American History Knowledge Check

What country borders the United States to the north?

Who arrived in the Americas first?

• The Native Americans

• Christopher Columbus

• The Vikings

• Mr. Anderson -- he looks pretty old!

How did Europeans first learn that the Americas existed?

• They wanted to find gold here

• They were out conquering new lands

• They were searching for the nearest McDonald's

• They were searching for a water route to Asia

How many original British Colonies were there in America? Write the number only.

Which of these was established first?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• Jamestown, Virginia

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Hartford, Connecticut

The French and Indian War was a war between France and...

• England

• Spain

• The Indians

• Mexico

Where is our naton's capital located?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

Which war led to American independence from Great Britain?

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• The 7 Years War

• The Civil War

What general and future presidend led the United States to victory in the American Revolution? Write his last name only.

Four of the first 5 presidents came from what state?

• New York

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Texas