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Tough Military Quiz (U.S.)

See how well you know how the US military history.

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

Author
jerseyman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,748

Updated
Apr 25 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1501

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On what date was the United States Marine Corps officially formed? Hint

December 7, 1941

July 4, 1776

November 10, 1775

March 18, 1812

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Question 2 of 10

2. After what major conflict was the United States Air Force formed? Hint

World War I

World War II

Korean Conflict

U.S. Civil War

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Question 3 of 10

3. The U.S. Navy came into being during which war? Hint

War of 1812

American Revolutionary War

Civil War

World War One

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was the original United States Army formed? At the time, it was known as the Continental Army. Hint

June 14, 1775

November 10, 1784

July 4, 1776

April 12, 1861

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who established the United States Coast Guard? Hint

Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

John Adams

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the motto of the U.S. Marines? Hint

Remember the Alamo

Semper Paratus

Semper Fidelis

This We'll Defend

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what U.S. city was the U.S. Marines formed? Hint

New York

Washington,D.C.

Philadelphia

Boston

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Question 8 of 10

8. The U.S. Army changed its recruiting motto from "Be All You Can Be" to what? Hint

An Army Of One

This We'll Defend

Semper Fi

Camoflauge Campers

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Question 9 of 10

9. When was the U.S. Navy established? Hint

June 14, 1775

Sept 18, 1947

Nov 10 ,1775

October 13, 1775

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Question 10 of 10

10. On the U.S. Coast Guard flag, what Latin motto is on the ribbon in the eagle's mouth? Hint

Semper Paradus

Veni Vidi Vici

Semper Fidelus

E Pluribus Unum

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date was the United States Marine Corps officially formed?

Answer: November 10, 1775

Formed in Philadelphia at Tun Tavern, the Marine Corps was originally under the supervision of the Commander of the Navy. Although the U.S. Marines now have their own identity in the military service, they are still in part with the navy. Every year on Nov. 10, the Marines have a social ball to celebrate their birthday where all enlisted men and officers get dressed up in the dress blues and attend the function.

2. After what major conflict was the United States Air Force formed?

Answer: World War II

The United States Air Force was officially dedicated to full military service in 1948. It was officially known as the Army Air Corps until getting its own identity.

3. The U.S. Navy came into being during which war?

Answer: American Revolutionary War

Can you believe that the Navy was officially disbanded shortly after the American Revolution? But don't worry, our Navy came back shortly afterwards. Thanks in part to the U.S. Constitution and Congress, they were put back in action and still sails the vast oceans protecting the United States to this very day!

4. When was the original United States Army formed? At the time, it was known as the Continental Army.

Answer: June 14, 1775

The Continental Army was formed to fight the American Revolutionary War, before the USA formally existed. After the war it was disbanded, and an official U.S. Army constituted on June 14, 1784.

5. Who established the United States Coast Guard?

Answer: Alexander Hamilton

Originally called the United States Revenue Cutter Service, their main objective was to collect taxes from patriot pirates as they "tried" to bring in objects from other countries, like tea, weapons, etc.

6. What is the motto of the U.S. Marines?

Answer: Semper Fidelis

Semper Fidelis = "Always Faithful". Semper Paratus = "Always Prepared" and is the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard. "This We'll Defend" is an old motto of the U.S. Army.

7. In what U.S. city was the U.S. Marines formed?

Answer: Philadelphia

Yes, it was formed in bar named 'Tun Tavern" in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775.
Then Philadelphia was the U.S. capital and most of Congress (including military leaders at that time) met to discuss plans for this great nation of ours. Washington, D.C. didn't become our capital until late in the 18th century.

8. The U.S. Army changed its recruiting motto from "Be All You Can Be" to what?

Answer: An Army Of One

It was changed to 'An Army Of One'. The official army motto is "This We'll Defend".

9. When was the U.S. Navy established?

Answer: October 13, 1775

On October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy officially was "born". Now the U.S. Navy has many patrol vehicles that travel both above and below the surface of the water.

10. On the U.S. Coast Guard flag, what Latin motto is on the ribbon in the eagle's mouth?

Answer: E Pluribus Unum

The same motto on all U.S. coins and dollar bills. It's even on the Great Seal of the United States of America.

Source: Author jerseyman

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