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All-American History Trivia Quiz

Do you really know American history? Take this quiz to find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by TheAnswerIs9. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TheAnswerIs9

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
346,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2261

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Question 1 of 10

1. Everyone American knows that the Star Spangled Banner is America's national anthem. During what war was it written? Hint

War of 1812

Civil War

The Revolutionary War

World War I

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Question 2 of 10

2. This president was the first one NOT to win the popular vote, but nonetheless to gain a majority the electoral votes. He became the 16th president. Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Andrew Johnson

James A. Garfield

Ulysses S. Grant

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin "worked for" another country. Which country did he work for? (Hint: an ally of the American Revolution). Hint

Spain

Italy

Germany

France

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 13th Amendment changed America drastically. What did it do? Hint

Abolish slavery

Set the voting age at 18 years old

Establish women's suffrage

Establish the prohibition of alcohol

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Question 5 of 10

5. How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory (in US$)? Hint

15 million

10 million

25 million

30 million

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first American in space? (He was also the first to hit a golf ball on the moon.) Hint

Alan Shepard

Buzz Aldrin

Neil Armstrong

William Anders

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Missouri Compromise was proposed by who? Hint

George Washington

Henry Clay

Thomas Jefferson

Alexander Hamilton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the same day. What was the date they both died on? Hint

July 4, 1826

July 4, 1863

June 4,1862

June 4, 1863

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Question 9 of 10

9. Why doesn't the name "The Boston Massacre" fit what really happened that day in 1770? Hint

It didn't take place in Boston

Nobody died

It didn't happen

Only five people died

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which war made Eisenhower famous? Hint

World War 2

Vietnam War

World War 1

Civil War

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Everyone American knows that the Star Spangled Banner is America's national anthem. During what war was it written?

Answer: War of 1812

That night the British tried to shoot down the American flag, but in the morning it was still there.

2. This president was the first one NOT to win the popular vote, but nonetheless to gain a majority the electoral votes. He became the 16th president.

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

President Lincoln won 39.8% of the popular vote, but became president.

3. During the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin "worked for" another country. Which country did he work for? (Hint: an ally of the American Revolution).

Answer: France

France helped America beat the British in many battles including the Battle of Yorktown.

4. The 13th Amendment changed America drastically. What did it do?

Answer: Abolish slavery

Women's suffrage was the 19th Amendment, the 18 year old voting age is the 26th Amendment, and the prohibition of alcohol is the 18th Amendment (but was repealed by the 21st Amendment.)

5. How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory (in US$)?

Answer: 15 million

It was so cheap because Napoleon needed money for the war against Britain, and Napoleon also had no use for it, so he sold it cheaply.

6. Who was the first American in space? (He was also the first to hit a golf ball on the moon.)

Answer: Alan Shepard

Neil Armstrong may have been the first on the moon, but he wasn't the first American in space. Buzz Aldrin was the second American on the moon (with Neil Armstrong) and William Anders was on Apollo 8.

7. The Missouri Compromise was proposed by who?

Answer: Henry Clay

The Missouri Compromise stated that Missouri would be a slave state, and Maine would be a free state. The reason it was a debate was because of the number of senators of free states and slave states would otherwise have been unequal.

8. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the same day. What was the date they both died on?

Answer: July 4, 1826

They had both signed the Declaration of Independence, traditionally said to be have signed on July 4, 1776. They both died on July 4th. Ironic isn't it?

9. Why doesn't the name "The Boston Massacre" fit what really happened that day in 1770?

Answer: Only five people died

On March 5, 1770 American patriots "attacked" British officers with snowballs. The British soldiers eventually killed seven of the patriots.

10. Which war made Eisenhower famous?

Answer: World War 2

He was the 34th president and was president January 20, 1953 - January 20, 1961.

Source: Author TheAnswerIs9

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