History of America Quiz

In what year did Christopher Columbus reach America?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1607

• 1492

What was the first permanent English settlement in America?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Boston

• Philadelphia

How many British colonies were there at the time of American independence?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 20

Who was the leader of the American army during the Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

In what year did the 13 colonies declare independence from Britain?

• 1803

• 1783

• 1492

• 1776

Which country helped the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

• France

Who became the first president of the United States?

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

In what year did President Jefferson buy large parts of North America from France?

• 1812

• 1776

• 1803

• 1800

What was the peak immigration period to the US?

• 1950-2000

• 1700-1750

• 1800-1850

• 1880-1930

How many immigrants arrived in the US during the peak immigration period?

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 28 million