Are You A Genius In U.S. History?

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1.

What year did John Quincy Adams get elected President?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1999
- C.
  
  1927
- D.
  
  1825
Correct Answer
D. 1825
2.

What year did the historical event, "President Monroe presents Monroe Doctrine", occur?
- A.
  
  1823
- B.
  
  1895
- C.
  
  1979
- D.
  
  1886
Correct Answer
A. 1823
3.

What year did the historical event, "U.S. Senate passes the Missouri Compromise" occur?
- A.
  
  1870
- B.
  
  1909
- C.
  
  1938
- D.
  
  1820
Correct Answer
D. 1820
4.

What year was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?
- A.
  
  1932
- B.
  
  1814
- C.
  
  1997
- D.
  
  1929
Correct Answer
B. 1814
5.

What year did James Madison get elected President?
- A.
  
  1943
- B.
  
  1812
- C.
  
  1910
- D.
  
  1942
Correct Answer
B. 1812
6.

What year did the U.S. government move to Washington, DC?
- A.
  
  1905
- B.
  
  1915
- C.
  
  1800
- D.
  
  1932
Correct Answer
C. 1800
7.

What year did Thomas Jefferson become President of U.S.?
- A.
  
  1899
- B.
  
  1783
- C.
  
  1801
- D.
  
  1843
Correct Answer
C. 1801
8.

What year did Lewis and Clark begin to explore the Louisiana Territory?
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  1886
- C.
  
  1976
- D.
  
  1804
Correct Answer
D. 1804
9.

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
- A.
  
  1776
- B.
  
  1787
- C.
  
  1713
- D.
  
  1800
Correct Answer
A. 1776
10.

What year did Clinton get acquitted of impeachment charges?
- A.
  
  1999
- B.
  
  1889
- C.
  
  1928
- D.
  
  1863
Correct Answer
A. 1999
11.

What year did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' single season home run record?
- A.
  
  1876
- B.
  
  1942
- C.
  
  1904
- D.
  
  1998
Correct Answer
D. 1998
12.

In what year was Tupac Shakur shot dead?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  1985
- D.
  
  1996
Correct Answer
D. 1996
13.

What was the 50th state added to the Union?
- A.
  
  Puerto Rico
- B.
  
  Hawaii
- C.
  
  New Mexico
- D.
  
  Texas
Correct Answer
B. Hawaii
14.

Which U.S. President signed the Louisiana Purchase?
- A.
  
  Thomas Jefferson
- B.
  
  George Washington
- C.
  
  James Madison
- D.
  
  John Quincy Adams
Correct Answer
A. Thomas Jefferson
15.

What is the party leader who is the intermediary between the leadership and the rank and file in the legislature?
- A.
  
  Amendment
- B.
  
  Whip
- C.
  
  Interstate Compact
- D.
  
  Primary Election
Correct Answer
B. Whip

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Are You A Genius In U.S. History?

What year did John Quincy Adams get elected President?

What year did the historical event, "President Monroe presents Monroe Doctrine", occur?

What year did the historical event, "U.S. Senate passes the Missouri Compromise" occur?

What year was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?

What year did James Madison get elected President?

What year did the U.S. government move to Washington, DC?

What year did Thomas Jefferson become President of U.S.?

What year did Lewis and Clark begin to explore the Louisiana Territory?

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

What year did Clinton get acquitted of impeachment charges?

What year did Mark McGwire break Roger Maris' single season home run record?

In what year was Tupac Shakur shot dead?

What was the 50th state added to the Union?

Which U.S. President signed the Louisiana Purchase?

What is the party leader who is the intermediary between the leadership and the rank and file in the legislature?