History Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Who is known for writing the Gettysburg Address during the American Civil War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

What famous historical figure is known for discovering America in 1492?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Christopher Columbus

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and gave the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Nelson Mandela

What important event led to the founding of the United States of America?

• The Great Depression

• World War II

• The Civil War

• American Revolution

What historical event marked the end of World War II?

• Bombing of Hiroshima

• Treaty of Versailles

• D-Day invasion

• Signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender

What event led to the start of the American Revolutionary War?

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What President is known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

Who was the President of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt