Questions

Question 1

What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?

Answer 1

1492

Question 2

True or False: The Pilgrims settled in Jamestown in 1607.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The first permanent English settlement in North America was ______.

Answer 3

Jamestown

Question 4

What document was signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims to establish self-government?

Answer 4

Mayflower Compact

Question 5

Which war was fought between the British and the French for control of North America?

Answer 5

French and Indian War

Question 6

What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?

Answer 6

To raise revenue through taxation on printed materials

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which event is known as the ‘shot heard ‘round the world’?

Answer 7

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Question 8

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 8

Thomas Jefferson

Question 9

True or False: The American Revolution officially began in 1776.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What year was the Treaty of Paris signed, ending the American Revolutionary War?

Answer 10

1783

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The Articles of Confederation served as the first ______ of the United States.

Answer 11

constitution

Question 12

What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in 1786?

Answer 12

Shays’ Rebellion

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 13

The U.S. Constitution

Question 14

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

Answer 14

It guarantees individual liberties and protections against government overreach.

Question 15

True or False: George Washington was the first President of the United States.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What year was the Constitution ratified?

Answer 16

1788

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the ______.

Answer 17

Bill of Rights

Question 18

Who was the principal author of the Federalist Papers?

Answer 18

Alexander Hamilton

Question 19

What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?

Answer 19

To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery?

Answer 20

The 13th Amendment

Question 21

What was the significance of the War of 1812?

Answer 21

It confirmed American independence and fostered national unity.

Question 22

True or False: The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: The Lewis and Clark expedition was commissioned to explore the ______ territory.

Answer 23

Louisiana

Question 24

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?

Answer 24

It established the principle of judicial review.

Question 25

Who was the President during the War of 1812?

Answer 25

James Madison

Question 26

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

Answer 26

Impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions