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Basic American History Facts Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains questions over American history that everyone should know. So sit back and enjoy this short trip into our heritage.

A multiple-choice quiz by matthenn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
matthenn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
52,480

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1242

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (9/10), Guest 96 (4/10), Guest 45 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the document which demanded that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas? Hint

Declaration of Independence

The Monroe Doctrine

The Federalist Papers

The Madison Doctrine

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Question 2 of 10

2. What treaty ended the War of 1812? Hint

The Treaty of Paris

The Treaty of Ghent

The Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Mexican Cession ceded what three states to the United States? Hint

Arizona, California and Texas

Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico

California, Nevada and Utah

New Mexico, Texas and Utah

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the convention in which women's rights leaders met? Hint

Seneca Falls Convention

Women's Convention

Women's Rights Convention

Senaca Hills Convention

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Question 5 of 10

5. When was the American Civil War? Hint

1860-1864

1862-1865

1861-1866

1861-1865

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which president was shot in Buffalo, New York? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

James A. Garfield

William McKinley

Rutherford B. Hayes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was president when the RMS Titanic went down in the North Atlantic Ocean? Hint

Woodrow Wilson

Warren Harding

Teddy Roosevelt

William H. Taft

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which president said, 'We must be the great arsenal of democracy'? Hint

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harry Truman

Herbert Hoover

Woodrow Wilson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the exact date John F. Kennedy was assassinated? Hint

November 22, 1963

November 24, 1963

November 19, 1963

November 26, 1963

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Question 10 of 10

10. What day is referred to as 'Black Tuesday'? Hint

September 10, 2001

September 11, 2001

October 15, 1929

October 29, 1929

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the document which demanded that European powers should not interfere in the affairs of the Americas?

Answer: The Monroe Doctrine

The Monroe Doctrine was obviously issued by James Monroe. James Monroe was the 5th president. At the time, Monroe was not taken seriously by most European powers.

2. What treaty ended the War of 1812?

Answer: The Treaty of Ghent

If the signing of this treaty had reached Andrew Jackson in time, the Battle of New Orleans never would have been fought. Andrew Jackson later became our 7th president.

3. The Mexican Cession ceded what three states to the United States?

Answer: California, Nevada and Utah

The Mexican Cession occurred in 1848. This event was directly related to the Mexican War of the same period. In addition to those three states, Mexico ceded parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.

4. What was the name of the convention in which women's rights leaders met?

Answer: Seneca Falls Convention

This convention saw Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to be present.

5. When was the American Civil War?

Answer: 1861-1865

The American Civil War started at Fort Sumter and ended at Appomatox. The Civil War saw such battles as Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg.

6. Which president was shot in Buffalo, New York?

Answer: William McKinley

William McKinley later died due to his injury in Buffalo.

7. Who was president when the RMS Titanic went down in the North Atlantic Ocean?

Answer: William H. Taft

The RMS. Titanic went down in 1912. The exact date was April 15, 1912, and saw the death of over 1,200 people.

8. Which president said, 'We must be the great arsenal of democracy'?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

This is a famous quote made by Roosevelt during one of his fireside chats.

9. Name the exact date John F. Kennedy was assassinated?

Answer: November 22, 1963

President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in November of 1963. Lee Harvey Oswald was suspected of the crime but was later killed by Jack Ruby.

10. What day is referred to as 'Black Tuesday'?

Answer: October 29, 1929

9/11 was also a Tuesday, but the term 'Black Tuesday' refers to the key date in the Great Crash of 1929.

Source: Author matthenn

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