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Quiz: USA History

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The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, 1914, Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Quiz: USA History offers a sweeping journey through the pivotal moments that shaped the United States. From the early colonial days to the Revolutionary War, from the formation of the Union to the modern era, this quiz covers the breadth of American history. Assess your grasp of historical battles, constitutional amendments, presidential impacts, social movements, and more. Perfect for students, history buffs, and patriots looking to test their knowledge and celebrate the rich tapestry of America’s past. Engage with the stories that forged a nation’s identity and challenge your understanding of the U.S. heritage.

Quiz: USA History

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Which ship dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod on November 21 1620 after a ten-week voyage from the Old World?

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What name, taken from the port in Devon, England from where they had set sail, was given to the colony founded in Massachusetts in 1620 by the pilgrims?

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Which daughter of Chief Powhatan was the first Native American to be honoured on a U.S. postage stamp?

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Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

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Who was the fourth President of the U.S.A. from 1809-1817?

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Who was the second US President to be assassinated whilst in office, on September 19, 1881?

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Who is the only US President in history to serve two non-consecutive terms in office?

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About which President was Walt Whitman’s poem Oh Captain, My Captain written?

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Along with Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, who is the fourth President carved into Mount Rushmore?

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What opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955?

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Where did the official surrender of the Confederate Army take place?

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Which Native American tribe is known for building large earthen mounds?

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Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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The Vikings traded extensively with which major Byzantine city, often referred to as “Miklagard” in Old Norse?

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Who was the British general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

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Who was the leader of Persia during the Battle of Marathon in the First Persian War?

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Who is considered the founder of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

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Which city-state initiated the building of the Parthenon in the 5th century BC?

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What was the name of the college where Lee served as president after the war?

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The Reconquista refers to:

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Do you know what year the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the United States was established?

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Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?

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What was the name given to the massive temple complex near Luxor, considered one of the most important religious sites in Ancient Egypt?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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What does "Memento mori" mean in English?

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Who was the last Inca Emperor that was killed by the Spaniards in 1533?

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What was the name of the Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, believed to be established by Leif Erikson?

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Which famous philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?

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Along with Italy and Japan, which country was the third (and principal) nation of the Axis in WWII?

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What was the name of John F. Kennedy’s wife?

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