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Left: John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Right: Statue of Liberty with text "The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the US from which country?"

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This 20-Question US History Quiz Will Reveal If You Could Pass A Middle School Test

US History Test Online – 20 Questions

This 20-Question US History Test Will Reveal If You Know Basic History

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It was 13 colonies.

How many colonies did the British establish along the Atlantic coast in what would become the US?

It's the Treaty of Paris.

What is the name of the treaty signed on Sept. 3, 1783, that ended the Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States?

Historical painting depicting the signing of the US Constitution with several founding fathers, including Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington

The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia.

The United States Constitution was written during the Constitutional Convention in 1787. In which city was the Convention held?

A historical map showing the United States and the highlighted area of the Louisiana Purchase. Text box provides details of the purchase boundaries

The US bought the Louisiana Territory from France.

The United States acquired the Louisiana Territory in the Louisiana Purchase. Which country did the US buy the Louisiana Territory from?

Historical depiction of a Civil War battle, with Union and Confederate soldiers fighting amidst smoke, cannons, and horses. Union flag visible in multiple places

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

In which state did the Battle of Gettysburg happen during the Civil War?

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It was the 13th Amendment.

Which Amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Cartoon of a settler and Uncle Sam shaking hands, symbolizing an agreement or deal between early American settlers and the US government

It was Reconstruction.

After the Civil War, the era in the South between 1865–77 is known as what?

A historic illustration of the Statue of Liberty with boats in the surrounding harbor and people walking near the monument. The caption reads "LOW’S JERSEY LILY."

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the US from which country?

Historical illustration of the sinking Titanic with lifeboats full of people rowing away from the ship. Smoke is visible from the ship's funnels

It was the _Lusitania._

What was the name of the British passenger ship that sank after being torpedoed by a German U-boat, which killed 128 Americans and became one of the reasons the US entered World War I?

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The series of programs and policies were the New Deal.

What was the name of the series of programs and policies President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented in response to the Great Depression?

Soldiers board a ship laden with gear while other servicemen watch from the deck and through portholes

The presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.

Who were the two US presidents who served as president during World War II?

Rosa Parks holding a mugshot placard with the number 7053, following her arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat in 1955

For sitting in the white section of a bus and then refusing to give up her seat to a white person.

In December 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for what?

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Alaska and Hawaii were the 49th and 50th states to join the US.

What were the last two states to join the United States in 1959?

People holding signs during a protest, including "President Kennedy be careful," "Peace or perish," and "Let the UN handle the Cuban crisis."

An American spy plane discovered the Soviet Union was installing nuclear missiles in Cuba.

What started the Cuban Missle Crisis?

John F. Kennedy in a suit, Jacqueline Kennedy in a pink suit and hat, and Lyndon B. Johnson in a cowboy hat are in a motorcade with officials and police in the background

JFK was assassinated in Dallas in Dealey Plaza.

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in what city in Texas?

Buzz Aldrin stands on the Moon in a spacesuit during the Apollo 11 mission, with footprints visible on the lunar surface, 1969

It was the Apollo 11 mission.

What was the name of the space mission in which astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon?

Richard Nixon delivering a speech, seated at a desk holding papers, with a microphone in front of him and an American flag in the background

It was Gerald Ford, who did it because he felt it was good for the country.

Which president gave Richard Nixon a "full, free, and absolute" pardon?

Smoke trails in the sky from the Challenger space shuttle disaster, 1986

It was the _Challenger._ Since then, the event has been commonly referred to as the _Challenger_ Disaster.

What was the name of the space shuttle that exploded shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven crew members on board?

Ronald Reagan speaks at a podium with multiple microphones

It was Oliver North.

Which of these was a central figure involved in the Iran-Contra affair (a political scandal that plagued Reagan towards the end of his presidency)?

Chelsea Clinton, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton are standing together, waving, with Chelsea and Hillary in suits and Bill in a suit and tie

Bill Clinton beat out Bob Dole, the Republican nominee and former Senate Majority Leader.

Lastly, President Bill Clinton was elected to a second term in 1996. Who did he run against?

A red "F" is circled on a white background, indicating a failing grade

You got an F on this quiz. It looks like this quiz wasn't your shining moment (maybe you're not even from the US). But don't worry, even the best historians have their off days!

A stylized red letter "D" encircled with a red line

You got a D on this quiz. Hmmm...it looks like you didn't quite ace this US history quiz. Maybe it's been a long time since you studied history or perhaps names and dates aren't your thing.

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You got a C on this quiz. Alright, you’re not a total history novice, but you did know quite a few of these — so let's celebrate that! Plus, it's hard to remember so many historical names, events, and dates.

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You got a B on this quiz. Nice job! You've got a solid grasp of US history. While there are still a few facts here and there that you could brush up on, you know that overall your US history knowledge is definitely on point.

Congratulations! You Got an A on this quiz! You have an impressive knowledge of US history and are probably everyone's go-to person for trivia nights. Now take a victory lap, and enjoy that A!

Congratulations 🇺🇸!!!!! You totally crushed it and got an A+ on this quiz! It's clear that you’re a history buff who knows their stuff; I wouldn't be surprised if you're that friend who knows all the answers on trivia nights! So go ahead, wear your A+ like a badge of honor.

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This 20-Question US History Quiz Will Reveal If You Could Pass A Middle School Test

Below is a 20-question quiz on US history. If you grew up attending school in the US, you were very likely taught all these historical facts. So, take it, see how much you remember or know...and find out what grade you get. Also, you don't need a #2 pencil for this test!

This 20-Question US History Quiz Will Reveal If You Could Pass A Middle School Test

Below is a 20-question quiz on US history. If you grew up attending school in the US, you were very likely taught all these historical facts. So, take it, see how much you remember or know...and find out what grade you get. Also, you don't need a #2 pencil for this test!

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