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Most Americans Today Can't Pass This US History Quiz — Are You The Exception?

Can You Pass This Basic Level American History Trivia Quiz?

US History Trivia Quiz

I Can Tell If You Passed Or Failed Your US History Class Based On These Trivia Questions

George Washington

Who was the first President of the United States?

Abraham Lincoln

Which US President issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

1492

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

1776

In what year did the United States gain independence from Great Britain?

The 13th Amendment

Which amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery?

John Wilkes Booth

Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theatre?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which US President is known for his New Deal policies during the Great Depression?

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

What event led to the United States entering World War II?

Jamestown

 What was the name of the first successful English colony in North America, established in 1607?

The 19th Amendment

Which amendment to the US Constitution granted women the right to vote?

Harry S. Truman

Which US President ordered dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II?

The "I Have a Dream" speech

What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963?

Louisiana

Which territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803 under Thomas Jefferson’s presidency?

James Madison

Who was known as “the Father of the Constitution” for his role in drafting much of the United States Constitution?

William Penn

And who founded Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers seeking religious freedom?

You definitely did not pass your US history class, or maybe you just forgot the information over time. But anyway, you should still make sure you get this information in your head!

Person giving a speech, historical footage

Yikes...

You either forgot some of this information or just didn't seem to interested in the class but just enough to pass and not have to retake the class.

Animated character resembling George Bush with text, "All right, this story checks out."

You just barely passed...

You clearly passed even if you forgot a thing or two or even didn't like the class a ton. Either way I'm so proud of you!

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History expert!

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Most Americans Today Can't Pass This US History Quiz — Are You The Exception?

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