United States History quiz

More questions about United States History

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1. 1 Easy

   Who drafted the US Declaration of Independence in 1776?

   Answer: Thomas Jefferson

   Why: Jefferson was appointed to write the first draft by a five-member committee that included John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.

2. 2 Medium

   What was the 1787 Constitutional Convention originally assembled to do?

   Answer: Revise the Articles of Confederation

   Why: Delegates quickly realized the Articles were too weak to save and exceeded their authority to write an entirely new framework.

3. 3 Hard

   What unrecognized territory attempted to become the 14th US state in 1784?

   Answer: Franklin

   Why: Renamed from Frankland only after its 1785 bid drew seven of the nine states needed, it courted Benjamin Franklin, who politely declined to help.

4. 4 Easy

   Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?

   Answer: Neil Armstrong

   Why: Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the Moon about nineteen minutes after Armstrong, making them the first two lunar walkers.

5. 5 Medium

   About how much did the US pay Russia per acre for Alaska?

   Answer: two cents

   Why: Though criticized at the time as "Seward's Folly," the 1867 purchase added vast, resource-rich territory for just about two cents per acre.

6. 6 Hard

   Which republic ran itself for 14 years before becoming the 14th US state?

   Answer: Vermont Republic

   Why: Before statehood, the Vermont Republic printed its own currency, ran a postal system, and outlawed adult slavery.