Only 10% of Americans have been able to pass this tricky history quiz! Do you think you've got what it takes to pass this difficult history test? Let's find out!
Question 1/12
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What was the name of the purchase that saw the USA more than double in size when it bought out France's territorial claims in North America?
The Louisiana Purchase
The Oregon Pact
The Colonial Agreement
Question 2/12
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In which century was the Black Death?
The fifteenth century
The fourteenth century
The seventeenth century
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Which battle famously saw the US flag raised on Mount Suribachi?
Iwo Jima
The Battle of the Bulge
The battle for Normandy
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Who was the first monarch to live in Buckingham Palace?
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Isabelle
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What country lost 17.2 percent of its population in World War II?
Poland
France
The United States
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What newspaper won a Pulitzer for its Watergate coverage?
The New York Times
The Los Angeles Times
The Washington Post
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What famous Swiss citizen said of nuclear bombs: "If I had known, I would have become a watchmaker?"
Albert Einstein
Karl Marx
John F. Kennedy
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Who was the first president of the National Organization for Women, in 1966?
Betty Friedan
Gloria Steinem
Jane Fonda
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Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
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Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of the press
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
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Who is next in line for the presidency if the President and Vice President are no longer able to serve in office?
The Speaker of the House
The House Majority Leader
The Secretary of State
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Which of the following was not one of the original 13 colonies?
Masschusetts
Maine
Delaware
While you may possess some history prowess, you're not one to know all of the facts. Like most Americans, this quiz proved a bit too tricky for you! Fret not, you'll do better next time!
C+, US History Flop
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly history enlightened! It's obvious that you've always had a deep interest in history and the world's collective story. Your knowledge and curiosity has served you well.
B+, History Enlightened
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a history hero! It's obvious that you know your history the way only a true aficionado really can. History is important to you in many ways. Mostly because you don't want the past to be forgotten.
A+, History Hero
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Right!
1
What was the name of the purchase that saw the USA more than double in size when it bought out France's territorial claims in North America?
The Louisiana Purchase
The Oregon Pact
The Colonial Agreement
2
In which century was the Black Death?
The fifteenth century
The fourteenth century
The seventeenth century
3
Which battle famously saw the US flag raised on Mount Suribachi?
Iwo Jima
The Battle of the Bulge
The battle for Normandy
4
Who was the first monarch to live in Buckingham Palace?
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Isabelle
5
What country lost 17.2 percent of its population in World War II?
Poland
France
The United States
6
What newspaper won a Pulitzer for its Watergate coverage?
The New York Times
The Los Angeles Times
The Washington Post
7
What famous Swiss citizen said of nuclear bombs: "If I had known, I would have become a watchmaker?"
Albert Einstein
Karl Marx
John F. Kennedy
8
Who was the first president of the National Organization for Women, in 1966?
Betty Friedan
Gloria Steinem
Jane Fonda
9
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
10
Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of the press
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
11
Who is next in line for the presidency if the President and Vice President are no longer able to serve in office?
The Speaker of the House
The House Majority Leader
The Secretary of State
12
Which of the following was not one of the original 13 colonies?
Masschusetts
Maine
Delaware
