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Quiz about United States History for Kids
Quiz about United States History for Kids

United States History for Kids Quiz


United States history questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rehaberpro. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Rehaberpro
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
358,217
Updated
Apr 22 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1778
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Froya (7/10), DeepHistory (9/10), Guest 92 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What president succeeded Abraham Lincoln when he was assassinated? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who is given credit for the invention of the light bulb? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the name of the war in the United States when eleven states seceded from the country to form a separate union? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The beginning of United States' involvement in World War Two was when Japan attacked US military bases on Oahu on December 7, 1941. In what present US state is Oahu? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Eight United States presidents have died in office. Who died in 1945? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the significance of the date September 11, 2001 in US history? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these is an abbreviation of a US sports league that plays baseball? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During World War II the United States fought against three nations which were called the 'Axis'. Which three nations were they? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Even before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they had a document that outlined how they were going to govern themselves. By what name is this document known? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the "Boston Tea Party"? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What president succeeded Abraham Lincoln when he was assassinated?

Answer: Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson was a tailor from Tennessee who rose through political ranks to be selected as a running mate to Lincoln in the 1864 election due to his southern background and his stance on unity of the states. He was, however, a cantankerous man who went head-to-head with Congress over issues relating to reconstruction of the South which resulted in a cry for impeachment that failed.
2. Who is given credit for the invention of the light bulb?

Answer: Thomas Edison

Many scientists and inventors worked to develop the light bulb. Edison created his in 1879, patented it in 1890, and made it commercially affordable.
3. What was the name of the war in the United States when eleven states seceded from the country to form a separate union?

Answer: Civil War

The Confederate States broke from the union in 1861. The main issues were states' rights and the future of slavery.
4. The beginning of United States' involvement in World War Two was when Japan attacked US military bases on Oahu on December 7, 1941. In what present US state is Oahu?

Answer: Hawaii

Oahu is part of the Hawaiian Islands. Pearl Harbor, Schofield Barracks, and Hickman Field were the major targets.
5. Eight United States presidents have died in office. Who died in 1945?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Roosevelt was the only president elected three times prior to a constitutional amendment banning a third term. He was extremely popular with a broad spectrum of supporters. He had been afflicted for a long time with polio and died at a sanitarium in Hot Spring, GA where he frequently went for rehabilitation and treatment.

William Henry Harrison served only forty days before he succumbed to pneumonia and was succeeded by Vice President John Tyler. Three others died from natural causes (Zachary Taylor, Warren Harding, and Franklin Roosevelt). Four others were assassinated (Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John Kennedy).
6. What is the significance of the date September 11, 2001 in US history?

Answer: Terrorists hijacked and crashed four airplanes in the US

Two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon Office building in Washington D.C. The fourth plane fell in rural Pennsylvania when passengers reacted to the terrorists. Islamic leader Osama bin Laden was identified as the instigator of the attacks.
7. Which of these is an abbreviation of a US sports league that plays baseball?

Answer: MLB

The National League was organized on February 2, 1876. The American League came along in January 28, 1901. The first World Series between the leagues was held in 1903.
8. During World War II the United States fought against three nations which were called the 'Axis'. Which three nations were they?

Answer: Germany, Italy, and Japan

The leaders of these countries were Adolf Hitler in Germany, Benito Mussolini in Italy, and Emperor Hirohito in Japan. The official reasons for the Axis Alliance was to oppose communism and control capitalism as far as Germany and Italy were concerned. Japan wanted to be free of foreign influences.

At its peak the Axis controlled most of Europe, and much of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
9. Even before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, they had a document that outlined how they were going to govern themselves. By what name is this document known?

Answer: Mayflower Compact

On November 11, 1620 aboard the good ship Mayflower the 'compact' was signed. Although its principle was that the majority rules, those who signed it were only adult free men, no women nor the crew. Because the Puritans or Separatists were not a majority, they needed also the agreement of other passengers who came for other purposes other than religious freedom.

The original document has been lost but copies exist.
10. What was the "Boston Tea Party"?

Answer: A tax protest

Colonists, allegedly lead by Samuel Adams, stormed three English ships dressed as Native Americans and dumped their cargo of tea into Boston Harbor. Historians tell us that it was not about the price of tea or its tax but a general protest against taxes in general on the principle of 'no taxation without representation' as the colonies' taxes were controlled in England.
Source: Author Rehaberpro

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