American History Pretest

Which city was the first capital of the United States?

• Washington D.C.

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

Who was the first European to discover America?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• John Smith

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1492

• 1619

During which years did the American Revolutionary War take place?

• 1914-1918

• 1941-1945

• 1812-1814

• 1775-1783

Which of the following was NOT one of the first four presidents of the United States

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

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

• St. Augustine, Florida

• New York, New York

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• Charleston, South Carolina

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

• Plymouth

• Dover

• New York

• Jamestown

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

• 1776

• 1619

• 1492

• 1537

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

• About 1 million years ago

• About 12,000 years ago

• About 600 years ago

• About 250 years ago

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

• Forbid colonists from settling west of the Appalachians

• Granted freedom to the American colonies

• Ended slavery in America

• Set up the first working government (early democracy) in America