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The United States -- a young country that can already fill entire history books. From Native American history through the American Revolution and Civil War to more recent events, you will find a wide range of fascinating quizzes on U.S. historical topics here.

See how much you remember about the growth and development of the United States!
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61 US History And Commemorations
Some things are so basic to a nation, that even a mere tourist would have heard of them. So anyone who hopes to qualify for a Green Card, might first test themselves on this ABC of American hHistory and days of Commemoration.
Average
10 Q
flem-ish
Oct 17 01
4605 plays
62 Collect the Century 1900-1909
In 1998, the U.S. Postal Service started issuing a series of stamps called Celebrate the Century. These stamps highlight people, events and inventions of each decade in the 1900's. This quiz is inspired by the stamps concerning 1900-1909.
Average
15 Q
golfmom08
Aug 09 10
396 plays
63 U.S. History Viewed from Britain
This quiz is for those players living outside the U.S.A., who have never studied the history of the U.S. Apologies, but this quiz will be too easy for you guys across the pond from Britain.
Average
15 Q
rialto88
Feb 08 06
1722 plays
64 The Liberty Bell
The Liberty Bell is one of the most popular US symbols. The actual bell can still be seen today in Philadelphia. How much do you know about this important part of US history?
Difficult
10 Q
mementoflash
Feb 19 06
876 plays
65 The Fetterman Massacre
This tragedy was part of Red Cloud's War against white encroachment on Sioux lands.
Tough
10 Q
beterave
Aug 10 09
285 plays
66 Home, Home On Deranged
A little US Western history (and others) from a Southern boy's perspective. Hopefully, I got it right. If not; well, I'm certain that my Western friends will set me straight! Enjoy! (Quiz posted in response to an author's challenge.)
Difficult
10 Q
logcrawler
Jun 03 10
492 plays
67 Interesting American History
Here's an assortment of American History questions. I hope you enjoy them.
Tough
10 Q
robert362
Nov 12 00
5283 plays
68 Interesting U.S. History Facts
This quiz was designed to be relatively easy for those of you interested in US history. For the ones you might not know, make an educated guess. You should be able to eliminate at least two answers. All multiple choice questions. Have fun and good luck.
Average
10 Q
Jendy
Mar 23 00
7728 plays
69 U.S History: Past and Present
This has random questions about U.S History.
Average
10 Q
mEAnjoegreen
Mar 02 07
3270 plays
70 American History Dates
So you think you remember all those important history dates? Try my quiz and see just how many you remember.
Average
10 Q
triviarose
Feb 14 04
1659 plays
71 The Early Americas
I love history. This quiz tests your knowledge of Early America. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
yoshiegg812
Jul 13 08
1305 plays
72 U.S. History - A Miscellany
This quiz is about the history of my favorite country, the United States. Have fun!
Easy
10 Q
bosox148900
Sep 20 05
6633 plays
73 Slurs, Slanders and Epithets in U.S. History
American History -- a bunch of boring bearded guys carrying on about tariffs, or an amusing panoply of egomaniacs and wingnuts who say scandalous things about each other?
Difficult
10 Q
coolupway
Aug 03 02
2442 plays
74 American History Dates
I will give you the date and you tell me what happened then. It's that easy.
Average
10 Q
jennifer_yellow
Jun 03 01
3774 plays
75 7th Grade U.S. History
Sit back and relax and take a ride back in time. See how much you remember from history classes.
Difficult
10 Q
mrbell
Oct 28 07
3372 plays
76 Obscure U. S. History #1
Some you have heard of and others you will be interested in learning. Have fun. All questions have their sources listed in the more information sections.
Tough
10 Q
blakey
Oct 06 03
3792 plays
77 Not so Famous Firsts
The following questions involve people doing or accomplishing something for the very first time. How well will you do?
Difficult
15 Q
zil_ennov
Mar 06 08
708 plays
78 An American Miscellany
So you think you know U.S. history? Well you don't, here is a quiz about the stuff they never taught you in history class.
Difficult
15 Q
TemplarLLM
Jun 27 00
7197 plays
79 Obscure U.S. History #2
More obscure history facts from the Land of the Free. Have fun. Sources are listed for further review.
Tough
10 Q
blakey
Oct 22 03
3312 plays
80 Obscure U.S History #3
Yet more obscure facts from America's past.
Tough
10 Q
blakey
Jan 11 05
3027 plays
81 "We are in view of the Ocian": Lewis & Clark
The story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is filled with adventure, danger, and courage. How much do you know about this special chapter in American history?
Difficult
10 Q
LaLaLoopy
May 02 11
228 plays
82 American History - Mixed Bag
These come as if straight from the book.
Difficult
10 Q
dwoody81
Jan 16 09
2007 plays
83 More "Lies Across America"
This quiz is based on James Loewen's book called "Lies Across America", which talks about historic sites of a questionable nature.
Tough
15 Q
triathlonrules
Jan 15 07
720 plays
84 American History
A quiz on events throughout our history from colonial to present day! Test your knowledge on the dates of these events! Good luck!
Tough
10 Q
emkern
May 08 00
4803 plays
85 US Wars, 1775-2010
Asks questions about America's bloodiest wars and lesser known conflicts. Good luck!
Tough
10 Q
ih400
Aug 06 11
339 plays
86 U.S. History: Who Knew?
A patchwork of U.S. History questions for the fan of slightly odd facts.
Difficult
10 Q
Aerowynne
Apr 25 01
3432 plays
87 Notable Dates in United States History
The following questions are about important dates in American history that everyone should learn. My thanks to the book "What Every American Should Know About American History: 200 Events that Shaped the Nation" by Axelrod and Phillips (1992). Enjoy
Difficult
10 Q
historydork13
Apr 27 03
2070 plays
88 U.S. History in Abbreviations
These abbreviations are about American governmental, political, and social organizations or groups, both past and present. I'll describe the organization, you supply the initials. Good luck!
Difficult
10 Q
clemmydog
Dec 08 08
1167 plays
89 Assorted American History
A brief selection of random questions from throughout American history, from the Federalist Era all the way to the 1980s.
Tough
15 Q
Helena411
Dec 01 01
2205 plays
90 U.S. Proclamations and the Like
So you think you know these documents?
Average
10 Q
yugiboy
Jun 22 07
939 plays
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