Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

American history

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who first discovered America?

a)

Christopher Columbus

b)

Leif Erikson

c)

George Washington

d)

Ferdinand Magellan

2.

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

a)

March 16, 1776

b)

July 4, 1776

c)

May 2, 1776

d)

August 2nd, 1776

3.

What did Paul Revere shout on his midnight ride in 1775?

a)

"The British are coming!"

b)

"The regulars are coming!"

4.

Why does the Liberty Bell have a crack in it?

a)

Overenthusiastic patriots

b)

Because the metal was to brittle

c)

Unknown

d)

Tornado

5.

When did the American Civil War end?

a)

April 9, 1865

b)

May 9, 1865

6.

Why was Chicago nicknamed the Windy City?

a)

It's really windy!

b)

It's home to a whole lot of "windbag" politicians

c)

They felt like it

d)

Unknown

7.

What happened to those convicted at the Salem witch trials?

a)

Burned at the stake

b)

Hanged at the gallows

8.

Who was the first President of the United States?

a)

George Washington

b)

Peyton Randolph

9.

What were George Washington's dentures made out of

a)

Wood

b)

Metal

c)

Plastic

10.

What species did Benjamin Franklin want as our national bird?

a)

Wild turkey

b)

Bald Eagle