by alex
The history of the United States is a rich tapestry woven with significant events, influential figures, and transformative milestones. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the nation’s past, from its founding days to contemporary times. Ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let’s dive in and see how much you know about the pivotal moments that have shaped the United States!
US History Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who was the first President of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
2. What year did the United States declare its independence from Great Britain?
1776
1781
1789
1801
3. Which document begins with the words, ‘We the People’?
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
4. Who was President during the American Civil War?
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
James Buchanan
5. Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?
12th Amendment
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
6. What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
World War I
The Dust Bowl
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
Prohibition
7. Who was the US President during World War II?
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Herbert Hoover
8. Which landmark Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
9. What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
To gain independence from Britain
To expand US territory
To end racial segregation and discrimination
To promote women’s suffrage
10. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Buzz Aldrin
John Glenn
Neil Armstrong
Michael Collins
