Do You Know Your Colorado History?

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What state boarders Colorado to the north?
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada

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What city is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Colorado Springs
Littleton

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What country laid claim to all or part of present day Colorado in 1849?
Canada
Russia
Mexico

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From 1682-1803 much of present day Colorado was claimed (but not actually administered) by which of these European countries?
Mexico
Portugal
Spain

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Colorado was named for what river by Spanish explorers?
Rio Colorado
Rio Grande
Coronado River

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On what date did President James Buchanan sign an Act of Congress organizing the free Territory of Colorado?
1861
1865
1890

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How many counties does the State of Colorado have?
64
95
50

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Which president vetoed Colorado’s first attempt at joining the union?
Andrew Johnson
Grover Cleveland
Millard Fillmore

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The world’s largest flat-top mountain is in Colorado. What’s it called?
Mt. Flattop
Grand Mesa
Tele Mesona

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What was Colorado’s first capital?
Golden Springs
Aspen
Colorado City

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Who was the first governor of Colorado?
Frederick Pilkin
Tom Wolfe
John Long Routt

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Which tiny Colorado town is known as the “Pinto Bean Capital of the World?"
Dove Creek
Deer Trail
Rocky Pass
When it comes to the history of Colorado, you've still got a lot to learn! While you might know the basics, you're not exactly keen on major dates or historic events. Don't worry, in taking this quiz, you laid a great foundation to keep building upon!

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When it comes to the history of Colorado, you're as clever and bright as they come! It's obvious that you know Colorado like no one else can. From the early days of Spanish explorers to modern moments, you're clued in on the history of this state.

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly Colorado Awesome! You know Colorado the way only a true native can. From Spanish explorers, to early settlers, you know the importance and value that this state's history has brought to the rest of the US!

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Colorado is known for it's beauty, but it also has a vast history. Do you know your Colorado history well? It's time to find out! Take these 12 quiz questions and put your knowledge of this state to the test!
1
What state boarders Colorado to the north?
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada
2
What city is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Colorado Springs
Littleton
3
What country laid claim to all or part of present day Colorado in 1849?
Canada
Russia
Mexico
4
From 1682-1803 much of present day Colorado was claimed (but not actually administered) by which of these European countries?
Mexico
Portugal
Spain
5
Colorado was named for what river by Spanish explorers?
Rio Colorado
Rio Grande
Coronado River
6
On what date did President James Buchanan sign an Act of Congress organizing the free Territory of Colorado?
1861
1865
1890
7
How many counties does the State of Colorado have?
64
95
50
8
Which president vetoed Colorado’s first attempt at joining the union?
Andrew Johnson
Grover Cleveland
Millard Fillmore
9
The world’s largest flat-top mountain is in Colorado. What’s it called?
Mt. Flattop
Grand Mesa
Tele Mesona
10
What was Colorado’s first capital?
Golden Springs
Aspen
Colorado City
11
Who was the first governor of Colorado?
Frederick Pilkin
Tom Wolfe
John Long Routt
12
Which tiny Colorado town is known as the “Pinto Bean Capital of the World?"
Dove Creek
Deer Trail
Rocky Pass

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