US History Trivia Fun

Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas in 1492 opened up a new era in world history. What country sponsored his expedition?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

When was the Declaration of Independence approved by congress?

• July 2nd, 1776

• July 4th, 1776

• July 4th 1770

• July 24th, 1775

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Jefferson Davis

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the name of the 1^st permanent English Colony

• Roanoke, Virginia
• Washington D.C.
• New York, New York
• Jamestown, Virginia

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation
• Magna Carta
• Mayflower Compact

What is J?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Himalayan Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What is F?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Rio Grande River

George Washington had dentures made out of all of the following materials EXCEPT

• Gold

• Ivory

• Wood

• Animal teeth

Andrew Jackson taught his pet parrot how to

• cook

• curse

• fly

• tie knots

President Obama collects

• comic books

• stamps

• coins

• fossils