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American History for Kids Trivia Quiz

Here are 10 questions about people and events of American history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Anton. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Anton

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
358,219

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
1583

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first president of the United States of America? Hint

Tony Gwynn

Bill Clinton

George Washington

Nelson Mandela

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these states was not one of the original 13 colonies? Hint

Hawaii

Delaware

Virginia

North Carolina

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these men was a legendary outlaw who roamed the New Mexico territory in the 1800s? Hint

Doc Hollywood

Billy the Kid

John Wayne

Meriwether Lewis

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what century was slavery abolished in America? Hint

22nd

19th

7th

13th

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Question 5 of 10

5. Early in the 20th century, the US introduced prohibition. In the simplest terms, what was prohibition? Hint

Refusing medical services to immigrants

Making sure nobody ate rice

Forcing mutants to expose their powers

The banning of alcohol

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur? Hint

1812

1922

2005

1941

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Question 7 of 10

7. November 22, 1963 is a day that will forever live in the minds of American citizens. Which President was assassinated on that day? Hint

Andrew Jackson

John Adams

John Kennedy

Teddy Roosevelt

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Question 8 of 10

8. 2009 saw a historic change in the United States of America. For the first time ever, there was a non-white man as president. Who was that man? Hint

Winston Churchill

Barack Obama

Sarah Palin

Ted Kennedy

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Question 9 of 10

9. September 11, 2001 was possibly the darkest day in the USA's short history. Terrorist attacks had struck multiple times. Which of these buildings was destroyed? Hint

World Trade Center

Disneyland

Wrigley Field

The Gateway Arch

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Americans land on the moon? Hint

2002

1904

1969

1987

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first president of the United States of America?

Answer: George Washington

Washington was elected to office in 1789. He would serve for nearly eight full years.

2. Which of these states was not one of the original 13 colonies?

Answer: Hawaii

Hawaii wasn't made a state until 1959. It was the 50th state to join the union.

3. Which of these men was a legendary outlaw who roamed the New Mexico territory in the 1800s?

Answer: Billy the Kid

One of the most iconic figures in American history, Billy was one of the many gunslingers who made the Wild West live up to its name. The story goes that men on both sides of the law tried to stop him, but it was a friend who had to end the saga of The Kid.

4. In what century was slavery abolished in America?

Answer: 19th

1865 was the year that America ended slavery. Abraham Lincoln was the main force behind giving all men and women their fair shake.

5. Early in the 20th century, the US introduced prohibition. In the simplest terms, what was prohibition?

Answer: The banning of alcohol

The Prohibition era began in 1920 and ended in 1933. Those 13 years also saw a rise in bootlegging*. Public drinking went down and crime rose.

Bootlegging was the illegal trafficking of alcohol.

6. In what year did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

Answer: 1941

Pearl Harbor was an attack on the United States by Japan. This event paved the way for America to officially enter World War II.

7. November 22, 1963 is a day that will forever live in the minds of American citizens. Which President was assassinated on that day?

Answer: John Kennedy

JFK was one of the most loved figures in American history. He was only in office for a little less than three years. We never got to see his full potential.

8. 2009 saw a historic change in the United States of America. For the first time ever, there was a non-white man as president. Who was that man?

Answer: Barack Obama

Obama being elected signaled that the winds of change had begun to blow. No longer was the highest position in all the land dominated by whites.

9. September 11, 2001 was possibly the darkest day in the USA's short history. Terrorist attacks had struck multiple times. Which of these buildings was destroyed?

Answer: World Trade Center

One plane flew into each of the two Trade Center buildings. Thousands of civilians were killed and/or hurt. The Pentagon was also struck but not destroyed.

10. In what year did Americans land on the moon?

Answer: 1969

The moon landing is considered by some to be the most important event in not only American history, but also the world's history. Who would have thought that we humans were capable of leaving Earth and traveling through space?

Source: Author Anton

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