American History Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

The Declaration of Independence was adopted in what year?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1801

• 1812

Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Maine

• New York

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

The Louisiana Purchase was made during the presidency of:

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

• John Wilkes Booth

• Lee Harvey Oswald

• Charles Guiteau

• Leon Czolgosz

The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution granted which group of people the right to vote?

• African Americans

• Women

• Native Americans

• People aged 18 and older

Which president is known for his "New Deal" policies during the Great Depression?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

• Calvin Coolidge

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to end discrimination based on:

• Gender

• Race