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Basic North American History Trivia Quiz

This will focus on information any well-educated person should know. Knowledge of names, dates, and places will be required. Good luck!

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

Author
mrbell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,736

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4483

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The War of 1812 ended in 1814 with the signing of the what? Hint

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Mayflower Compact

Albany Plan of Union

Treaty of Ghent

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Question 2 of 10

2. In government, the term "bicameral", which can be used to describe the Legislative Branch, means what? Hint

needing to consult the Constitution during court

having two houses

having two Supreme Court Justices

having at least two Secretaries of State

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Question 3 of 10

3. All of the Iroquois had formed one central government known as the League of the Five Nations. However, they were also called this. Hint

League of the Iroquois

League of Five Justices

Party of the Iroquois

Court of Five Houses

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Question 4 of 10

4. What happened on April 12, 1861? Hint

Cornwallis surrendered Yorktown

The Missouri Compromise came into effect

Harriet Beecher Stowe published "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Fort Sumter was attacked by the Confederacy

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Question 5 of 10

5. It is generally believed that the first Native Americans reached North America from Asia by using what? Hint

Mozambique Channel

The Bering Strait

Colombus' ships

The Louisiana Purchase

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the Catholic noble who established Maryland in 1634? Hint

William Penn

John Winthrop

James Ogelthorpe

Lord Baltimore

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Question 7 of 10

7. This piece of land was bought by the U.S. in 1853 in order to build a transcontinental railroad. Hint

Mexican Cession

Washington Territory

Louisiana Purchase

Gadsden Purchase

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did Spain and the United States sign the Pinckney Treaty? Hint

1712

1834

1795

1808

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who became known as "Old Tippecanoe," after his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe? Hint

Andrew Jackson

William Henry Harrison

Baron von Steuben

Marquis de LayFayette

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Question 10 of 10

10. Southerners called the Tariff of 1828 the Tariff of ______________ . Hint

Turpitudes

Abominations

Traitors

Unfair Rules

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The War of 1812 ended in 1814 with the signing of the what?

Answer: Treaty of Ghent

The Treaty of Ghent was signed on Christmas Eve, 1814. The British were simply sick of fighting, and America had failed to control Canada and wanted to resume trade.

2. In government, the term "bicameral", which can be used to describe the Legislative Branch, means what?

Answer: having two houses

The Legislative Branch of the United State has a senate and an assembly. These two houses make it bicameral.

3. All of the Iroquois had formed one central government known as the League of the Five Nations. However, they were also called this.

Answer: League of the Iroquois

These five nations were commonly called the League of the Iroquois. The Iroquois were some of the best known Indian groups.

4. What happened on April 12, 1861?

Answer: Fort Sumter was attacked by the Confederacy

This famous event marked the beginning of the Civil War. The Confederacy ordered the Union to surrender. When rejected, the Confederates opened fire.

5. It is generally believed that the first Native Americans reached North America from Asia by using what?

Answer: The Bering Strait

This strait is also called Beringia, and is almost definitely how Native Americans first reached North America from Asia.

6. Who was the Catholic noble who established Maryland in 1634?

Answer: Lord Baltimore

The state bird and city are named after this man. Baltimore was the key role in the settling of Maryland.

7. This piece of land was bought by the U.S. in 1853 in order to build a transcontinental railroad.

Answer: Gadsden Purchase

The Lousiana Purchase was bought fifty years before the Gadsden Purchase. Indeed, the main aim was to build a transcontinental railroad.

8. When did Spain and the United States sign the Pinckney Treaty?

Answer: 1795

This signing happened only a short while before the Louisiana Purchase. Many important events followed, like Lewis and Clark's and Zebulon Pike's expeditions.

9. Who became known as "Old Tippecanoe," after his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Answer: William Henry Harrison

This became Harrison's nickname. During his presidential election, his and his vice president's slogan was "Vote for Old Tippecanoe and Tyler too!"

10. Southerners called the Tariff of 1828 the Tariff of ______________ .

Answer: Abominations

They called it this because it raised taxes on imported goods. But you have to admit, "The Tariff of Turpitudes" is quite catchy!

Source: Author mrbell

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