American History Pretest

Front

Which city was the first capital of the United States?

Back

New York

Front

Who was the first European to discover America?

Back

Leif Erikson

Front

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Back

1776

Front

During which years did the American Revolutionary War take place?

Back

1775-1783

Front

Which of the following was NOT one of the first four presidents of the United States: George Washington, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, John Adams?

Back

Andrew Jackson

Front

What is the oldest European city founded in the U.S.?

Back

St. Augustine, Florida

Front

What was the name of the first permanent English colony in America?

Back

Jamestown

Front

In what year were the first enslaved African persons brought to America?

Back

1619

Front

About how long ago did the first people settle in North America?

Back

About 12,000 years ago

Front

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

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Forbid colonists from settling west of the Appalachians