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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History Quiz

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What is the meaning of "Amor vincit omnia" in English?

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The Nazca Lines, a series of ancient geoglyphs, are located in which country?

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Who was the Native American woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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

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In which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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In which year did Napoleon Bonaparte lead the expedition to Egypt?

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Which country was divided into communist and non-communist regions at the 38th parallel after World War II?

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Which famous pharaoh had over 100 children and reigned for 66 years?

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What was the US policy of preventing the spread of communism known as?

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Which country is associated with the defensive system called the Maginot Line?

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What was the name of Alexander the Great's horse?

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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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Julius Caesar played a significant role in the conquest of Gaul. How long did the Gallic Wars last?

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What does the Latin phrase "Carpe diem" mean in English?

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Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

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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 city was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79?

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Which modern-day South American state was the birthplace of the Inca Empire?

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Name one of the battles fought by Alexander the Great.

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Do you know which artist is the author of the painting "The Harvest"?

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