History Quiz

The first commander in chief of the American army was ​ (a)   .

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Patrick Henry

The first governor of Virginia was (a)   .

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

The first written plan of government for the United States was the (a)   .

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Who said, “Give me liberty, or give me death?”

• Patrick Henry
• George Washington

• British

Answer explanation

What war was fought between France and England?

• War of Independence

• French and Indian War

A person who measures land and draws maps is called a (a)   .

• surveyor
• interpreter

• commander

What date was the Declaration of Independence approved?

(a)  

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1767

• July 4, 1777

Answer explanation

During the War of Independence, which soldiers were called redcoats?

• Spanish

• French

• British

Who became the first president of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

Answer explanation

Patrick Henry demanded that the (a)   be added to the Constitution.

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation