by theresia97
Step into the rich tapestry of America’s past with our U.S. History Quiz. This quiz will take you on a journey through pivotal events, influential figures, and landmark moments that have shaped the United States. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the history that has defined a nation. Good luck, and enjoy the challenge!
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U.S. 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
1783
1801
1812
3. Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
James Buchanan
4. What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
Taxation without representation
Disputes over land
Slavery and states’ rights
Trade restrictions
5. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
15th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
26th Amendment
6. Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
7. What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Santa Maria
Mayflower
Pinta
Nina
8. Which U.S. President is known for the New Deal?
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
9. What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean
To establish trade with Native American tribes
To map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory
All of the above
10. Which landmark Supreme Court case declared that ‘separate but equal’ schools were unconstitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
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