American History Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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A quiz on tidbits of American history to 1865, inspired by the Dictionary of Cultural Literarcy and prepared in preperation for the FSOT. Many obvious historical items (e.g. Johnny Appleseed, Daniel Boone, etc) skipped.

Questions: 39 | Attempts: 512 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
A series of laws, passed during the presidency of John Adams at the end of the 18th century, that sought to restrict the public activities of radicals that sympathized with the French Revolution and were anti-Federalist.

Commonweil Act of 1798

Alien and Sedition Acts

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

The Federalist Act of 1799

American History Chapter 11

It’s another day, which means we have another high-level quiz for you regarding the origins of the great nation of the United States of America. What do you know about the forging moments in the country’s past?...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 121 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question
The continuation of slavery resulted in the

All of the answers below

Development of a distinctive black culture

Isolation of blacks from whites

Isolation of the South from the rest of American society

Influence of black and white cultures on each other

American History Advanced Level Knowledge Test

Welcome to American History Advanced Level Knowledge Test. Native Americans lived in the Americas for thousands of years until the arrival of Christopher Columbus which started the European colonization of the Americas. Did you...

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 8840 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Why were the League of Nations and the United Nations created? A. To end world hunger. B. To prevent future wars. C. To unify the world economy. D. To spread democracy in the world.

A

B

C

D

End Of The Course Quiz: American History!

This is an end of the course quiz for American History. All the questions included in this quiz are both, basic and advanced. So, let's get started!

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 4298 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Why did Congress pass laws protecting civil rights during Reconstruction?

To reverse the Dred Scott decision

To abolish black codes in the South

To punish former Confederate soldiers

To help former slaves migrate to the North

Ahe5 3rdq Final Exam

ahe5 3rdq final exam

Students will provide evidence of learning for 3rd quarter American History/English material.

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 120 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
What continent is the country of Mexico in?

Europe

Asia

South America

North America

Central America

Are You Ready To Take The American History Quiz?

Are You Ready to Take the American History Quiz?

Embark on a thrilling journey through the annals of American history with our immersive quiz – "Are You Ready to Take the American History Quiz?" The history of the United States of America is filled with...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 974 | Last updated: Jan 3, 2024

Sample Question
The wartime experiences of American women included all of the following except

Experiencing the responsibility of running farms and businesses

Momentarily gaining the right to vote in many northern states

Increasing army morale and efficiency by doing chores and nursing

Becoming intermittently involved in battles

Issuing new calls for the expansion of women’s rights

American History Chapter 4 Quiz Questions

American History Chapter 4 quiz questions

In these American History Chapter 4 Quiz Questions, we’ll be looking at another group of topics regarding the history of the United States of America, delving into topics such as the French and Indian War, the Coercive...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 728 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2023

Sample Question
During the French and Indian War, the last major occurrence in America was

The fall of Quebec

The surrender of Montreal

The capture of Fort Duquesne

The French defeat at Louisburg

The establishment of Fort Necessity

American History Chapter Quiz 3

Let’s continue our series of quizzes related to the history of the USA as we move onto the third chapter, which will deal with the northern colonies, the Chesapeake, the Atlantic slave trade and more. All this awaits...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 424 | Last updated: Jan 9, 2023

Sample Question
In the late 1600s, life expectancy was greater in the northern colonies than in the southern colonies for all of the following reasons except

The northern colonies had a more balanced ratio of men to women

The northern colonies had fewer cities to breed epidemics

The northern colonies had better water

The northern colonies had a relatively cool climate

The northern colonies had fewer life-threatening diseases

Check Your American History Trivia Knowledge! Quiz

Welcome to American History Trivia Knowledge where we will be asking you a handful of questions regarding the old times of the United States of America. We’ll be talking about Jamestown, Plymouth Plantation, the English...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 742 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
During its first few years, Jamestown suffered from

A lack of aristocratic gentlemen

A location that was too dry

Insufficient reinforcements

The debilitating effects of malaria

The total absence of leadership

American History Chapter 1 Quiz #2

In this American History Chapter 1 Quiz #2, we’ll be putting your knowledge to the test on some more topics from days gone by in the United States of America, including topics like the English Reformation, the arrival...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 342 | Last updated: Mar 25, 2025

Sample Question
Henry VIII started the English Reformation because he

Converted to Protestant ideals

Needed absolute control of the Church

Wanted to change English Christianity

Required a divorce in order to remarry

Believed Catholicism was a pagan faith

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