by alex
Dive into the rich tapestry of American history with this comprehensive APUSH quiz. Whether you’re a history buff or a student preparing for an exam, these questions will challenge your understanding of key events, figures, and milestones that have shaped the United States. Sharpen your pencils and get ready to test your knowledge!
APUSH Quiz Questions Overview
1. What was the primary purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
To establish a new tax system
To prohibit settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
To declare independence from Britain
To form a new colonial government
2. Which event is considered the start of the American Revolutionary War?
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence
3. Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
4. What was the main issue that led to the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
Tariff policies
Native American removal
Slavery in new states
Banking regulations
5. Which President is associated with the New Deal?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
6. What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
It upheld the separate but equal doctrine
It declared school segregation unconstitutional
It supported the internment of Japanese Americans
It established judicial review
7. What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan after World War II?
To rebuild Japan
To establish the United Nations
To provide economic aid to Europe
To contain the spread of communism in Asia
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
26th Amendment
9. What was the primary cause of the Civil War in the United States?
Taxation without representation
Slavery
Territorial expansion
Trade disputes
10. Which landmark legislation was passed during the Civil Rights Movement to outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Fair Housing Act of 1968
Equal Pay Act of 1963
