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Quiz about Interesting American History
Quiz about Interesting American History

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.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
20,854
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5899
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (6/10), mitchellbelew (4/10), Guest 68 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which individual did NOT sign the Constitution? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who is credited as being the discoverer of the Mississippi River? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This general was nicknamed 'Blackjack'. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. James Fenimore Cooper wrote 'Last of the Mohicans'. What region did the Mohicans inhabit? Hint


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


Question 6 of 10
6. Which event occurred EARLIEST in time? Hint


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


Question 8 of 10
8. Which judge handed down the Dred Scott Decision? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Everyone knows what happened to the ill-fated Donner party as they went west. Where is Donner Pass? Hint


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



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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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