American History Benchmark Review Quiz

What year did the first permanent English settlement in America, Jamestown, get established?

• 1620

• 1776

• 1607

• 1492

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Which event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Boston Tea Party

• The dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger central government.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

Which European explorer is credited with the discovery of the mainland of America in 1492?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

• Nina

• Mayflower

• Titanic

• Santa Maria

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• Desire for independence from British rule and unfair taxation

• Desire for closer ties with British monarchy

• Conflict with Native American tribes

• Lack of natural resources

Which document established the framework for the United States government?

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Who was the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

• Clark Lewis

• Meriwether Lewis

Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Italy