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American History Knowledge Check

Authored by Robert Anderson

Social Studies

8th Grade

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American History Knowledge Check
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1.

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1 min • 1 pt

What country borders the United States to the north?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who arrived in the Americas first?

The Native Americans

Christopher Columbus

The Vikings

Mr. Anderson -- he looks pretty old!

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

4.

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1 min • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of these was established first?

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Jamestown, Virginia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hartford, Connecticut

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

England

Spain

The Indians

Mexico

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Where is our naton's capital located?

New York City

Boston

Philadelphia

Washington D.C.

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