct Answer
A. Assembly Line -
- 2.
What was Neil Armstrong's famous deed, accomplished in 1969?
- A.
Around The World In 80 Days
- B.
First Moon Walk
- C.
Wheelchair Ascent Of Mount Everest
- D.
First Orbit Of The Earth
Correct Answer
B. First Moon Walk -
- 3.
What event in World War II put the United States at war with Japan?
- A.
PT 109 Sinking
- B.
Sinking Of The Bismarck
- C.
Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
- D.
Titanic Sinking
Correct Answer
C. Bombing Of Pearl Harbor -
- 4.
What was the title and/or first name of the explorer the Hudson River was named after?
- A.
Sir Walter
- B.
Christopher
- C.
Sir Frances
- D.
Henry
Correct Answer
D. Henry -
- 5.
Which Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan?
- A.
Pat
- B.
John
- C.
John Jr.
- D.
Robert
Correct Answer
D. Robert -
- 6.
What year was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
- A.
1963
- B.
1980
- C.
1979
- D.
1945
Correct Answer
A. 1963 -
- 7.
What did the United States test in 1945 at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands?
- A.
Seat Belts
- B.
Microwave
- C.
Atomic Bomb
- D.
Internet
Correct Answer
C. Atomic Bomb -
- 8.
During the 1960's and 70's, where was the United States engaged in a war?
- A.
Korea
- B.
Vietnam
- C.
Kosovo
- D.
South Pacific
Correct Answer
B. Vietnam -
- 9.
On what ship did the Pilgrims set sail to America?
- A.
Mayflower
- B.
Nina
- C.
Pinta
- D.
Sea Escape
Correct Answer
A. Mayflower -
- 10.
In 1908, what did Henry Ford produce for the first time?
- A.
Seat Belts
- B.
Headlights
- C.
The Model T Car
- D.
Automatic Transmission
Correct Answer
C. The Model T Car -
- 11.
What did Prohibition outlaw in the USA in the 1920's?
- A.
Sex
- B.
Sale Of Alcohol
- C.
Guns
- D.
Gambling
Correct Answer
B. Sale Of Alcohol -
- 12.
Who was President of the U.S. during the Cuban missile crisis of the 1960's?
- A.
George Bush
- B.
John F Kennedy
- C.
Jimmy Carter
- D.
Woodrow Wilson
Correct Answer
B. John F Kennedy -
- 13.
Who was George H. W. Bush's Vice President?
- A.
Dan Quayle
- B.
Dick Cheney
- C.
Alexander Haig
- D.
Richard Nixon
Correct Answer
A. Dan Quayle -
- 14.
In the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. Government promised to aid any government which resisted what?
- A.
Money
- B.
Communism
- C.
Capitalism
- D.
Aids
Correct Answer
B. Communism -
- 15.
Where was President George H. Bush when he threw up all over the Prime Minister at a State dinner?
- A.
France
- B.
Venezuela
- C.
Great Britain
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
D. Japan -
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