American History & Civics Quiz

The number of British colonies established in North America was (a)  

What does each state in the United States have its own of?

• Currency

• Government

• Military

• Language

One of the components each state has is a (a)  

What must state laws not conflict with?

• Federal law

• State constitution

• Local ordinances

• International law

Which of the following is true about the United States?

• It consists of 48 states.

• It consists of 49 states.

• It consists of 50 states.

• It consists of 51 states.

When was Washington, D.C. founded?

• 1790

• 1800

• 1776

• 1812

Washington, D.C. is named after (a)   ?

Which country borders the United States to the north?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Russia

• Brazil

The ocean located to the east of the United States is (a)   .

Which of the following states is also non-contiguous to the United States?

• Hawaii

• New York

• Nevada

• Illinois