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Quiz about US History II
Quiz about US History II

US History II Trivia Quiz


Interesting trivia about 19th century America.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sprink1234. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
Sprink1234
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
12,857
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
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14146
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Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 25
1. Who shot President James Garfield in 1881? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. The 'Monroe Doctrine' proclaimed, 'The American continents ... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.' Who played the most important role in the wording of the 'Monroe Doctrine?' Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Who declared war on the U.S. in 1801? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. What political party formed in 1834 from anti-Andrew Jackson forces? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. In 1842, P.T. Barnum opened his American Museum in New York City and immediately became famous for his extravagant advertising and his exhibits of freaks, including 'Gen. Tom Thumb' and the original Siamese Twins. What year did he open his famous circus, 'The Greatest Show on Earth?' Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Abolitionist John Brown and 21 followers raided Harper's Ferry in 1859. Federal troops recaptured Harper's Ferry quickly, and John Brown is convicted of treason and hung. Who was the then colonel, later general who led the U.S. Forces to re-take Harper's Ferry? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. In the Battle of Little Bighorn (Custer's Last Stand), two tribes of Sioux Indians joined together to defeat Custer. One was led by Crazy Horse. Who led the other? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. What opened in Manhattan in 1817 that put America on the financial map? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Thomas A. Edison was a genius in the practical application of scientific principles and one of the most productive inventors of his time giving us the lightbulb and the microphone among other things. What did the 'A' stand for? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Becoming a national monument in 1924, what was dedicated in 1886 to commemorate the American Revolution ? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. This international organization was started in 1863 in Switzerland and was concerned with alleviating suffering and promoting public health. The American chapter was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. What is it?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 12 of 25
12. In 1800, the US capital moved to Washington D.C. from where? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. What New York newspaper began publication in 1889? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Along with Robert Livingston, who did Thomas Jefferson send to Napoleon to inquire about purchasing the Louisiana region? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Who invented the steel-toothed plow in 1837?

Answer: (Two Words - Well-known name in the farming industry)
Question 16 of 25
16. Francis Scott Key wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner' while aboard a British ship during the War of 1812. What fort were the British attacking? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. What is now the state of Alaska was ceded to the U.S. in 1867 by what Russian ruler? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. The first U.S. automobile race takes place on Thanksgiving Day in 1895 on a road course between Chicago and what other city? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. The Missouri Compromise, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1820, ended the first crisis concerning the extension of slavery. Two states were admitted to the Union. One was a free state and one a slave state. What were the two states? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Fifteen thousand Indians remaining in Georgia are removed by federal troops in 1838 who move them 800 miles westward on what will become known as the Trail of Tears. What tribe was forced to move? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. On July 4th, 1826 two founding fathers and former presidents die, ending the revolutionary era in America. Who were they? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. America's first subway line opened in what city in 1897? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Former Vice-President Aaron Burr was tried for what crime in 1807? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. A military hero won the presidential election in 1840 with the slogan 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!' Who was he? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. What satirical author gained national recognition with 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County', which he published in 1867?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... two possible answers, same person)

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1. Who shot President James Garfield in 1881?

Answer: Charles Guiteau

Charles Guiteau, who was mentally unbalanced , not the disappointed office seeker of legend, shot popular, newly elected President James Garfield, who died two and a half months later of his wounds. Garfield was succeeded by his vice-president, Chester Arthur. James Earl Ray shot Martin Luther King, Jr. Leon Czolgosz shot President William McKinley. John Hinckly Jr. shot President Ronald Reagan.
2. The 'Monroe Doctrine' proclaimed, 'The American continents ... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.' Who played the most important role in the wording of the 'Monroe Doctrine?'

Answer: John Quincy Adams

Secretary of State John Quincy Adams played the most important role in developing the wording of the declaration, and also influenced the doctrine's overall shape.
3. Who declared war on the U.S. in 1801?

Answer: Tripoli

Barbary States, the term historically applied to the North African states of Tripolitania, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, was a home base for pirates who demanded payment from ships for safe passage. The United States and several European nations rebelled against the practice. Tripoli declared war on the U.S. when it refused to pay.
4. What political party formed in 1834 from anti-Andrew Jackson forces?

Answer: Whig

The Whig party was a mixture of Northern industrialists, Southern critics of Jackson, and supporters of a strong central bank. The main thing all had in common was their opposition to President Jackson.
5. In 1842, P.T. Barnum opened his American Museum in New York City and immediately became famous for his extravagant advertising and his exhibits of freaks, including 'Gen. Tom Thumb' and the original Siamese Twins. What year did he open his famous circus, 'The Greatest Show on Earth?'

Answer: 1871

Barnum merged with its chief competitor in 1881. It continued as Barnum and Bailey.
6. Abolitionist John Brown and 21 followers raided Harper's Ferry in 1859. Federal troops recaptured Harper's Ferry quickly, and John Brown is convicted of treason and hung. Who was the then colonel, later general who led the U.S. Forces to re-take Harper's Ferry?

Answer: Robert E. Lee

The U.S. Arsenal, originally established in 1796, was seized in the famous raid by John Brown on Oct. 16, 1859. Because of its strategic location in the Shenandoah Valley and its arms production, its industry was repeatedly destroyed by both sides during the Civil War. The town never recovered.
7. In the Battle of Little Bighorn (Custer's Last Stand), two tribes of Sioux Indians joined together to defeat Custer. One was led by Crazy Horse. Who led the other?

Answer: Sitting Bull

Crazy Horse joined Sitting Bull in an unyielding determination to defend the Black Hills and resist reservation control.
8. What opened in Manhattan in 1817 that put America on the financial map?

Answer: New York Stock Exchange

Most of the securities traded were in canal, turnpike, mining, and gas lighting companies. Few industrials traded until after the Civil War.
9. Thomas A. Edison was a genius in the practical application of scientific principles and one of the most productive inventors of his time giving us the lightbulb and the microphone among other things. What did the 'A' stand for?

Answer: Alva

Among his most important inventions were the carbon Microphone (1877), the Record Player (patented 1878), and the Kinetoscope. His most significant contributions, however, were his development of the first commercially practical incandescent lamp (1879).
10. Becoming a national monument in 1924, what was dedicated in 1886 to commemorate the American Revolution ?

Answer: The Statue of Liberty

Designed by F.A. Bartholdi, it was presented to the U.S. by the Franco-American Union to commemorate the American Revolution.
11. This international organization was started in 1863 in Switzerland and was concerned with alleviating suffering and promoting public health. The American chapter was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. What is it?

Answer: Red Cross

Today there are over 150 national societies, and two international bodies based in Geneva. The American Red Cross also conducts a blood-supply program.
12. In 1800, the US capital moved to Washington D.C. from where?

Answer: Philadelphia

George Washington selected the exact site for the Capitol Building, and the 'Federal City' was designed by Pierre Charles L'enfant.
13. What New York newspaper began publication in 1889?

Answer: The Wall Street Journal

14. Along with Robert Livingston, who did Thomas Jefferson send to Napoleon to inquire about purchasing the Louisiana region?

Answer: James Monroe

Pres. Jefferson dispatched Robert R. Livingston and James Monroe in 1802 to purchase New Orleans and West Florida for {$2} million. The French, to whom Louisiana was of diminishing importance, offered to sell the entire territory to the surprised envoys for {$15} million.
15. Who invented the steel-toothed plow in 1837?

Answer: John Deere

This invention revolutionized farming in the prairie lands.
16. Francis Scott Key wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner' while aboard a British ship during the War of 1812. What fort were the British attacking?

Answer: Fort McHenry

Its defense against British bombardment in the War Of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' It is now a national monument and historic site.
17. What is now the state of Alaska was ceded to the U.S. in 1867 by what Russian ruler?

Answer: Czar Alexander II

The U.S. paid {$7.2} million in gold. Alaska's more than 393 million acres were bought for roughly .02 cents per acre!
18. The first U.S. automobile race takes place on Thanksgiving Day in 1895 on a road course between Chicago and what other city?

Answer: Evanston IL

The sport originated in France in 1894. The best-known U.S. race is the Indianapolis 500, first held in 1911.
19. The Missouri Compromise, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1820, ended the first crisis concerning the extension of slavery. Two states were admitted to the Union. One was a free state and one a slave state. What were the two states?

Answer: Maine and Missouri

Maine was admitted as a free state and Missouri as a slave state, and slavery was prohibited from the Louisiana Purchase north of 36 degrees, 30 minutes. This provision held until 1854, when the Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the Missouri Compromise.
20. Fifteen thousand Indians remaining in Georgia are removed by federal troops in 1838 who move them 800 miles westward on what will become known as the Trail of Tears. What tribe was forced to move?

Answer: Cherokee

The Trail of Tears, the path the Cherokee followed, became a national monument in 1987, serving as a symbol of the wrongs suffered by Indians at the hands of the U.S. government.
21. On July 4th, 1826 two founding fathers and former presidents die, ending the revolutionary era in America. Who were they?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

Jefferson was rumored to have asked during the night, 'Is it the Fourth?' while Adams, who died four hours after Jefferson, is supposed to have murmured, 'Thomas Jefferson still survives.'
22. America's first subway line opened in what city in 1897?

Answer: Boston

The subway ran from Public Gardens to Park Street.
23. Former Vice-President Aaron Burr was tried for what crime in 1807?

Answer: treason

With Gen. James Wilkinson and agents of Britain and Spain Burr entered on a series of nebulous intrigues to detach Mexico from Spain, and perhaps Trans-Appalachia from the United States. But the plans were exposed in 1806 and Burr was arrested on charges of treason.
24. A military hero won the presidential election in 1840 with the slogan 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!' Who was he?

Answer: William Henry Harrison

After a vigorous campaign, the military hero William Henry Harrison won the presidency of the United States under the Whig ticket. His main claim to fame was a victorious battle against Native Americans at Tippecanoe. His catchy slogan was "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too!"
25. What satirical author gained national recognition with 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County', which he published in 1867?

Answer: Samuel Longhorne Clemens

His most famous works include 'Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.'
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