Only a True US Historian Can Ace This History Quiz

How well do you know US history facts? Let's find out.

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On May 31, 2017

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When the US declared independence, who was the first governor of Virginia?

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When the Dutch arrived in Manhattan, what did they call their settlement?

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During the Civil War, who won the Battle of Gettysburg?

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In 1814, which foreign power burned public buildings in Washington DC?

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As a lawyer, Thurgood Marshall is most famous for what court case?

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The Battle of the Alamo was a key battle in what conflict?

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How many US presidents have won a Nobel Prize?

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What did the 21st Amendment do?

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What was the name of the "separate but equal" laws enacted in the former Confederate states?

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What was the name of the scandal caused when White House Officials secretly facilitated an arms sale to Iran?

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Which of these positions did Thomas Jefferson NOT hold?

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Which president said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."?

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The 530 million acres of the Louisiana Purchase cost the US government how much?

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This event led to a rush of settlers moving to California:

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