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1 Grand Old Party
The modern American two-party system emerged around 1868, right after the American Civil War. From independence until that time period, though, factions struggled for power continuously. Come on in and learn about these "grand old parties!"
Tough
10 Q
adams627
Apr 03 11
3420 plays
2 Why Feud?
Who hasn't heard of the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud? Do you know, however, what caused it?
Average
10 Q
ponycargirl
Nov 26 12
159 plays
3 The Hatfields and McCoys: An American Feud
This American feud between two families and their friends spanned thirty years (1863-1891). Here are some interesting facts and questions about the feud.
Tough
10 Q
beterave
Nov 26 12
213 plays
4 It Happened One Night
The inspiration for the writing of the Star- Spangled Banner was provided one night in 1814. What do you know about the American national anthem?
Average
10 Q
ponycargirl
Nov 15 12
399 plays
5 1850s: Tumultuous Decade
The decade before the Civil War saw one crisis after another, creating situations that made war almost inevitable. Let's take a look at the turmoil!
Average
10 Q
obiwan04
Oct 04 12
387 plays
6 The Civil War in the Making
Many events led up to the American Civil War. Let's see how much you know about them.
Tough
10 Q
DanielWebster2
Feb 10 11
612 plays
7 1825-1836
This quiz covers some of the key events on the time period.
Average
10 Q
meek75
Jul 18 07
1989 plays
8 US History Finals Review 2 (1800s)
A review for my class (and I guess the world) for our upcoming final in American History.
Average
25 Q
kazanjianm
May 09 11
729 plays
9 The U.S. - c. 1815-30
The U. S. thrived and grew following the War of 1812. This quiz is about those growth years.
Tough
10 Q
meek75
Jun 13 07
2106 plays
10 The Year: 1900. The Place: America.
In the year that Oscar Wilde dies in Paris and Max Planck formulates his quantum theory, what is going on in America?
Average
10 Q
fringe
Sep 20 02
3921 plays
11 Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857: the first 9/11
This quiz will cover the events of September 11th, 1857. Known today as the Mountain Meadows Massacre, it was America's first 9/11. Innocent civilians, seeking a better life, were attacked and killed, over ideological differences.
Tough
10 Q
Lorvanwa
Nov 05 11
180 plays
12 Reconstruction: 1865-1877
This quiz covers the time period after the Civil War, Reconstruction.
Average
15 Q
clende5
Jan 26 12
369 plays
13 US History II
Interesting trivia about 19th century America.
Tough
25 Q
Sprink1234
Aug 10 00
12348 plays
14 Events Leading Up to the Civil War
In the years prior to the Civil War, many sectional conflicts arose. Can you identify them?
Average
10 Q
NatalieJ_214
Feb 21 04
4401 plays
15 Chicago World's Fair, 1893
Most of the questions came from the book "The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson: A history of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893". Hope you enjoy it.
Average
10 Q
monkman
Apr 10 03
1476 plays
16 Men of the Seventh Cavalry
The 7th Cavalry contained many interesting characters. These are some of the men who served with Custer that fateful day in June.
Very Difficult
10 Q
beterave
Jun 13 09
471 plays
17 Antebellum Transportation Revolution
As the new century began, the nation's transportation network underwent major changes, linking the states together like they never had been before. What was this Transportation Revolution?
Average
10 Q
obiwan04
Aug 14 12
219 plays
18 New York in the Gilded Age - 1865-1901
There are 8 Million Stories in the Naked City, etc.
Difficult
10 Q
Englizzie
Oct 02 09
396 plays
19 The Midwest - State Connections
The Midwest has a long and colorful history. Here are some interesting questions by the USA Midwest Players Team. They connect the 12 states of the Midwest. How well do you know the region's history?
Difficult
10 Q
JMElston
Jul 18 09
513 plays
20 The Decade of the 1800's in America
In this pivotal decade the American people showed that the Constitution could work as intended. There was a peaceful transition of Presidential power, a Constitutional glitch was corrected, and the judiciary successfully asserted its independence.
Difficult
10 Q
chessart
Jun 08 09
636 plays
21 Custer's 7th Cavalry
This quiz covers the years 1866-1876. The first letter of the correct answers for questions 1 through 21 give the answer to #22.
Difficult
25 Q
KIRKEPOO
Jun 11 03
1608 plays
22 America 1800-1850
This is a quiz on traditional American history from 1800 to 1850. It shouldn't be too hard.
Average
10 Q
shawnskywalker
Apr 28 01
5034 plays
23 Pullman Strike (1894)
This quiz on the Pullman strike of 1894 should appeal to Chicago history buffs.
Tough
10 Q
kgurl12
Feb 04 05
684 plays
24 American History c. 1800-1900
Many changes took places in the 19th century that shaped future America. This is a short quiz covering a broad range of topics. Have Fun!
Average
10 Q
liszkaj
Feb 23 02
4194 plays
25 US History: The Gilded Age to World War One
In the period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the the First World War lots of changes occurred in the United States. What do you know about this time period?
Average
10 Q
historydork13
Apr 17 03
3324 plays
26 The Crises of the 1850s
This quiz tests you on your knowledge of 1850s American history.
Average
20 Q
bosmina
Apr 27 01
2112 plays
27 Pre and Post Civil War
Well, it's that time again ... Have you heard of David Letterman's top 10 list? Well, this my top 10 hardest AP US questions ranging from Pre-Civil War to Post-Civil War.
Tough
10 Q
spiderman450
Jan 28 04
2337 plays
28 American History
This is mostly history from before WWI.
Tough
10 Q
JJJ212
Jun 13 00
4104 plays
29 The Gilded Age
All of these questions have to do with the Gilded Age, from about 1877 to 1901. There are ten questions. Nine are multiple choice and one is fill in the blank. Good luck!
Average
10 Q
laurkwit
Jun 26 00
3387 plays
30 The Antebellum Years
This quiz ranges from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to before the Civil War.
Average
10 Q
Nihilst
Jul 17 03
2082 plays
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