Can You Pass Our Hardest US History Quiz?

Jake Wells

You’re standing on the steps of the US Capitol, and an old man in a black robe descends towards you. He hands you this quiz. “Don’t mess this up!” he says. Woof. Here we are. The hardest US History quiz on record, and it’s up to you to score high enough to continue to stay in good standing with UnclShow More

History quizzes are nothing new to you, but for this go-round, we’ve assembled an Avengers-level greatest history hits for you to dive into. Don’t be intimidated by the obscure or rarely-talked about – everything that has happened in this country at one point or another might pop up on this quiz, so it’s up to you to search deep within your memory vaults to come up with the winning ticket.

This quiz is not for the casual historian. Only the pure of heart and sound of mind can embark upon this perilous journey that began with the Mayflower and ends on question 36….

Share your results, and don’t forget to go back and see which answers you missed when the judging comes along!

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Let's start from the top: in 1607, the London Company established the ___________ colony in present-day Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.

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Roanoke
Provincetown
Plymouth
Jamestown

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Can You Pass Our Hardest US History Quiz?

Let's start from the top: in 1607, the London Company established the ___________ colony in present-day Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.

In 1664, the English seized this Dutch colony and renamed it New York.

in 1770, Regular British Infantry soldiers fired live musket rounds into a crowd, prompting national outrage as 5 men were murdered. What was this event called?

With British tensions at an all-time high, In 1776, the second continental congress declared independence of the colonies in which US city?

In 1789, this President was elected by unanimous vote by delegates from all US States.

In 1793, Eli Whitney developed this patented technology that greatly increased the demand for slave labor in the American South.

in 1803, this landmark Supreme Court decision expanded the power of the courts by establishing its right to declare Acts of Congress unconstitutional:

Also in 1803, the US agrees to pay France $15 Million for this territory...one that stretches West from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains:

The US declared war on Britain in 1812 over interference with maritime shipping, as well as westward expansion. The war officially ended with this treaty:

In 1820, the US struggled to maintain the balance between the free and slave-owning states. This political action, called the _____________, allowed Maine to enter the union as a free state while Missouri was admitted as a slave state.

1985, this monumental infrastructure project managed to link the Hudson River to Lake Erie:

In 1830, President Jackson signs the ____________, which authorizes the US government to forcibly remove indigenous peoples living east of the Mississippi River:

in 1845, the US congress annexed this future state through a joint resolution; however, it wouldn't become a fully-fledged state until many years later.

in 1848, a Women's Rights Convention was held in this American town. The first of its kind, the meeting became a watershed moment in the American Women's Rights movement.

in 1861, the Confederate States of America is established with Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana all seceding from the union. The president of the CSA was ___________

Confederate troops attacked this location, ____________, marking the beginning of the Civil War. This battle of brother against brother would continue until 1865.

In 1862, before the end of the Civil War, this incredible act of congress became law. It allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of land for themselves if they have lived on it for 5 years or more.

On December 6th, 1865, the ________________ amendment was ratified, which finally prohibited slavery in the United States.

in 1881, this US President was shot by Charles Guiteau in Washington, DC. He later died from his injuries and was succeeded by Vice President Chester Arthur.

When the American ship __________ was blown up in Havana Harbor, the Spanish-American War officially begun. It would not be resolved until the Treaty of Paris was signed later that year.

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Let's start from the top: in 1607, the London Company established the ___________ colony in present-day Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.

In 1664, the English seized this Dutch colony and renamed it New York.

in 1770, Regular British Infantry soldiers fired live musket rounds into a crowd, prompting national outrage as 5 men were murdered. What was this event called?

With British tensions at an all-time high, In 1776, the second continental congress declared independence of the colonies in which US city?

In 1789, this President was elected by unanimous vote by delegates from all US States.

In 1793, Eli Whitney developed this patented technology that greatly increased the demand for slave labor in the American South.

in 1803, this landmark Supreme Court decision expanded the power of the courts by establishing its right to declare Acts of Congress unconstitutional:

Also in 1803, the US agrees to pay France $15 Million for this territory...one that stretches West from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains:

The US declared war on Britain in 1812 over interference with maritime shipping, as well as westward expansion. The war officially ended with this treaty:

In 1820, the US struggled to maintain the balance between the free and slave-owning states. This political action, called the _____________, allowed Maine to enter the union as a free state while Missouri was admitted as a slave state.

1985, this monumental infrastructure project managed to link the Hudson River to Lake Erie:

In 1830, President Jackson signs the ____________, which authorizes the US government to forcibly remove indigenous peoples living east of the Mississippi River:

in 1845, the US congress annexed this future state through a joint resolution; however, it wouldn't become a fully-fledged state until many years later.

in 1848, a Women's Rights Convention was held in this American town. The first of its kind, the meeting became a watershed moment in the American Women's Rights movement.

in 1861, the Confederate States of America is established with Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana all seceding from the union. The president of the CSA was ___________

Confederate troops attacked this location, ____________, marking the beginning of the Civil War. This battle of brother against brother would continue until 1865.

In 1862, before the end of the Civil War, this incredible act of congress became law. It allowed settlers to claim 160 acres of land for themselves if they have lived on it for 5 years or more.

On December 6th, 1865, the ________________ amendment was ratified, which finally prohibited slavery in the United States.

in 1881, this US President was shot by Charles Guiteau in Washington, DC. He later died from his injuries and was succeeded by Vice President Chester Arthur.

When the American ship __________ was blown up in Havana Harbor, the Spanish-American War officially begun. It would not be resolved until the Treaty of Paris was signed later that year.

What did you get? Let us know in the comments!

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