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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.
1,129 U.S. History quizzes and 15,806 U.S. History trivia questions.
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  History of U.S.A. Panic Attacks (1980s-2016) 10 questions
Throughout the history of the United States there have been instances of citizens up in arms, or in fear of worries that turned out to be nothing at all to be alarmed about. The first quiz focused on the years 1692 to 1976. Here's Part 2 of that history.
Average, 10 Qns, Billkozy, Jun 19 22
Average
Billkozy
Jun 19 22
138 plays
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  Significant Events in U.S. Wars 10 questions
Match up the interesting events from ten U.S. wars with the corresponding war.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, chessart, Jun 10 22
Very Easy
chessart gold member
Jun 10 22
324 plays
3.
  The Rust Belt Never Sleeps 10 questions
The Rust Belt describes an area in the northeastern and midwestern US that depended economically on manufacturing, only to see the factories become outmoded and labor shift overseas.
Average, 10 Qns, pusdoc, May 02 22
Average
pusdoc
May 02 22
144 plays
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  History of U.S.A. Panic Attacks (1692-1976) 10 questions
The history of the United States contains several incidents of public panic that appear to have been unwarranted. This quiz will explore ten of the incidents.
Tough, 10 Qns, Billkozy, Apr 28 22
Tough
Billkozy
Apr 28 22
207 plays
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  Ninth Grade U.S. History 10 questions
This is a quiz about various aspects of United States History. If you are a history buff you will find this easy. If you didn't pay attention in your high school history class you might have trouble with this one.
Average, 10 Qns, Jack212, Aug 26 20

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Average
Jack212
Aug 26 20
36534 plays
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  Eighth Grade U.S. History Test 10 questions
These are topics that a typical eighth grader might be expected to study today. Let's see how much you remember from your school days!
Easier, 10 Qns, Jack212, Aug 25 20

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9
Easier
Jack212
Aug 25 20
33525 plays
7.
  Early US History 20 questions
How much do you know about the origins of the United States? Start from Columbus's historic voyage and travel through to the end of the civil war, all in 20 questions!
Easier, 20 Qns, Terry, Apr 23 21

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12
Easier
Terry editor
Apr 23 21
42795 plays
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  Ninth grade U.S. History: Part 2 10 questions
Here are some more questions that a typical ninth grade student might see in United States History class. Let's see how much you remember from those days!
Easier, 10 Qns, Jack212, Oct 20 21

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10
Easier
Jack212
Oct 20 21
24015 plays
9.
  Average Middle School U.S History 10 questions
If you were in middle school today you might be expected to know the answers to most of these questions. Let's see how much you remember.
Easier, 10 Qns, Jack212, Aug 25 20

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Easier
Jack212
Aug 25 20
23868 plays
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  American Tragedies 10 questions
America has had its share of human tragedies over the years. This quiz is about some of those famous tragic events. See how many you remember. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, RAgamer51, Jan 25 13
Average
RAgamer51
18558 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Where was the first hostile action of the Civil War?

From Quiz "Eighth Grade U.S. History Test"




11.
  Advanced Placement U.S. History 10 questions
When some of us went to high school everyone took the same level of courses. Now high schools have Advanced Placement courses which can give students college credit if they do well. Here is your first Advanced Placement quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 31 12
Average
Jack212
18846 plays
12.
  History Homicide Investigator II 10 questions
Congratulations! You have just been promoted to the position of History Homicide Investigator II. Your assignment will be to identify the alleged or actual "shooter" in these cases. Remembering your high school U.S. History lessons will be a plus.
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Sep 16 13
Average
MaceoMack
9303 plays
13.
  Things Every American Should Know 20 questions
Here are some questions about American history. These are facts that every American should know.
Average, 20 Qns, susanlyn, Jun 12 14
Average
susanlyn
12030 plays
14.
  US Historical Sites 10 questions
This is a trip around the United States to historical sites and symbols.
Easier, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Oct 13 15
Easier
Rehaberpro
Oct 13 15
2910 plays
15.
  History in the Making 10 questions
Match the event in American History to the scandal or crisis it caused.
Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jun 20 20

Recommended for grades: 11,12
Easier
Joepetz gold member
Jun 20 20
690 plays
16.
  Elementary American History 10 questions
This quiz consists of questions I knew the answer to by the time I was eight years old. After seeing a disturbing lack of knowledge on a recent TV show, I was curious to see how people would do on this quiz. This *should* be easy ...
Average, 10 Qns, James76255, Feb 13 08
Average
James76255
8871 plays
17.
  U.S. History - A Miscellany 10 questions
This quiz is about the history of my favorite country, the United States. Have fun!
Easier, 10 Qns, bosox148900, Jun 05 22

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Easier
bosox148900
Jun 05 22
9012 plays
18.
  Compound Disinterest 10 questions
Why the disinterest in compounds? It is because all of these historical events involve elements.
Easier, 10 Qns, bernie73, Jun 22 20
Easier
bernie73 gold member
Jun 22 20
525 plays
19.
  History of the United States of America Part 1 10 questions
This quiz covers U.S. history from its formation to 1820.
Easier, 10 Qns, Computer100, Oct 10 15
Easier
Computer100
Oct 10 15
3276 plays
20.
  Innocent Bystanders of History 10 questions
This quiz is about people who were a part of American history without planning it that way.
Easier, 10 Qns, Bob9491, Apr 15 18

Recommended for grades: 10,11,12
Easier
Bob9491 gold member
Apr 15 18
1203 plays
21.
  An "A" in U.S. History 10 questions
A quiz on American History in which all of the answers begin with an "A".
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Feb 25 17
Average
Joepetz gold member
Feb 25 17
1704 plays
22.
  American History Hodge Podge 10 questions
This is a wide range of questions about the 20th Century.
Easier, 10 Qns, RaceGirl24, Mar 03 06
Easier
RaceGirl24
7905 plays
23.
  Historical U.S. Forts 10 questions
Following are ten forts that were important in the history of the United States. See if you can identify them from the clues given.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, OldManJack, Feb 10 20
Very Easy
OldManJack gold member
Feb 10 20
645 plays
24.
  American History Classroom Review 10 questions
This quiz was created for my students as a review for their final in American History.
Average, 10 Qns, kazanjianm, Sep 18 19
Average
kazanjianm
Sep 18 19
4050 plays
25.
  Quotations from Famous American Speeches 2 10 questions
The purpose of this quiz is to identify who said these excerpts from famous speeches in American history.
Tough, 10 Qns, seeker77, Sep 14 11
Tough
seeker77
2454 plays
26.
  Lesser-Known Facts in US History, Part 1 10 questions
If you enjoy learning about U.S. history, try these ten multiple-choice questions about some little-known parts of U.S. history. The Interesting Information (especially the historical notes) is pretty interesting.
Average, 10 Qns, root17, Apr 08 18
Average
root17 gold member
Apr 08 18
909 plays
27.
  The Making of My Country 10 questions
Here we are, but how did we get here? A brief, all-encompassing history of the US...
Average, 10 Qns, babsr, Feb 26 17
Average
babsr gold member
Feb 26 17
1587 plays
28.
  Forgotten Already 20 questions
Just a little quiz to show you how much you've forgotten from school.
Average, 20 Qns, stevie969, Mar 29 16
Average
stevie969
Mar 29 16
9174 plays
29.
  Quotations from Famous American Speeches 1 10 questions
The purpose of this quiz is to identify these excerpts from famous speeches in American history.
Average, 10 Qns, seeker77, Jan 21 13
Average
seeker77
1869 plays
30.
  More Seventh Grade U.S. History 10 questions
This is the sequel to my often played quiz, Seventh Grade U.S. History. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, mrbell, Aug 26 20

Recommended for grades: 7,8
Average
mrbell
Aug 26 20
4527 plays
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