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Which war began in 1861 and ended in 1865?
The Spanish American War
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
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How many years did the Revolutionary War last?
2
4
7
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December 26th 1776: Washington crossed the Delaware on his way to _______ .
Capture Germans in Trenton
Cut off a British Naval advance
Surprise British Forces
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True or false: During the Revolutionary War,the British tried to make peace with America by granting them all of their original demands.
True
False
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What was the first major battle in the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Monmouth
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What U.S. government building in Washington D.C. did not get destroyed during the War of 1812?
The White House
The Patent Office
The US Capitol
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The "Star Spangled Banner" was written during the British bombardment of...
Fort Ball
Fort Madison
Fort McHenry
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Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812?
Mexico
Britain
France
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How many assaults did the Alamo withstand before falling to Santa Anna?
2
4
6
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Where did General George Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
Mount Vernon
Fort Sumter
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How far into Mexico did the U.S. Army advance during the Mexican-American War?
La Paz
Mexico City
Monterrey
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The Treaty of Paris ended what war?
The Spanish American War
The French Indian War
The Revolutionary War
Based on the results of this quiz, you're an American war novice! While you may know a few of the American war basics that you learned back in grade school, you're not quite well versed in your American wars just yet! Fret not, we know you'll learn the ropes in no time.
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are American war wise! Despite the few American wars that have been fought on US soil, you know your wars better than most. It's obvious that you're a true history buff with a deep well of knowledge when it comes to America's early conflicts. Go you!
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Based on the results of this quiz, you possess some serious American war mastery! You know your American wars like only a true history buff can. From the War of 1812 to the Revolution, you know the foundations in which this country was built upon. Could you be more impressive?
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Few wars have been fought on American soil, but are you an expert on the handful of wars that have taken place in this great nation? It's time to put your knowledge of American wars to the ultimate test! Take this quiz and find out if you really know your American history like a true patriot.
1
Which war began in 1861 and ended in 1865?
The Spanish American War
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
2
How many years did the Revolutionary War last?
2
4
7
3
December 26th 1776: Washington crossed the Delaware on his way to _______ .
Capture Germans in Trenton
Cut off a British Naval advance
Surprise British Forces
4
True or false: During the Revolutionary War,the British tried to make peace with America by granting them all of their original demands.
True
False
5
What was the first major battle in the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Monmouth
6
What U.S. government building in Washington D.C. did not get destroyed during the War of 1812?
The White House
The Patent Office
The US Capitol
7
The "Star Spangled Banner" was written during the British bombardment of...
Fort Ball
Fort Madison
Fort McHenry
8
Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812?
Mexico
Britain
France
9
How many assaults did the Alamo withstand before falling to Santa Anna?
2
4
6
10
Where did General George Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777-1778?
Valley Forge
Mount Vernon
Fort Sumter
11
How far into Mexico did the U.S. Army advance during the Mexican-American War?
La Paz
Mexico City
Monterrey
12
The Treaty of Paris ended what war?
The Spanish American War
The French Indian War
The Revolutionary War
