Can You Make The Grade On This U.S. Citizenship Quiz?
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When people come to become citizens of the United States, there are a good number of things about the country that they must know before they can become citizens. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the United States.
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Question 1
What country borders the United States to the north?
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AMexico
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BCanada
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CPuerto Rico
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DGreenland
Canada
The US-Canada border is more than 5,500 miles long, making it the longest international border in the world between two countries. A lot of that comes from Alaska, too!
Question 2
What is the name of the famous statue in New York Harbor that has greeted many immigrants to the United States?
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AThe Statue of Liberty
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BThe Statue of Integrity
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CThe Statue of Justice
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DThe Statue of Freedom
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty stands proud on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and was first dedicated on October 28, 1886. The national symbol has received over 3 million visitors and has remained a popular icon of American freedom to this day.
Question 3
What are the two dominant political parties in the United States?
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ADemocrats and Federalists
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BRepublicans and Independents
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CDemocrats and Republicans
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DIndependents and Federalists
Democrats and Republicans
The modern political landscape in the United States features a two-party system dominated by the Democratic and Republican Parties. Since 1852, these two political parties have won every presidential election and left little room for third-party candidates.
Question 4
What somewhat controversial national holiday celebrates the arrival of a famous explorer to the Americas?
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AColumbus Day
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BViking Day
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CLewis & Clark Day
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DMagellan Day
Columbus Day
Columbus Day celebrates the day Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The holiday often comes under fire because of the conflict between European settlers and the Indigenous Peoples who widely suffered in the Americas during colonization efforts.
Question 5
Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the Civil Rights movement?
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AW. E. B. DuBois
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BMartin Luther King, Jr.
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CMalcolm X
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DRosa Parks
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most influential figures in American history. He is widely remembered for his passionate “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered during the 1963 March on Washington.
Question 6
Which federal holiday honors retired United States military service men and women?
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AVeterans Day
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BThanksgiving
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CEaster
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DChristmas
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11th. This day honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Question 7
What is the capital of the United States?
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AChicago, Illinois
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BNew York City, New York
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CBoston, Massachusetts
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DWashington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Founded on July 16, 1790, Washington, D.C. was named after the country's first president and the D.C. stands for District of Columbia.
Question 8
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
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A“We the people…”
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B“We the rulers…”
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C“We the government…”
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D“We the majority…”
“We the people…”
The U.S. Constitution begins with three simple words, “We the people.” These three powerful words summarize the great American experiment and idea of self-government.
Question 9
What December day is a public holiday in many nations worldwide, including the United States?
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AVeterans Day
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BChristmas Day
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CBoxing Day
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DThanksgiving
Christmas Day
Christmas day is celebrated by billions of people worldwide on December 25th each year. This holiday has firm roots in Christianity but has also expanded into a widely celebrated secular winter holiday.
Question 10
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence stated the American colonies' independence from what country?
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AGreat Britain
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BCanada
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CRussia
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DIreland
Great Britain
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, telling King George III of Great Britain that the colonies would determine their own government.
Question 11
What two oceans border the east and west coasts of the United States?
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AAtlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
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BAtlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
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CPacific Ocean and Southern Ocean
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DArctic Ocean and North Sea
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
The contiguous 48 states are bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, the two largest oceans in the world.
Question 12
If the President of the United States is unable to serve, who becomes the President?
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AThe First Lady
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BThe Speaker of the House
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CThe Vice President
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DThe Prime Minister of Canada
The Vice President
The presidential line of succession goes: Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and many more, but hopefully we never get that deep.
Question 13
Which United States government agency is responsible for space exploration?
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ADASA
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BThe Space Program
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CThe Department of Space
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DNASA
NASA
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the government entity dedicated to the space program, including aerospace and aeronautics research. It was created specifically to have a civilian orientation to encourage peaceful science in space.
Question 14
An astronaut walked on this celestial body for the first time in 1969.
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AMars
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BVenus
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CThe Moon
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DSaturn
The Moon
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first two people to land and walk on the moon during spaceflight Apollo 11. This historic event ended the Space Race and remains one of the most important scientific achievements by mankind to date.
Question 15
This event prompted rapid expansion on the United States West Coast.
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AThe Mine Crawl
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BThe Gold Rush
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CThe Dust Bowl
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DThe Bronze Search
The Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush caused an influx of roughly 300,000 people to the quiet territory. The population increase peaked in 1849, resulting in the lasting nickname “forty-niners.” While it drastically helped the American economy, the Gold Rush also decimated indigenous societies and caused significant environmental damage.
Question 16
Which federal holiday honors the contributions of workers in America?
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AUnion Day
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BWorkers Day
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CFactory Day
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DLabor Day
Labor Day
Labor Day in the United States originated during the late 19th century as labor movements started to gain traction. The day is meant to acknowledge the vast workforce that contributes to the prosperity of the United States.
Question 17
New York City's Wall Street is most famously the home of what?
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AThe Grand Canyon
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BAmerica's Financial Center
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CWalt Disney World
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DThe Capitol Building
America's Financial Center
Wall Street is a street in New York City's Financial District, but has become a metonym for American financial markets.
Question 18
Which war was fought between the U.S. North and South?
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AMexican-American War
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BThe Civil War
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CWar of 1812
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DSpanish-American War
The Civil War
Some of the bloodiest battles in American history were fought during the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. Slavery and states’ rights were the primary causes of this war, which threatened to fracture the United States into two nations.
Question 19
What is the name of the movement that occurred in the 1950s and 60s to fight racial discrimination?
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AThe Civil Rights Movement
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BManifest Destiny
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CThe Great Movement
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DThe Right Fighters
The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement occurred in the 1950s and 60s in the United States. Major figures included Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, and Josephine Baker.
Question 20
What two cities suffered devastating attacks from the first ever atomic bombs?
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ATokyo, Osaka
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BWarsaw, Krakow
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CBerlin, Munich
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DHiroshima, Nagasaki
Hiroshima, Nagasaki
The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the only two nuclear weapons ever used in the history of warfare. At least 129,000 people – mostly civilians – were killed when the bombs were dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively.
Question 21
Who can vote in presidential elections in the United States?
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AAny citizen over the age of 18.
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BAny man over the age of 18.
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CCollege-educated citizens over the age of 18.
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DAny citizen over the age of 21.
Any citizen over the age of 18.
Citizens over 18 can vote in the United States, barring some ineligibility due to incarceration or other requirements.
Question 22
Which of these is NOT one of the three branches of the federal government of the United States?
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AExecutive
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BLegislative
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CCapitalist
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DJudicial
Capitalist
The US government consists of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each of which has checks and balances to ensure none gets too powerful.
Question 23
Which of the following mountain ranges is NOT found in the United States?
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AThe Appalachian Mountains
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BThe Himalayan Mountains
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CThe Rocky Mountains
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DThe Sierra Nevada Mountains
The Himalayan Mountains
The Appalachians are in the eastern US, and the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas are in the west.
Question 24
What incident led to United States involvement in World War II?
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AOperation Barbarossa
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BAttack on Pearl Harbor
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CHitler invading Poland
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DAttack on New York Harbor
Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event propelled the United States into World War II.
Question 25
What is an amendment?
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AA congressional speech
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BA change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
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CA branch of government
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DA Supreme Court verdict
A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution
An amendment is a change or addition to the U.S. Constitution. In order to ratify or approve an amendment, two-thirds of Congress must approve the proposal, and then three-fourths of states must confirm the change.
Question 26
What federal holiday celebrates George Washington’s birthday?
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APresidents' Day
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BMemorial Day
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CLabor Day
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DIndependence Day
Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day occurs every year on the third Monday in February. Officially, the holiday is just called "Washington's Birthday", but most Americans know it as Presidents' Day. The date is based on George Washington’s birthday, February 22, and is typically a day to celebrate all US presidents, not just Washington.
Question 27
Why does the US flag have exactly 50 stars?
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A50 is the United States' official number
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BThis number of stars makes the flag look best
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CThere are 50 states in the Union
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DIt was the 50th country founded in the world
There are 50 states in the Union
The US flag has 50 stars to represent the 50 states. The flag began with 13 stars to represent the thirteen original colonies, and added stars as states were added to the Union.
Question 28
Who was the first president of the United States?
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AAbraham Lincoln
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BBenjamin Franklin
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CThomas Jefferson
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DGeorge Washington
George Washington
The first president was George Washington, who was also the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Question 29
What day is usually Tax Day in the United States?
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AApril 15
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BJanuary 15
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CSeptember 15
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DJune 15
April 15
Most years, Tax Day in the United States falls on April 15. This is the day when individual tax returns are due to the federal government.
Question 30
How many colonies were originally part of the United States?
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A10
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B13
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C15
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D18
13
In 1776, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island all joined together to form the United States of America.
Question 31
Which of the following is NOT a war in which the United States was directly involved?
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AThe American Civil War
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BWorld War II
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CThe Vietnam War
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DThe Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War
The United States was involved in Civil War, World War II, the Vietnam War, and many more, but the Spanish Civil War occurred between Spanish republicans and nationalists.
Question 32
Which national holiday traditionally celebrates the fall harvest?
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ALabor Day
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BChristmas
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CHalloween
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DThanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has longstanding roots in the United States, and first celebrations date back to early settlers at Plymouth in 1621. This holiday is centered around giving thanks, and though it does have religious roots, it is a widely celebrated secular holiday as well.
Question 33
What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
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AThe Bill of Wrongs
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BThe Amendments
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CThe Bill of Rights
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DThe Original Ten
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments added to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee specific rights and freedoms as well as limit the government’s power. The First Amendment grants citizens freedom of speech, press, peaceful assembly, and government petition, which continues to be a cornerstone of American democracy.
Question 34
What month are the U.S. general elections held?
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AJanuary
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BSeptember
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CNovember
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DDecember
November
Election Day in the United States is the official day for the general elections of federal public offices. It occurs the first Tuesday following November 1st annually.
Question 35
What is the national anthem of the United States?
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AThe Pledge of Allegiance
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BThe Star-Spangled Banner
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CBorn in the USA
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DAmerica the Beautiful
The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key while watching a battle during the War of 1812. It was originally called "The Defense of Fort M'Henry."
Question 36
Which of the following is NOT a cabinet position?
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ASecretary of Education
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BSecretary of Agriculture
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CGovernor of Law
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DSecretary of State
Governor of Law
The Cabinet of the United States is an array of about 15 top advisors to the president. While the positions are nominated by the president, the Senate holds a confirmation hearing to appoint the individuals to their positions officially.
Question 37
Who are the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
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AMilitary advisers
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BEducation advisers
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CJudicial advisers
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DTransportation advisers
Military advisers
The Joint Chiefs of Staff are uniformed leaders in the Department of Defense appointed by the president. They represent each branch, except the Coast Guard, of the military and advise the president and Secretary of Defense.
Question 38
Which United States president famously said, “Mr. Gorbachev - tear down this wall!”?
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ABill Clinton
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BRonald Reagan
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CBarack Obama
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DGeorge H.W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
The Berlin Wall was the infamous barrier between East and West Berlin erected in 1961. Even though Ronald Reagan said the famous line “tear down this wall!” in June 1987, the speech did not really become popular until the wall actually fell in 1989.
Question 39
Which of the following is an American Indian tribe in the United States?
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ACherokee
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BSeminole
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CApache
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DAll of these
All of these
Cherokee, Apache, and Seminole are just three of the over 500 federally recognized indigenous tribes in the United States. Native Americans in the United States now total over 5 million people and make up approximately 1.6 percent of the U.S. population.
Question 40
How many stripes are there on the United States flag?
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A13
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B15
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C12
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D10
13
The United States flag has 13 stripes that each represent the original colonies. In an early version of the flag, it had 15 stripes when Vermont and Kentucky were added to the union. However, in 1818, the design reverted to 13 stripes, and it has remained consistent since.
Question 41
Which of the following is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?
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AFreedom of speech
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BFreedom of religion
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CFreedom to assemble
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DThe right to vote in federal elections
The right to vote in federal elections
Anyone in the United States, even undocumented immigrants, are afforded the basic rights of the Constitution, however, not all are afforded the right to vote in federal elections.
Question 42
What US government agency, established by President Woodrow Wilson, is responsible for promoting and regulating national parks, monuments, and reservations?
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ANational Park Service
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BNational Travel Service
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CNational Wildlife Service
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DNational Outdoor Service
National Park Service
The National Park Service is an important government agency established to protect the incredible geography of the United States. Now, the United States has more than 60 national parks dedicated to preserving local history and creating nature-centered recreational opportunities.
Question 43
What 2,320-mile-long river starts in Lake Itasca in Minnesota and ends in the Gulf of Mexico on the coast of Louisiana?
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AColumbia River
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BMissouri River
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CRock River
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DMississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is one of the longest rivers in the United States and is an important geographical landmark. It passes through or along 10 states and was a vital trade and transportation route throughout US history.
Question 44
What date did terrorists attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in the United States?
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AOctober 11, 2011
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BNovember 11, 2001
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CSeptember 1, 2000
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DSeptember 11, 2001
September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001, four commercial aircrafts were hijacked by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. The terrorist attack is a national tragedy that continues to shape and influence U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
Question 45
Which countries did the United States fight in World War II?
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AItaly, China, Japan
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BEngland, Japan, China
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CGermany, Italy, Japan
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DGermany, England, Italy
Germany, Italy, Japan
During World War II, Germany, Italy, and Japan comprised the Axis powers that fought against the Allies. While they agreed on their opposition, the Axis powers did not fully coordinate their activities.
Question 46
What document serves as the supreme law of the United States?
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AThe Declaration of Independence
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BThe Constitution
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CThe Emancipation Proclamation
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DThe Louisiana Purchase Treaty
The Constitution
The U.S. Constitution established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. It was signed on September 17, 1787, by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, presided over by George Washington.
Question 47
If there is a tied vote in the United States Senate, who votes to break the tie?
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AAttorney General
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BSupreme Court
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CVice President
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DSpeaker of the House
Vice President
According to Article I, section 3 of the US Constitution, "The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no Vote, unless they be equally divided" Since 1789, 268 tie-breaking votes have been cast.
Question 48
What are the two houses in Congress called?
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AThe Supreme Court and the Senate
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BThe House of Senators and the Representatives
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CThe Senate and the Legislature
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DThe House of Representatives and the Senate
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Congress is responsible for suggesting laws, which are known as bills. If a bill is approved by both houses, it is sent to the president to sign into law.
Question 49
Who is the leader of the United States government executive branch?
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AThe Supreme Court
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BThe Speaker of the House
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CThe President
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DCongress
The President
The president of the United States is the leader of the executive branch as well as the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces. The primary check on presidential power is that he or she cannot make laws, but the individual does have the ability to veto a law passed by the legislative branch.
Question 50
What was the Underground Railroad?
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AA freedom route North for Southern slaves
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BA way to transport slaves from the North to the South
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CThe first railroad built in the United States
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DA railroad built underground
A freedom route North for Southern slaves
The Underground Railroad was a series of safe houses along secret routes that slaves used to escape to free states in the North or Canada. During the network’s 20-year peak period, more than 30,000 people used it to find freedom.
Question 51
What US territory is located in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Miami, Florida?
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ACuba
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BPuerto Rico
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CDominican Republic
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DGuam
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a US territory, meaning that it is partially self-governing but still under the authority of the US government. As citizens of a US territory, Puerto Ricans are free to travel between the island and the continental United States. However, the territory does not have any voting members in Congress.
Question 52
From what country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory in 1803?
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AGreat Britain
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BChina
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CCanada
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DFrance
France
President Thomas Jefferson approved the Louisiana Purchase from France for only $15 million, which is about $600 billion in today's dollars. Still a pretty good deal for 828,000 square miles!
Question 53
What are the eligibility requirements to run for president of the United States?
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ANatural-born U.S. citizen ONLY
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BAt least 35 years old ONLY
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CNatural-born U.S. citizen AND at least 35 years old
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DNatural-born U.S. citizen OR at least 45 years old
Natural-born U.S. citizen AND at least 35 years old
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the requirements to run for president as, first, being a natural-born citizen of the United States and, second, being at least 35 years old. In the early years of American history, individuals who had been a permanent resident of the United States for at least 14 years were also eligible, but that provision is largely obsolete now.
Question 54
Which former U.S. President was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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AAaron Burr
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BGeorge Washington
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CAlexander Hamilton
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DThomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson began drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1775, shortly after the American Revolution began. After multiple revisions, the final declaration was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Question 55
Which one of these states did NOT start out as one of the original Thirteen Colonies?
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ANew Jersey
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BDelaware
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CLouisiana
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DGeorgia
Louisiana
Louisiana became an official state in 1812 and was the 18th state in the union. It was a part of the area acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase. The territory from the Louisiana Purchase included land that now stretches 15 states.
Question 56
President Eisenhower was a military general in which war?
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AWorld War I
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BWorld War II
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CVietnam War
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DKorean War
World War II
President Dwight D. Eisenhower served as a general in World War II. He planned and supervised Operation Torch in North Africa and the successful invasion of Germany and France during 1944-45.
Question 57
This Massachusetts senator narrowly defeated Richard Nixon to become the 35th president of the United States.
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ABill Clinton
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BDwight D. Eisenhower
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CJohn F. Kennedy
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DJimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were a part of the very first televised presidential debates. Following this election, the use of television began to play a dynamic role in politics.
Question 58
What was the purpose of the US Constitution when it was adopted in 1787?
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ATo establish the government of the United States.
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BTo define the government of the United States.
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CTo protect the basic rights of US citizens
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DAll of the above.
All of the above.
The main text of the Constitution establishes and defines the government of the United States and the Bill of Rights protects the basic rights of US citizens in its amendments.
Question 59
What is the primary economic system of the United States?
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ASocialism
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BCapitalism
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CCommunism
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DMercantilism
Capitalism
The United States has a capitalist mixed economy, the largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity.
Question 60
Which of these did Abraham Lincoln NOT do during his presidency?
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AFree Slaves via the Emancipation Proclamation
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BLead the Union during the Civil War
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CDrop an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
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DEstablish the Department of Agriculture
Drop an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
Abraham Lincoln led the country during the Civil War from 1861-1865; he issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Sept 22, 1862; and he established the Department of Agriculture in 1862. He also was the only president to hold a patent.
Question 61
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
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A8 justices
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B9 justices
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C10 justices
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D7 justices
9 justices
The Supreme Court is made up of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices for a total of nine judges. Supreme Court appointments are for life unless an individual retires or is impeached.
Question 62
What man is primarily responsible for the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?
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AGeorge Washington
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BThomas Jefferson
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CAbraham Lincoln
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DJames Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson spent two and a half weeks drafting the Declaration of Independence with some help from Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Robert Livingston.
Question 63
This United States president enacted The New Deal during The Great Depression.
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ATheodore Roosevelt
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BFranklin Roosevelt
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CCalvin Coolidge
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DHerbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted unprecedented legislation designed to create a variety of relief, reform, and recovery programs to help pull the United States out of The Great Depression. He served as the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 to 1945.
Question 64
Which of the following is NOT a presidential power?
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ASign a bill into law
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BCommander in Chief of the military
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CIssue executive orders and pardons
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DDeclare war
Declare war
Due to the separation of powers, only Congress can officially declare war. However, the president is the Commander in Chief of the military. Additionally, the president can sign a bill into law and issue executive orders and pardons.
Question 65
What are "checks and balances"?
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ACombination of taxes
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BCombination of powers
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CSeparation of powers
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DSeparation of taxes
Separation of powers
Checks and balances are another way to describe the important separation of powers within the United States federal government. This deliberate structure prevents one branch from becoming too powerful and ultimately keeps each branch’s function totally separate. The one exception is the vice president as the president of the Senate, but he or she is only able to cast a tie-breaking vote.
Question 66
Who elects the president of the United States?
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AThe U.S. Electoral College
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BThe U.S. Citizens
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CThe U.S. Supreme Court
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DThe U.S. Congress
The U.S. Electoral College
The U.S. Electoral College elects the president of the United States. The electorate is made up of 538 members determined by state population and was originally put in place as a compromise between a presidential election controlled solely by Congress or the popular vote. A candidate needs 270 votes to win the electoral college.
Question 67
On August 21, 1959, what became the last state to join the Union?
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AAlaska
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BHawaii
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CNew Mexico
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DMaine
Hawaii
Hawaii joined the United States on August 21, 1959, the 50th and, to date, final state to do so.
Question 68
What was the first permanent English colony in America?
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APlymouth
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BJamestown
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CRoanoke
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DNew England
Jamestown
Jamestown was first established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607 and served as the capital of the Virginia colony from 1616 until 1699. Today, Historic Jamestowne is an archaeological site dedicated to preserving the early history of the United States of America.
Question 69
Who was the Confederate president during the Civil War?
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AThomas Jefferson
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BRobert E. Lee
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CJefferson Davis
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DAbraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. His ineffective leadership contributed to the eventual Union victory during the U.S. Civil War.
Question 70
Who was President during World War I?
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AWoodrow Wilson
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BWilliam Howard Taft
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CTheodore Roosevelt
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DFranklin Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States and served the American people from 1913 to 1921. During WWI he established “Wilsonianism,” which was an activist foreign policy and was a part of the critical leadership at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference.
Question 71
How many senators are there in the United States Senate?
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A50
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B200
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C100
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D435
100
Each state has two senators for a total of 100, with the vice president acting as the president of the Senate. In addition to drafting and passing bills, the Senate is also responsible for approving any treaties or hired officials proposed by the president.
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Too easy.
The quiz was fine, maybe a little too easy. But the way it was displayed was seriously defective. The 4-prompt page jumped around, causing me to click on the wrong answer at least twice.
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It is a good thing. This allows the general public to better know the history of this great country
I just love it keeps me up to par .
Brain twister
Brought back a ton of memories from grade school..
Good history and civics quiz. It would be interesting to see the results from most college students today.
Very good mental exercise! Need more topics, e.g., music, art, literature, geography, etc. Thx so much!
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12 wrong , my favorite subject was American History 83 percent . Was good .
it was a good quiz for our history
Guess I was awake in fourth grade.
76% ,very good!!
66/72! Pretty good considering I'm under 13. Tough, some questions confused me
It was hard for me I don't keep up with the US like that
Pretty decent, & easy.
I tried to share it on face book and it wouldn't let me. Other wise it was great.
interesting