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US History Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1

During what war was the last time the United States officially declared war against another nation or group?

Select one of the following:

  • The Iraq War of 2003

  • The First World War

  • The Second World War

  • The Vietnam War

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Question 2 of 15

1

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The US population is over ( 320, 480, 220, 150 ) million.

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

How many territories and commonwealths does the United States have?

Select one of the following:

  • 15

  • 5

  • 7

  • 3

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

was the last state to join the Union

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    Hawaii
    Alaska
    New Mexico
    Washington

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Question 5 of 15

1

What is the meaning of E Pluribus Unum, as seen on the seal of the United States?

Select one of the following:

  • Ourselves, alone

  • Out of many, one

  • New order for the ages

  • Seize the day

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

The modern design for today's American flag was created by a student for a school project.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 7 of 15

1

US Presidents faced assassination attempts via shooting attacks, with of these attacks being successful.

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    9
    10
    6
    4
    5
    2
    3
    1
    12

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Question 8 of 15

1

In what state did the Wright brothers first take to the sky in the worlds first airplane?

Select one of the following:

  • South Carolina

  • New York

  • Delaware

  • North Carolina

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

During which war was the term "Uncle Sam" allegedly first coined?

Select one of the following:

  • Revolutionary War

  • War of 1812

  • Spanish- American War

  • First World War

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

What land purchase nearly doubled the size of the US in 1803?

Select one of the following:

  • Gadsden Purchase

  • Louisiana Purchase

  • Annexation of Texas

  • Mexican cession

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

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( New York City, Washinton D.C, Dallas, Miami ) is Americas largest city.

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Question 12 of 15

1

What state was the first to join the Union?

Select one of the following:

  • Virginia

  • Rhode Island

  • New York

  • Delaware

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Question 13 of 15

1

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There have been ( 44, 48, 39, 54 ) US Presidents

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Question 14 of 15

1

There are more men living in the United States than women.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 15 of 15

1

There are seats in the US House of Representatives and seats of the Senate

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    435
    512
    200
    385
    100
    50
    150
    75

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