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Quiz about Basic American History Facts
Quiz about Basic American History Facts

Basic American History Facts Trivia Quiz


This quiz contains questions over American history that everyone should know. So sit back and enjoy this short trip into our heritage.

A multiple-choice quiz by matthenn. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
matthenn
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
52,480
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1206
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the document which demanded that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What treaty ended the War of 1812? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Mexican Cession ceded what three states to the United States? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the convention in which women's rights leaders met? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When was the American Civil War? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which president was shot in Buffalo, New York? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was president when the RMS Titanic went down in the North Atlantic Ocean? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which president said, 'We must be the great arsenal of democracy'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Name the exact date John F. Kennedy was assassinated? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What day is referred to as 'Black Tuesday'? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the document which demanded that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas?

Answer: The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine was obviously issued by James Monroe. James Monroe was the 5th president. At the time, Monroe was not taken seriously by most European powers.
2. What treaty ended the War of 1812?

Answer: The Treaty of Ghent

If the signing of this treaty had reached Andrew Jackson in time, the Battle of New Orleans never would have been fought. Andrew Jackson later became our 7th president.
3. The Mexican Cession ceded what three states to the United States?

Answer: California, Nevada and Utah

The Mexican Cession occurred in 1848. This event was directly related to the Mexican War of the same period. In addition to those three states, Mexico ceded parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
4. What was the name of the convention in which women's rights leaders met?

Answer: Seneca Falls Convention

This convention saw Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to be present.
5. When was the American Civil War?

Answer: 1861-1865

The American Civil War started at Fort Sumter and ended at Appomatox. The Civil War saw such battles as Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg.
6. Which president was shot in Buffalo, New York?

Answer: William McKinley

William McKinley later died due to his injury in Buffalo.
7. Who was president when the RMS Titanic went down in the North Atlantic Ocean?

Answer: William H. Taft

The RMS. Titanic went down in 1912. The exact date was April 15, 1912, and saw the death of over 1,200 people.
8. Which president said, 'We must be the great arsenal of democracy'?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

This is a famous quote made by Roosevelt during one of his fireside chats.
9. Name the exact date John F. Kennedy was assassinated?

Answer: November 22, 1963

President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in November of 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald was suspected of the crime but was later killed by Jack Ruby.
10. What day is referred to as 'Black Tuesday'?

Answer: October 29, 1929

9/11 was also a Tuesday, but the term 'Black Tuesday' refers to the key date in the Great Crash of 1929.
Source: Author matthenn

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