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American Wars Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz about some of the battles and major occurances in U.S. war history.

A multiple-choice quiz by beantownboy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beantownboy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,193

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4642

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: lgholden (9/10), Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 139 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which war began in 1861 and ended in 1865? Hint

Spanish- American War

American Civil War

World War I

American Revolution

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Question 2 of 10

2. President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan on December 8th 1941, thus entering the United States in World War II. What happened the day before that caused President Roosevelt to declare war on Japan? Hint

Japan threatened to assassinate President Roosevelt

Japanese soldiers invade the coast of California

Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

Japan captured American citizens who were in Japan

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the first major battle in the American Revolution? Hint

Battle of Monmouth

Battle of Trenton

Battle of Saratoga

Battle of Bunker Hill

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812? Hint

Spain

Mexico

France

Britain

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Question 5 of 10

5. Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride" involved a signal that was placed in the steeple of the Old North Church to warn Revere of how the British troops were traveling, "One if by land, two if by sea." What was used as the signal in the church steeple? Hint

Rifles

Flags

Lanterns

Crosses

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did General George Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777-1778? Hint

Valley Forge

Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Washington

Fort Cumberland

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, ended which war? Hint

Spanish-American War

World War I

Civil War

Mexican-American War

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Question 8 of 10

8. When was the first Battle of Bull Run fought? Hint

June 17th, 1862

May 19th, 1863

November 8th, 1861

July 21st, 1861

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Question 9 of 10

9. On June 6th, 1944, American troops invaded the beaches of Normandy during World War II. What country is Normandy in? Hint

Germany

Japan

France

Spain

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during which war? Hint

World War I

American Revolution

War of 1812

Civil War

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which war began in 1861 and ended in 1865?

Answer: American Civil War

The Civil War ended on April 9th, 1865 when General Robert E. Lee officially surrendered in a ceremony at Appomattox Court House.

Answer: Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7th 1941 led to the declaration of war on Japan.

3. What was the first major battle in the American Revolution?

Answer: Battle of Bunker Hill

On June 17th, 1775, the British attacked the American occupied Bunker Hill, near Boston. The British were successful, however, they suffered heavy losses as well, with over 800 wounded and 226 killed.

4. Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812?

Answer: Britain

In one of the more forgotten wars in American history, the United States fought the British in the War of 1812, which didn't end until 1815.

Answer: Lanterns

In the days prior to the Midnight Ride, Paul Revere instructed Robert Newman, the Sexton of the Old North Church to light one lantern if the British were traveling by land from Boston to Lexington, or two lanterns if they were traveling across the Charles River to get to Lexington. As it was, Newman held up two lanterns to signal that the British were traveling via the Charles River.

6. Where did General George Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777-1778?

Answer: Valley Forge

General Washington and his troops spent the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge, which is located a few miles from Philadelphia.

7. The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, ended which war?

Answer: Spanish-American War

The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10th, 1898, ending the Spanish-American War.
*Note: The treaty that ended the American Revolution was also known at the Treaty of Paris. That one was signed September 3rd, 1783*

8. When was the first Battle of Bull Run fought?

Answer: July 21st, 1861

The first Battle of Bull Run, which was one of the first major conflicts of the American Civil War, was fought on July 21st, 1861.

9. On June 6th, 1944, American troops invaded the beaches of Normandy during World War II. What country is Normandy in?

Answer: France

The Day landings took place in Normandy, France.

10. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during which war?

Answer: War of 1812

On March 27th, 1814, American soldiers, led by General Andrew Jackson, fought in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812. *Note- During the Black Hawk War, there was also a battle named "Battle of Horseshoe Bend", fought on June 16th, 1832.*

Source: Author beantownboy

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