American Wars Quiz

What country used to own the U.S.A. before it was independent?

• Great Britain

• London

• France

• Spain

Answer explanation

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Did you know that Great Britain is often confused with England?

When did America become independent?

• 1981

• 1876

• 1776

• 6500 B.C.

Answer explanation

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What war started in 1812?

• The War of the Roses

• World War II

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

Answer explanation

It's okay!

When did the Mexican-American War end?

• April 25, 1846

• February 2, 1848

• January 3, 2010

• Yesterday

Answer explanation

That's a hard one! Keep going!

The American Civil War was against China.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

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The American Civil War was actually against itself! North vs. South!

When did the Spanish-American War start?

• April 21, 1898

• December 10, 1898

• July 30, 1900

• Today

Answer explanation

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Did you know that this war started because the U.S. blew up their OWN ship and blamed it on Spain?

When did the U.S. join World War I?

• 1999

• 1917

• 2017

• 1950

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When did World War II start AND end?

• April 1, 1945 - April 2, 1946

• June 10, 1999 - January 11, 2020

• Yesterday - Today

• September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945

Answer explanation

It's Okay! Did you know that this is one of the most well known wars?

The Cold War had battles.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Let's go! The "Cold" in the Cold War, actually means that there were no battles in the war.

Where did the Korean War take place?

• The U.S.A.

• Canada

• North and South Korea

• Japan

Answer explanation

Keep trying! The Korean War started because of the separation of Korea. Did you know that it is STILL separated to this day?