U.S. History Trivia and Quizzes

20 questions
Easy, 20 Qns, Terry, Jan 20 01

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!
Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Easy
Terry editor

Jan 20 01
42213 plays

The American Jewish Community cool

10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, janetgool, Jul 11 08

Here's a chance to learn something about the history of the Jewish community in the United States.

Difficult
janetgool
Jul 11 08
2814 plays

History Homicide Investigator II cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Nov 01 08

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.

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MaceoMack
Nov 01 08
9171 plays

Ninth Grade U.S. History cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 01 06

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.
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

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Jack212
Dec 01 06
36075 plays

Lesser-Known Facts in US History, Part 2 cool

10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, root17, May 06 18

If you enjoy learning about US history, try these ten multiple-choice questions about some little-known parts of our history. The Interesting Information (especially the historical notes) is pretty interesting.

Difficult
root17

May 06 18
759 plays

American History - Mixed Bag 2 cool

15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, dwoody81, Feb 15 09

Let's see what you know about the history of the good old US of A.

Tough
dwoody81
Feb 15 09
6306 plays

American Tragedies cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, RAgamer51, Jul 03 07

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!

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RAgamer51
Jul 03 07
18348 plays

Lesser-Known Facts in US History, Part 1 cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, root17, Feb 27 18

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.

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root17

Feb 27 18
846 plays

Quotations from Famous American Speeches 1 cool

10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, seeker77, Sep 08 11

The purpose of this quiz is to identify these excerpts from famous speeches in American history.

Tough
seeker77
Sep 08 11
1752 plays

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Advanced Placement U.S. History cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 18 06

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!

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Jack212
Dec 18 06
18633 plays

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Quotations from Famous American Speeches 2 cool

10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, seeker77, Sep 14 11

The purpose of this quiz is to identify who said these excerpts from famous speeches in American history.

Tough
seeker77
Sep 14 11
2418 plays

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Eighth Grade U.S. History Test cool

10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 06 06

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!
Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Easy
Jack212
Dec 06 06
33090 plays

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Ninth grade U.S. History: Part 2 cool

10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 22 06

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!
Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Easy
Jack212
Dec 22 06
23685 plays

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Questionable Historic Sites cool

10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Dec 16 04

This quiz is inspired by James Loewen's book "Lies Across America", which questions the way monuments present American history. In other words, historic sites do not always tell the whole truth.

Difficult
stuthehistoryguy

Dec 16 04
5793 plays

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Famous Taverns in U.S. History cool

10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 22 08

Taverns have played a surprisingly central role in the history of the United States. Here are questions on 10 such taverns.

Tough
chessart

Aug 22 08
2010 plays

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Notorious Historical American Firsts cool

10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, airbossjohnson, Nov 29 06

Not all historical firsts in American history were stellar events. This quiz will explore some of history's notorious and infamous firsts.

Tough
airbossjohnson
Nov 29 06
5625 plays

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Average Middle School U.S History cool

10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 14 06

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.
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Easy
Jack212
Dec 14 06
23214 plays

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I'll Second That! cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, jaknginger, May 22 09

There are many important seconds in United States history that aren't thought about often. Here's a few! I hope you enjoy this quiz!

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jaknginger

May 22 09
3558 plays

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Things Every American Should Know cool

20 questions
Average, 20 Qns, susanlyn, Nov 29 06

Here are some questions about American history. These are facts that every American should know.

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susanlyn
Nov 29 06
11679 plays

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History of the United States of America Part 1 cool

10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Computer100, Apr 02 13

This quiz covers U.S. history from its formation to 1820.

Easy
Computer100
Apr 02 13
3108 plays

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Innocent Bystanders of History cool

10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Bob9491, Apr 15 18

This quiz is about people who were a part of American history without planning it that way.

Easy
Bob9491

Apr 15 18
930 plays

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Trifling Tidbits of American History cool

10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, sportcon, Nov 29 00

Some historical minutia for you to ponder. Have fun!

Tough
sportcon
Nov 29 00
5973 plays

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American History Classroom Review cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, kazanjianm, May 07 11

This quiz was created for my students as a review for their final in American History.

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kazanjianm
May 07 11
3888 plays

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US Historical Sites cool

10 questions
Easy, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Oct 26 14

This is a trip around the United States to historical sites and symbols.

Easy
Rehaberpro
Oct 26 14
2625 plays

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Early History of the US Pacific Northwest cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, mpkitty, Jan 04 10

The Pacific Northwest has had a rich and varied history in a comparatively short time. Let's find out more about it.

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mpkitty
Jan 04 10
1188 plays

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Good Times Rolling: Conestoga Wagons cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, lompocjoe, May 20 09

It could very well be called the 'wagon that won the West.' Conestoga wagons carried pioneers from the East to the wide-open West. Come along on a bouncy but enjoyable journey.

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lompocjoe
May 20 09
1113 plays

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Lesser-Known Facts in US History, Part 3 cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, root17, Oct 13 18

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root17

Oct 13 18
471 plays

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American Historical Associations cool

10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, unterkircher, Jun 26 12

Remember that eighth or ninth grade American History class? Let's see if you recall who was associated with what.

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unterkircher
Jun 26 12
1317 plays

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