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It's probably been quite a few years since you learned anything in elementary school history class. How much of that information did you actually retain? Let's find out!
Who was NOT one of the first five presidents of the United States?
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Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837.
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Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837.
Which country gave us the Statue of Liberty as a gift?
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from France to the United States.
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from France to the United States.
Which state was NOT part of the original Thirteen Colonies?
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The original Thirteen Colonies consisted of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
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The original Thirteen Colonies consisted of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
What was the first official U.S. state?
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Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States in 1787.
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Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States in 1787.
What war was fought between the northern and the southern regions in the U.S.?
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The Civil War was fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had seceded to form the Confederate States of America.
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The Civil War was fought between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had seceded to form the Confederate States of America.
Which U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
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Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, declaring that "all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
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Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, declaring that "all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."
Who was the first European to explore North America?
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Leif Erikson is thought to be the first known European to have set foot in North America, half a millennium prior to Christopher Columbus.
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Leif Erikson is thought to be the first known European to have set foot in North America, half a millennium prior to Christopher Columbus.
What year did Christopher Columbus first set sail?
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The Italian explorer intended to sail to Asia but instead ended up in the Caribbean.
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The Italian explorer intended to sail to Asia but instead ended up in the Caribbean.
What was the name of the Lost Colony?
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In the late 1500s, the Roanoke Colony was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. However, the English went to war soon afterward and were unable to send supplies for three years. During this time, the entire colony mysteriously vanished.
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In the late 1500s, the Roanoke Colony was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. However, the English went to war soon afterward and were unable to send supplies for three years. During this time, the entire colony mysteriously vanished.
What invention made the Wright brothers famous?
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Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first successful airplane.
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Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first successful airplane.
How many stars are on the American Flag?
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There are fifty stars on the American Flag to represent the fifty states.
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There are fifty stars on the American Flag to represent the fifty states.
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
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The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.
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The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.
What city was the first U.S. Capital?
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The country's first capital was New York City, where George Washington made the first inaugural address in 1789.
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The country's first capital was New York City, where George Washington made the first inaugural address in 1789.
Where did the pilgrims land in America?
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The pilgrims landed at Plymouth Harbor in present-day Massachusetts, where they formed the first permanent European settlement in New England.
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The pilgrims landed at Plymouth Harbor in present-day Massachusetts, where they formed the first permanent European settlement in New England.
What did Paul Revere shout on his midnight ride in 1775?
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Paul Revere set out on horseback from the city to warn American colonial militia that the British were approaching.
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Paul Revere set out on horseback from the city to warn American colonial militia that the British were approaching.
Which of these was NOT the name of Christopher Columbus's ships?
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The explorer set sail from Spain with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.
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The explorer set sail from Spain with three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.
Who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone?
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Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone; she disappeared in 1937, never to be seen again.
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Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic alone; she disappeared in 1937, never to be seen again.
What was the intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated Europe throughout the 17th and 18th centuries?
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The Enlightenment produced many books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions.
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The Enlightenment produced many books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions.
Which of these was NOT an issue with the Articles of Confederation?
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The weakness of the federal government was a major problem within America's first attempt at governing.
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The weakness of the federal government was a major problem within America's first attempt at governing.
What was the primary goal of the Federalist Papers?
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The Federalist Papers was a collection of essays and articles written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Jon Jay to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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The Federalist Papers was a collection of essays and articles written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Jon Jay to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Who was the eighth U.S. president?
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Martin van Buren served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841.
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Martin van Buren served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841.
Which U.S. state was NOT acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
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The U.S. acquired the territory of Louisiana from France in exchange for $15 million.
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The U.S. acquired the territory of Louisiana from France in exchange for $15 million.
Which of these rights is not protected by the First Amendment?
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The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms: speech, press, assembly, religion, and the right to petition the government.
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The First Amendment protects five basic freedoms: speech, press, assembly, religion, and the right to petition the government.
What year did WWII end?
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World War II ended when U.S. General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan's formal surrender on September 2, 1945.
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World War II ended when U.S. General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan's formal surrender on September 2, 1945.
What was the Supreme Court case that established judicial review?
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The Marbury v. Madison case was a landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review, meaning that American courts were granted the power to strike down laws, statutes, and government actions that they find to violate the U.S. Consitution.
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The Marbury v. Madison case was a landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review, meaning that American courts were granted the power to strike down laws, statutes, and government actions that they find to violate the U.S. Consitution.
Which of the following wars did NOT take place in the 1900s?
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The Mexican-American War took place between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846 to 1848.
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The Mexican-American War took place between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846 to 1848.
What war was brought to an end by the Treaty of Versailles?
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The Treaty of Versailles ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
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The Treaty of Versailles ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers.
What was the name of the post-Civil War era?
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The Reconstruction era, which marked a significant time in the history of civil rights, lasted from 1865 to 1877.
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The Reconstruction era, which marked a significant time in the history of civil rights, lasted from 1865 to 1877.
What was a NOT major crop for Native Americans prior to European colonization?
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Corn, beans, and squash were known as the "three sisters" when planted together.
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Corn, beans, and squash were known as the "three sisters" when planted together.
Who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech?
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Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963.
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Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963.
How many terms as president were served by George Washington?
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Washington served two terms before stepping down to set an example for future presidents.
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Washington served two terms before stepping down to set an example for future presidents.
Who is the best-known "conductor" of the Underground Railroad?
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Abolitionist Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and rescued approximately 70 enslaved individuals using the Underground Railroad.
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Abolitionist Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and rescued approximately 70 enslaved individuals using the Underground Railroad.
Which of these was dumped into the Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation?
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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred in 1773 in which frustrated American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea imported by the British East India Company into the harbor.
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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred in 1773 in which frustrated American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea imported by the British East India Company into the harbor.
Who was the first vice president of the United States?
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Prior to his tenure as the second U.S. president, John Adams was the first vice president of the United States.
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Prior to his tenure as the second U.S. president, John Adams was the first vice president of the United States.
Which amendment was crucial to the women's suffrage movement?
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The nineteenth amendment prohibited the states and the federal government from denying individuals the right to vote on the basis of sex.
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The nineteenth amendment prohibited the states and the federal government from denying individuals the right to vote on the basis of sex.
What was the first state to secede from the Union prior to the Civil War?
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The state of South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860.
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The state of South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860.
How many constitutional amendments are there?
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There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Who is the only president to serve more than two terms in office?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt won a third term by defeating Republican candidate Wendell Willkie in the 1940 U.S. presidential election.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt won a third term by defeating Republican candidate Wendell Willkie in the 1940 U.S. presidential election.
What was the last state to join the Union?
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Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959; Alaska had been admitted eight months prior on January 3, 1959.
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Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959; Alaska had been admitted eight months prior on January 3, 1959.
Which president was NOT impeached?
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After the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon resigned from office in order to avoid impeachment.
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After the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon resigned from office in order to avoid impeachment.
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