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American Wars Trivia Quiz

How well you know your American History?

A multiple-choice quiz by wildcatsfan98. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
wildcatsfan98

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,831

Updated
Oct 25 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1244

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (9/10), Guest 24 (10/10), JanIQ (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the Revolutionary War? Hint

American colonists

Spanish

British

Mexicans

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was General Custer's last stand? Hint

Appomatox

Gettysburg

Little Bighorn

Oklahoma

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did fighting in the War of 1812 end? Hint

1812

1819

1813

1815

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Question 4 of 10

4. About how long did the American Civil War last? Hint

6 years

12 years

1 year

4 years

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first land battle in the American Civil War? Hint

Second Bull Run

Appomatox

Gettysburg

First Bull Run

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these men was a general for the Confederates in the American Civil War? Hint

Ulysses S. Grant

Abraham Lincoln

Robert E. Lee

George Custer

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Question 7 of 10

7. On what date did the Revolutionary War start? Hint

August 7, 1775

April 19, 1776

April 19, 1775

July 4, 1776

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the nickname for Union soldiers in the American Civil War? Hint

Red Soxs

Rebels

Unioners

Yankees

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did the Mexican-American War start? Hint

1832

1912

1846

1865

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which country bombed Pearl Harbor? Hint

Japan

Mexico

Germany

Russia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the Revolutionary War?

Answer: American colonists

The thirteen American colonies won the war and their independence from British rule. Not all those who lived in the colonies supported independence, but the group that wanted it gained control of the colonies by defeating the English soldiers and their supporters.

2. Where was General Custer's last stand?

Answer: Little Bighorn

This battle took place in 1876. The Native Americans defeated General Custer's soldiers.

3. When did fighting in the War of 1812 end?

Answer: 1815

The war lasted from 1812 to 1815. The Americans fought the British, ending with the Treaty of Ghent. The treaty was signed late in 1814, but the news didn't reach America till January 1815 and fighting continued, including the Battle of New Orleans.

4. About how long did the American Civil War last?

Answer: 4 years

The US Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865. The Union, or the North, defeated the Confederates, or the South.

5. What was the first land battle in the American Civil War?

Answer: First Bull Run

This battle lasted one day. First Bull Run, or First Manassas, happened on July 21, 1861.

6. Which of these men was a general for the Confederates in the American Civil War?

Answer: Robert E. Lee

Ulysses S. Grant was the Union's general. Abraham Lincoln was the president during this time. George Custer was a General who fought at Little Bighorn.

7. On what date did the Revolutionary War start?

Answer: April 19, 1775

The Battle of Lexington and Concord happened on this date. July 4, 1776 is traditionally celebrated as the date of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, the various signers added their signatures over a period of some weeks.

8. What was the nickname for Union soldiers in the American Civil War?

Answer: Yankees

This is why the New York Yankees are named that. The Mississippi, or Ole Miss, is nicknamed the Rebels.

9. In what year did the Mexican-American War start?

Answer: 1846

The war ended in 1848 with a United States victory through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. It was fought in both America and Mexico.

10. Which country bombed Pearl Harbor?

Answer: Japan

This sparked the United States involvement in World War II. Germany, Italy and Japan were the chief Axis countries at the time. The Allies included Britain and the British Commonwealth, the Soviet Union (Russia), which were now joined by the U.S.A.

Source: Author wildcatsfan98

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