Practice Quiz: U.S History

Who was the first president of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

How many colonies were there originally?

• 50

• 24

• 13

• 10

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Alexander Hamilton

How long is the president's term in office?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

What country used to control the United States before it became independent?

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

On what day every year do we celebrate our independence?

• March 2

• May 5

• July 4

• December 25

How many states are there in the United States?

• 48

• 50

• 25

• 13

What is the capital of the U.S.

• Washington, D.C.

• Austin, TX

• New York City

• Los Angeles

How does someone become President?

• They become president when their dad dies

• Members of Congress vote on the person they like best

• The people of the U.S. vote to elect a person every four years

• A person's name is drawn out of a hat

Who was the president during the Civil War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams