U.S. Historical Events Quiz

Which event occurred first?

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Establishment of Jamestown

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Passage of the Civil Rights Act

What event took place in 1808?

• Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• End of the importation of enslaved people

• Beginning of the Civil War

• End of World War II

Which event marked the end of the Civil War?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Surrender at Appomattox Court House

• The ratification of the 15th Amendment

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

Which event took place in 1941?

• Pearl Harbor attack

• Signing of the Civil Rights Act

• Passage of the Indian Removal Act

• Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

What year did the Trail of Tears begin?

• 1812

• 1830

• 1850

• 1865

Which event occurred in 1929 and had a major impact on the U.S. economy?

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• Stock Market Crash

• End of World War I

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which came first?

• Passage of the 13th Amendment

• Surrender of Confederate forces

• Election of Abraham Lincoln

• Ratification of the 15th Amendment

What was the first major event of the 21st century in U.S. history?

• Passage of the Affordable Care Act

• September 11 terrorist attacks

• Election of Barack Obama

• Launch of SpaceX Falcon 1

Which war ended in 1945?

• Civil War

• World War II

• War of 1812

• Cold War

What event is associated with 1492?

• Founding of Jamestown

• Columbus landing in Hispaniola

• Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock

• Passage of the Navigation Acts