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Interesting American History Trivia Quiz

Here's an assortment of American History questions. I hope you enjoy them.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,854

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
5891

Last 3 plays: Guest 198 (6/10), Guest 74 (5/10), Guest 207 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which individual did NOT sign the Constitution? Hint

James Madison

Benjamin Franklin

Alexander Hamilton

John Adams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is credited as being the discoverer of the Mississippi River? Hint

La Salle

Champlain

DeSoto

Cartier

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Question 3 of 10

3. This general was nicknamed 'Blackjack'. Hint

William Sherman

John Pershing

Philip Sheridan

Theodore Roosevelt

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Question 4 of 10

4. James Fenimore Cooper wrote 'Last of the Mohicans'. What region did the Mohicans inhabit? Hint

New York

Virginia

Ohio

Massachusetts

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which president used his status as a hero in the Mexican War to propel him to the White House? Hint

Franklin Pierce

Zachary Taylor

Martin Van Buren

James Garfield

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which event occurred EARLIEST in time? Hint

The Purchase of Alaska by the US

The Civil War

Custer's defeat at Little Big Horn

The OK Corral shootout

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lindbergh became an instant hero when he crossed the Atlantic. He departed from New York; where did he land? Hint

Paris

London

Rome

Glasgow

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which judge handed down the Dred Scott Decision? Hint

Roger Taney

John Marshall

John Jay

Roscoe Pound

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Question 9 of 10

9. Everyone knows what happened to the ill-fated Donner party as they went west. Where is Donner Pass? Hint

California

Arizona and New Mexico

Rocky Mountains

Wyoming and Montana

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which was one of the original 13 colonies? Hint

Maryland

Illinois

Ohio

Indiana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which individual did NOT sign the Constitution?

Answer: John Adams

People speak about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but never discuss who signed the Constitution.

2. Who is credited as being the discoverer of the Mississippi River?

Answer: DeSoto

Hernando DeSoto, Spanish Conquistador.

3. This general was nicknamed 'Blackjack'.

Answer: John Pershing

He was a WWI hero. 'Lafayette, we are here.' This was Pershing's quote upon arrival in France.

4. James Fenimore Cooper wrote 'Last of the Mohicans'. What region did the Mohicans inhabit?

Answer: New York

Upstate New York.

5. Which president used his status as a hero in the Mexican War to propel him to the White House?

Answer: Zachary Taylor

A successful general is halfway there.

6. Which event occurred EARLIEST in time?

Answer: The Civil War

The other events were 1867-1881. (The Civil War was 1861-1865).

7. Lindbergh became an instant hero when he crossed the Atlantic. He departed from New {York;} where did he land?

Answer: Paris

Lucky Lindy!

8. Which judge handed down the Dred Scott Decision?

Answer: Roger Taney

Pre-Civil War and a sad decision for all African-Americans enslaved and free at the time.

9. Everyone knows what happened to the ill-fated Donner party as they went west. Where is Donner Pass?

Answer: California

It's in California, near Nevada.

10. Which was one of the original 13 colonies?

Answer: Maryland

The Midwest areas came later.

Source: Author robert362

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